Aircraft lessor BOC Aviation has announced an expansion of Paul Kent’s responsibilities as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective today, January 13, 2025. Previously overseeing airline leasing and sales in Europe, the Americas and Africa, Kent’s role now extends globally, incorporating the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions into his portfolio. Kent joined BOC Aviation in June
Ontic, a prominent provider of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, has announced the appointment of Gareth Parkin as its new global Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Parkin will officially take on the role on February 14, 2025, following a comprehensive transition period with the outgoing CFO, Toby Woolrych. Based at Ontic’s
Alaska Airlines has announced the appointment of John Wiitala as its new Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering. In this key leadership position, Wiitala will oversee teams across the division, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance for Alaska’s fleet of over 237 mainline Boeing aircraft operating across multiple maintenance bases. Wiitala brings extensive
Boeing has appointed Dana Deasy as the company’s new Chief Information and Digital Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Technology & Data Analytics. Deasy assumed the role on December 31, 2024, overseeing all aspects of information technology, information security and data and analytics. He will report directly to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg
Werner Aero has announced the retirement of its founder, president, and CEO, Mike Cazaz. After an illustrious 32-year career leading the company, Cazaz stepped down at the end of December 2024. Since founding Werner Aero, Cazaz had been instrumental in transforming the company into a globally recognised brand in the aviation industry. Renowned for its
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
