Stefano Villanti named Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters

September 8, 2026

Stefano Villanti has been appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters, effective September 1. Villanti brings extensive experience in Leonardo’s rotorcraft business, having held senior leadership positions within Leonardo Helicopters for the past ten years, including responsibility for Sales, Marketing and Contracts over the last three years. As Managing Director, Villanti will ensure that Leonardo Helicopters

AFI KLM E&M taps Sylvain Fagot to lead components

September 7, 2026

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has appointed Sylvain Fagot as Senior Vice President (SVP) Components at Air France Industries, effective October 1, 2026. Fagot succeeds François Gueguen, who is leaving AFI KLM E&M to become Executive Vice President Fleet, Engineering & Maintenance at Transavia France. Fagot returns to Air France

Harald Gloy (left) to succeed Soeren Stark (right) as CEO Lufthansa Technik

Harald Gloy to take helm at Lufthansa Technik

September 4, 2026

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has released that Harald Gloy will become Chief Executive Officer as of February, 1, 2027, succeeding Soeren Stark, who is retiring. The company’s Supervisory Board has appointed the engineering graduate to lead the global aircraft maintenance services provider for a five-year term. Gloy has served on LHT’s Executive Board as Chief Operating

AAR appoints new SVP and Chief Digital & Technology Officer

September 1, 2026

AAR has announced the appointment of Sanjay Sood as Senior Vice-President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer, effective immediately. Sood will lead AAR’s technology organisation, overseeing enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and analytics, as well as the company’s wider adoption of artificial intelligence and other technologies across its operations. He will report to John M.

B&H Worldwide names Matt Silverberg CEO

August 28, 2026

B&H Worldwide, a global aerospace logistics specialist, has appointed Matt Silverberg as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Silverberg succeeds Stuart Allen, who becomes Chairman and Board Advisor after 13 years as CEO. Based in the US, Silverberg will oversee B&H Worldwide’s global operations and strategic growth, while Allen will continue to provide strategic guidance to

Swedavia names Anders Örnulf new CFO

August 27, 2026

Swedavia has appointed Anders Örnulf as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the airport operator’s Group management team. Örnulf will take up the role on October 19, joining Swedavia after most recently serving as CFO at Hemnet. He brings extensive experience in senior finance leadership positions. Commenting on his appointment, Örnulf

Brian Rohloff succeeds Ron Draper as President and CEO of Textron Aviation

August 25, 2026

Textron Inc. has appointed Brian Rohloff as President and CEO of its Textron Aviation segment, effective August 31, 2026, as Ron Draper retires after more than 27 years with the company. Rohloff brings extensive experience across Textron Aviation, having held leadership roles spanning customer support, sales, supply chain and quality. He most recently served as

TP Aerospace names Løkkegaard new CPCAO

August 21, 2026

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 appoints Yaqoob Al Kiyumi as CEO

August 20, 2026

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

André Fehlauer set to take over as CEO for GOL

August 17, 2026

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

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