Greek airline Aegean Airlines (Aegean) has appointed Michalis Kouveliotis as Chief executive, succeeding Dimitris Gerogiannis, who is stepping down after 20 years in the role. Gerogiannis, a founding executive of the company, will remain involved as an adviser, overseeing the technical base and training centre as the group develops its business. Kouveliotis took over as
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has made two leadership changes across its global base maintenance network, appointing Blanca Burgos as Managing Director of Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico and Johannes Rotter as Managing Director of Lufthansa Technik Budapest. Blanca Burgos has led Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico’s Aguadilla-based operations as Managing Director since September. She joined from FEAM Aero,
Aquila Air Capital, an Ireland-based engine lessor backed by funds managed by global alternative asset manager Wafra Inc., has appointed David Crull as Chief Financial Officer. Crull brings more than 25 years of experience across the airline, aviation aftermarket and aircraft-leasing sectors. He will join Aquila’s leadership team with expertise spanning the financial and operational
Pratt & Whitney has named Amy Comer President of its Military Engines business, effective January 1, 2027, as the RTX unit prepares for a leadership change. Comer will succeed Jill Albertelli, who was recently named Pratt & Whitney President following Shane Eddy’s retirement at the end of the year. Pratt & Whitney is part of
Aircraft leasing and asset management company Altavair is reshuffling its senior leadership, with CEO Steve Rimmer set to become Executive Chairman from January 1, 2027. Matt Hoesley, who joined Altavair in 2005, will succeed Rimmer as CEO and President. Dimitrios Kotinis will become Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing marketing, trading, pricing, risk and capital markets. Rimmer
Contrail Aviation Support (Contrail) has appointed Stuart G. Weinroth as Chief Executive, succeeding founder Joe Kuhn as the commercial jet engine trading and leasing company seeks to build on more than two decades of growth. Weinroth brings more than 30 years of experience across the commercial aviation asset lifecycle, including roles with airlines, aircraft and
StandardAero has appointed Paul McElhinney Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Russell Ford, who will remain executive chairman of the board through year-end. McElhinney brings more than three decades of aerospace and industrial leadership experience to the role, including senior positions at GE Aviation Services and GE Power Services. He has also served on StandardAero’s board since
ATR has appointed Leonardo Helicopters U.S. President Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as its new Chief Executive, effective November 1, succeeding Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, the regional aircraft maker said. Della Bella previously served as Senior Vice President for customer support, services and training at Leonardo Helicopters, where he led a global organisation of about 2,500 employees
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has appointed Eléonore Tramus as chief executive of CRMA Aero Repair, effective immediately, as the engine component repair specialist looks to expand its capabilities. CRMA is one of AFI KLM E&M’s centres of excellence for engine component repair. Tramus began her career at Safran Aircraft
RTX has appointed Jill Albertelli as President of Pratt & Whitney, effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Shane Eddy, who plans to retire, the aerospace company said. Albertelli will report to RTX Chairman and CEO Chris Calio. She has more than 30 years of experience at Pratt & Whitney across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, commercial
