Flybe appoints new operations chief

Flybe today announces the appointment of Luke Farajallah as Chief Operations Officer. Luke joins Flybe on 1 April, 2015 from Bond Offshore Helicopters where he has been the Managing Director since 2012.

Luke has over 25 years of aviation experience having spent 17 years with British Airways in various operational roles. After BA, Luke held senior operations roles with a number of airlines in UK and Mainland Europe including Wizz Air and easyJet.

He is replacing John Palmer, current Director of Operations, who is leaving Flybe at the end of March to take up a role with Boeing.

Saad Hammad, Flybe's Chief Executive, said: “I am delighted to welcome Luke to Flybe – he brings with him a wealth of aviation experience and will play a key role in our journey to becoming Europe’s best regional airline. I would also like to thank John for his leadership, contribution and commitment over the years and wish him luck for his new role.”

Luke Farajallah added: “This is an exciting time to be joining Flybe, as the business continues to undergo transformation. I look forward to working with Saad and the rest of the team to help deliver Flybe’s true potential, connecting more people and families across the UK’s regions and Europe.”