California Pacific Airlines has named veteran aviation executive John Selvaggio as its president and CEO, taking the reins of CPAir's day-to-day management from founder and chairman Ted L. Vallas.
Selvaggio began his airline career in 1968 at the American Airlines Finance organization, attaining the position of assistant controller of corporate accounting within seven years. His long career in aviation included several milestones, including crafting the successful business plans that created several of American's hubs, as well as the airline's expansion into international markets. He was also instrumental in the creation of American Eagle, and spent six years as president of Wings West (American Eagle) before joining Midway Airlines post-bankruptcy as president and CEP, creating its bankruptcy-emergence business plan. In 1997, after selling Midway to a group of North Carolina investors, Selvaggio joined US Airways, managing the operations of 10 regional carriers.
In 1999, Delta Airlines recruited John as Senior Vice President of Airport Customer Services. In that position he was responsible for creating Delta's industry-leading airport technology, including the development of the check-in kiosks and the flat screen monitors at the gates. He also created a host of behind-the-scenes technologies as well.
Probably his most recognized and important accomplishment in aviation was as Founder, President and CEO of Song Airlines. Song was Delta's highly-acclaimed low-cost, high-touch subsidiary that introduced several new concepts in customer service.
"I'm too young to be retired. That's why I accepted Ted's challenge of getting CPAir certified and off the ground," Selvaggio said. "With my extensive experience at American and American Eagle, I think I can fill the need that calls for a veteran hand to guide this exciting new venture and help Ted raise capital for growth."
Selvaggio and Vallas anticipate CPAir will be through 121 certification by mid-summer.
Datron World Communications, Inc. has announced that Kevin Kane has been selected as the company's new president and CEO. Kane takes over for Art Barter, owner of Transnortad Inc., the parent company of Datron World Communications. Barter will remain Chairman of Datron while focusing on the leadership and growth of the Servant Leadership Institute, a Transnortad company. Barter served as the President and CEO of Datron since his purchase of the company from Titan Corporation in 2004, and led the firm to unprecedented growth worldwide.
"I am delighted to welcome Kevin to Datron. Over the course of his career he has proven himself to be a strong leader with a talent for building great teams while formulating and achieving strategic objectives," stated Barter. "Under his guidance, Datron will continue to design, manufacture and sell products that provide the performance and value that our customers require and expect."
Kane brings over 25 years of operational and management experience in the tactical communications and land mobile radio industry, holding key roles in sales and business development, strategic planning, and general management. Prior to joining Datron, Kane served as the President of the Radio Communications Division of Codan Limited in Adelaide, Australia. During his time at Codan, Kane led the implementation of a new strategic direction for its radio business, oversaw the re-development of Codan's primary product line, and successfully executed a key adjacent market acquisition
Selvaggio began his airline career in 1968 at the American Airlines Finance organization, attaining the position of assistant controller of corporate accounting within seven years. His long career in aviation included several milestones, including crafting the successful business plans that created several of American's hubs, as well as the airline's expansion into international markets. He was also instrumental in the creation of American Eagle, and spent six years as president of Wings West (American Eagle) before joining Midway Airlines post-bankruptcy as president and CEP, creating its bankruptcy-emergence business plan. In 1997, after selling Midway to a group of North Carolina investors, Selvaggio joined US Airways, managing the operations of 10 regional carriers.
In 1999, Delta Airlines recruited John as Senior Vice President of Airport Customer Services. In that position he was responsible for creating Delta's industry-leading airport technology, including the development of the check-in kiosks and the flat screen monitors at the gates. He also created a host of behind-the-scenes technologies as well.
Probably his most recognized and important accomplishment in aviation was as Founder, President and CEO of Song Airlines. Song was Delta's highly-acclaimed low-cost, high-touch subsidiary that introduced several new concepts in customer service.
"I'm too young to be retired. That's why I accepted Ted's challenge of getting CPAir certified and off the ground," Selvaggio said. "With my extensive experience at American and American Eagle, I think I can fill the need that calls for a veteran hand to guide this exciting new venture and help Ted raise capital for growth."
Selvaggio and Vallas anticipate CPAir will be through 121 certification by mid-summer.
Datron World Communications, Inc. has announced that Kevin Kane has been selected as the company's new president and CEO. Kane takes over for Art Barter, owner of Transnortad Inc., the parent company of Datron World Communications. Barter will remain Chairman of Datron while focusing on the leadership and growth of the Servant Leadership Institute, a Transnortad company. Barter served as the President and CEO of Datron since his purchase of the company from Titan Corporation in 2004, and led the firm to unprecedented growth worldwide.
"I am delighted to welcome Kevin to Datron. Over the course of his career he has proven himself to be a strong leader with a talent for building great teams while formulating and achieving strategic objectives," stated Barter. "Under his guidance, Datron will continue to design, manufacture and sell products that provide the performance and value that our customers require and expect."
Kane brings over 25 years of operational and management experience in the tactical communications and land mobile radio industry, holding key roles in sales and business development, strategic planning, and general management. Prior to joining Datron, Kane served as the President of the Radio Communications Division of Codan Limited in Adelaide, Australia. During his time at Codan, Kane led the implementation of a new strategic direction for its radio business, oversaw the re-development of Codan's primary product line, and successfully executed a key adjacent market acquisition