Accelya appoints Dasha Kuksenko as Chief Sales Officer as Modern Airline Retailing transformation accelerates. Apr 27, 2026 | 3 mins read Share it!: Windsor, UK - april 27, 2026. New Chief Sales Officer brings deep airline digital transformation expertise to support Accelya's global commercial growth Accelya, a leading global provider of airline retailing and technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Dasha Kuksenko as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). Reporting to Andrew Wilcock, Chief Commercial Officer, Kuksenko will lead Accelya's global sales organization, as airlines accelerate their transition to Modern Airline Retailing through the FLX ONE platform. Kuksenko has spent her career at the intersection of airline strategy, technology and commercial transformation, starting her journey at Emirates Airline. As Regional Vice President at Sabre Corporation, she led commercial operations across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, working with carriers including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines. She later founded and led a venture-backed travel technology startup, developing entrepreneurial expertise navigating early-stage growth before joining Comply365 as Vice President, Global Sales, where she unified a global commercial organization across multiple acquisitions. Holding an MBA and a Master's in Computer Science, alongside a Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program qualification, Kuksenko also mentors the next generation of founders through HBS's entrepreneurship community. "Dasha brings exactly the qualities our customers tell us they value most, deep industry fluency, genuine curiosity about their business, and the intellectual honesty to understand what transformation really looks like inside an airline," said Andrew Wilcock, Chief Commercial Officer of Accelya. "She has spent her career working alongside some of the world's leading carriers on genuinely complex transformation programmes, and she understands what it takes to make them succeed. Airlines aren't looking for vendors; they're looking for partners who will sit on their side of the table and help them navigate one of the most significant shifts the industry has seen in decades. Dasha does exactly that, and I'm delighted to welcome her to the team." "The shift to Modern Airline Retailing is one of the most significant commercial transformations the industry has seen, and Accelya is at the center of it," said Dasha Kuksenko. "My goal is to listen and advocate for our customers, making sure every conversation we have creates real value for them." Based in Windsor, Dasha will represent Accelya at upcoming industry forums including GBTA (August 2026), the World Aviation Forum (October 2026), and the IATA World Passenger Symposium (October 2026). About Accelya. Accelya is a global leader in airline software, powering over 200 airlines with an open, modular platform that enables them to drive growth, enhance customer experiences, and take control of their retailing. Its FLX ONE platform empowers airlines to transform across Offer, Order, Settlement, and Delivery (OOSD), in line with IATA's standards for modern retailing. With a cloud-native infrastructure powered by AWS, Accelya processes more than 30 billion unique offers daily, and settles over $100 billion annually. Its solutions span the entire retail lifecycle, both above and below the wing, giving airlines the flexibility, performance, scalability, and reliability they need. Backed by 40 years of industry expertise, long-term support from Vista Equity Partners, and 2,500 employees across 10 global offices, Accelya has the scale and proven track record to meet the evolving needs of the airline industry. Are you ready to stay ahead in the airline industry? Don't miss out on the latest trends, insights, and solutions that can revolutionize your airline's operations. By joining its communication list, you'll gain exclusive access to cutting-edge content strategies in revenue management, operational efficiency, and industry innovations directly from Accelya.

Azerbaijan Airlines expands partnership with Accelya to strengthen revenue control across Passenger and Cargo. Mar 18, 2026 | 4 mins read Share it!: Windsor, UK - march 18, 2026. Accelya, a global leader in airline technology, today announced an agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) to strengthen financial control across both passenger and cargo operations through Passenger Revenue Accounting, Cargo Revenue Accounting, Sales Audit and Payment Reconciliation. Building on its recent adoption of Accelya's FLX Select to accelerate NDC and retail modernization, Azerbaijan Airlines is now strengthening financial control as a decisive step to ensure transformation is delivered with governance, visibility and long-term resilience at scale. Airline commercial and settlement environments are becoming more complex, increasing financial exposure as revenue flows across multiple channels and businesses. At the same time, growing volumes of settlement data can be difficult to translate into timely, actionable insight. Without strong controls and usable reporting, margin leakage becomes harder to contain. By selecting Accelya, Azerbaijan Airlines is strengthening revenue accounting, audit and payment oversight across passenger and cargo to improve visibility, accelerate discrepancy detection and protect margins at scale. This ensures that retail transformation is underpinned by robust financial governance. The agreement integrates Passenger and Cargo Revenue Accounting, Sales Audit and Payment Reconciliation into a unified financial control framework, providing earlier visibility into discrepancies, stronger audit compliance, enhanced reporting and clearer executive oversight. This accelerates discrepancy resolution and delivers actionable financial insight across the business. "As we continue modernize our passenger and cargo operations, strengthening financial control and revenue integrity is a key priority for Azerbaijan Airlines," said Zaur Dibirov, Chief of Finance at Azerbaijan Airlines. "Through this partnership with Accelya, we are enhancing visibility across our revenue lifecycle and reinforcing governance across sales, settlement and reconciliation processes. This will support scalable growth while ensuring strong financial discipline across both passenger and cargo operations." Azerbaijan Airlines is taking a clear and strategic approach to modernizing both its retail and financial operations," said Andrew Wilcock, CCO at Accelya. "As airline retailing becomes more dynamic, strong financial control is essential. Accelya helps airlines turn complex settlement data into timely insight, ensuring commercial growth is matched by financial discipline." Together with FLX Select, the expanded engagement reflects Azerbaijan Airlines' structured approach to modernizing both its commercial and financial foundations. Accelya supports more than 200 airlines globally and processes over $100 billion in airline revenue annually, delivering revenue accounting, audit, and settlement solutions across high-volume passenger and cargo environments worldwide. About Accelya. Accelya is a global leader in airline software, powering over 200 airlines with an open, modular platform that enables them to drive growth, enhance customer experiences, and take control of their retailing. Its FLX ONE platform empowers airlines to transform across Offer, Order, Settlement, and Delivery (OOSD), in line with IATA's standards for modern retailing. With a cloud-native infrastructure powered by AWS, Accelya processes more than 30 billion unique offers daily, settles over $100 billion annually, and delivers more than 50% of global NDC volumes. Its solutions span the entire retail lifecycle, both above and below the wing, giving airlines the flexibility, performance, scalability, and reliability they need. Backed by 40 years of industry expertise, long-term support from Vista Equity Partners, and 2,500 employees across 10 global offices, Accelya has the scale and proven track record to meet the evolving needs of the airline industry. About Azerbaijan Airlines ("AZAL"). AZAL holds the prestigious 4-Star Skytrax rating and has repeatedly been named Best Regional Airline in Central Asia and the CIS at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. As an IATA member, the airline continues to expand its network, drive digital innovation, and enhance passenger comfort. With a modern fleet that meets ICAO standards and an expanding route network, AZAL provides top-level service while strengthening Azerbaijan's position in the global aviation market. Sustainable development is a cornerstone of AZAL's strategy. The airline is a signatory of the UN Global Compact, publishes its ESG commitments, and participates in IATA's CO[2] Connect and IEnvA programs, reinforcing its position as a reliable and responsible partner in the international aviation industry. Are you ready to stay ahead in the airline industry? Don't miss out on the latest trends, insights, and solutions that can revolutionize your airline's operations. By joining its communication list, you'll gain exclusive access to cutting-edge content strategies in revenue management, operational efficiency, and industry innovations directly from Accelya.