American Airlines (US) has announced the departure of its Chief Legal Officer, Priya Aiyar, who is leaving the company to take on a similar role outside the aviation industry. In the interim, Bruce Wark will assume the position of Chief Legal Officer, ensuring continuity in leadership within the airline’s legal department.
Airhub Aviation (Malta) has announced the promotion of Miroslav Sibko to Vice President of Trading. This promotion reflects the company’s dedication to fostering talent and strengthening its trading operations to meet the evolving demands of the aviation industry.
Air Wisconsin (US) has announced a strategic realignment aimed at strengthening its focus on Essential Air Service (EAS) markets and expanding its charter operations. Effective April 2025, the airline will transition its relationship with American Airlines (US) to a codeshare and interline agreement, marking a shift from its previous operational model.
Israel’s Aviation Services Law amendment, which aims to reduce passenger compensation, has successfully passed its first reading in the Knesset. This legislative change is viewed as a favorable move by international airlines, many of which have been hesitant to resume flights to Israel due to the stringent compensation rules currently in place.
Southwest Airlines (US) has announced significant leadership changes with the upcoming retirements of Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tammy Romo and Chief Administration Officer Linda Rutherford. Romo’s retirement will take effect on April 1, 2025, while Rutherford’s retirement timeline has not been specified.
Mexicana has been directed by the Instituto Nacional de Transparencia, Acceso a la Información y Protección de Datos Personales (INAI), Mexico’s data compliance regulator, to disclose contracts related to the leasing of aircraft. This includes agreements signed with Petrus Aero Holdings (US) and any other involved companies.
KLM (Netherlands) has issued an appeal to its part-time pilots, requesting them to transition back to full-time roles as the airline faces a potential pilot shortage that could impact its operations by 2027. The carrier warns that without adequate cockpit staffing, it may be forced to ground part of its fleet, jeopardizing its operational efficiency and service offerings.
Deucalion Aviation (UK) has announced key appointments to lead its newly established New York office, signaling its commitment to expanding operations in the United States. The company has appointed David Sims as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Jack Conroy as Associate, both of whom bring extensive experience and expertise to their roles.
Avolon (Ireland) CEO Andy Cronin has highlighted a persistent production shortfall by aircraft manufacturers as a key factor shaping the aviation industry. Cronin asserts that this imbalance in supply and demand will continue to drive robust profits for airlines and lessors for at least the next decade.
Azorra (US) has announced the appointment of Susan Geitzenauer as Senior Vice President – Operations. This strategic addition to the leadership team highlights Azorra’s commitment to operational excellence and its focus on enhancing efficiency as the company continues to grow.
