United Airlines (UAL) has hired Jill Kaplan to serve as President, New York/New Jersey. She joins the airline in mid-November, reporting to Scott Kirby, president of United. This newly established role, the top market leadership position for United in the region, will lead the promotion of United’s brand within the New York metropolitan area, home
Rolls-Royce has announced that Liz Airey has been appointed as Chair of Trustees of the Rolls-Royce UK Pension Fund. Airey, the non-executive chair of Jupiter Fund Management and a former Chair of Trustees of the Unilever UK Pension Scheme, will take up the post at the end of December 2017 upon the retirement of Paul
Mente Group CEO Brian Proctor is the new Chairman of the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA). The announcement follows the fall membership meeting, which coincided with the recent annual NBAA-BACE event in Las Vegas where nominations for the 2018 Board of Directors and Products & Services Member Advisory Council were aired. In his new role,
HK Express has appointed Mr. Li Dianchun as President of HK Express, with effect from October 31. In his role as President, Mr. Li is responsible for leading the day-to-day management of HK Express. Mr. Li will also work closely with Mr. Zhong Guosong, Executive Chairman of HK Express, to develop and determine strategies and
Richard Walker has been appointed Business Development Director for Osprey Flight Solutions, a brand new company which is introducing a major step change in aviation security expertise. Effective immediately, based out of Leeds, UK, Richard’s day to day role will include building the sales pipeline, closing deals and increasing brand awareness of Osprey and its
Doug Rasmussen will be joining HAECO Americas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the HAECO Group, executive leadership team, as President and Group Director of HAECO Cabin Solutions. Mr. Rasmussen has deep experience in the aviation industry and the aircraft interiors market, with more than 15 years in industry leadership positions, most recently with Raytheon Missile Systems
MTU Aero Engines’ Executive Board will be reorganized, with the number of members increasing from three to four. This has been decided by the company’s Supervisory Board at its meeting on October 24. Effective January 1, 2018, Peter Kameritsch has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer for a term of three years.
BACA – The Air Charter Association makes a series of appointments to drive the ambitious development of the Association. Dave Edwards has been appointed to the role of BACA CEO. The part-time appointment is part of BACA’s strategy to drive the Association forward. In addition to Edwards’ appointment, Madeleine Puzey has been promoted to the
Aviation Capital Group has released that Steven C. Udvar-Hazy will be promoted to senior vice president and will succeed John Feren as head of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Relations & Market Development, effective December 31, 2017. As Senior Vice President, Mr. Udvar-Hazy will be responsible for OEM relations at ACG. In addition to his responsibilities
AJW Group has announced the promotion of Tom De Geytere to Chief Sales Officer to support its fast-growing business. De Geytere will expand his role to oversee the development of AJW Group’s Part Sales & Support and Engines divisions, drawing on his extensive industry experience. He will also lead business development in Asia, Africa, the
