As reported earlier, Etihad Airways has appointed Des Vertannes as its new executive vice president cargo. Vertannes joins Etihad’s Crystal Cargo division from Gulf Air where he was head of cargo, and brings nearly 40 years of aviation industry experience with him. Prior to joining Gulf Air, Vertannes held the position of chief executive at the UK-based Air Menzies International, as well as being managing director of Menzies Cargo World. He began his career with British Airways … [Read more...] about Etihad Airways
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Cargoitalia
Cargoitalia, the new all Italian cargo airline, has announced the appointment of Cesare Moreira as Italy sales vice president. Moreira joins Cargoitalia from Emirates Cargo where he was sales manager for Italy. The airline said in a statement that Moreira will closely work with Massimo Roccasecca, vice president EMEA to implement the expansion programme of the airline which in less than one year has seen the opening of 12 destinations on-line and an average 75 percent load factor throughout … [Read more...] about Cargoitalia
DHL Express
DHL has announced the appointment of Charles Graham as the new global CEO for aviation, DHL Express and as a member of the company’s global express management board. He succeeds Terry Nord, who will retire from DHL after eight successful years of managing growth for DHL’s global aviation services. Based in Bonn, Germany, Graham will be responsible for all aspects of DHL’s aviation activities, in particular leading the strategic development of DHL’s global aviation … [Read more...] about DHL Express
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
MG (NS) Lim Kim Choon will be appointed as director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) with effect from 1 July 2007. He will take over from Wong Woon Liong, who will be retiring from CAAS. Upon his retirement, Wong will join a soon to be created Changi Airport Advisory Group (CAAG), whose primary role is to support CAI in its overseas ventures. Lim, currently the senior deputydirector general, joined CAAS on 2 May 2006 upon his retirement as the Chief of Air Force in … [Read more...] about Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Jet Airways
Mumbai-based Jet Airways has announced the appointment of Jay Shelat,as vice president cargo. Shelat joins Jet Airways after a successful 20-year career with FedEx and American Airlines Cargo, where his latest position was manager alliances& interline. In a statement, the airline’s chief commercial offi cer, Garry Kingshott said that Shelat has been tasked with leading the cargo team in ensuring that Jet Airways realise its full potential in the lucrative cargo market. … [Read more...] about Jet Airways
DHL Express Asia Pacific
DHL Express has announced the appointment of Tom Murphy as the new senior vice president, Aviation - DHL Express Asia Pacifi c and as member of the Asia Pacifi c management board. Murphy succeeds Ross Allen. He is a veteran of the airline and logistics industry and brings with him over 30 years of experience in the airline and express business in Europe, USA and Asia Pacifi c. Murphy will remain based in Singapore. … [Read more...] about DHL Express Asia Pacific