Airline Industry News - Appointments

The Avascent Group, announced today that it has deepened its capabilities in the space, telecom and defense markets with the addition of Stephen Ganote as a Principal with the firm. - More

Caruso Affiliated CEO and Founder Rick J. Caruso today announced the creation of a new business venture to pursue airport retail opportunities and the appointment of John Cugasi as the company’s first Vice President for Airports to lead the effort. Cugasi served most recently as the Director of Concessions at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Inte... - More

UAL Corporation, parent company of United Airlines, announced today that it has named Dana Sacks vice president – Human Resources Partners and Talent Acquisition. Sacks will be responsible for leading the HR support team for the company’s business leaders and for talent acquisition. - More

Metron Aviation, a leading provider of Air Traffic Management (ATM) services and solutions, announced today that former FAA Administrator Jane Garvey has joined its Board of Directors. Appointed by President Clinton in 1997, Garvey was the first FAA administrator to serve a five-year term and the first woman appointed to that role. - More

UAL Corporation, parent company of United Airlines, announced today that it has named Dana Sacks vice president – Human Resources Partners and Talent Acquisition. - More

The Boeing (NYSE:BA) board of directors has elected former U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab as its newest member. - More

Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) board of directors named Edward H. Bastian, currently president of Delta, as its newest member. - More

Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced a series of strategic leadership moves within its corporate Finance and Shared Services organizations. - More

Boeing (NYSE:BA) Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Albaugh today announced organizational changes intended to strengthen the company's focus on both performance and long-term strategy. - More

The Southwest Airlines Board of Directors today appointed Doug Brooks, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Brinker International, to the Board, effective Feb. 15, 2010. - More