All Interviews – Page 12
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INTERVIEW: Craig Lammiman, sales director, Oriens Aviation
After his father twisted his arm into a career in aviation, Craig Lammiman explains how he has become a “go-to” specialist in his sector by knowing when, where and how to sell aircraft for Oriens
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INTERVIEW: Duncan Beckman, base safety pilot and senior first officer, EasyJet
Duncan Beckman is a base safety pilot and senior first officer with UK airline EasyJet – a role that sees him take on fresh challenges each day
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Ajay Singh, managing director, SpiceJet
The last five years has been nothing short of tumultuous for SpiceJet, having undergone a back-from-the-dead fairytale after surviving a near collapse in 2014. Today, the low-cost carrier has completed its turnaround, with a clear focus to keep on growing.
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INTERVIEW: Taking command of an aircraft carrier
Capt Douglas Verissimo, is commanding officer for aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson
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INTERVIEW: Steen Karsbo, vice-president, Satair
Steen Karsbo is vice-president of business development for aftermarket services provider Satair
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INTERVIEW: Péter Maráczy, operations manager, Budapest airport
Péter Maráczy is operations manager for Hungarian gateway (and thriving hub) Budapest airport.
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INTERVIEW: A driving force in engineering at Honeywell Aerospace
Anne Lillywhite developed a passion for technology from a young age, so a career in engineering beckoned. After a spell in telecommunications, she moved into aviation and is now director of engineering for Honeywell's European aerospace engineering division, specialising in cockpit and navigation systems.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Paulo Kakinoff, chief executive, Gol
Gol chief executive Paulo Kakinoff makes a self-deprecating joke when told of Flight Airline Business' multiple efforts to secure a cover interview with him in recent years.
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INTERVIEW: Gareth Evans on taking charge at Jetstar
In the four months since stepping across from helming Qantas’s international business to its low-cost unit Jetstar, Gareth Evans has been on quite a learning journey.
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INTERVIEW: Providing tailored training for low-cost carriers
Pedro Sors is the president of Avenger Flight Group, a Texas-based commercial aviation simulation and training provider
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INTERVIEW: Patty Wagstaff, member of US Aerobatic team and founder of Aerobatic School
Patty Wagstaff, six-time member of the US Aerobatic team and founder of Patty Wagstaff Aerobatic School in St Augustine, Florida
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INTERVIEW: Contacts are key to Luxaviation's broker desk head
Chris Watson is head of Luxaviation Group’s broker desk – the company-wide charter sales office dedicated to serving brokers and providing customers with access to the Luxaviation's 250-strong charter fleet.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Vistara gears up for international launch
India's Vistara has a clear aim – to fly beyond the subcontinent’s shores and be its premier full-service international carrier, backed by a strong domestic presence.
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INTERVIEW: Prioritising work-life balance for Small Planet employees
As head of administration and human resources at Small Planet Airlines, Laura Mieceliene is seeking to help employees strike a balance between work and home life
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Doug Parker, chief executive, American Airlines
American Airlines has changed dramatically in the past few years. From its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2011 to its merger with US Airways two years later, followed by the subsequent integration of the two carriers, American today is almost unrecognisable.
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INTERVIEW: R-R engine expert discusses future fighter technology
Rolls-Royce believes that advanced engines will be the single most important design factor for future fighter aircraft.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Garuda chief plots path to breakeven in 2018
Garuda Indonesia's chief executive is optimistic that there will be further stability in the Indonesian market this year as airlines display more rationality in adding capacity.
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INTERVIEW: What being on-time means for Delta operations chief Gil West
FlightGlobal talks to Delta Air Lines' chief operating officer Gil West about its operational performance after the Atlanta carrier in 2017 became the first US operator to win the global mainline airline category for on-time performance, based on data from FlightGlobal unit FlightStats.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Hawaiian's Mark Dunkerley reflects ahead of retirement
When Mark Dunkerley became Hawaiian Airlines chief executive in 2005, the carrier faced a second bankruptcy in ten years, operated used aircraft and had such punctuality problems locals joked its HAL acronym stood for "Hawaiian Always Late."
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INTERVIEW: Mark Wharry leads UAS training at Strat Aero
Mark Wharry is director of commercial UAS training and education for Strat Aero. Mark spent nearly 15 years in the Royal Air Force, during which time he became the UK Armed Forces' most highly-qualified unmanned aircraft instructor.