Jet Airways names Delta Airlines VP Vinay Dube as next CEO

Dubey's selection is indicative of Jet's growing relation with Delta

Delta Airlines' senior vice president, Vinay Dube, has been named as the chief executive officer of Jet Airways.

Jet Airways board approved Dube's appointment at its meeting on Tuesday. The appointment is, however, subject to the approval of the government and regulatory authorities.

In its notification to the stock exchange, the airline commended Dubey saying that he was an accomplished aviation leader with over 27 years of international experience.

The post has been vacant since December 2015 when Cramer Ball quit the airline to join Alitalia. Jet's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Amit Agarwal has been acting as the