Alaska Airlines expands cargo division and establishes new leadership and enterprise oversight post merger with Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines has announced key leadership changes in its cargo division following the merger with Hawaiian Airlines. Ian Morgan has been elected as the new Vice President of Cargo for Alaska Airlines, while Jason Berry has been appointed Executive Vice President of Cargo at Alaska Air Group, Inc. Morgan will oversee daily cargo operations and manage the growth of the combined cargo business of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Berry will provide enterprise oversight of the cargo business while continuing as President of Horizon Air.
The merger presents an opportunity to combine complementary cargo networks, strengthening both brands globally and domestically. Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci expressed confidence in the new leadership team's ability to drive future success and expansion of cargo operations. Both airlines recognize the critical role of cargo in serving their communities and aim to leverage this strategic function to support diverse customer needs.
Alaska Airlines ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership della sua divisione cargo a seguito della fusione con Hawaiian Airlines. Ian Morgan è stato eletto nuovo Vicepresidente Cargo di Alaska Airlines, mentre Jason Berry è stato nominato Vicepresidente Esecutivo Cargo di Alaska Air Group, Inc. Morgan supervisionerà le operazioni cargo quotidiane e gestirà la crescita del business cargo combinato di Alaska Airlines e Hawaiian Airlines. Berry fornirà una supervisione aziendale del business cargo continuando il suo ruolo di Presidente di Horizon Air.
La fusione rappresenta un'opportunità per unire reti cargo complementari, rafforzando entrambi i marchi a livello globale e domestico. Il CEO di Alaska Air Group, Ben Minicucci, ha espresso fiducia nella capacità del nuovo team di leadership di guidare il futuro successo e l'espansione delle operazioni cargo. Entrambe le compagnie aeree riconoscono il ruolo fondamentale del cargo nel servire le loro comunità e mirano a sfruttare questa funzione strategica per supportare le diverse esigenze dei clienti.
Alaska Airlines ha anunciado cambios clave en el liderazgo de su división de carga tras la fusión con Hawaiian Airlines. Ian Morgan ha sido elegido como el nuevo Vicepresidente de Carga de Alaska Airlines, mientras que Jason Berry ha sido designado como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Carga en Alaska Air Group, Inc. Morgan supervisará las operaciones diarias de carga y gestionará el crecimiento del negocio de carga combinado de Alaska Airlines y Hawaiian Airlines. Berry proporcionará supervisión empresarial del negocio de carga, mientras continúa como Presidente de Horizon Air.
La fusión presenta una oportunidad para combinar redes de carga complementarias, fortaleciendo ambas marcas a nivel global y nacional. El CEO de Alaska Air Group, Ben Minicucci, expresó confianza en la capacidad del nuevo equipo de liderazgo para impulsar el éxito y la expansión futura de las operaciones de carga. Ambas aerolíneas reconocen el papel crítico de la carga en el servicio a sus comunidades y buscan aprovechar esta función estratégica para apoyar las diversas necesidades de los clientes.
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Alaska Airlines a annoncé des changements clés dans le leadership de sa division cargo suite à la fusion avec Hawaiian Airlines. Ian Morgan a été élu nouveau vice-président du cargo pour Alaska Airlines, tandis que Jason Berry a été nommé vice-président exécutif du cargo au sein d'Alaska Air Group, Inc. Morgan supervisera les opérations cargo quotidiennes et gérera la croissance de l'activité cargo combinée d'Alaska Airlines et d'Hawaiian Airlines. Berry fournira une supervision de l'entreprise pour le secteur cargo tout en continuant en tant que président de Horizon Air.
La fusion présente l'opportunité de combiner des réseaux cargo complémentaires, renforçant ainsi les deux marques à l'échelle mondiale et nationale. Le PDG d'Alaska Air Group, Ben Minicucci, a exprimé sa confiance dans la capacité de la nouvelle équipe de direction à conduire le succès futur et l'expansion des opérations cargo. Les deux compagnies aériennes reconnaissent le rôle essentiel du cargo dans le service à leurs communautés et visent à tirer parti de cette fonction stratégique pour répondre aux divers besoins des clients.
Alaska Airlines hat wichtige Führungswechsel in ihrer Frachtabteilung nach der Fusion mit Hawaiian Airlines angekündigt. Ian Morgan wurde zum neuen Vizepräsidenten für Fracht bei Alaska Airlines gewählt, während Jason Berry zum Executive Vice President für Fracht bei Alaska Air Group, Inc. ernannt wurde. Morgan wird die täglichen Frachtoperationen überwachen und das Wachstum des kombinierten Frachtgeschäfts von Alaska Airlines und Hawaiian Airlines leiten. Berry wird die Unternehmensaufsicht über das Frachtgeschäft übernehmen, während er weiterhin Präsident von Horizon Air bleibt.
Die Fusion bietet die Möglichkeit, komplementäre Frachtnetze zu kombinieren und beide Marken sowohl global als auch national zu stärken. Ben Minicucci, CEO von Alaska Air Group, äußerte Vertrauen in die Fähigkeit des neuen Führungsteams, den zukünftigen Erfolg und die Expansion der Frachtoperationen voranzutreiben. Beide Fluggesellschaften erkennen die entscheidende Rolle der Fracht bei der Versorgung ihrer Gemeinden und streben an, diese strategische Funktion zu nutzen, um diverse Kundenbedürfnisse zu unterstützen.
- Expansion of cargo division through merger with Hawaiian Airlines
- Appointment of experienced leaders to oversee cargo operations
- Opportunity to strengthen global and domestic cargo networks
- Strategic focus on cargo as a critical business function
- None.
Ian Morgan named Alaska Airlines Vice President of Cargo; Jason Berry named Alaska Air Group's Executive Vice President of Cargo
Morgan will lead the day-to-day cargo operations and the nearly 600 employees who make up Alaska Air Cargo. He will also be responsible for managing the continued growth of Alaska Air Group's cargo business – operated by both Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Berry will provide enterprise oversight of the cargo business while continuing in his separate role as President of Horizon Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alaska Air Group.
"We couldn't be more thrilled about this next chapter for Alaska Air Cargo," said Air Group President and CEO Ben Minicucci. "With these leaders, we're well positioned for unlimited future success as we grow and expand our cargo operations to deliver for everyone who depends on us."
At Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, cargo plays a critical role in the communities the airlines serve. Cargo is a strategic function for the business and enables both airlines to support multiple needs for customers.
The Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines combination offers a unique opportunity to pair complimentary cargo networks that can strengthen both brands globally and domestically, and leverage cargo even more strategically. Both airlines share a knowledge and appreciation for the cargo needs of communities that are uniquely reliant on air travel.
About Ian Morgan
Morgan is an industry veteran and brings more than 40 years of global cargo experience to this new role. Throughout this career, he's held cargo leadership roles at British Airways Cargo, Cargolux Airlines International, S.A., Centurion Airlines and Qatar Airways Cargo. Under his leadership at Qatar Airways as vice president cargo, the
About Jason Berry
Berry has cultivated an extensive career in air cargo. He has nearly 30 years of experience leading cargo operations for multiple airlines including Air Canada Cargo, Cargolux Airlines International, S.A. and Alaska Air Cargo where he oversaw the transition of the Boeing 737-400 combi aircraft to next generation 737-700 freighters. Berry also previously led McGee Air Services, a ground-handling subsidiary of Alaska Air Group. In December 2022, Berry was named "Executive of the Year" by Air Cargo World magazine.
He joined Horizon Air as senior vice president of operations in January 2023 and became president in November 2023. In addition to serving on the combined airline's Executive Committee, he will continue to serve as Horizon Air president in addition to his new role leading Alaska Air Group's cargo strategy.
About Alaska Air Group
Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in
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