Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who held the post since December 2020. Assuming the role as the Chairperson, Mr. Rousseau said: “I am looking forward to working with the board over the next two years to continue our progressive work in delivering a seamless customer experience. At Star Alliance, we are committed to the vision of an effortlessly connected world, and I invite every member of our Alliance to join me in making this vision a reality in 2025 and beyond.” In his new role as CEB Chairperson of the largest airline alliance in the world, Mr. Rousseau will lead the two annual board meetings and serve as the spokesperson for the board, guiding the strategic direction of the Alliance, which consists of 25 global member airlines. Congratulating Mr. Rousseau on the appointment, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said: “I am delighted to welcome Michael Rousseau, one of the most seasoned CEOs on the board, as the new Chairperson and look forward to working closely with him as we bring the renewed vision of the Alliance to fruition. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to Scott Kirby for his guidance and support to Star Alliance during his successful four-year term.” Each of the 25 member airlines is represented by its CEO on the CEB, which serves as the Alliance's governing body and sets the overarching strategic direction<br/>
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The chief executive of Air Canada has been elected as the new chairperson of the Star Alliance chief executive board. Michael Rousseau succeeds United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby, who has held the title since December 2020. The Star Alliance airline network was established in 1997. It consists of 25 global member airlines. Each of the member airlines is represented by its CEO on the board.<br/>
The next Chairperson of the Star Alliance the Executive Board (CEB) is president and CEO of Air Canada (AC) Michael Rousseau. Rousseau takes over for Scott Kirby, who has been United Airlines' (UA) CEO since December 2020. In his new position as CEB Chairperson of the world's largest airline alliance, Mr. Rousseau will chair the two yearly board meetings and act as the board's spokesperson, directing the Alliance's strategic course with 25 member airlines worldwide. Air Canada appointed Michael Rousseau as its president and CEO in February 2021. In addition to his ongoing duties for the airline's overall financial strategic direction and associated functions since 2007, when he was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, he had been serving since January 2019 as Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer, adding oversight over a number of important corporate initiatives and businesses, including Air Canada Rouge.<br/>
Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been appointed the new Chair of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB), taking over from Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, who held the position since December 2020. Assuming the role as the Chairperson, Mr. Rousseau said: “I am looking forward to working with the board over the next two years to continue our progressive work in delivering a seamless customer experience. At Star Alliance, we are committed to the vision of an effortlessly connected world, and I invite every member of our Alliance to join me in making this vision a reality in 2025 and beyond.” In his new capacity as Chairperson of the world’s largest airline alliance, Rousseau will oversee two key annual meetings and act as the primary spokesperson for the board. His leadership will guide the strategic vision of the Star Alliance, which encompasses 25 global member airlines. Congratulating Mr. Rousseau on the appointment, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said: “I am delighted to welcome Michael Rousseau, one of the most seasoned CEOs on the board, as the new Chairperson and look forward to working closely with him as we bring the renewed vision of the Alliance to fruition. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to Scott Kirby for his guidance and support to Star Alliance during his successful four-year term.”<br/>
Michael Rousseau, the President and CEO of Air Canada, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He takes over from Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, who has held the position since December 2020. Upon assuming his new responsibilities, Mr. Rousseau expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am eager to collaborate with the board over the next two years to advance our efforts in providing a seamless customer experience. At Star Alliance, we are dedicated to the vision of a world that is effortlessly connected, and I encourage every member of our Alliance to join me in realizing this vision by 2025 and beyond.”<br/>
Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB), succeeding Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines. Rousseau will lead the board of the world’s largest airline alliance for the next two years, guiding its strategic direction and acting as the board’s spokesperson. In his role, Rousseau aims to enhance the Alliance’s commitment to delivering a seamless and connected travel experience. Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias praised Rousseau’s expertise and thanked Scott Kirby for his impactful four-year tenure. The CEB comprises CEOs from all 25 Star Alliance member airlines, collectively shaping the alliance’s strategic vision.<br/>
Portugal’s government still hasn’t taken a decision on how much of TAP SA it will sell in a planned privatization of the state-owned airline, Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento said. The minister reaffirmed that the government has already talked with “the three main potential buyers,” naming them as Air France, Lufthansa and British Airways. Portugal expects to carry out the TAP privatization in 2025, he said in an interview in Brussels on Monday. Air France-KLM, Deutsche Lufthansa AG and IAG SA, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, have publicly stated their interest in TAP. The Lisbon-based airline’s biggest attraction lies in its links to Brazil, of which it’s the largest European provider. It also maintains a strong presence in Africa and operates a number of flights to North America. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has said the government wants to keep the airline’s hub in Lisbon, as well as routes that are strategic for the country. The previous administration had aimed to sell at least 51% of the carrier.<br/>
Tata group-owned Air India has confirmed an order for 100 Airbus aircraft, the two companies said on Monday, as part of a multi-billion-dollar plan to turn itself into a leading global airline. In October, Airbus announced an order for 75 A320 jets and 10 A350s by an unnamed customer, which sources said was likely to be Air India. The Indian carrier has now confirmed that it placed an order for 100 planes, including 90 A320-family jets and 10 A350 widebodies, topping up its mega order for 470 Airbus and Boeing planes last year. The deal is worth some $6.4b after typical industry discounts, according to estimated delivery prices from UK-based Cirium Ascend. Since taking control of the carrier in 2022, Tata Group has spent billions on ordering hundreds of new jets, changing the carrier's logo and upgrading interiors for over half its fleet to take on rivals Emirates and Qatar Airways. The former state-owned airline had in February last year ordered 250 jets from Airbus and 220 from Boeing, and had also negotiated a total of 370 options and purchase rights from the two planemakers on top of the main order. Air India had said then that it had options for ordering 70 more Boeing jets but did not publish a breakdown for Airbus. Last month, the airline merged with Vistara, a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and the Tatas. Singapore Airlines holds a 25% stake in the merged carrier and has agreed to invest up to an additional $600m in Air India's turnaround. Earlier in the year, Air India kicked off a $400m plan to refit old planes as part of its transformation into "a world class airline."<br/>