AAR has named Andre Fischer, a seasoned aviation industry growth strategist, as Vice President of Programs, Business Development and Strategy. Fischer has a proven track record of identifying and honing in on business prospects, cultivating industry partnerships, and implementing development strategies. He began his career with Rolls-Royce before moving on to Fairchild Dornier as a
Bristow Group has appointed William “Bill” Collins to senior vice president global operations, responsible for overseeing safe and reliable helicopter and airplane operations across Bristow’s business. In his new role, Collins will focus on improving operational safety, reliability and efficiency for clients, reporting directly to Bristow Group President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Baliff.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries appointed Kiyoshi Okazoe as the new President of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America. (MHIA), a wholly owned subsidiary of MHI, effective October 1, 2016. A veteran of the MHI North America operations, Okazoe succeeded Kenji Ando, who assumed the position of President and CEO, Energy & Environment, based in Tokyo.
James Holmes has teamed up with TMSaero as Managing Partner. Jim was previously with Rolls-Royce in Derby and TAESL in Texas, a joint venture between American Airlines and Rolls-Royce. Jims duties and position with TMSaero will include heading up the Rolls Royce and IAE turbine engine product lines, providing the services and oversight of the
easyJet released that Warwick Brady has advised the Board of his intention to leave easyJet and that he will be succeeded as Chief Operating Officer by Chris Browne, formerly Chief Operating Officer of TUI Airlines, and currently a non-executive director of easyJet plc with effect from 1 October 2016. Chris will stand down from the
AerData, a Boeing Company, the provider of lease management, records management and engine fleet planning software, reported that Matthew Bull is named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AerData. Matt will be responsible for leading AerData through the next phase of growth, building on the solid foundation achieved by Mark Nieuwendijk and Paul van Tol, founders
Intrepid Aviation announced the promotion of Oliver Geldner to Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance effective October 1, 2016. Oliver initially joined Intrepid in 2013 as Vice President of Corporate Finance. Prior to joining Intrepid he spent 12 years in the aircraft financing industry.
Guildford based aircraft remarketing specialist Airstream International Group Limited has named Alex Vandeleur as Managing Director. Alex takes on the role from Peter Crutchfield who has been appointed Chairman of the Group.
Marcus Motschenbacher, until now Director Network Sales & Customer Service for Lufthansa Technik AG in Hamburg, is the new CEO of Lufthansa Technik Malta. Marcus Motschenbacher replaces Stephan Drewes, who is now heading up the Production Network Aircraft Base Maintenance for Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg. Stephan Drewes, a computer science graduate, had been CEO of
At the beginning of September, Helmut Neuper took over the role of president and CEO of MTU Maintenance Canada. He joins MTU in Canada after nearly three years as chief operating officer of Airfoil Services Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between MTU Maintenance and Lufthansa Technik. Neuper follows interim CEO Matthias Voss.
