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Silk Way West Airlines appoints Pietersma as COO

Jun 03, 2024

Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, announces the appointment of Onno Pietersma as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Pietersma is poised to propel the airline towards new levels of operational efficiency, technological enhancement, and customer service.

In his new role, Pietersma will champion critical initiatives designed to enhance the stability and reliability of the expanding Silk Way West Airlines' operations. These key factors will contribute significantly to improving the airline's on-time delivery performance.

Onno Pietersma

"Strengthening the stability of the network is essential for elevating our service delivery," Pietersma commented. "By extending network planning and enhancing turnaround efficiencies, we are committed to optimizing on-time delivery directly benefiting our customers."

Wolfgang Meier, President of Silk Way West Airlines, expressed his support for Pietersma. "Onno's impressive career and dedication to teamwork and process improvement have consistently elevated operational standards. His strategic vision is integral to driving significant advances in our operational performance and enhancing customer satisfaction."

Silk Way West Airlines is confident that under Pietersma’s leadership, the airline will achieve new milestones, reinforcing its commitment to setting the highest industry standards.

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