Lufthansa Technik Services India has announced the appointment of Marcel Pastuska as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The leadership transition marks a strategic step in the company’s continued growth within the Indian aviation maintenance market.
Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the U.S., has appointed Brian Kilburn as its new Vice President of Cargo, Provisioning, and Ground Support Equipment, marking a key leadership transition within its operations division. Kilburn steps into the role following the retirement of Wally Devereaux, a long-serving executive known for developing Southwest’s cargo division into a reliable revenue stream.
Kuwait Airways has appointed Abdul Wahab Al-Shatti as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing Ahmed Al-Kuraibani. The leadership transition comes in response to ongoing concerns related to safety oversight and deadline management, which reportedly triggered internal and external pressures for a change in direction at the airline’s executive level.
Jazeera Airways, the Kuwait-based low-cost carrier, has implemented a series of leadership changes as it continues to refine its organizational structure and align with its growth objectives. In a strategic move, Ayman Alshammari has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO), bringing operational continuity and internal experience to the role.
Finnair, the national carrier of Finland, has announced the appointment of Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Board, effective August 1, 2025. Aaltonen-Forsell brings with her an extensive background in finance, leadership, and corporate governance, which is expected to contribute to Finnair’s post-pandemic recovery and growth strategy.
Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, is aiming to complete its Proposed Regularization and Restructuring Planby June 2025, marking a pivotal step in its post-pandemic recovery roadmap. The plan includes major financial and operational restructuring, with significant implications for the group’s airline subsidiaries and broader aviation assets.
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith has publicly confirmed that the group is interested in acquiring Air Europa, the Spanish carrier, as part of its ongoing strategic expansion in the European aviation sector. However, no additional details or financial terms have been disclosed at this stage.
SkyAlps, the Italian regional airline, has reinforced its management team in preparation for the summer 2025 season, appointing Alberto Casamatti as Accountable Manager and Valerio Dell’Angela as Postholder CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation). These strategic additions are intended to bolster operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and the airline’s growth trajectory.
ORIX Aviation, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing and asset management company, has announced the promotion of Cian Coakley to the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This leadership change reflects the company’s strategic emphasis on revenue growth, portfolio optimization, and commercial agility in a dynamic global leasing environment.
airBaltic, the national airline of Latvia, has officially launched an international executive search to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of longtime CEO Martin Gauss. The process is expected to last approximately three months, and notably, the airline confirmed that no compensation or severance will be paid to Gauss.
