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Flybe CEO Makes Shock Departure

Patrick Whyte

Photo Credit: A Flybe aircraft. The airline's CEO has stepped down. Flickr / Gerard van der Schaaf

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No clear reason was given for Hammad’s departure but a clue will likely be found in the company’s upcoming first-half results.

The CEO of European regional airline Flybe has stood down with immediate effect. No explicit reason has been given for the shock departure of Saad Hammad, although an announcement by the company said that both parties believed it was the right time for a change. Non-executive Chairman Simon Laffin will assume the role of Executive Chairman on an interim basis. A reason for Hammad’s exit could yet be revealed whe

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