An experienced airline executive and former member of Silver Airways’ Board of Directors, David Pflieger has established himself as an industry leader in the area of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Under Dave Pflieger’s guidance, Silver Airways continued to grow its brand in the region. Toward the end of doing so, Dave Pflieger and fellow members of the executive team announced that Silver Airways would begin daily nonstop flights between Central Florida and Charleston.
As of March 19th, travelers could begin to take advantage of the convenient link between Charleston and the Central Florida airports of Tampa and Orlando. As a result, travelers also enjoy access to one-stop service from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale. According to Silver Airways CEO Sam Teittinen, the new nonstop service between Charleston and Central Florida will deliver a key link between South Carolina and many islands in the Bahamas. Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano and Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Executive Director Phil Brown both expressed confidence that the new flight service will be a popular choice for visitors to the Central Florida destinations. A veteran of the flight industry, David (Dave) Pflieger held leadership roles for various airlines servicing tropical regions, such as Fiji and Hawaii. Among his positions, he served as chief executive officer and managing director of Air Pacific Ltd for three years. Under the leadership of Dave Pflieger, Air Pacific introduced its updated brand in 2013 with the reveal of the Airbus A330, the newest addition to the airline’s fleet. Found in more than 100 fleets around the world, the Airbus A330 is a versatile aircraft that supports both short- and long-distance trips. In fact, the model can stay in flight for up to 15 hours and possesses the capability of in-flight refueling and military airlift. The plane, featuring fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent twin engines, is one of the most-used wide-body aircraft in operation to date, with more than 1,100 sold. This is due in large part to its craftsmanship, which results in a 14 percent reduction of fuel usage per seat. Airbus plans to release an enhanced A330 model in 2015, which features increased takeoff weights, allowing airline operators to carry more payload. Additionally, a lower-weight aircraft will be launched in the same family in the near future. Dubbed the A330-300 Regional, the lighter plane will be used in domestic and regional transport for markets such as China. Each plane will accommodate an estimated 400 passengers. A veteran of the air travel industry, David Pflieger served as the president and chief executive officer of Silver Airways, the largest regional airline based in Florida. In this role, Dave Pflieger oversees all aspects of business. Dave Pflieger maintains a strong commitment to ensuring that Silver Airways offers customers industry-leading levels of service. Recently, Silver Airways appointed a new vice president of airports and customer service, Brian McCormick, to ensure that customer service remains a central concern as the airline continues to expand. Formerly the director of airport operations, Brian McCormick brings more than two decades of customer service experience to his new role. The position’s responsibilities include not just overseeing customer service delivery but also training employees on best practices. McCormick previously worked for Menzies Aviation and led service delivery and business development operations in conjunction with many of the world’s largest airlines. In addition, he served as vice president of Airport Terminal Services and provided support to Azul while it launched its North American airport operations. A distinguished turnaround manager with more than a decade of executive experience, David “Dave” Pflieger has been president and CEO of Island Air since September 2014. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, Dave Pflieger is responsible for maintaining corporate sponsorships with local charities, such as the Special Olympics Hawaii chapter.
In order to support Special Olympics Hawaii, which serves more than 3,500 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the main islands, Island Air has lent its corporate backing to help local athletes in the 2014 games. Thanks to the support of Island Air, athletes from the island of Lanai were able to participate in Special Olympics for the first time since 2006. In addition, Island Air team members Susan Wadas and her son Michael joined Special Olympics coach Dylan Bode to assist in the recruitment and coaching of athletes in preparation for the Winter Classic this past November, as well as transporting to and from Lanai and Maui. |
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