Jet Aviation has appointed David Best as head of its Global Business Development department. Best is based in Palm Beach, FL, reporting directly to Johannes Turzer, Senior Vice President of Strategic Global Growth. The Global Business Development department falls within the company’s newly established Strategic Global Growth division, led by Johannes Turner. As head of
WestJet announced that Craig Maccubbin has been named Executive Vice-President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Maccubbin joins WestJet from Southwest Airlines, where he was most recently the Chief Technology Officer. In this role, he was responsible for leading Technology Operations, including all infrastructure and mobile platforms for the airline, while leading a team of 500
ARGUS International has appointed Jeff Nix as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Central portion of the United States. Nix will be responsible for selling ARGUS safety and technology products and PRISM SMS solutions to customers in his region.
Klaus Goersch, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Air Canada has resigned effective April 30, 2017. He will continue to lead Air Canada’s operations until his departure. The Corporation will announce his successor in due course.
Wim van Beers has been named the new managing director of Airfoil Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB), a 50:50 joint venture between MTU Aero Engines AG and Lufthansa Technik AG. Van Beers joins ASSB from MTU Maintenance, where he spent the past three and a half years as Vice President Marketing and Sales Asia. He follows
Universal Avionics announced that Mr. Mike Marie has been appointed to the position of Regional Sales Manager for Central United States. Mike is based in the Columbus, Ohio area and joins Universal Avionics with over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. Before joining Universal, Mike was employed with Sandel Avionics, DAC International, Avidyne,
PPG has named Daniel Bencun global platform business director for aerospace coatings and a member of PPG’s aerospace global leadership team. He succeeds Mark Cancilla, who was appointed PPG vice president for corporate environment, health and safety.
Olivier Savin has been appointed as Safran Nacelles’ Vice President – Customer Support & Services, heading the company’s global network for airlines and aircraft operators utilizing its product line of Safran jet engine nacelles. He replaces Philippe Couteaux, who has assumed new responsibilities elsewhere in the Safran group.
Hawker Pacific has announced an additional resource to support the growth of its Spares and Logistics business and provide additional customer support. Gary Dawson has been appointed to the new role of National Sales Manager, Spares and Logistics. Gary will focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and handling the additional product offering through leading OEM providers
Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Wayne Newton as vice president of airport operations and customer service effective March 28. In his new role, Newton will oversee airport operations in 84 cities and a team of more than 2,700 employees and contractors. He replaces Jeff Butler, who is now Alaska Airlines’ vice president of
