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Anca Apahidean has 30 years of Aviation experience involving Aircraft Construction, Technical Operations, Customer Service and Relationship Management, Sales & Business Development as well as Global industry affairs and Financial distribution systems, gained in numerous roles within mainly the airline sector.

She is trained as an Aircraft Engineer with advanced studies in Corporate Governance and Sustainability, Aviation Project Management, Sales and Business Administration, Strategic Thinking, and International Relations.

Since November 2010 Anca holds the position of Area Manager Eastern Europe managing all IATA activities in the region, working closely with governments, airport authorities, ANSPs, member airlines, and other industry stakeholders. Between 2008 and 2010 Anca has been part of the Simplifying the Business team as Program Manager Eastern Europe, Russia & CIS managing the transition to 100% electronic ticketing and automated passenger processes.

Prior to joining IATA in 2006 as Country Manager Romania and Moldova, Anca worked for 10 years in the British Airways in Bucharest office in various positions from Customer Services at the Airport, Finance Executive, Account Manager for Travel Agents, Town office Supervisor, and Commercial Executive.

Before British Airways she was a Flight Attendant Instructor and accredited Romanian Civil Aviation Authority Cabin Safety Inspector, providing ground and in-flight training for flight attendants.

Anca started as a Supervisor Desk Technician in the Assembling of Small Devices & Tools Department ROMBAC 1-11 aircraft at the ROMAERO Aircraft Construction Company