German national carrier Lufthansa has appointed Jurgen Raps as its new chief pilot, replacing Robert Salzl, who is retiring from flying duties. Raps has been with Lufthansa since 1970. He flew Boeing 737s and McDonnell Douglas DC-10s before being appointed head of the airline's 737 fleet in 1994. He took over his new post on 1 April. His predecessor is retiring from flying after 34 years with the airline. He had been Lufthansa's chief pilot since October 1992.
Source: Flight International