TP Aerospace has appointed Julie Løkkegaard as Chief People & Corporate Affairs Officer (CPCAO), effective August 2026. Løkkegaard has been with the company since 2017, when she joined as communications & sustainability manager. She has since held several leadership positions, most recently serving as director, strategy, HR & communications. During her tenure, Løkkegaard has built
SalamAir has appointed Eng. Yaqoob bin Saif bin Hamoud Al Kiyumi as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. The Omani airline said the appointment marks a new chapter in its development as it continues to pursue its strategic priorities, with a focus on sustainable growth, operational excellence and an enhanced customer experience. Al Kiyumi
Gol Linhas Aéreas (GOL), part of Abra Group, has announced changes to its senior leadership, with André Fehlauer set to take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in September 2026. Celso Ferrer will step down as CEO on August 31, to pursue a new professional opportunity, following a significant period of transformation at the Brazilian
Boeing has appointed former GOL Linhas Aéreas chief executive Celso Ferrer as President of Boeing Latin America and the Caribbean, effective September 4, 2026. Ferrer will be responsible for strengthening Boeing’s operations, strategy and presence across the region, as well as supporting growth opportunities throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. He joins Boeing after serving
King Aerospace has appointed aviation industry veteran Sam Jackson as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Jackson will oversee operations across the company’s multiple sites, aligning its operational activities with its strategic objectives and supporting growth in the government, military and corporate aviation markets. Jackson brings more than 20 years of aviation leadership
Southwest Airlines has appointed Jason Liberty, Chairman and Chief Executive of Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, Chief Executive of Rocket Companies, to its Board of Directors with immediate effect. The airline said the appointments will strengthen the board’s expertise in technology, digital innovation, commercial strategy and financial leadership as Southwest continues to execute its
BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has appointed Francesco Baccarani as Director Asset Management – APAC, strengthening its engine leasing and asset management capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Baccarani will support BeauTech’s engine leasing and asset management activities, provide technical expertise and work closely with customers, lessors, airlines and industry partners. He joins the
APOC Aviation appointed Darren Naughton as vice president of engines, expanding its leadership team as the aircraft parts and leasing specialist seeks to grow its global engine leasing and trading business. Naughton joins the company with 13 years of experience in aircraft and engine leasing, having held commercial, pricing and trading roles at aircraft and
Aircraft aftermarket solutions provider 3TOP Aviation Services has appointed Matthew Clay as Chief Financial Officer. He joins the company with senior finance leadership experience across the banking, insurance and aviation sectors. He will oversee 3TOP’s financial strategy as the company pursues its growth and transformation plans. Chief Executive Chris Emechete said Clay’s experience would support
Vallair has appointed Valentina Pilshchikova as Director Asset Trading, placing the long-serving executive in charge of the company’s aircraft and engine asset trading activities. Based in Luxembourg, Pilshchikova will oversee the development of new business opportunities, strengthen relationships with customers and partners, identify aircraft and engine acquisition and sales prospects, and work with internal teams
