Denis Sauvage has been appointed as VP/General Manager of Aero Technologies, the largest company in the Miami-based Aero Maintenance Group (AMG), specializing in component maintenance and support for the commercial aircraft of North and Latin American airlines. He will also head up the MRO department of Air-Pro, which specializes in seat and safety equipment maintenance.
Aero Maintenance Group (AMG) announced the arrival of Chris Adams at the head of its Sales & Marketing department. Chris Adams, an acknowledged professional on the US market, brings over 25 years’ experience with major groups in the aircraft maintenance sector. He will be responsible for managing and expanding the AMG presence and customer base
Airstream International has expanded its capabilities by recruiting Harry Kemp as a new Sales Executive. Harry has a strong sales background and is joining Airstream International after having spent time with a global business jet operator. He will focus on arranging ACMI leases and remarketing aircraft on behalf of airlines and investors worldwide.
Finnair’s Board of Directors has appointed Pekka Vauramo CEO of Finnair as of June 1st, 2013. Vauramo has been based in Hong Kong since 2010 and currently works as COO of the MacGregor Business Area of Cargotec, a Finnish cargo and load handling company. Since 2007 he has served in various positions at Cargotec, such
CTS Engines, a leading independent engine MRO, announced the promotion of Vesa Paukkeri to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Paukkeri, previously the company’s Executive Vice President, has been instrumental in professionalizing CTS’s workflow procedures and reducing customer turn-around times. Prior to joining CTS in August 2012, Mr. Paukkeri worked in various management
Ramco Systems, the global Aviation Software provider on Cloud, Mobile and Tablets continues its successful voyage through the year by signing 10 Aviation deals in FY 2012-13. This includes, Aviation majors such as Emirates, GoAir, Air Tahiti, Caribbean Airlines, Hevilift among others. The last quarter of the financial year saw four new wins including a
Bombardier Aerospace appointed industry veteran Ian Ludlow as General Manager of its Amsterdam Service Centre. Mr. Ludlow brings with him 30 years of experience in commercial and business aircraft operations and maintenance, from numerous management and consulting roles within the United Kingdom and Europe.
At its first formal meeting following completion of the corporate governance changes previously announced pursuant to the Multiparty Agreement entered into by the Company and certain other parties on 5 December 2012, the new EADS Board of Directors has elected Denis Ranque as its Chairman and has reappointed Tom Enders as Chief Executive Officer.
Spirit AeroSystems released that its board of directors has named Larry A. Lawson, president and chief executive officer, effective April 6, 2013. Mr. Lawson, formerly executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics business segment, succeeds Jeff Turner who has been Spirit’s CEO since the company’s formation in 2005. Mr. Turner is expected to remain on
Virgin America appointed thirty-year aviation industry veteran Steve Forte as the Company’s new Chief Operating Officer. Forte will be the California-based airlines first ever COO, with oversight of Flight Operations, the Operation Control Center, Aircraft Maintenance, Safety and Guest Services.
