Delta Air Lines has announced that Alain Bellemare, Executive Vice President and President – Delta International, will take on an expanded leadership role as Chairman of the Delta maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) Advisory Board. In this position, Bellemare will provide strategic direction, support, and guidance to Delta's commercial MRO business, working in close collaboration with John Laughter, Chief of Operations and President of Delta TechOps.
Delta TechOps, a US$5 billion global leader in MRO services, supports Delta's fleet as well as hundreds of airline customers worldwide. Bellemare's new role is designed to complement the operational leadership of Delta TechOps by bringing a strategic and global perspective to enhance market competitiveness, customer relationships, and long-term commercial growth.
Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, highlighted Bellemare's qualifications, stating: “Alain's extensive experience in aerospace systems, engines and aftermarket services—paired with his strategic acumen and global commercial experience—makes him ideally suited to help guide the continued growth of the Delta MRO.”
With over 25 years of global aerospace and industrial leadership, Bellemare has led major aircraft programmes and engine developments at Bombardier Inc. and United Technologies. His wealth of experience with global OEMs and advanced systems will bring valuable insight to Delta's MRO strategy.
