Denis Ilin has resigned as executive president of AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines after three years “in accordance with mutual agreements”.

Ilin initially joined ABC as director of operations, before working as general director of the airline between 2006 and 2008. He later rejoined ABC as executive president in 2013.

Volga-Dnepr Group, the owners of ABC says Ilin made significant contributions to the airline including opening stations in North America and South East Asia as well as establishing long-term business relationships with customers and partners such as Boeing and General Electric, resulting in an agreement for 20 Boeing 747-8 Freighters.

Volga-Dnepr says: “The top management of Volga-Dnepr Group would like to express their gratitude to Denis Ilin for his substantial contribution to the development of the scheduled cargo business of AirBridgeCargo Airlines and wish him every success in his business career.”