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NewsAmerican Airlines Cargo appoints cargo sales director
Emma Oliver. Photo: American Airlines CargoAmerican Airlines Cargo has appointed Emma Oliver to the role of director, cargo sales Europe, Africa & Middle East (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC).Oliver returns to cargo as regional sales key leader following two years supporting the passenger business, most recently leading the strategy and ...
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NewsSEKO Logistics appoints first VP of sustainability
Kai Lincoln. Source: SEKO LogisticsSEKO Logistics has appointed Kai Lincoln as its first global vice president of sustainability as part of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitment.Lincoln, who joined the company in 2014 in the role of omnichannel logistics managing director, will oversee all efforts to support the company's ...
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NewsAmazon exec Dave Clark takes Flexport CEO role
Dave Clark. Source: FlexportAmazon executive Dave Clark - who helped "transform" the e-commerce giant and shape its supply chain strategy - is set to become the new chief executive of freight forwarder Flexport.Clark will join on September 1 and replace Flexport founder Ryan Petersen as he moves over the role ...
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Aloha Air Cargo appoints director of safety
Hawaiian Islands-based Aloha Air Cargo has appointed Randy Medina as director of safety.Medina previously worked as a quality assurance auditor with the airline from August 2010 until June 2014, and again from June 2019 - continuing alongside his present role.In the past he has also worked in operations roles for ...
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Delta Cargo appoints general manager of cargo operations
Delta Cargo has appointed Erik Mayer as a general manager of cargo operations.The company said in a LinkedIn post: "Erik has an extensive background in warehouse operations, logistics, freighter operations and project management, as well as airport operations and above-wing customer service."Mayer's LinkedIn profile shows that he has been in ...
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InsightsAmerijet looks to the horizon as its fleet expands
Amerijet has confidence in the continued growth of air cargo. The Miami-based airline has been rapidly expanding its fleet in 2022 and chief executive Tim Strauss is certain there is enough demand to fill the aircraft.“It is going to be a good long run for air cargo,” Strauss says. “It ...
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NewsUPS appoints new president for UK, Ireland and Nordics
Rick Fletcher, UPS. Source: UPSUPS has appointed Rick Fletcher as the new president of its UK, Ireland and Nordics business.In his new role, Fletcher will be responsible for managing growth and operations across the business, including "meeting the growing demands of e-commerce, playing an important role as a vital trade ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo appoints general manager – Americas
Etihad Cargo has appointed Caroline Pappas as general manager – Americas.Based in Chicago, Pappas will report directly to Etihad Cargo's director – cargo commercial west, Mark Faulkner. She will be responsible for establishing new and further developing existing relationships with Etihad Cargo's customers based in North and South America.Pappas joins ...
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TIACA adds new talent to board
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed two new members to serve on the board of directors.Priscilla Bueno, chief transformation officer of Craft Group, and Joseph Lawrence, founder and president of Airline Services International (ASI), will bring a fresh perspective to the board from the forwarding and GSSA sectors.Bueno ...
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NewsReliable Robotics appoints senior vice president and chief engineer
Kevin Sagis. Photo: Reliable RoboticsReliable Robotics has appointed Kevin Sagis as senior vice president and chief engineer.Sagis joins Reliable Robotics as the company accelerates its development programme to certify its remotely operated aircraft system.He has over 30 years of design, development, manufacturing, test and operational experience for the commercial sector, ...
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NewsAlaska Airlines appoints operations vice president
Wayne Newton. Photo: Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines' board of directors has promoted 30-year airline veteran Wayne Newton to senior vice president of airport operations and customer services.In addition to overseeing airport and cargo operations across 125 locations and a team of employees and contractors, Newton will now lead Alaska's largest hub ...
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NewsGSSA Strike Aviation targets gender equality
Julia Knecht-Ostwaldt. Source: Strike AviationGSSA Strike Aviation has signed up to IATA's “25by2025” where companies pledge that 25% of management roles will be occupied by women by 2025.The company said that by joining the campaign it has pledged to promote gender equality and also leading by example.Strike Aviation said that ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn promotes Hunziker to regional role
Reto Hunziker. Source: Chapman FreebornChapman Freeborn has promoted Reto Hunziker to regional director – Europe.In Hunziker's new role he will take charge of all products across Europe, working with the chief commercial officers to grow and expand the company’s footprint in the region.He has worked for the company for more ...
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NewsIAG Cargo appoints chief people officer ahead of recruitment drive
Caroline Andrews. Source IAG CargoIAG Cargo has appointed Caroline Andrews as chief people officer to develop the division's "talent strategy".Andrews joined the business at the start of May from DHL Express where she was vice president of HR, UK and Ireland. Previously she also served as group head of HR ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints new president Americas
David Mccown. Source: Chapman FreebornAir charter company Chapman Freeborn has appointed David McCown as president of its Americas business.McCown joins Chapman Freeborn following a 17-year career at Air Partner, where he was president of Air Partner Americas.In total, he has 26 years of experience in the aviation industry, having started ...
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Cargojet appoints chief financial officer
Cargojet has appointed Scott Calver as its new chief financial officer.Calver comes to Cargojet with financial executive experience, including capital markets and operational management in the transportation and logistics sector.He most recently served as the chief financial officer of Trimac Transportation. Prior to Trimac, Calver served as vice president, finance ...
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NewsSmartKargo appoints vice president of cargo solutions
SmartKargo has appointed Simon Elmore as vice president of cargo solutions.Elmore will be responsible for assessing and bringing continued innovation to SmartKargo solutions and business processes.He brings 25 years of experience in air cargo and 20 years in air cargo software to SmartKargo, having participated in and coordinated projects in ...
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Air Cargo News Awards deadline today!
The deadline for companies to submit their entries for the Air Cargo News Awards is today at 5pm BST.The awards honour and celebrate those companies that have invested in providing great customer service, operational excellence and innovative technologies.This year there are nine categories to enter, including two new awards:★ Air ...
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NewsIsik takes commercial role at Etihad Cargo
Tim Isik / Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has appointed Tim Isik as vice president – commercial to oversee the cargo division's global commercial operations.Isik joins Etihad Cargo from American Airlines, where he gained over a decade of experience working within the aviation and air cargo sectors.In his new role with ...
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NewsMenzies appoints senior vice president of fuels
Marco di Mario. Photo: Menzies AviationGlobal aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has appointed Marco di Mario as its new senior vice president of fuels.Menzies said di Mario joins its fuels leadership team with a wealth of experience in aviation fuels, gained in over 20 years in the industry.Most recently, di ...