American Airlines earlier this month announced Greg Schwendinger as the next president for its cargo division, directly reporting to Derek Kerr, vice chair, finance chief and president at American Eagle, the airline’s regional branch. The appointment follows predecessor Jessica Tyler’s move in May where she moved to another leadership role within the airline. Schwendinger, who will start his new role on October 3, has spent over 15 years at the airline, holding various leadership roles … [Read more...] about New cargo president to step in for American Airlines
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American elects new digital and information chief
American Airlines has announced that Ganesh Jayaram will become the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), effective September 1. Jayaram, who will report to CEO Robert Isom, will provide leadership, vision, and direction for American’s technology organization supporting both technical and business strategic objectives. This includes leading and shaping the roadmap for defining the role technology will play in driving customer and team member … [Read more...] about American elects new digital and information chief
AA’s winter schedule to support transatlantic shipments
American Airlines Cargo further enhances its transatlantic services for cargo customers this winter with direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to nine key US cities starting November and onward. The airline will operate doubly daily service from LHR to John. F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and daily service to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Los Angeles International Airport … [Read more...] about AA’s winter schedule to support transatlantic shipments
PLA Global Wrap: Week 24
In this week's global wrap, we look back at week 24 to see the latest developments in the air cargo and wider aviation industry, including the recent step taken by the EU and US to preserve a level playing field between its main aircraft manufacturers. We also feature Worldwide Flight Services' operations centre at CDG to monitor cargo handling in EMEAA, as well as American Airlines and Finnair Cargo as they go online on CargoAi and cargo.one. We round up this week's wrap with B2B updates from … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 24
American Airlines to relocate to new Beijing airport in March 2021
American Airlines will move its flight operations to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), considered the world’s biggest airport, when service returns from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) on 27 March 2021. Flights will operate on a Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner, a press release confirmed. The Texas-based carrier said its cargo-only flights to Beijing Capital International Airport will continue through March. On a statement to news outlet FreightWaves, spokeswoman Laura Bassel said it … [Read more...] about American Airlines to relocate to new Beijing airport in March 2021
Jessica Tyler to lead American Airlines as President of Cargo, Vice President of Airport Excellence
American Airlines announced that Jessica Tyler has been named President of Cargo and Vice President of Airport Excellence, leading the teams responsible for the success of the cargo business and delivering operational and customer service excellence for both airports and cargo. This new appointment and role are part of American’s recent right-sizing of its management and support staff as the company rebounds from the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As the company navigates the … [Read more...] about Jessica Tyler to lead American Airlines as President of Cargo, Vice President of Airport Excellence