Eurowings appoints experienced aviation executive Max Kownatzki as CEO to guide next phase of growth

(IN SHORT) Max Kownatzki has officially started his role as CEO of Eurowings, Germany’s largest leisure airline, succeeding Jens Bischof who stepped down at the end of 2025, bringing with him extensive leadership experience from his previous tenure as CEO of SunExpress where he navigated the airline through the Covid crisis and led significant fleet… Read the full news article

Marjan Rintel nominated for second four-year term as President and CEO as KLM advances structural transformation and leadership changes

(IN SHORT) Air France-KLM’s Board of Directors has approved the nomination of Marjan Rintel for a second four-year term as President and CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines following a recommendation from KLM’s Supervisory Board and Group CEO Benjamin Smith, with the Works Council now being consulted ahead of a final decision at the shareholders’… Read the full news article

New MoU Seals Collaboration Between Munich AirportAcademy and Colorado Denver Business School for EMBAA Program

(IN SHORT) Munich AirportAcademy and CU Denver Business School have signed an MoU to co-develop and deliver specialized training modules for CU Denver’s new Executive MBA in Aviation (EMBAA). Beginning in 2026, Munich Airport’s training division will integrate its operational insights into the EMBAA curriculum. This is the Academy’s first collaboration with an international university… Read the full news article

ACI Partners with Cranfield University to Offer Groundbreaking Airport Management Course for Sustainable Aviation Leadership

(IN SHORT) Airports Council International (ACI) World has partnered with Cranfield University to offer a new, transformative course: Airport Management in a Net Zero World. The course, part of the ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP), will be held at Cranfield University in the UK and aims to equip airport leaders with the skills… Read the full news article