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Six West Aviation Names Donal Young as Chief Development Officer

Six West Aviation, an Ireland-based global provider of flight operations and leasing solutions, has appointed Donal Young as its new Chief Development and Strategy Officer. This key leadership position underscores Six West’s commitment to expanding its market presence and driving strategic growth initiatives.

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Alaska Airlines Appoints John Wiitala as VP of Maintenance

Alaska Airlines has announced the appointment of John Wiitala as its new Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering. This strategic leadership change reflects the airline’s commitment to maintaining the highest safety and operational standards as it continues to modernize its fleet and expand its network.

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airBaltic Faces Financial Challenges Amid Bond Liabilities

airBaltic, the Latvian flag carrier, faces mounting financial pressures as current bond liabilities and rising interest rates threaten its long-term sustainability. According to Klavs Vasks, chairman of airBaltic, a state capital injection may be inevitable unless the Latvian government is willing to fully relinquish its stake to other investors.

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Werner Aero CEO Mike Cazaz to Retire, Tony Kondo Named Successor

Werner Aero, a leading aviation services company based in the United States, has announced that its founder, president, and CEO, Mike Cazaz, will retire at the end of December 2024, marking the culmination of an impressive 32-year tenure. Under his leadership, Werner Aero evolved into a key player in the global aviation market, known for its innovative approaches to asset…

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Akasa Air Executives Suspended by DGCA

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended two senior executives of Akasa Air (India) for a period of six months, citing lapses in pilot training. The individuals affected are Niraj Bhatia, Director of Training, and Floyd Gracious, Director of Flight Operations. This regulatory action underscores the critical importance of maintaining rigorous standards in aviation training and operational oversight.

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LATAM Airlines Group Appoints Ricardo Bottas Dourado as CFO

LATAM Airlines Group, a leading airline group in Latin America, has announced the appointment of Ricardo Bottas Dourado as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic leadership change aims to strengthen the financial management and growth trajectory of the group as it navigates the dynamic aviation industry.

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Capital A Submits Regularization Plan to Bursa Malaysia

Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia and several other subsidiaries, has taken a significant step in its recovery process by submitting its Proposed Regularization Plan to Bursa Malaysia Securities. This marks a pivotal move in the company’s journey to exit the Practice Note 17 (PN17) status, which is associated with financial distress.

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Air Incheon Appoints Kim Kwan-sik as CEO to Lead Asiana Cargo Acquisition

Air Incheon, South Korea’s dedicated cargo airline, has appointed Kim Kwan-sik as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This strategic appointment aims to leverage Kim’s extensive financial expertise to facilitate the airline’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines’ cargo business, a move set to position Air Incheon as a leading player in the nation’s air cargo industry.