GT Engine Services, part of STS Aviation Group, has appointed Chief Operating Officer Tracey Clark as its new Managing Director and Accountable Manager, following the retirement of long-serving leader Greg Macleod. Clark will formally take on both roles at the end of this week. Macleod has been at the helm for more than 15 years,
MTU Aero Engines (MTU) has announced the appointment of Dr Ottmar Pfänder as its next Chief Program Officer, effective January 1, 2026. He will take over from Michael Schreyögg, who is stepping down at his own request after a career spanning more than 35 years with the company, including over 12 years on the Executive
Air France-KLM has announced the appointment of Adriaan Den Heijer as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective September 1, 2025. He will succeed Angus Clarke and, for an interim period, will also retain his responsibilities as Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo. Den Heijer will report directly to Benjamin Smith, CEO
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has appointed Josh Lane as director of London operations, highlighting the strategic importance of London Heathrow as its global headquarters and busiest hub. The role aims to strengthen operational efficiency and deliver improved customer-focused services. Lane, who previously served as Head of Warehouse at IAG Cargo,
Air New Zealand has announced that Nikhil Ravishankar will become its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Greg Foran, who steps down in October 2025 after almost six years in the role. Foran’s leadership was marked by steering the airline through one of the most difficult times in aviation history. Ravishankar, currently Air New Zealand’s Chief
GT Engine Services, part of the STS Aviation Group, has announced the promotion of Eddie O’Dwyer to Vice President of Business Development, effective from August 1, 2025. O’Dwyer, who joined GT Engine Services in 2020 as General Manager, has advanced through a series of key leadership positions within the organisation. He became Technical Director in
WestJet has announced that as of June 1, 2025, Amanda Ierfino has officially assumed the role of Vice-President, Sales & Cargo. This new appointment aligns with WestJet’s long-term strategy to drive growth, enhance partnerships, and deliver high-quality service. Amanda has played a pivotal role in shaping and executing WestJet’s corporate and agency sales strategy. She
AE Industrial Partners (AE Industrial) a private equity firm with a focus on national security, aerospace and industrial services, has named former Kellstrom CEO Oscar Torres as its newest Operating Partner. The move brings an experienced industry executive back into the AE Industrial fold, following Torres’ longstanding leadership at Kellstrom Aerospace, a global aerospace aftermarket
IFS has named Kriti Sharma as Chief Executive Officer of IFS Nexus Black, a strategic move that underscores the company’s ambition to lead in the field of Industrial AI. Nexus Black, launched earlier this year, serves as IFS’s dedicated AI innovation accelerator, focused on developing agentic AI systems tailored to complex, asset- and service-intensive industries.
Airbus has announced that Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer of MTU Aero Engines AG, will succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of its Commercial Aircraft business, effective January 1, 2026. Wagner will also join the Airbus Executive Committee as part of this transition. To ensure continuity and a seamless handover, Wagner will join Airbus in
