AEA names Gustin co-chief executive

The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has named Bernard Gustin, Co-Chief Executive of Brussels Airlines, as its new Chairman for 2012. During his year-long chairmanship, Bernard Gustin will act on behalf of AEA’s 35 airline members which contribute €86 billion to the European economy. He will chair the association’s board and represent AEA in high-level political meetings. “Europe is bracing itself for a turbulent 2012, therefore it is more critical than ever to have a competitive and thriving European airline industry,” said Gustin. “AEA’s members want to fuel the economic recovery. To achieve this, aviation must not be used as