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Japan’s All Nippon Airways Cadet Graduate from Flight Training Portion in Florida’s Acron Aviation Academy in 2025

Sanford, Florida, USA – Acron Aviation Academy, the United States based flight training base of Acron Aviation, has announced the graduation of a group of 8 cadets from All Nippon Airways (ANA), marking the successful completion of their flight training phase.

Back in February 2023 L3Harris Technologies announced its selection by Japan’s largest airline, All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd., to train its next generation of pilots. The agreement builds on a decades-long pilot training and simulator relationship between L3Harris and one of ANA’s subsidiaries, Peach Aviation. That training relationship then expanded as L3Harris provides pilot training for All Nippon Airways and its group airlines. Since then L3Harris Technologies pilot training portfolio rebranded to Acron Aviation.

Source: Acron Aviation Academy

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Alaska Air Group Unveils Honolulu Operations Leadership in 2025

Honolulu, USA – Alaska Air Group unveiled the Honolulu leadership team that will manage the combined operations of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines’ Hawaiʻi services, following full FAA approval of a single operating certificate expected this fall. With Honolulu as Alaska Air Group’s second-largest hub—supporting over 6,500 Hawaiʻi-based employees and operating 180+ daily flights connecting Neighbor Islands as well as trans-Pacific routes—this leadership team will focus on operational integration, safety performance, network growth, and guest loyalty system consolidation.

  • Jim Landers, senior vice president of technical operations at Hawaiian, is appointed as head of Hawai‘i operations. Reporting to CEO Joe Sprague, he will oversee safety, operations, maintenance, supply chain, and system operations control during transition.

  • Jonathan Goo, from Alaska Air Group Safety, becomes safety director for island operations

  • Melodi Pieper joins as HR regional director

Source: Alaska Air Group
Photo Credit: Alaska Air Group

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Air New Zealand Appoints Nikhil Ravishankar as CEO, Effective October 2025

New Zealand – Air New Zealand has announced the appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective 20 October 2025, succeeding Greg Foran, who steps down after nearly six years at the helm.

  • Ravishankar currently serves as Chief Digital Officer at Air New Zealand and has been with the airline for almost five years.

  • His appointment follows an extensive international search, with the board selecting him for his people leadership, digital expertise, and global perspective, as well as his strong alignment with New Zealand values.

  • Ravishankar previously held senior roles as Chief Digital Officer at Vector and Managing Director at Accenture, bringing broad infrastructure and technology experience to the CEO role.

Statements

  • “This airline is an institution with a deep legacy but also a fantastic future. It’s a privilege to step into the CEO role and take on that responsibility for our people, our customers, and our country,” said Nikhil Ravishankar.

  • “Nikhil brings the mindset and contemporary leadership we need to build on our strong foundations and focus on the future,” said Dame Therese Walsh, Chair of the Air New Zealand Board.

Source: Air New Zealand

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