ALTA names executive committee

ALTA names executive committee The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association has re-elected Pedro Heilbron, Copa Airlines chief executive officer, as president of its executive committee for 2008.
   In addition, ALTA said Grupo TACA chairman Roberto Kreite will be vice president. The committee will be filled out by LAN Airlines CEO Enrique Cueto, Avianca CEO Fabio Villegas, Mexicana Airlines CEO Manuel Borja Chico, and TAM Airlines CEO David Barioni Neto.
   'I am very pleased to lead this growing organization for a third consecutive year,' Heilbron said. 'ALTA will continue to build on its past successes and during 2008 will focus on the issues that will allow for a safer and more efficient industry in the region.'