Former Japan Airlines leader to chair Bamboo Airways
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Oshima Hideki, the former chairman of Japan Airlines, has been appointed chairman of Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways for the 2023-2028 period.
He is among seven new directors of the airline, according to decisions made at the company’s general meeting on Wednesday.
Hideki has nearly 40 years of experience in the aviation industry.
He was previously Deputy General Director of Japan Airlines, Deputy General Director of the Tokyo Narita Airport, and a Project Manager at Haneda Airport.
Bamboo Airways’ new deputy chairmen are Nguyen Ngoc Trong, Doan Huu Doan and Phan Dinh Tue. The other members of the board of directors are Le Ba Nguyen, Le Thai Sam and Tran Hoa Binh.
A new board of supervisors, comprised of three members, has also been appointed.
Bamboo Airways plans to operate 30-36 aircraft by the end of this year, aiming for an occupancy rate of 81.5% and an on-time flight ratio of 90%.
The carrier is targeting a revenue increase of 15-20% from last year’s VND11.73 trillion ($498.94 million). It also wants to expand its network in Europe, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia.
Bamboo Airways is building an aviation ecosystem for itself by establishing subsidiaries for transportation, ground services, aviation technology and food services.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Hideki's term as chairman of Bamboo Airways?
What is Hideki's term as chairman of Bamboo Airways?
Oshima Hideki has been appointed chairman of Bamboo Airways for the 2023-2028 period. His appointment was decided at the company's general meeting on Wednesday.
Q.What are Bamboo Airways' operational targets for the end of this year?
What are Bamboo Airways' operational targets for the end of this year?
Bamboo Airways aims to operate 30-36 aircraft by the end of this year. It is targeting an 81.5% occupancy rate and a 90% on-time flight ratio.
Q.What is Bamboo Airways' revenue growth target?
What is Bamboo Airways' revenue growth target?
The carrier is targeting a revenue increase of 15-20% from last year's VND11.73 trillion. This growth aims to expand its network internationally.
Q.Which regions does Bamboo Airways plan to expand its network into?
Which regions does Bamboo Airways plan to expand its network into?
Bamboo Airways plans to expand its network in Europe, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia. This expansion is part of their broader strategic goals.
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