Patrizia Gallo of Saudia Airlines replaces Air Europa's Colin Stewart as he steps down following a successful three year term as FAA Chair 

The UK's leading networking association for foreign airline executives, the Foreign Airlines Association (FAA), welcomes new Chair, Patrizia Gallo, on 1 April.

Gallo, Saudia Airlines' Regional Sales Manager for Europe, takes the reins from Air Europa UK director, Colin Stewart, who has held the position since April 2014.

With 30 years' experience in the airline industry occupying senior roles for Alitalia, Royal Jordanian and Saudia, 4 years as an FAA member, 3 years on the FAA Committee and 2 years as Vice Chair, Gallo is the most qualified successor.  

“Colin has done a wonderful job over the past three years, with membership growing as much as 20%”, says Gallo. “Successfully coordinating the FAA rebrand, the 70th anniversary celebrations, and securing the financial stability of the association, he has certainly set the bar high, but I am excited to continue the efforts to grow FAA membership whilst delivering value to our airline and associate members.”

The latest foreign carriers to join the FAA include Oman Air and Finnair. Both will become official members on April 1.

“We are delighted to be part of the FAA” says Andrew Fish, Finnair General Manager, “which has already proven to offer a solid support network through the opportunity to meet likeminded airline representatives, discuss matters of mutual interest and share expertise and best practice.”

With a total 25 airlines on board today, Gallo's mission is to continue to grow the FAA member base throughout her two year term as Chair.

Colin Stewart will remain an active member of the committee, supporting the FAA Chair in her new role and continuing to offer his expertise to ensure the ongoing success of the association.

For more information or to become an FAA member, visit www.foreignairlines.co.uk or call the team on +44 (0)20 7874 1006

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About the FAA:

The Foreign Airlines Association (FAA) is the UK's leading networking association for foreign airline executives.

With over 70 years of experience, FAA UK is the world's longest established association of its kind, facilitating the exchange of expertise and best practice among the foreign airline community in the UK via regular networking events.

It provides the perfect platform for members to promote their airline, meet likeminded airline executives and discuss matters of mutual interest in a non-competitive, professional yet informal environment.

The FAA adds value to every member by exposing them to the expertise and guidance of some of the industry's leading authorities, offering talks on a wide range of topics relating to the successful management and marketing of an airline in the UK. 

Matters discussed at FAA networking events often result in concerns and recommendations being presented to the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK) for further consideration and can be instrumental in influencing commercial decisions affecting all airlines with a presence in the country.

The strong relationship that the FAA has fostered with BAR UK throughout the past decades is an important conduit for members and one that considerably enhances any FAA membership.

FAA's ultimate goal is to ensure members are given the opportunity to share ideas, views, recommendations, challenges and concerns in a friendly environment in order to help them find practical and tested solutions among a support network of skilled and likeminded peers.

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