Air Canada fills top spot with former head of Alaska Air Cargo

Air Canada has announced that it is appointing Jason Berry, former head of Alaska Air Cargo, to lead its cargo team following the departure of Tim Strauss for Amerijet.

Mr Berry is currently president of McGee Air Services, a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, where he spent seven years as head of cargo. During his tenure, Alaska became the first US passenger carrier to operate freighters in recent years.

There was some surprise at the external appointment at Air Canada, which amassed an ...