News / Kenji leaves cargo as AA appoints Jim Butler as replacement

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It will come as little surprise to the market to hear that Kenji Hashimoto, who was appointed American Airlines’ cargo president in May last year, has been called back to the passenger division, where he becomes svp of regional carriers. He is to be replaced by Jim Butler, currently managing director of commercial planning and performance.

Mr Hashimoto, while embracing cargo during his tenure, always looked likely to return to passengers after he was brought in to replace Dave Brooks, who ...