All Interviews – Page 15
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INTERVIEW: Asset repo man Ken Cage
Will a tumultuous 2016 that brought forth a Trump presidency and Brexit, among other potential black-swan events, lead to a global, systemic downside event in the near future? That is a question to which any investor, banker, airline or risk analyst wants the answer.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Bellew buckles down on MAS modernisation
The year ahead is vital for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) as it speeds its transformation into a leaner, more effective operation.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Spirit Airlines chief executive Bob Fornaro
'The new normal' is a phrase Spirit Airlines chief executive Bob Fornaro uses a lot these days, when talking about the competitive landscape that the ultra low-cost carrier operates in.
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INTERVIEW: Greg Principato. President of the National Aeronautic Association
Greg Principato became the 32nd president and chief executive of the National Aeronautic Association on 20 October 2016. The NAA is a non-profit organisation and a founding member of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Founded in 1905, it is the oldest national aviation club in the USA.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Ajay Singh breathes new life into SpiceJet
SpiceJet’s chairman and managing director, Ajay Singh, is affectionately known by staff as the company’s saviour, after buying back the airline when it was close to a shut-down in 2014.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: John Plueger, chief executive, Air Lease
Sitting in the conference room of Air Lease’s satellite office in Dublin, John Plueger flashes a casual California grin, having recently taken over as the chief executive of a company he has spent the past six years building with industry veteran Steven Udvar-Hazy. They have spent the better part of ...
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INTERVIEW: Air Combat Command chief prepares for departure
After nearly 40 years in the US Air Force, Gen Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle will hand over the reins of Air Combat Command on 10 March to his successor, Lt Gen Mike Holmes.
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INTERVIEW: Paul Sykes - FlyFunder helps general aviation buyers find finance
Paul Sykes is co-founder of FlyFunder, the first online marketplace connecting buyers of business and general aviation aircraft with specialist aviation financiers
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INTERVIEW: Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary
What is the greatest threat facing Ryanair? For chief executive Michael O'Leary, it's not the risk of creeping protectionism across Europe post-Brexit, or overcapacity in the short-haul market, or the challenge posed by disintermediators. Rather, it lies closer to home, he suggests – in characteristically robust language.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: PAL's Bautista builds a better airline
Philippine Airlines (PAL) aspires to become an even “better airline”, following three consecutive years of profitability and as it awaits the delivery of new-generation aircraft.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Rusdi Kirana, the Lion King
Among the many pictures that line the hallway of Rusdi Kirana’s eighth-floor office at Lion Air Tower, one stands out: a majestic lion staring into the camera, with the words “essence of survival” under it.
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INTERVIEW: CDB Aviation Lease Finance chief executive Peter Chang
Peter Chang took the helm at CDB Aviation Lease Finance earlier this month with a vision to build a global leasing platform based in China.
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INTERVIEW: Philip Brunger vice president of sales, Dahlgren Duck
Philip Brunger, is vice president of sales and development for the truly unique Texas-based Dahlgren Duck, which creates luxury products that complement its elite, international clients’ luxury lifestyle, whether it be on board jets, yachts or in palaces.
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INTERVIEW: Christian Scherer, ATR's new chief executive
Among an array of aircraft models in ATR chief executive Christian Scherer's office – mostly of Airbus jets, which is no surprise given his three decades at the European consortium – one takes pride of place. On a table by the sofas near his desk, sits Concorde.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Finnair chief executive Pekka Vauramo
While Finnish mythologists might point out that the god of the sky, Ukko, is also the god of thunder, Finnair’s tempestuous passage of late is rooted less in folklore than harsh economic reality.
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INTERVIEW: Sam Hill, CEO Quest Aircraft
Sam Hill is chief executive of Quest Aircraft – manufacturer of the Kodiak single-engined turboprop. After spending half a century in the aviation industry, he is set to retire, but will still be involved in key projects
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INTERVIEW: Capt Kate McWilliams, airline captain at 26 years old
Capt Kate McWilliams, Easyjet's youngest airline captain at 26 years old
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INTERVIEW: Arthy Ravichandran analyses market trends for GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace’s business and strategic intelligence manager sees relationships and a willingness to learn as key in her role to help the business make informed budgeting decisions and to plan effectively
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INTERVIEW: Dave Edwards, growing business for Synergy
A flight to Faro, Portugal, on a family holiday ignited Dave Edwards's passion for aviation. After a successful career working with major players in the business aviation industry, he is now co-owner of a small UK-based venture, Synergy
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INTERVIEW: Ian Austin, growing Jet Exchange's footprint
Ian Austin is the director of UK business aircraft sales, charter and management company Jet Exchange