Aloha Air Cargo announced today the appointment of Lee Steele as the company's new president. Steele brings more than two decades of experience in the airline industry to Aloha Air Cargo, including a position as a senior vice president at Aloha Airlines. Steele will be responsible for the overall operations of the airline, starting July 1, 2010.

'Lee's breadth of leadership experience, deep knowledge of aviation operations and familiarity with the Hawaii market, offer tremendous value to Aloha Air Cargo,' said Eric Van Andel, president of Saltchuk Air Cargo. 'By working in close collaboration with our senior management team, he will ensure that Aloha Air Cargo continues to provide convenient, economical and reliable air cargo service throughout the state of Hawaii and beyond.'

Just prior to joining Hawaii's largest air-freight company, Steele was president of the aviation consulting company, Global Dimensions Inc. and served as president and chief operating officer of Champion Air. Steele has also served as vice president for several notable airlines, including: Aloha Airlines, Polar Air Cargo, America West Airlines, Pan American Corporation, Arrow Air, MGM Grand Air and Eastern Air Lines.