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EXECUTIVES IN FOCUS

mirates Group Chairman and Chief leading products and services, and
Emirates EExecutive, His Highness Sheikh reflect Dubai’s vision to be number one
Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, has an-
in everything we do.”
Emirates has achieved recognition
Group nounced recent senior appointments. as a globally acclaimed
These appointments aim to bolster
the organization’s expansion efforts airline, operating
appoints and enhance its leadership capabili- a network that
encompasses over
ties. The recent promotions and senior
Ahmed Safa appointments feature 7 UAE nationals 150 destinations
including ‘Ahmed Safa’ as Head of En-
across six conti-
gineering and MRO, several others have nents. Boasting a
as Head of advanced within the Emirates Group fleet exceeding 270
aircraft, Emirates
across various roles. They play pivotal
Engineering roles in driving the organization’s ongo- holds the
ing success.
distinction
HH Sheikh Ahmed, said, “These ap- of operat-
and MRO pointments reflect the expanded scale, ing the
breadth, and ambition of our business.
world’s
I’m heartened that we have been able largest
Emirates Group’s Ahmed Safa to fill these roles with internal talent, fleet of
leads Engineering and MRO including UAE nationals. The Emirates Boeing
efforts among recent UAE Group will continue to invest in being 777s and
Airbus
an employer of choice for the best
national appointments.
talent in the industry, to deliver world- A380s

Christopher Jones appointed teams and nurturing talent in aerospace
careers. Having arrived in the USA in
Head of ATR Americas 1990 as a commercial apprentice with
British Aerospace in Hatfield, England,
he holds a degree in Business and
Christopher Jones brings extensive Aviation sales expertise to ATR Finance from the University of Hertford-
Americas leadership. shire.
In his roles as Head of Region Ameri-
TR, the leading regional aircraft this role, he oversaw sales and commer- cas and Managing Director & President
Amanufacturer globally, has ap- cial strategy for major airlines in the re- of ATR Americas, Inc., Christopher will
pointed Christopher Jones as Head of gion, handling aircraft like the A330neo, play a crucial role in advancing ATR’s
Region Americas, effective July 1, 2024. A350, A321neo/LR/XLR, and A220. His presence in the region, particularly in
Additionally, he will serve as Managing tenure at Airbus spanned two decades, the US, and supporting the company’s
Director & President of ATR Americas, emphasizing extensive experience in clientele
Inc., starting August 1, 2024. In his new aviation sales and strategy.
position, Christopher Jones reports di- During his tenure at Bombardier,
rectly to Alexis Vidal, Senior Vice Presi- Christopher directed North American
dent Commercial, and will be based at sales campaigns for the C-Series (A220).
ATR’s facilities in Miami, Florida. These efforts secured commitments
Christopher brings over 30 years of from JetBlue and Breeze, along with
commercial aircraft sales experience, additional sales of the CRJ-900 to
having held senior roles at Airbus, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
Bombardier, and British Aerospace. Additionally, his experience at British
Previously, he served as Chief Com- Aerospace and Bombardier has pro-
mercial Officer at Aero Design Labs in vided him with a deep understanding of
Texas, where he led revenue growth and the regional airline industry.
secured a key partnership with Delta Air Christopher has cultivated enduring
Lines. relationships with airline customers,
Before joining Aero Design Labs, Chris- suppliers, lessors, and consultants, char-
topher served as Senior Vice President acterized by high integrity. Moreover,
Customers for Airbus North America. In he excels in building customer-centric

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