Former Foxtel Group communications chief Jacquie Abbott has joined Qantas as the national carrier's new Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Internal Communications.Abbott concluded her three-year tenure as Executive Director of Communications at Foxtel Group in March.This marks Abbott's return to the aviation industry, having previously spent over two years at Virgin Australia until 2015. At Qantas, she will reunite with former Virgin Australia colleague Danielle Kieghery.Abbott's extensive experience includes senior communications roles at Ogilvy PR ANZ and Optus.“I am thrilled to be back in the aviation industry and to join the team at Qantas, especially working again with Danielle Kieghery after our time at Virgin together," Abbott said.