Recently TUI Group announced a transformation plan for its Markets + Airline business. As part of this strategy and to support its growth journey, TUI Airline will expand its commercial set-up by introducing Peter Glade as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to its Airline Board. This role aims to capitalise on commercial opportunities and
CFM International has named Bénédicte Bonnet as its new Executive Vice President (EVP), succeeding Jérôme Morhet. As part of the CFM executive team, Bonnet will oversee the CFM56 and LEAP programmes in close partnership with her counterparts at GE Aerospace. Her responsibilities will span engineering, development, production and support activities. Bonnet began her career at
Ted Colbert, the head of Boeing’s Defence, Space & Security division, has been let go with immediate effect. Steve Parker, the division’s Chief Operating Officer, will temporarily assume the role while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted. This leadership change comes as Boeing grapples with significant challenges, including financial strain and issues with
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has appointed Megha Bhatia as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) based in Melbourne. She will lead Eve’s global sales, market intelligence, and government relations divisions. She joins Eve from Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), where she served as Chief Strategy Officer, driving strategic initiatives that boosted sales and enabled cross-selling
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced the appointment of Rafael Jiménez Hoyos as the new CEO of LEVEL, IAG’s long-haul airline based in Barcelona. The appointment will take effect on October 1, with Hoyos succeeding Fernando Candela, who is retiring after a distinguished career within the Group, including his roles as CEO of LEVEL, Chairman
West Star Aviation has announced the appointment of Ray Sharp to Director of Maintenance at their East Alton, Illinois (ALN) facility, where he will oversee all maintenance programmes. Ray Sharp began his career as an Airframe and Powerplant technician at Cessna before moving on to StandardAero, where he spent 25 years. During his time there,
Aircastle has announced the appointment of David Odlum as Chief Risk Officer, effective December 1. Odlum will oversee all risk management activities within the company and will be a key member of the leadership team. Based at Aircastle’s Dublin office, he will report directly to CEO Michael Inglese. Odlum joins Aircastle from SMBC Aviation Capital,
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced key leadership appointments aimed at strengthening the group’s organisation and maintaining its industry-leading standards in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). From September 1, 2024, Michael Grootenboer will take on the role of Senior Vice President (SVP) Procurement for the Air France-KLM Group,
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has announced the promotion of Jennifer Creevey to Deputy CEO, effective September 9. Creevey, who has served as NAC’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since May 2023, will continue to oversee Finance and IT, while reporting directly to the CEO. Her promotion comes as part of NAC’s strategic efforts to bolster its
SITA has announced the appointment of Shawn Gregor as company President of the Americas and Selim Bouri as company President of the Middle East and Africa. Both bring extensive experience from the travel and transport, telecommunications, and IT sectors. Shawn Gregor’s experience includes overseeing digital transformation programmes within the aviation sector across the Americas, including
