The New Zealander's four-year tenure was marred by a fatal crash in July 2025.
Previous chief executive posts include Virgin Australia and Pacific National.
A fleet of 16 helicopters will be fully replaced in two years.
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Operational earnings were also up despite dip in passenger traffic.
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The $20 million terminal upgrade has added 130 more seats.
The ALIA CX300 can carry up to 5.6 cubic metres of cargo for nearly 400km
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The study covered slow delivery of new aircraft and delayed fuel efficiency.