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Air New Zealand Appoints Nikhil Ravishankar as CEO

Air New Zealand has announced that Nikhil Ravishankar, its current Chief Digital Officer, will become the airline’s new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Greg Foran, who steps down on 20 October. Ravishankar’s promotion marks a significant leadership shift, bringing deep digital expertise and strategic insight to the helm of one of the region’s most recognized carriers.

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Kuwait Airways Appoints Abdul Wahab Al-Shatti As CEO

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.

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Virgin Australia Appoints Dave Emerson as CEO Amid Stock Exchange Relisting Plans

Virgin Australia has announced that Dave Emerson, currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will succeed Jayne Hrdlicka, who has led the airline since its 2020 restructuring under new ownership. The leadership transition comes as Virgin Australia moves closer to relisting on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).

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FL Technics Appoints Donatas Dockus as CEO of Wright International

FL Technics, a Lithuanian-based MRO provider, has announced the appointment of Donatas Dockus as the new CEO of Wright International, its Canadian subsidiary. The leadership change is part of FL Technics’ strategic expansion into the North American aviation market, reinforcing its global presence in the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry.