Manuel Galindo Medrano named new of CEO CHAMP Cargosystems

CHAMP Cargosystems names Manuel Galindo Medrano as CEO

December 23, 2025

CHAMP Cargosystems has appointed Manuel Galindo Medrano as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 8, 2026, marking a new chapter for the cargo IT specialist. Galindo Medrano joins CHAMP with extensive experience across cargo, freight and logistics technology, having held senior leadership roles focused on digital transformation, operational efficiency and customer-centric solutions within

OAG appoints Filip Filipov as new Chief Executive Officer

December 22, 2025

OAG has disclosed the appointment of Filip Filipov, former Skyscanner executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Filipov currently serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer and succeeds Phil Callow, who has chosen to step down after thirteen transformational years leading OAG to pursue his wider interests. Since joining the business in 2024, Filipov has

Greg Mays becomes President and CEO of ATSG

December 18, 2025

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has appointed Greg Mays as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mays succeeds Mike Berger, who is retiring. Berger will remain with ATSG in an advisory role for part of 2026 to support a smooth leadership transition. Mays, who was named President of ATSG in September 2025,

Royal Air Maroc names Rita Chraibi as VP Cargo

December 15, 2025

Royal Air Maroc has appointed Rita Chraibi as its new Vice President Cargo, succeeding Yassine Berrada and signalling continuity in the airline’s long-term cargo ambitions. Chraibi brings close to two decades of experience within Royal Air Maroc, during which she has held a series of senior leadership roles. These positions have given her a detailed

SunExpress appoints Marcus Schnabel as new CEO

December 11, 2025

The Board of Directors of SunExpress, the joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has appointed Marcus Schnabel as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026. He will take over from Max Kownatzki, who is set to become CEO of Eurowings. Schnabel joins SunExpress from the Lufthansa Group, where since 2024 he has

Kevin Carillon appointed as COO of CTS Engines

December 9, 2025

CTS Engines has appointed Kevin Carillon as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With more than 25 years of global aerospace leadership experience, Carillon brings extensive expertise in manufacturing, assembly, testing and mature engine operations, further strengthening CTS Engines’ growth and commitment to operational excellence. He joins CTS following a distinguished career at Pratt & Whitney, where

Qatar Airways appoints Hamad Ali Al-Khater as new Group CEO

December 8, 2025

Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Hamad Ali Al-Khater as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, December 7, 2025. Al-Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. Al-Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International Airport, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. In that capacity, he oversaw the safety and reliability of

AAR appoints Sarah Flanagan as interim CFO

December 5, 2025

AAR CORP. has announced that Sarah Flanagan has been named the company’s interim Chief Financial Officer, effective December 11, 2025. Flanagan, currently AAR’s Vice President, Financial Operations, will succeed Sean Gillen, who is departing the company to pursue an opportunity outside the aviation industry. Flanagan joined AAR in 2012 and has since held roles of

Paul Terstegge becomes new CEO of Transavia

December 2, 2025

Paul Terstegge will become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Transavia on February 1, 2026, taking over from Marcel de Nooijer. Currently serving as Executive Vice President Inflight Services at KLM, Terstegge brings extensive expertise spanning commercial leadership, operational management, and strategic development within the aviation sector. His appointment is intended to strengthen Transavia’s long-term direction

Erno Hildén assumes role as new CEO of airBaltic

December 1, 2025

The Latvian airline airBaltic announces that, as of December 1, 2025, Erno Hildén has officially assumed his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A Finnish national, Hildén brings more than 25 years of international experience across aviation and finance. Until June 2025, he served as Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer of SAS

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