Europe

Jean-Marc Janaillac is appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Director of Air France-KLM

The Board of Directors has decided during its meeting held on June 22, 2016 to appoint Mr. Jean-Marc Janaillac as Director and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air France-KLM in replacement of Mr. Alexandre de Juniac, with effect from 4 July 2016. This appointment has been decided in accordance with the succession plan determined by ... <a title="Jean-Marc Janaillac is appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Director of Air France-KLM" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/jean-marc-janaillac-appointed-chairman-chief-executive-director-air-france-klm/" aria-label="Read more about Jean-Marc Janaillac is appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Director of Air France-KLM">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 24, 2016 · 1 min read

Erik Sakkov to leave Nordica

Erik Sakkov, the commercial director and a member of the management board of Nordica (Nordic Aviation Group AS), will be leaving the company from 23 June 2016. The management board will carry on with two members, with work being reorganised accordingly. Its members will be current chairman Jaan Tamm and finance manager Ahto Pärl. Sakkov ... <a title="Erik Sakkov to leave Nordica" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/erik-sakkov-leave-nordica/" aria-label="Read more about Erik Sakkov to leave Nordica">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 24, 2016 · 2 min read

VLM Airlines files for bankruptcy

The regional airline announced that all its flights had been cancelled ‘with immediate effect’. VLM had applied to a court in its home city for bankruptcy protection in May when it presented a turnaround plan aiming to put it back into profit by the middle of next year. But it issued a statement on its website ... <a title="VLM Airlines files for bankruptcy" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/vlm-airlines-files-bankruptcy/" aria-label="Read more about VLM Airlines files for bankruptcy">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 23, 2016 · 3 min read

Wizz Air appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces an update to its Leadership Team. George Michalopoulos has been promoted to the position of Chief Commercial Officer, effective 01 September 2016. In his new role, Michalopoulos will be reporting to József Váradi, Chief Executive Officer. Michalopoulos joined Wizz Air in 2010 ... <a title="Wizz Air appoints new Chief Commercial Officer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-appoints-new-chief-commercial-officer/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air appoints new Chief Commercial Officer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 21, 2016 · 1 min read

Monarch’s inaugurals from Birmingham to Lisbon and Madrid take flight

Monarch celebrated the launch to two new routes from Birmingham Airport to Lisbon and Madrid last Friday. Cabin Crew were present at check-in to greet customers with a celebratory glass of fizz and a cupcake. Monarch cabin crew were on hand to help with the celebrations with two dressed in vintage Monarch uniform, one which ... <a title="Monarch’s inaugurals from Birmingham to Lisbon and Madrid take flight" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/monarchs-inaugurals-birmingham-lisbon-madrid-take-flight/" aria-label="Read more about Monarch’s inaugurals from Birmingham to Lisbon and Madrid take flight">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 21, 2016 · 2 min read

KLM to launch service to Dublin

On commencement of its new winter schedule, october 30, KLM will operate a twice-daily service between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Dublin.

AT Staff Jun 21, 2016 · 1 min read

Flybe returns to profit with strongest balance sheet in its history

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced its financial results for the year ended 31st March 2016 with the news that it has returned to profit for the first time since its market flotation in 2010 and after five intervening years of financial loss.  The airline has reported adjusted profit before tax of £5.5m compared ... <a title="Flybe returns to profit with strongest balance sheet in its history" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/flybe-returns-profit-strongest-balance-sheet-history/" aria-label="Read more about Flybe returns to profit with strongest balance sheet in its history">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 16, 2016 · 3 min read

Making off video of KLM’s unique orange Boeing

The livery features KLM’s familiar blue in combination with orange. The red, white and blue of the Dutch flag is painted between the two colours.

AT Staff Jun 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Simone Menne to leave the Lufthansa Executive Board

Simone Menne has asked the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa for the early termination of her assignment to the company’s Executive Board

AT Staff Jun 16, 2016 · 4 min read

Wizz Air Holdings Executive Vice President resigns

Wizz Air Holdings today announced that John Stephenson, the Group’s Executive Vice President has informed the Company of his decision to resign with effect from 24 August 2016. John Stephenson has been with the Company since 2006, during which time he held the position of Chief Commercial Officer and went on to become Executive Vice President ... <a title="Wizz Air Holdings Executive Vice President resigns" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-holdings-executive-vice-president-resigns/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air Holdings Executive Vice President resigns">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 16, 2016 · 1 min read