
African Pilot Magazine:
Leadership Profiles & Interviews

Chapman Freeborn Appoints Saska Gerasimova as New Group CEO
Chapman Freeborn names Saska Gerasimova as Group CEO, succeeding Eric Erbacher, who becomes Chair of Chapman Freeborn Holdings Board of Directors.

AASA’s 2025–26 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson Elected
AASA re-elects Daniel Rosenzweig of Lift as Chairperson and appoints Eswatini Air CEO Capt. President Dlamini as Deputy Chairperson for the 2025–26 term.

Zimbabwe Heading for Growth in the Aviation Sector
Zimbabwe is upgrading airports, restoring Air Zimbabwe, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel production to drive long-term growth in its air transport sector.

Opinion: What It Means to Build a Connected Airport Network
ACSA unveils plans for three aerotropolises and six smart airport cities, transforming South Africa’s airports into global economic powerhouses.

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited Appoints Urvesh Jasvantal Desai as Managing Director
Zambia Airports Corporation appoints Urvesh Desai as Managing Director to drive growth, modernisation, and Zambia’s aviation hub ambitions.
Board of Directors for South African Airways (SAA)
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirms Cabinet approval of the new SAA Board, tasked with growth, governance, and fleet expansion to 2030.
Kenya Airways Appoints PS Teresia Mbaika, CBS, as Non-Executive Director
Kenya Airways appoints PS Teresia Mbaika, CBS, as a non-executive director, representing the Ministry of Roads and Transport, effective 18 July 2025.

Egis Signs Long-Term Contract with Steven VERHASSELT to Enhance Its Cargo Commercial Strategy
Steven Verhasselt joins Egis under a long-term consultancy agreement to support cargo strategy across airports in Africa, Europe and the Caribbean.


