Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al Baker has threatened to reconsider his airline's outstanding Airbus orders should the Abu Dhabi-based carrier fail to obtain requested slots at European airports. “If they (European airport slots) are limited further, we will stop buying European aircraft. We have 186 orders at Airbus. What impact would that have on German jobs?” al Baker told the German daily, Handelsblatt. The Qatari carrier currently has 50 orders for … [Read more...] about Qatar CEO threatens Airbus orders over slots
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Shake-up at Air Canada with new CEO
Stung by a C$1.03 billion ($824.3 million) loss in 2008 and the pending dissolution of parent company ACE Aviation Holdings, Air Canada surprised the market with the announcement it was undertaking a major restructuring that includes the resignation of president and CEO Montie Brewer. Brewer, who joined AC as an executive VP in 2002 and was elevated to the top job in 2004, will be succeeded by Calin Rovinescu. Rovinescu served as executive VP-corporate development and strategy at AC between 2000 … [Read more...] about Shake-up at Air Canada with new CEO
