Former Chief Executive Officer of Air Berlin, Stefan Pichler, has been appointed President/CEO of Royal Jordanian Airlines. As of June 1, 2017, he will succeed Captain Suleiman Obeidat. Mr. Pichler comes with a broad experience that extends for over thirty years in the aviation industry. Mr. Pichler had started his career in sales at Lufthansa
Southwest Airlines has released that Steve Langhart has been promoted to Director of Cargo Sales. Langhart will be responsible for leading the Cargo Sales Team, including field, national, and inside sales, as well as all business development efforts. Langhart joined Southwest Airlines in 2008, holding a variety of positions including Manager of Ramp and Operations
Rolls-Royce has appointed Ben Fidler into the new senior leadership role of Director, Group Financial Planning & Analysis, reporting to Chief Financial Officer Stephen Daintith. Ben, presently an Aerospace and Defence Analyst with Deutsche Bank, will take up his new appointment at the beginning of September 2017 and will have responsibility for management reporting, forecasting,
WestJet has named Charles Duncan as the new head of WestJet Encore, WestJet’s regional airline. In his most recent role at United Airlines, Charles was Senior Vice-President, Technical Operations. While at United, he oversaw the maintenance organization of 12,500 employees, including aircraft line and base maintenance, maintenance planning, reliability, ground service equipment, facilities and supply
With the recent opening of Avtrade’s new office in Guangzhou, Avtrade has announced the appointment of Xue Wei as Regional Account Manager, North China. Xue Wei has held various account management and customer service roles with leading aviation companies in the region. Her wealth of knowledge and expertise will enable her to contribute to the
Brendan Lodge an experienced aircraft sales broker and financier has launched AviaLodgic, a new independent consultancy for aircraft owners and buyers. AviaLodgic’s expertise will be to manage all aspects of aircraft sales and purchasing for buyers and sellers – including marketing and sourcing of the right aircraft for the mission profile within the specified budget,
Kai-Stefan Roepke, Vice President Commercials, and Thomas Decher, Vice President Operations, are leading the division “VIP & Special Mission Aircraft Services” with immediate effect. Walter Heerdt, who has been responsible for the division to date, went into retirement mid-May.
SuperJet International’s Board of Directors has appointed Stefano Marazzani new Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International. Stefano Marazzani succeeds Nazario Cauceglia, who has been the CEO of SuperJet International since January 2012. Mr. Cauceglia has been appointed President and Chairman of the Board of SuperJet International. SuperJet International – based in Venice, Italy – is
American Airlines has promoted Patrick O’Keeffe to Senior Vice President – People, effective June 1. O’Keeffe most recently served as Vice President – Information Technology and has held a wide range of leadership positions across the airline during his more than 28 years at American. In his new role, O’Keeffe will lead the global human
Allegiant Travel Company reported that Ponder Harrison has resigned from his position as executive vice president and chief marketing officer. A co-founder of Allegiant Travel Company, Harrison served as an executive officer and managing director of the company from 2002 through 2009. Since that time, he has continued to serve the company on business strategy
