David Turnbull has been named as the new managing director at Cathay Pacific Airways. He is also chairman of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co. He replaces Rod Eddington, who moves to Ansett Australia as executive chairman. Turnbull is replaced as director of corporate development by Tony Tyler, who is currently director service delivery, and who is in turn replaced by the present general manager of cargo, Robert Cutler.
Source: Flight International
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