Ron Sumsum

CEO of Solomon Airlines sacked in surprise move

Ron Sumsum was to have handed over the reins to a yet to be selected replacement in December.

The airline gave no official statement for his dismissal.

Acting in his place is the commercial services manager Gus Kraus, who said the sudden termination was a bit of nuisance given an upcoming safety certification review from the International Air Transport Association.

Mr Kraus said the airline was also awaiting word from Qantas on whether codeshare arrangements will continue.