Flybe appoints new COO, effective 4 November

Flybe has appointed Chris Hope as its new chief operations officer, effective 4 November. Hope will report directly to Connect Airways’ CEO Mark Anderson, and in his role Hope will take responsibility for Flybe’s ground and air operations and customer service. With over 30 years of aviation experience, Hope has held a number of senior positions at easyJet including director of flight operations, head of operations strategy and change; as well as head of EasyJet’s main base at Gatwick. Commenting on Hope’s appointment, Anderson commented: “I am delighted that Chris will be joining our leadership team. His experience is impressive –