As part of its ongoing work to double its investment in the U.S. economy over the next 20 years, Airbus has created and filled the new position of Director, Research and Technology (R&T), Airbus Americas. David Paul Hills previously with Airbus Operations in the United Kingdom, started at the new job on May 1st. He
Hard on the heels of acquiring a second UK business aviation maintenance base at London Biggin Hill Airport, JETS CEO Dave Jackson announced today 2nd May 2013, the appointment of a new Group Managing Director, Alan Barnes, with immediate effect. Alan joins 328 Group-owned JETS from Inflite Jet Centre, where he was Customer Support Manager,
XOJET appointed Shari Jones as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, based in the company’s Bay Area headquarters. Ms. Jones brings more than 15 years of expertise in corporate brand management, marketing and brand building to the XOJET team. She will be responsible for the development of fully integrated brand strategies and their execution
Delta Air Lines has promoted Richard “Ben” Hirst to the position of executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Hirst will continue reporting to Delta CEO Richard Anderson.
Stéphane Cueille has been appointed Managing Director for Aircelle, an Aircelle (Safran) subsidiary located in Burnley, Lancashire – United Kingdom, effective May 1, 2013. He will report directly to Vincent Mascré, Aircelle CEO.
Rockwell Collins announced that Chairman and CEO Clay Jones, has informed the company’s board of directors of his plans to retire as CEO effective July 31, after almost 34 years of service. Rockwell Collins President Kelly Ortberg is expected to succeed Jones as CEO at that time. Jones will remain on the company’s board of
GA Telesis and Air China named Mark Atkeson, General Manager of GA Innovation China (“GAIC”), a subsidiary of Air China and GA Telesis. Effective immediately Mark will oversee the launch of the new company’s organization, operations and business in China and Asia.
Kaman Corp. announced that Robert D. Starr, has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective as of July 1, 2013, upon the retirement of William C. Denninger, Executive Vice President and CFO, on June 30, 2013. Starr, who joined the Company in 2009, currently serves as Vice
Avioserv San Diego, a leading aerospace entity focused on the sales, trading, consignment and leasing of commercial jet engines, and aircraft and engine parts, announced the promotion of Timothy Veit to Chief Operating Officer. Veit brings more than a decade of industry experience in the areas of operations and sourcing, and he will be working
Aircastle Advisor, an affiliate of Aircastle, appointed Michael Kriedberg as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mr. Kriedberg, who will join Aircastle in late April 2013, will be responsible for directing the Company’s investment, lease placement and asset sales activities, and will serve as an integral member of the leadership team. Mr. Kriedberg will be based at
