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Russell G. Chew
Managing Partner

  • Russ previously served JetBlue Airways as President and Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for the planning and execution of the airline’s business strategy, the safe and efficient operation of 650 daily flights utilizing 150 jet aircraft to 55 cities in nine countries..

  • During his tenure, JetBlue Airways successfully completed a comprehensive reformation, returning the company to sustained profitability, restoring integrity to its operation, reshaping its core business strategy, and stabilizing its information systems; thus creating a solid financial, operational, technical, and strategic business foundation for future growth.

  • Prior to joining JetBlue, Russ served as Chief Operating Officer for the FAA, where he was responsible for the operational and financial performance of the U.S. air traffic control system, as well as the FAA's research and acquisition programs.

  • Joined the FAA after 18 years with American Airlines, Inc. During his career with American he headed System Operations Control where he was responsible for performance of the airline’s day-to-day operation for 2,300 flights daily to more than 220 domestic and international cities in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. As head of Strategic Operations Planning, he was responsible for the airline’s evaluation, acquisition, and implementation of new aircraft and ground technologies for airline fleet and operations planning.

  • Russ has served on corporate executive boards as director for ERA Inc., ARINC Inc., the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization, and ATN Systems Inc. His service to the aviation community included serving as chair of the Air Traffic Management Advisory Committee, the Air Traffic Control Steering Committee for the Air Transport Association and the Flight Operations Committee for the International Air Transport Association.

  • A native of Los Angeles, Russ attended Stanford University for his undergraduate studies and earned his doctoral degree at the University of Southern California

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