SR Technics is pleased to announce that Frank Walschot, Head of Engine Services, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Commenting on Frank Walschot’s appointment, SR Technic’s CEO André Wall said: “There is no doubt that Frank is the right person to ensure that our global operations will be based on known and valued safety
Wesco Aircraft, a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry, reported that Randy J. Snyder is retiring from his role as president and chief executive officer. The board of directors has appointed Hal Weinstein as interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Snyder will continue to serve as chairman
Wesco Aircraft, a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry, announced that its board of directors has appointed Jennifer M. Pollino as a director, effective immediately. The appointment fills an existing vacancy on the board. Ms. Pollino will serve as a Class I director, with an initial term expiring
Bell Helicopter named Matthew J. Hasik executive vice president, Commercial Business. Hasik will lead the combined Commercial Sales and Marketing and Commercial Programs organization. Hasik succeeds Danny Maldonado, a 24-year company veteran who has been selected to be president and CEO of Textron Financial. Additionally, Barry Kohler has been named executive vice president, Customer Service
AgustaWestland reported that the new generation AW189 super medium twin engine helicopter has completed a demonstration tour in the North Sea. The tour was deemed a success with more than 60 attendees from leading oil & gas companies, operators and helicopter associations, taking the opportunity to assess the AW189’s outstanding capabilities. The tour, which started
New Alitalia announced the composition of the Board of Directors of the company that will become the new Alitalia airline entity from January 1st, 2015, and in which Etihad Airways will take a minority stake. In terms of the airline’s governance rules, the Board representation reflects the shareholding structure of the new Alitalia post-closing. The
Forward Air Corporation has elected Ronald W. Allen as a non-management director of its Board of Directors. The Company’s Board now consists of nine members, eight of whom are non-management directors. Mr. Allen previously served as a director of Forward Air from 2011 to 2013.
Lufthansa Technik AG appointed Antonio Schulthess as new Chief Executive Human Resources. On March 15th, 2015, Schulthess will take over the position from Dr. Johannes Bussmann, who is replacing August Wilhelm Henningsen as Chairman of the Executive Board. On this date, Henningsen is retiring.
Approved by the Board of Directors, Ni Jiliang was appointed as the General Manager of Ameco Beijing, effective on November 21st, 2014. He has taken over the role from his predecessor Hu Yuliang who was at the position from April of 2009. Ni Jiliang will work together with his counterpart from Germany Dr. Andreas Heizner
Bryan Shillito has been named managing director of safety programs for Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Shillito will lead Air Group’s cross-organizational safety programs and ensure a robust Safety Management System (SMS). Shillito joined Alaska Airlines in 2008 as the director of the internal evaluation program (IEP) and
