Abacus Distribution Systems has appointed Seiji Fukatsu as its new chairman. He is also president and chief executive officer of All Nippon Airways.
John Watson has been appointed city manager, Philadelphia, for United Airlines. He was previously general manager sales, UK and Europe.
European ground handling company Servisair has appointed David Collier as managing director overseas development.
Wolfgang F W Gohde has been appointed chief executive of Shannon Aerospace replacing Herbert Greoger who returns to Lufthansa on completion of his five-year secondment. Also at Shannon, Peter Ellison becomes head of marketing and sales, succeeding Roger Haslimeier who returns to Swissair following five years on secondment.
William S Ayer has been named vice president, marketing/planning, Alaska Airlines.
Sabre Europe has named Eric Speck as its vice president responsible for marketing and supporting the company's computer reservation system in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
United Airlines has appointed Jonathan Summer to the new position of regional manager advertising and promotion for Latin America.
Paul Egon Grall has taken on the position of managing director of MTU Maintenance in addition to his responsibilities as operations director.
Malcolm Argent has been appointed deputy chairman of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Source: Airline Business
