Dr Johannes Bussmann has been appointed as the next CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG. The decision was unanimously made by the supervisory board of the DAX-listed company during an extraordinary meeting held on December 17. Bussmann’s contract will have a term of five years. Bussmann is expected to assume his new role during 2025.
Delta Air Lines’ Board of Directors announced the appointment of Christophe Beck as its newest member. Beck is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the essential resources of life. “We are thrilled to welcome Christophe to
Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has appointed aviation finance expert Florian van Vugt to the newly created role of Corporate Finance Manager. Based in TrueNoord’s Amsterdam office, Van Vugt will oversee debt structuring and refinancing activities while spearheading initiatives to diversify the company’s funding base. His responsibilities also include fostering long-term relationships with financial stakeholders
ORIX Corporation has announced significant management changes and organisational reforms following its recent Board Meeting, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. Among the key changes is the promotion of James Meyler to Group Executive, ORIX Corporation, Japan. This new role will be in addition to his current position as Chief Executive Officer of
Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB), succeeding Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, who served in the role since December 2020. As Chairperson, Rousseau will oversee the strategic direction of Star Alliance, which is the world’s largest airline
Regional aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft has announced the appointment of Nico Neumann as Co-CEO alongside current CEO, Dave Jackson. Neumann will guide Deutsche Aircraft through its next phase, delivering the D328eco® aircraft to market by 2027. This role is part of a managed transition, with Neumann set to assume full CEO responsibilities for the Deutsche
Carmen-Maja Rex has been named Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Airbus, effective April 1, 2025. In this role, she will join the Executive Committee and report directly to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. Rex is currently the Human Resources Group Director at Heidelberg Materials, a leading global manufacturer of building materials and solutions. She will
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has introduced a new role, Head of Digital Sales, appointing Daniel Rodriguez to lead the position. This strategic move reflects IAG Cargo’s focus on expanding its digital capabilities to better serve customers and adapt to the changing logistics environment. The role will enhance IAG Cargo’s
Magnetic Line, a sub-brand of the global aviation enterprise Magnetic Group, has announced the appointment of Steven Williams as Managing Director, effective November 2024. This leadership transition underscores Magnetic Line’s commitment to operational excellence and its ambition to remain a trusted partner for airlines worldwide. Williams brings over 34 years of business management experience and
Aleksandr (Alex) Celiadin is a serial entrepreneur best known for establishing and developing premium ACMI airlines – GetJet Airlines. Alex operates a number of businesses in the aviation industry and has offices in the UAE, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, and Cyprus. Last year, GetJet Airlines had a stellar growth year, growing its revenue to over 200
