Latest Airline Leadership News

Alliance Aviation Services has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $40 million equity raising, offering shareholders new shares at $0.70 each to reinforce its balance sheet and support ongoing turnaround efforts.

Alliance Aviation Services posted a statutory loss of $90.9 million in FY2026, driven by a $164.8 million impairment on its Fokker fleet, while underlying profit remained within guidance. The company is realigning around core FIFO operations, fleet renewal, and cost discipline, supported by a $40 million equity raise and revised Qantas wet lease terms.

Air New Zealand has appointed Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar as its new CEO, set to take the helm in October 2025, signaling a fresh leadership era focused on innovation and resilience.