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

PATA Forecasts Strong Growth in Asia Pacific International Visitor Arrivals Amid Post-COVID Recovery

(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) unveils its Executive Summary report detailing forecasts for international visitor arrivals (IVAs) across the Asia Pacific region from 2024 to 2026. Despite potential scenarios ranging from mild to severe, the report predicts robust annual growth, with pre-COVID arrival levels anticipated to be surpassed by 2024. PATA CEO… Read the full news article