JetBlue Technology Ventures has appointed Amy Burr as successor to previous president Bonny Simi, who has transitioned into an advisory role.

US-listed airline operator JetBlue yesterday named Amy Burr (pictured) president of its corporate venturing subsidiary, JetBlue Technology Ventures (JTV).

Burr is replacing Bonny Simi, who served at the company for 18 years, launching JTV for its parent in 2016. She took up a position as head of air operations and people at JTV-backed vertical take-off and landing aircraft developer Joby Aviation in December 2020 but will continue to advise the JTV team.

Reporting to JetBlue’s general counsel and corporate secretary…