SALISBURY, Md., May 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont
Airlines today announced that Lyle
Hogg, previously vice president – flight operations for US
Airways, will serve as president of the airline. In this position,
Hogg will report to Piedmont chief executive officer Steve Farrow, who previously held both the CEO
and president titles. Farrow plans to retire from Piedmont in early
2016, and today's announcement is part of Farrow's leadership
succession plan for the regional carrier.
"This is truly the most exciting time in Piedmont's history as
we prepare to induct a new fleet type, the Embraer 145 (E145),"
said Farrow. "We welcome Lyle to the Piedmont family, and we look
forward to his contributions across our airline as we prepare for
this next chapter in Piedmont's long and rich aviation
history."
Kenji Hashimoto, American's
senior vice president – regional carriers for American Airlines,
said, "Steve has been a valued leader and a regional airline expert
for many decades, and we are privileged to have his leadership at
Piedmont. His breadth of knowledge, now combined with Lyle's air
operations experience, will provide a seamless leadership
transition during this time of growth at Piedmont and will
strengthen Piedmont's role as a vital provider of regional feed for
the world's largest airline."
In late 2014, American Airlines announced Piedmont will receive
a minimum of 20 of its E145 regional jets beginning in 2016. Farrow
will lead Piedmont's day-to-day operations until his retirement in
2016, while Hogg will focus on preparing Piedmont for the induction
of the 50-seat jets into its fleet, including working with the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify this new aircraft
type at Piedmont and leading pilot recruitment for the airline.
Hogg began his career in aviation as regional airline pilot in
1981 flying the deHavilland Twin Otter (Dash-6), a predecessor of
the Dash-8 that Piedmont operates today. He was hired as a pilot by
US Airways in 1984 and rose through the pilot management ranks,
culminating with his most recent position as the vice president of
flight operations. Hogg has played integral roles in the merger of
US Airways and American and achieving American's single operating
certificate. He also has extensive experience working with outside
constituents such as the FAA, National Transportation Safety Board
(NTSB) and aircraft manufacturers, among others.
Farrow joined Piedmont in 1985 as vice president of flight
operations, after serving 21 years as an officer in the U.S. Navy.
In 2005, Farrow became president and CEO of the Salisbury, Maryland-based carrier.
About Piedmont Airlines
Piedmont Airlines, Inc. is a
wholly owned regional carrier of American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:
AAL). Founded in 1931 as Henson Flying Service, the carrier began
scheduled airline service in 1962, as Hagerstown Commuter. Today,
Piedmont operates nearly 300 daily departures to 55 cities
throughout the eastern United
States. The company currently flies a fleet of 38
deHavilland Dash DHC-8 turbo prop aircraft.
Headquartered in Salisbury,
Maryland, Piedmont Airlines employs nearly 6,000 aviation
professionals in its flying and ground handling operations.
About American Airlines Group
American Airlines Group
is the holding company for American Airlines and US Airways and
three regional carriers including Piedmont Airlines, Inc. Together
with regional partners, operating as American Eagle and US Airways
Express, the airlines operate an average of nearly 6,700 flights
per day to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries.
American is a founding member of the oneworld alliance,
whose members and members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations
with 14,250 daily flights to 150 countries. This year American
topped Fortune Magazine's list of best business turnarounds and its
stock joined the S&P 500 index. Connect with American on
Twitter @AmericanAir and
at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
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