Southwest Airlines released that Captain Craig Drew has been named Vice President Flight Operations. In his new role, effective June 2nd, Drew will be responsible for the airline’s flight operations functions, which include 10 Pilot Bases nationwide, Crew Scheduling, and the Flight Training Center.
REVIMA APU added a new fleet management team to their growing APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) maintenance repair organization. To address customer needs, Revima has hired Mimi Correa as Director of Fleet Management. The organization will offer valued services that provide a competitive APU operating cost, improved operational reliability and APU availability while reducing unplanned maintenance.
The Advisory Board of Bauhaus Luftfahrt has welcomed a new member. In a meeting held on May 22nd, at ILA Berlin Air Show, Dr Rainer Martens, Chief Operating Officer of MTU Aero Engines, for the first time represented his company in the steering committee of the Munich-based interdisciplinary research institution. In this position he succeeds
Boeing named Eric John as president of Boeing Korea, where he will lead all company activities in Korea, working to further expand Boeing’s local presence and pursue new growth opportunities. John joins the company effective May 30th, after three decades of international service with the U.S. government. He succeeds Pat Gaines, who retires in September
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has engaged John Paterson as a Consultant to help strengthen its StandardAero franchise in the Asia Pacific region. Paterson will join the Board of Directors of StandardAero, DAE’s independent MRO business. Paterson brings more than three decades of industrial, aerospace, engineering and airline expertise to StandardAero’s Board of Directors. He recently
Cargo Aircraft Management, the aircraft leasing arm of Air Transport Services Group, has hired industry veteran W. David Bucher to lead its operations as Chief Operating Officer. Bucher will replace William Tarpley, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities. Bucher has over 30 years of experience in the commercial aviation industry. Prior to joining CAM,
Jetcraft Corporation, a global leader in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, hired Stedman Stevens as Executive Director of Jetcraft Avionics. Mr. Stevens’ responsibilities include supporting Jetcraft’s executive management team in a strategic advisory role and taking a hands-on-approach to the business and sales operations of Jetcraft Avionics.
CFM International announced that Allen Paxson has been named executive vice president, replacing Chaker Chahrour. Mr. Chahrour, who had served in the role since February 2009, has been appointed vice president of Sales & Marketing for GE Aviation. As part of the CFM Executive Team, Mr. Paxson is responsible for overseeing programs carried out by
Singapore Technologies Engineering released that with effect from July 1st, 2014, Mr Chang Cheow Teck will step down from his position as President of ST Aerospace, to pursue personal commitments. Mr Tan Pheng Hock, the Group’s President and CEO, will oversee the business of ST Aerospace until a successor is appointed. To facilitate a smooth
SkyWest Inc., the holding company for SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines announced the promotion of Russell “Chip” Childs to President, effective May 12th, 2014. Mr. Childs has been serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of SkyWest Airlines. In his new role at SkyWest Inc., Mr. Childs will oversee all activities of the holding company,
