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    Sarah Kalmeta

    Sarah Kalmeta

    Sarah Kalmeta is an expert on operations and ground handling throughout the Asia-Pacific region. She currently serves as Regional, Director, Asia-Pacific for Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Prior to joining Universal, Sarah, who is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English and basic Mandarin, most recently served as Head of Flight Services for Hongkong Jet in Hong Kong. Kalmeta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Business Administration from Embry Riddle University and is working on her MBA from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management. You can contact Sarah at sarahkalmeta@univ-wea.com.

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