Ibom Air, Nigeria’s rapidly growing airline, has announced a significant leadership transition. George Uriesi, previously serving as the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been appointed as the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). At the same time, Mfon Udom, the airline’s founding CEO, has taken on the role of Non-Executive Chairman.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share and fleet size, has appointed Vikram Singh Mehta as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Mehta replaces Venkataramani Sumantran, who has stepped down after serving in the role during a transformative phase for the airline.
Kenya Airways has announced that its Chairman, Michael Joseph, will retire from the airline’s board of directors in June 2025, concluding nearly a decade of leadership at the national carrier. Joseph, a prominent figure in Kenya’s corporate landscape and a former CEO of Safaricom, has played a critical role in steering the airline through a series of operational…
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.
Air France-KLM has appointed Florence Parly as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for the airline group, marking a notable leadership transition at one of Europe’s largest airline conglomerates. The appointment reflects the company’s continued focus on strategic governance and sustainable growth.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has appointed Mike Whitaker, the former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as an independent director to its board. The appointment brings a seasoned aviation leader with global regulatory experience into the airline’s governance framework.
Sriwijaya Air’s former chairman, Hendry Lie, is set to face trial as a suspect in a corruption case that has drawn significant attention within the Indonesian aviation sector. The allegations against Lie stem from his tenure as chairman, during which authorities suspect financial mismanagement and misuse of company funds. The investigation, initiated months ago, highlights concerns over governance and…
Air Mauritius has announced the appointment of Kremchand Beegoo as its new chairman, leading the airline’s strategic direction. Alongside Beegoo, the company has introduced a new board comprising 13 members to support the airline’s governance and operational objectives. The reshuffling of the leadership comes during a pivotal time for Air Mauritius, as the carrier continues its recovery and…
Wamos Air (Spain) has announced a comprehensive reshuffle of its board following its integration into the Abra Group (UK). The move reflects the airline’s strategic realignment under the group’s leadership and its focus on bolstering governance and operational oversight. Effective immediately, Eduardo Montes will step down as chairman, with Adrian Neuhauser, a key figure within the Abra Group, taking over…
Klaus-Michael Kuhne, a significant shareholder of Lufthansa Group, has publicly voiced concerns about a perceived decline in service quality at Lufthansa and its subsidiary, SWISS. In his statement, Kuhne highlighted dissatisfaction with operational standards and hinted at plans to exert greater influence on the airline’s management to address these issues.
