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Mallorca-based airline Air Europa appoints British executive Richard Clark as new CEO

Richard Clark brings decades of experience to lead Air Europa's growth across Europe and Latin America, serving over 44 destinations and supporting international expats.

  • Air Europa confirmed British aviation veteran Richard Clark as its new Chief Executive Officer at the Mallorca-based airline headquartered in Llucmajor.
  • Having risen through the ranks since 1987, Clark was promoted from within, aligning with Air Europa's focus on operational improvement and sustainable expansion.
  • As Managing Director, Clark led major modernisation projects including fleet renewal and improved route efficiency, while Air Europa’s SkyTeam alliance strengthened Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport’s transatlantic role.
  • Mallorca's economy and tourism stand to gain as Clark leads the carrier, with his leadership expected to support residents, seasonal workers and expats across more than 44 destinations.
  • Clark's stated priorities include deepening Madrid–Barajas' gateway role and growing Europe and Latin America routes, continuing to strengthen Air Europa's global footprint and SkyTeam collaboration amid steady transatlantic demand.
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Air Europa made two important announcements yesterday in view of the new stage that it has opened with the landing of Turkish Airlines and after finishing the loan of 475 million euros granted to it by SEPI during the pandemic. In the sphere of management, the airline of the Globalia Group announced that Richard Clark, who until now was its general manager, will be its new CEO in place of Jesús Nuño de la Rosa, who left office on Monday. In para…

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Clark's deep knowledge of the business, along with a strategic vision and recognized management and negotiation skills, has made him a leading figure within the industry.

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Air Europa has appointed Richard Clark, until now general director of the company, as new CEO to lead the international growth of the airline after the entry of Turkish Airlines into the capital. Clark will replace in the post Jesús Nuño de la Rosa, who announced yesterday his departure from the hand of representatives of the government's investment arm (Sepi) on the board of the airline, César Hernández Blanco and Juan Manuel Bujía. The configu…

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Internal promotion and a recognition of years of management in Air Europa. The general director of the airline, Richard Clark, has been appointed CEO in place of Jesús Nuño de la Rosa, who has held the post since the summer of 2022 on behalf of SEPI. The Hidalgo family has not specified the services of a hunting company; bet directly on a man with command in square and who goes for the 40 years of trajectory in the house. Continue reading

·Spain
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Air Europa announces the appointment of Richard Clark as new CEO, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence and international growth. With a strong track record in the company, the until now CEO has played a key role in the transformation and development of Air Europa. Since joining in 1987, he has led strategic areas and projects of great relevance, reinforcing the position of the hub of Madrid Barajas as a bridge between Europe and …

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El Pais broke the news in Spain on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
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