Joyce the new CEO of Qantas
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It's official saw it on SKY news
Don't you think it is again interesting timing of the news. D**on again controls a masterfull stroke by announcing the change to save his tail before he is tarred and Lynched for the latest debarcle ....any thoughts ?????
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news.com.au
QANTAS has named Alan Joyce, the head of its Jetstar offshoot, as chief executive of the airline group.
Mr Joyce becomes chief executive designate from today and will take over when outgoing chief Geoff Dixon steps down after the company's annual general meeting in November.
Qantas (qan.ASX:Quote,News) chairman Leigh Clifford said Mr Joyce was an outstanding executive with wide experience in all facets of the airline industry.
"Alan will assume the role of chief executive designate from today and will also join the board of Qantas with immediate effect,'' he said.
"Geoff and Alan will work together over the next four months to ensure a smooth transition and continuity.''
Mr Dixon will remain available to Qantas on a consulting basis until March 31 next year.
Mr Joyce has been with Qantas since 2000.
He previously worked for the defunct domestic carrier Ansett and Ireland's Aer Lingus in senior management roles.
"Alan is, we believe, the best person to take Qantas forward in what is a very challenging environment,'' Mr Clifford said.
Mr Clifford praised Mr Dixon, who he said had led Qantas through numerous challenges since his appointment as chief executive in 2000.
"Qantas has successfully adapted and responded to the myriad challenges the industry has faced since 2001 and is duly recognised as one of the best managed airlines in the world,'' he added.
Meanwhile, it's been revealed that US authorities ordered airlines to check on-board oxygen cylinders just months before a huge hole was torn in a Qantas jumbo jet in mid-air on Friday, nearly causing a disaster.
Officials said an oxygen back-up cylinder is missing from the aircraft, and have ordered Qantas to inspect all such bottles on its fleet of Boeing 747s.
The Qantas Boeing 747 was flying from Hong Kong to Melbourne on Friday when an explosive bang led to a sudden loss of air pressure in the cabin.
The plane, which had originated in London and was carrying 365 passengers and crew, plunged 6,000 metres before stabilising, then made an emergency landing in the Philippines capital Manila.
An investigator from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, Neville Blyth, told reporters in Manila yesterday that an oxygen back-up cylinder was missing.
"It is too early to say whether this was the cause of the explosion,'' Mr Blyth said. "But one of the cylinders which provides back-up oxygen is missing.''
He said investigators had ruled out terrorism.
An initial inquiry would take two to three days and a preliminary report on the findings should be released in two to three months.
Qantas shares closed at $3.49 on Friday.
Mr Joyce becomes chief executive designate from today and will take over when outgoing chief Geoff Dixon steps down after the company's annual general meeting in November.
Qantas (qan.ASX:Quote,News) chairman Leigh Clifford said Mr Joyce was an outstanding executive with wide experience in all facets of the airline industry.
"Alan will assume the role of chief executive designate from today and will also join the board of Qantas with immediate effect,'' he said.
"Geoff and Alan will work together over the next four months to ensure a smooth transition and continuity.''
Mr Dixon will remain available to Qantas on a consulting basis until March 31 next year.
Mr Joyce has been with Qantas since 2000.
He previously worked for the defunct domestic carrier Ansett and Ireland's Aer Lingus in senior management roles.
"Alan is, we believe, the best person to take Qantas forward in what is a very challenging environment,'' Mr Clifford said.
Mr Clifford praised Mr Dixon, who he said had led Qantas through numerous challenges since his appointment as chief executive in 2000.
"Qantas has successfully adapted and responded to the myriad challenges the industry has faced since 2001 and is duly recognised as one of the best managed airlines in the world,'' he added.
Meanwhile, it's been revealed that US authorities ordered airlines to check on-board oxygen cylinders just months before a huge hole was torn in a Qantas jumbo jet in mid-air on Friday, nearly causing a disaster.
Officials said an oxygen back-up cylinder is missing from the aircraft, and have ordered Qantas to inspect all such bottles on its fleet of Boeing 747s.
The Qantas Boeing 747 was flying from Hong Kong to Melbourne on Friday when an explosive bang led to a sudden loss of air pressure in the cabin.
The plane, which had originated in London and was carrying 365 passengers and crew, plunged 6,000 metres before stabilising, then made an emergency landing in the Philippines capital Manila.
An investigator from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, Neville Blyth, told reporters in Manila yesterday that an oxygen back-up cylinder was missing.
"It is too early to say whether this was the cause of the explosion,'' Mr Blyth said. "But one of the cylinders which provides back-up oxygen is missing.''
He said investigators had ruled out terrorism.
An initial inquiry would take two to three days and a preliminary report on the findings should be released in two to three months.
Qantas shares closed at $3.49 on Friday.
Nunc est bibendum
Out of the frying pan into the fire. 
I wonder if Alan knows how to expand the business and improve service rather than continuous cut backs on staff and resources?
I wonder if Alan knows how to expand the business and improve service rather than continuous cut backs on staff and resources?
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Same M.O.
I would suggest a lot of internal movement shortly in the lower and upper management sectors, as Joyce will want to surround himself with yes men and advisers to continue the current smoke and mirror's campaign being ravaged at JQ.
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At least that will secure a resounding NO vote for the LH EBA. Only a fool would accept it in its current form with Joyce getting the nod. We need all the protections that we can get, methinks!
Outstanding decision. Time to give up on that Aussie icon and start looking after number one.
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A No Vote
Don't you think the long Haul union already delivered a low cost cabin crew to the company seems like they might become the norm, I am not sure if a no vote will get a look in ???
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Phuck!Phuck! Phuck!
Joyce is aligned with no one...except Dixon...they are the same height.
There will be some executive resignations in the next few months
Borghetti and Gregg will be pissed off !
Joyce is aligned with no one...except Dixon...they are the same height.
There will be some executive resignations in the next few months
Borghetti and Gregg will be pissed off !
