MANILA, PHILIPPINES – AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL) has officially named Captain Suresh Bangah as the new President and General Manager of AirAsia Philippines. With nearly three decades of aviation experience, Captain Suresh is no stranger to the cockpit or the boardroom. This transition marks the beginning of a new era for the low cost carrier’s Philippine operations.
Captain Suresh takes the baton from outgoing chief Ricky Isla. Isla, known for his steady hand during the pandemic and for rebuilding confidence in the brand, will continue to lend his expertise as Chief Advisor to the GM through the transition. Having most recently served as Group Director of Flight Operations at AAAGL, and previously held key roles at AirAsia X Berhad (AAX) including Chief Pilot and Director of Flight Operations, Suresh is no stranger to aviation leadership.
Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group, said: “Captain Suresh steps into this role at an important juncture. As AirAsia progresses into our next chapter, the Philippines remains a key pillar in our regional strategy—with strong potential in inter-island connectivity and broader regional integration into Asean and North Asia, among others. “
AirAsia Philippines President and General Manager, Captain Suresh Bangah, said: “I am honoured to serve at the helm of AirAsia Philippines and look forward to working with the board members from AirAsia Aviation Group and AirAsia Philippines, Group CEO Bo Lingam, Ricky and the local team in one of our core markets to champion a new era of sustainable and profitable growth for the future. In this role, I am committed to leading our talented team of Allstars to elevate our operations while raising the bar on the end-to-end guest experience.”
