News / 'BJ' leaves Coyne Airways, while regional rival National looks to be cutting jobs

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In a surprise move, John Batten, known as BJ, is to leave Coyne Airways with immediate effect, after just eight months as managing director of the Dubai-hubbed airline.

Appointed at a time when Coyne was moving into African markets and reducing its dependency on military operations, Mr Batten’s move from head of cargo at Swissport was seen as something of a coup for the all-cargo carrier.

The airline has announced that Liana Coyne is to become chief operating officer as part of ...