Air Canada cargo boss Tim Strauss is joining Miami-based B767 freighter operator Amerijet International as its chief executive from August 17.
Strauss’ air cargo background includes roles at Northwest/Delta Cargo, Hawaiian Airlines Cargo, and Emery Worldwide, with experience in both the commercial and operational areas of the airfreight business.
Vic Karjian, Amerijet’s current chief executive, will become executive chairman of Amerijet and will focus on the company’s strategic planning, key partnerships and growth objectives, “continuing to build upon the strategic vision that he brought to the Company in 2016”.
“Tim brings an enormous amount of expertise and experience to Amerijet and will be a key driver of our future success,” said Karjian. “I am excited to have the opportunity to work with him as we continue the company’s growth as a leading global air cargo provider.”
Added an Amerijet spokesperson: “The succession will take effect during a period of profitable growth for Amerijet as it continues to evolve from a regional leader in the all‐cargo air logistics business to becoming a global air cargo provider to its customers across scheduled service, charter and ACMI / CMI operations, in addition to being an active participant in Air Mobility Command’s CRAF program.
“Expanding its global reach, Amerijet received its ETOPs certification from the FAA in early 2020 and commenced scheduled non‐stop operations from Miami to Brussels, connecting points beyond Belgium through a European road feeder service as well as providing capacity between Europe and the Company’s extensive network throughout the Caribbean, Central & South America and Mexico.”
