There soon will be a changing of the guard at Airbus in North America.
The airplane maker has announced that C. Jeffrey Knittel is retiring as chairman and chief executive officer of Airbus Americas Inc. effective June 3, after serving since 2018. He will remain with Airbus through a transition period, the company said. Robin Hayes, former CEO of JetBlue Airways, has been selected to succeed him.
According to a news release, Hayes brings 35 years of global aerospace leadership to Airbus having served in a series of senior executive roles at British Airways over the course of his 19-year tenure, and JetBlue, where he was CEO for nine years. From 2020 to 2022, Hayes was chair of the IATA’s Board of Governors, where he championed the association’s commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the release states. Hayes will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury.
As chairman and CEO, Hayes will lead the commercial aircraft business, and will have responsibility for coordination among the company’s helicopters, space and defense businesses in North America.“Airbus’ commitment to safety and decarbonisation is incredibly important to me personally, and I am both motivated by and committed to contributing to the Airbus purpose to pioneer sustainable aerospace,” Hayes said for the news release.
During Knittel’s tenure, Airbus has grown its presence in the Americas and expanded its industrial and manufacturing footprint, doubling the region’s commercial aircraft deliveries, the company said. Knittel stated: “The future is bright for Airbus in the region, as it is well-positioned to continue on its growth trajectory. Robin’s vast aviation experience, depth of knowledge and industry relationships make him the right choice at the right time to lead the organisation into the future in line with the company’s global ambition. I look forward to watching the team reach new heights under Robin’s leadership.
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