Delta Air Lines has named Shawn Cole, Vice President of Delta Cargo. Cole is responsible for ensuring that the airline’s logistics division continues to deliver on superior commercial, financial and operational performance. He joins the leadership team at a time when Delta Cargo is realizing the benefits of its multi-year transformation with double digit operational performance improvement and unit revenue growth far surpassing industry averages. “Shawn … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo names Shawn Cole as new VP
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New managing director at American Airlines Cargo
American Airlines Cargo has announced the appointment of Lisa Oxentine as managing director, Global and Key Accounts – Cargo Sales. She takes over Roger Samways’ previous position, after his promotion to vice president of the Cargo Sales division earlier this year. Oxentine joined American Airlines in 1987 as a frontline customer service agent and brings a breadth of experience having held positions in a number of different departments. These include Passenger Service and … [Read more...] about New managing director at American Airlines Cargo
Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s new managing director – Dominic Kennedy
This follows changes in the airline’s senior management team that mean David Geer, who was due to take up the post in mid-August, will now assume the role of senior vice President Revenue Management & Digital Distribution at Virgin Atlantic. Phil Maher, executive vice president Operations at Virgin Atlantic, said: “As an airline we are extremely fortunate to have such a big talent pool and one of our biggest challenges is to always find the right opportunities to enable our best … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s new managing director – Dominic Kennedy
Ben Ward named new General Manager of AMES
Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES), a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, Inc, announced the appointment of Ben Ward as General Manager of its PEMCO World Air Services division. Ward brings over 30 years of experience to his new role. Most recently he served as PEMCO’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the company, Ben held numerous accounting and financial positions at KPMG, as well as CFO at Berkline/BenchCraft and Imperial Group, … [Read more...] about Ben Ward named new General Manager of AMES
Fiji Airways appoints head of sales for the Americas
Fiji's National Airline, Fiji Airways, announced the appointment of Stroebel Bekker as the regional general manager Sales for the Americas, to be based in Los Angeles. Mr. Bekker will be responsible for all sales activities in the region. He will report to executive general manager for Sales and Marketing, Mr. Andrew Stanbury. Bekker has an extensive background in tourism and aviation, specifically in the areas of sales and revenue management. He most recently lent … [Read more...] about Fiji Airways appoints head of sales for the Americas
BIFA names new National Chairman – Mark Bromley
Mark Bromley has succeeded Fred Osborn as the elected National Chairman of BIFA – the British International Freight Association – for a two-year period. Osborn becomes Immediate Vice-Chairman for a two-year term. Alongside him is John Stubbings, Group Director and Company Secretary of the Woodland group who was elected Vice-Chairman by the board. Sir Peter Bottomley, MP, remains as BIFA president. Bromley has been associated with BIFA for many years, working for BIFA … [Read more...] about BIFA names new National Chairman – Mark Bromley