C. David Cush
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C. David Cush is the CEO of Virgin America
. He was named CEO on November 26, 2007, effective December 10, 2007 replacing Fred Reid.
Prior to joining Virgin America, Cush held a number of positions at American Airlines
in his 20 years with the airline, including Vice President
of International Planning and Alliances and Chief of Sales. He also oversaw the re-organization of American Airlines' St. Louis
hub at Lambert Field following American's acquisition of TWA
, Mr. Cush earned his MBA from the Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University.
Virgin America
Virgin America, Inc. is a United States-based low-cost airline that began service on August 8, 2007. The airline's stated aim is to provide low-fare, high-quality service for "long-haul point-to-point service between major metropolitan cities on the Eastern and West Coast seaboards." San Francisco...
. He was named CEO on November 26, 2007, effective December 10, 2007 replacing Fred Reid.
Prior to joining Virgin America, Cush held a number of positions at American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines, Inc. is the world's fourth-largest airline in passenger miles transported and operating revenues. American Airlines is a subsidiary of the AMR Corporation and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas adjacent to its largest hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport...
in his 20 years with the airline, including Vice President
Vice president
A vice president is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank. The name comes from the Latin vice meaning 'in place of'. In some countries, the vice president is called the deputy president...
of International Planning and Alliances and Chief of Sales. He also oversaw the re-organization of American Airlines' St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
hub at Lambert Field following American's acquisition of TWA
Twa
The Twa are any of several hunting peoples of Africa who live interdependently with agricultural Bantu populations, and generally hold a socially subordinate position: They provide the farming population with game in exchange for agricultural products....
, Mr. Cush earned his MBA from the Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University.