Frontier Airlines Names James Dempsey as New CEO
Frontier Airlines announced James Dempsey as its new president and CEO, effective January 8, 2026. Dempsey succeeds Barry Biffle, who led the airline for nearly 12 years.
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Frontier Airlines Appoints New CEO Amid Revenue Challenges
Frontier Airlines has appointed President James Dempsey as its new CEO, taking over from long-time leader Barry Biffle. The company cited weakened demand and tariff impacts as reasons for Biffle's departure, which was not disclosed.
Avianca Lays Out Succession Plan with New Role as CEO Confirms Resignation
Avianca has announced its leadership succession plan following CEO Frederico Pedreira's confirmation of his resignation on February 28, 2026. In this new role, Gabriel Oliva will run alongside his current position as CCO.
ANA Appoints New CEO and President
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has appointed Juichi Hirasawa as its new CEO and President, succeeding Shinichi Inoue on April 1, 2026. Breaking Defense reports that the airline's short-lived low-cost carrier AirJapan will be folded into the mainline airline in March 2026.