The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has announced the results of its Board elections, bringing together new and returning members to continue steering the association’s work on behalf of Europe’s regional aviation sector.

The association’s airline representative, Vasiliki Christidi, Group General Manager, SKY express, has been re-elected alongside both new airline and non-airline representatives.

The freshly elected representatives include:

Mario Lobato De Faria, Managing Director, TAP express operated by Portugália Airlines

Dr Nadia Giordimaina, Director Regulatory & International Affairs, KM Malta

Anastasija Visnakova, VP Sales & Marketing, Deutsche Aircraft

Mark Dunnachie, SVP Commercial, ACIA Aero Leasing

Victoire Totah, Director Commercial Marketing, Aeroport de Nimes/Aeroport de Tours

Mario Lobato De Faria, Managing Director, TAP express operated by Portugália Airlines, said: “ERA has been in the past decades fundamental in setting a fairer and meaningful landscape for regional airlines. It’s with pride and humility that I join the Board and expect to contribute to the sustainability of regional airlines and their mission in connecting communities and developing their economies while ensuring profits”

The appointments were announced at the end of the association’s General Assembly meeting, held this week in Estoril, Portugal.