Christian Hansen is joining SkyWorks as Senior Advisor, further strengthening the company’s senior coverage team as SkyWorks continues to expand its global advisory and investment banking platform. Hansen brings a global perspective and deep expertise in aviation finance, developed over more than three decades of advising airlines, lessors and financial institutions. SkyWorks said his experience
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has appointed Steven Bridgland as Head of Investor Relations and Capital Markets for its newly launched asset management platform, Willis Aviation Capital. In this role, Bridgland will oversee day-to-day management of existing investor relationships, drive the development of new sources of capital and support capital deployment across the platform’s investment
Aergo Capital, the global aircraft lessor and a subsidiary of AB CarVal, has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Fred Browne will step down at the end of January as part of a structured and planned leadership transition. As part of the succession process, Eugene O’Reilly, currently Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Acting Chief
CAE Inc. has appointed Ryan McLeod, CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 23 February 2026. In this role, McLeod will lead CAE’s global finance organisation and play a central role in advancing the company’s strategic growth and operational excellence. The appointment follows a comprehensive search process. To ensure a smooth transition, McLeod will
OTR has appointed Oscar Torres as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026, marking a key leadership transition as the company positions itself for its next phase of development. The appointment brings to OTR a senior executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in private equity–backed businesses and a strong track
HAECO has appointed Haijun Jiang as General Manager of HAECO Composite Services, with immediate effect. In his new role, Jiang will lead HAECO Composite Services, overseeing its strategic direction and business growth. He will be responsible for driving operational performance and profitability, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Jiang brings
AvAir has promoted Tyler Botthof to Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026. “Tyler’s deep industry knowledge, hands-on experience across both sales and operations, and long-standing commitment to AvAir make him exceptionally well suited to lead our operations as Chief Operating Officer,” said Mike Bianco, Chief Executive Officer of AvAir. In his new role, Botthof
Airbus has appointed Matthieu Louvot as Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Helicopters, effective April 1, 2026. He will report to Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury and join the company’s Executive Committee. Louvot, who currently serves as Airbus Executive Vice-President Strategy, will succeed Bruno Even. Even has decided to leave Airbus after eight years at
Aventure Aviation has appointed David Clark as Vice President, APAC, a newly created role aimed at accelerating growth across the company’s defence business in the Asia-Pacific region. The appointment reflects Aventure’s continued investment in defence programmes and its strategic focus on expanding its regional footprint. In this role, Clark will be responsible for driving defence
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that Nicholas Cadbury will step down from his current role and leave the Group with effect from June 2026. José Antonio Barrionuevo has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, also effective from June 2026. He brings extensive experience in financial leadership and business transformation within the aviation sector. Barrionuevo currently
