25th B•A•P•S Meeting

Dear B•A•P•S members, The MRO Australasia is in town! This is always a very special occasion when we are looking forward to also welcome industry friends from overseas to our B•A•P•S meetings. The next B•A•P•S meeting will this time take place on Wednesday, Nov 11 from 6.00pm till 9.00pm at "Milano" in Newstead. This time we welcome the Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer Mariëtte Ebersöhn, from Texel Air. Mariëtte Ebersöhn - Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer, Texel Air We can all see the tremendous growth and development of Texel Air Australasia here in Australia. Texel Air Australasia was established in 2023 and is a pure cargo operator, operating currently 6 Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters. Mariëtte will share with us stories behind this "Growth - the pain and the gain" Throughout her career, Mariëtte has led airline turnarounds, commercial growth strategies, fleet and network expansion programs, and major business transformation initiatives. Her expertise spans Cargo Air, ACMI leasing, charter operations, route profitability, aviation finance, and strategic planning. Having worked across passenger and freight sectors in diverse and often challenging markets, she brings a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of air cargo, regional connectivity, and airline sustainability. This is another great opportunity where B•A•P•S adds value to the aviation and aerospace industry in and around Brisbane - by connecting the industry. This is a perfect event for getting to know new people, catching up with friends and colleagues and of course networking with like-minded people who share the same interest and passion - Aviation and Aerospace! Don't hesitate to bring your colleagues (after registering) and please don't forget to bring your business cards! See you there! Please visit our B•A•P•S website and we would like to encourage you to join or update your details by following this link (www.b-a-p-s.com) and by filling out the form in the 'Become a Member' section. This time we are collecting donations for the Malala Fund, which is focussing on countries where adolescent girls face the biggest barriers to education. When registering for this event, you will have the opportunity to donate. Thank you for your support! #baps #brisbaneaviationprofessionalssociety #networking