Air Astana has announced that Peter Foster, its long-serving Chief Executive Officer, will retire from the position and from the company’s Board of Directors at the end of March 2026. Following his retirement, Foster will continue to contribute to the airline’s future as Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors, maintaining a strategic connection with the group he helped transform into one…
Clover Aviation Capital, a Hong Kong-based aircraft lessor, has announced the re-appointment of Jason Bo Yao as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its board of directors, effective 1 July 2025. The decision reflects the company’s commitment to board continuity and governance strength amid evolving market conditions.
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…
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.
Air Europa (Spain) is actively exploring the possibility of selling up to 25% of its capital as it seeks to secure a strategic investor to navigate ongoing economic pressures. The airline’s board of directors is expected to convene to review potential investor interest and set a framework for the partial divestment, driven by diminishing travel demandand the economic impact of US-imposed tariffs.
Southwest Airlines has announced that board members Eduardo F. Conrado and Elaine Mendoza will step down in April 2025, finalizing a board restructuring that began in 2024.
ITA Airways, Italy’s flagship carrier, has announced a significant restructuring of its leadership team with the appointment of a new Board of Directors. The five-member board includes Antonella Ballone, Joerg Eberhart, Lorenza Maggio, Sandro Pappalardo, and Efrem Angelo Valeriani. Alongside the new board, ITA Airways has also introduced a Board of Statutory Auditors to enhance governance and oversight.
Delta Air Lines, one of the largest global carriers based in the United States, has announced the appointment of Judith McKenna to its board of directors. Her tenure will begin on February 7, 2025, bringing her extensive leadership and strategic experience to the airline’s governance.
Boeing has announced the election of Tim Buckley as the newest member of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. Buckley will serve on Boeing’s Finance and Governance & Public Policy committees, bringing his extensive experience and expertise to these critical areas of the company’s operations.
