Safran Aircraft Engines has announced the appointment of Stéphane Cueille as CEO, effective January 1, 2025. He will succeed Jean-Paul Alary, who has chosen to pursue his career outside the group. Cueille will assume his new role following Alary’s notice period. In a related transition, Bruno Bellanger has been named CEO of Safran Electrical &
CargoTech, a prominent cargo technology group, has announced the appointment of Michael Teoh as Head of Strategy, a strategic move aimed at fast-tracking the digital transformation of the air cargo industry. Since joining CargoTech in early October 2024, Teoh has been tasked with steering the company’s strategic direction and overseeing its member portfolio. His primary
The Airbus SE Board of Directors will propose to shareholders at the 2025 annual general meeting to renew Guillaume Faury’s role as CEO and Executive Member of the Board. Alongside this, the company has initiated a leadership transition in its Commercial Aircraft division. Lars Wagner, the current CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG, has been
MAAS Aviation, a specialist in aircraft painting and exterior coatings, has announced the appointment of Danny Hakker as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Hakker, who joined MAAS in 2023 as Chief Financial Officer, quickly became a key figure, contributing to the company’s strong financial performance. With over 20 years of international experience in sectors
Vallair has appointed Pascal Parant as its new Group Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer. Parant joins Vallair during a crucial phase of growth, as the company continues to expand its footprint in the aerospace and mobility sectors. Vallair, headquartered in Luxembourg with facilities across Europe, is recognised for its expertise in aircraft teardown, component support,
From January 1, 2025, Mathieu Essenberg, currently EVP Hub Operations overseeing Ground Services, will succeed Ton Dortmans as Executive Vice President of KLM Engineering & Maintenance (KLM E&M). Essenberg has been with KLM since 2002, holding various management roles at KLM Cityhopper and in Flight Operations. He served as SVP Airframe/Operations at KLM E&M, where
Air Tahiti Nui, the flagship carrier of French Polynesia, has appointed Philippe Marie as its new Chief Executive Officer. With extensive experience across the aerospace, financial and legal sectors, and a deep understanding of French Polynesia, Marie is well-positioned to lead the airline from its Papeete headquarters towards new growth and opportunities. Marie previously served
easyJet has appointed Jan De Raeymaeker as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 20, 2025. He will succeed Kenton Jarvis, who, as previously announced, will take over from Johan Lundgren as Chief Executive on January 1, 2025. De Raeymaeker is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Lineas, Europe’s largest private rail freight operator, where
Menzies Aviation (Menzies) has announced a series of senior appointments in the Americas region, enhancing its leadership team. Among the new appointments, Oliver Ashton has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Cargo Americas, while Chris Dohne steps into the role of Senior Vice President, Sales, Commercial & Business Development. Arvin Nagules has taken on the
Pentagon 2000 Software (Pentagon 2000), an Aerospace and Defence ERP provider, has strengthened its European presence by appointing Guy Danon as Managing Director for Europe. Danon joins Pentagon 2000 after 15 years in senior roles at SAP’s EMEA headquarters and its partners, where he served as Public Services Industry Director, among other positions. After leaving
