Pattonair, a leading global aerospace and defence supply chain service provider, announced that Sara Wynne joined the company as Head of Quality – Europe. Based at Pattonair’s European Hub in Derby and reporting to Richard Hawkins, Group Quality Director, Sara will be responsible for ensuring that all European customers, continues to receive the level of
Thales announced the appointment of Dominique Giannoni as the new CEO of their In-flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) business. With a deep rooted background in aviation and telecommunications sectors, Giannoni has vast business experience that relies on excellence in systems integration and program management.
STS Aviation Group announced several promotions throughout all divisions in the second quarter of 2013. As a new addition to the Business Development team, John Snyder has been promoted to Account Manager. In the accounting department, Christina Contreras was promoted to Senior Accountant. In the Information Technology department, Gustavo Monaco is now the Database Administrator
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran) has appointed Vincent Caro as Executive Vice President, Programs, for the Landing Gear and Systems Integration Division. He will also be in charge of program coordination across the various divisions. Vincent Caro replaces Hélène Moreau-Leroy, who has taken over new responsibilities within the Group.
Turbine Controls announced the addition of Terry Teo as new Sales Director for the Pacific Rim. Having a permanent presence in the Pacific Rim will enable TCI to better support and grow its relationships in this region. Turbine Controls is an independent MRO facility based in Bloomfield Connecticut and Miramar Florida that supports engine component
General William Kurtz, is named Military Advisor to Jean-Paul Herteman, Chairman and CEO of Safran. He replaces Baudouin Albanel, who is retiring. Franck Saudo is named Executive Vice President, Operator Customers at Turbomeca (Safran), replacing Bruno Even, who is now Chief Executive Officer of Sagem. David Quancard, is named director of the Space Engines division
Jet Aviation has appointed Monica Beusch as the new general manager of Jet Aviation Zurich. Beusch will also serve as head of FBO Services in EMEA and Asia. In her new role as general manager, Beusch is charged with overseeing the Jet Aviation Zurich operation, as well as leading the FBOs in Geneva and Dusseldorf.
STS Component Solutions announced several promotions: Dan McNamara has been promoted to Lead Repair Administrator. Luis Garcia is now the Director of Sales, Americas. Luis’s primary responsibilities will consist of leading the North and South American sales force. Karina Cedano has been promoted to Regional Sales Director, South America and the Caribbean. Tony Perdisatt, has
Spirit AeroSystems has named two experienced industry executives to its senior leadership team: Heidi Wood as senior vice president, strategy, and Duane Hawkins as senior vice president, operations. Wood joins Spirit from Avjet Corporation, where she served as senior vice president and co-leader of global sales. Wood will report directly to the CEO. Hawkins comes
Turbomeca released that as from 1st July, Chantal Grésillion has been appointed VP, Continuous Improvement. Chantal Grésillion, a graduate of ENSMA (Graduate School for Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering), began her career in 1982 with Dassault Aviation within their Structures Stress Office. From 1986 to 1990, she worked for the Design Office at Turbomeca as a
