Air Partner, the global aviation services group, announced the appointment of Richard Jackson as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. Richard left the Civil Aviation Authority (“CAA”) earlier this year after 16 years as Group Director of Consumer Protection.
Synergy Aviation announced that as part of the company’s continued growth and expansion two well-known business aviation professionals have joined the board of directors. Both have taken a significant shareholding in the company and will be fully involved in the day to day running and strategic direction of the business. Joining the business are Dave
Seal Dynamics, a wholly owned subsidiary of HEICO, has appointed Rick Tonney as Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing and Business Development, effective September 19th, 2016. Tonney will oversee all Seal Dynamics’ global sales and marketing initiatives, including the expansion of their strategic partner channels and overall direction of the company. Tonney replaces George Congionti, who
AJW Group secures Henry Game, in the new role of Chief Strategy Officer as the organisation completes its new executive team to lead the sustained growth and development of the business worldwide. He will help define the Group’s strategy and execute delivery of that strategy, ensuring that the diverse AJW organisation meets its strategic objectives.
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, has appointed Christopher Grainger to the role of Vice President Marketing for the EMEA region. Mr. Grainger joins LCI with 30 years’ experience in the civil helicopter industry and was previously Vice President of Oil & Gas Sales for Airbus Helicopters. During his career,
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organization. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served as IATA DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his retirement. De Juniac was confirmed by the 72nd IATA Annual General Meeting this
oneworld, the global airline alliance, named industry veteran Rob Gurney as its new CEO. He succeeds Bruce Ashby, who announced in January that he would be stepping down from the role this summer after more than five years in the position. Rob Gurney will join oneworld in October after leaving Gulf carrier Emirates, where he
Aero Controls has appointed John Benscheidt to Vice President, Sales & Marketing. In this role, John will be responsible for strategic initiatives driving total revenue generation through repair services, part distribution, aircraft teardowns, consignment, and engineering while reporting to Aero Controls CEO, Michael Olesik.
United Continental Holdings reported that Scott Kirby has been named president of United Airlines. In this newly created role, Kirby will assume responsibility for United’s operations, marketing, sales, alliances, network planning and revenue management. Kirby’s appointment is effective immediately and he will report to Oscar Munoz, United’s CEO. Kirby joins United from American Airlines, where
American Airlines Group released that Chief Operating Officer Robert Isom will become president, effective immediately. In his new role, Isom will report to Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. Isom began his airline career at Northwest Airlines in 1991. He joined US Airways as chief operating officer in 2007 and led the turnaround of US Airways’
