JavaScript Required

Jumpseat Aerospace News requires JavaScript to function. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue.

GOL Names André Fehlauer as New CEO

August 13, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

André Fehlauer named GOL CEO after Celso Ferrer's departure.
Ferrer joins Boeing as president for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Albert Perez assumes expanded role of president and COO.
Fehlauer returns to GOL after eight years with Smiles loyalty business.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Upgrade

Strategic Implications

This leadership change may signal a new phase of growth for GOL, with Fehlauer's experience and Perez's operational background potentially strengthening the airline's position in the Latin American market. The move could also indicate Boeing's efforts to expand its presence in the region, with Ferrer's appointment suggesting a focus on strategic partnerships and growth.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

Upgrade

What Happened

Brazilian Carrier Taps Former Executive Amid Leadership Shift

GOL Linhas Aéreas has appointed André Fehlauer as its new CEO, following the departure of Celso Ferrer, who will join Boeing as president for Latin America and the Caribbean. Fehlauer, who previously spent eight years with GOL’s Smiles loyalty business, will take over as CEO in September, while Albert Perez will assume the expanded role of president and COO. The leadership change comes as GOL continues to expand its domestic and international network, with Abra Group CEO Adrian Neuhauser expressing confidence in the new leadership team. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: August 13, 2026

Companies Mentioned