Air Canada’s COO Steps Down

Air Canada's chief operating officer, Klaus Goersch, is to step down from the carrier at the end of this month. The airline has yet to identify a successor.

Air Canada has not given a specific reason for Goersch's resignation. In a brief statement confirming his departure, it says he will leave his position on 30 April.

Goersch was appointed to his position as executive vice-president and chief operating officer in October 2012.

He was responsible for oversight of flight operations, maintenance, and various other areas at the Canadian carrier.

Goersch was a former commercial pilot and, prior to joining Air Canada, was a senior operations executive with Air Tran Airways.