European Regions Airline Association: Flybe CEO and Blue Air director elected as board members

European Regions Airline Association (ERA) announced (19-Jan-2016) Flybe CEO Saad Hammad and Blue Air director general Gheorghe Racaru have been elected to the board of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), further strengthening its influence, industry expertise and reach. ERA director general Simon McNamara stated both Mr Hammad and Mr Racaru "will be of great value at such a critical time in the development of regional aviation in Europe with the new EU aviation strategy ready to be debated" adding, "New input and thinking will add to our dynamic board and further enhance ERA's strong and influential representation before Europe's decision makers". [more - original PR]