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Travis Brassington named VP Group Safety for WestJet

WestJet has announced the appointment of Travis Brassington to the role of Vice-President, Group Safety. With more than ten years’ experience working across various flight operation functions at the WestJet Group, Brassington will join WestJet’s operational leadership team effective immediately. Brassington joined WestJet in 2011 after more than 20 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force […]

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WestJet will begin to integrate its ultra-low-cost subsidiary Swoop

WestJet to begin integration of ultra-low-cost subsidiary Swoop

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On June 9, the second collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and ALPA, the certified union representing pilots from both WestJet and Swoop, has been ratified. WestJet Group’s CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech, expressed satisfaction with the agreement, emphazising its recognition of the value and contributions of its pilots. The agreement will be effective from January 1,

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WestJet names Michael Scott Executive Vice-President and CFO

People

The WestJet Group has named Michael Scott as the Group’s Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. The 30-year aviation industry veteran will start with the airline’s executive team on June 13, 2023. Scott’s long-established career with StandardAero, included more than 13 years as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. He led tremendous growth with revenue increases

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WestJet Group completes acquisition of Sunwing

Financial

The WestJet Group has completed its acquisition of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines. The transaction, originally announced in March 2022, combines the two Canadian aviation and leisure travel success stories and will bring greater choice, competitive airfares and increased direct access to sun destinations to Canadian travellers. In addition, it positions Sunwing to continue its growth

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Travis Brassington named VP Group Safety for WestJet

WestJet to begin integration of ultra-low-cost subsidiary Swoop

WestJet names Michael Scott Executive Vice-President and CFO

WestJet Group completes acquisition of Sunwing

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