Mario Kunovec-Varga Appointed New Chair of the COOPANS Alliance Board

January 29, 2025

Mario Kunovec-Varga, Director General of Croatia Control, has taken over as Chair of the COOPANS Alliance Board for the next 2 years. He took over from Mr. Philipp Piber, Managing Director of Austro Control, who had held the position since 2023.

Mario Kunovec-Varga has 25 years of experience in the field of aviation. Before assuming the role of the Director General of CCL, he led the Department of Strategy, Development and International Relations at the company.

“The modernization of the air traffic management system remains the key priority for COOPANS, ensuring the Alliance is well equipped to meet the demands of an evolving aviation landscape. The collaboration fostered by COOPANS is key to shaping the future of aviation, overcoming challenges, addressing ATM complexities, and promoting both innovation and harmonization. Aligned in our dedication to reaching these modernization goals, I look forward to the productive cooperation with the Board,” says the new COOPANS Chair Mario Kunovec-Varga.