Association Of European Airlines appoints first CEO

Association Of European Airlines (AEA) appointed (28-Nov-2013) Athar Husain Khan as its first CEO, effective immediately. Mr Husain Khan previously served as AEA acting secretary general, as well as deputy secretary general. AEA chairman Bernard Gustin said: "We are pleased to announce Athar Husain Khan as the CEO of the AEA. We acknowledge his outstanding performance which enabled the repositioning of the Association. We are convinced that he has the right qualities to lead AEA at this important time for European aviation." [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]