Former JetBlue CEO Hayes to lead Airbus in North America

Airbus said C. Jeffrey Knittel is retiring as chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas effective June 3. Hayes will take over after he stepped down in February after nine years as CEO of JetBlue. Hayes will lead Airbus' commercial aircraft business in North America, which is based in Herndon, Virginia, and will have responsibility for coordination among the company's helicopters, space and defense businesses in the Americas, Airbus said.

Apr 24, 2024 - 04:30
Apr 25, 2024 - 12:48
Former JetBlue CEO Hayes to lead Airbus in North America

Airbus said C. Jeffrey Knittel is retiring as chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas effective June 3. Hayes will take over after he stepped down in February after nine years as CEO of JetBlue. Hayes will lead Airbus' commercial aircraft business in North America, which is based in Herndon, Virginia, and will have responsibility for coordination among the company's helicopters, space and defense businesses in the Americas, Airbus said.

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