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Eurowings hires 750 new flight attendants and pilots

Ryanair inversts €50M in a new Dublin Training & Simulator Centre i...

EUROCONTROL is looking to recruit its next Director Central Route C...

Single Roof: Air France Engine Maintenance Center at Orly

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Tue, Oct 3^rd 2023 |

On Wednesday, September 13th, a major event marked the French industrial landscape with the inauguration of Air France's "Concorde" building, located at the heart of t...

Emirates is recruiting experienced captains for its fleet of Airbus A380

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Tue, Oct 3^rd 2023 |

Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has announced a global recruitment campaign to welcome experienced Airbus captains. This initiative is part of the continued expansi...

Air France Job-Dating at the IFTM-Top Résa Trade Show

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Tue, Oct 3^rd 2023 |

From October 3rd to 5th, the IFTM-Top Résa Trade Show, which will be held at the Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles, will offer an opportunity to explore p...

Etihad Airways signs landmark deal with Amadeus to introduce next-generation travel technology

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Wed, Sept 15^th 2021 |

Abu Dhabi-based carrier to implement cutting-edge Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS)New booking engine, mob...

IATA Adds Environmental Sustainability to its Training Curriculum

JOB & CAREER | AEROCONTACT | Mon, Jul 26^th 2021 |

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an environmental sustainability training program together with the University of Geneva (UNIGE). While ...

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IATA Appoints Brendan Sullivan as Global Head of Cargo

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Thu, Jul 22^nd 2021 |

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Brendan Sullivan as IATA’s Global Head of Cargo with immediate effect.Sullivan ha...

Martin Apsel-von zur Gathen named new Head of Operations Planning & Steering at SWISS

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Fri, Jul 16^th 2021 |

Martin Apsel-von zur Gathen has been appointed as SWISS’s new Head of Operations Planning & Steering. He will a...

IATA Appoints Brendan Sullivan as Global Head of Cargo

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Thu, Jul 15^th 2021 |

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Brendan Sullivan as IATA’s Global Head of Cargo with immediate effect. Sullivan h...

Ryanair announces 2000 new pilot jobs

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Mon, Jul 12^th 2021 |

Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (12th July) announced a recruitment drive for 2,000 new pilots to crew aircraft deliveries over the next 3 years as Ryanair recovers and rebuilds from the Covid-19 pandemic...

Nominations Open for IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Thu, Jul 8^th 2021 |

Awards established in 2019, with Qatar Airways committing to sponsor for 10 yearsWinner in each category will receive $25,000 in prize moneyThe International Air Trans...

SWISS names Marco Willa as its new Head of Regional Sales Switzerland

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Tue, Jul 6^th 2021 |

Marco Willa has been appointed as SWISS’s new Head of Regional Sales Switzerland. He will take up his duties on 1 September. Willa currently serves as the Luftha...

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Southwest Announces 2022 Executive Leadership Plans

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Thu, Jun 24^th 2021 |

Yesterday, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced that Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly will transition roles in early 2022, becoming the carrier's Executive Chairman...

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Dominique Fehlmann to assume further leadership functions at SWISS

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Mon, Jun 14^th 2021 |

Dominique Fehlmann, SWISS’s Head of Legal, Corporate Affairs & Compliance, is to take on the additional function of Head of Business Development & Executive Offi...

Frontier Airlines Launches Pilot Hiring Program with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Wed, Jun 9^th 2021 |

Frontier Airlines, Inc. has teamed up with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – the world’s largest, mo...

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Stefan Vasic named new Head of Marketing at SWISS

AIR TRANSPORT | AEROCONTACT | Fri, Jun 4^th 2021 |

Stefan Vasic has been appointed as SWISS’s new Head of Marketing. He will take up his new duties on 1 July. Vasic is presently the company’s Head of Sponsoring & Events, Social Media and Tourism Partnershi...