Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported that Brian R. Hole, its current Chief Investment Officer, will be promoted to President following the retirement of Donald A. Nunemaker effective March 31st, 2016. In his time with the Company, Brian has spearheaded efforts to more actively manage and trade from within Willis Lease’s existing portfolio of jet engines,
TrueAero appointed Stratton Borchers as new president. Mr. Stratton’s vast experience and industry knowledge of finance will guide TrueAero’s global expansion as the company extents its sales into new aviation product lines tailored to serve airline operators and MRO’s worldwide.
Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT) reported the resignation of Steve Harfst, Chief Operating Officer of Allegiant Air, effective immediately. Harfst joined the Company as COO in December 2014. Prior to Allegiant, Harfst was the Chief Operating Officer at IndiGo Airlines based in New Delhi, India.
Bombardier appointed Patrick Ghoche as Vice President, Investor Relations, effective January 18th, 2016. Mr. Ghoche will manage Bombardier’s relations with investors and analysts globally. He succeeds Shirley Chénier, who retired last year.
Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Kurt Kinder vice president of maintenance and engineering. In his new role, Kinder will lead approximately 1,000 employees and oversee all safety, compliance and operational performance of Alaska’s fleet of 147 Boeing 737s. He will officially begin this position on Jan. 16th, 2016.
International Aircraft Associates, appointed David Holbert as Vice President, Engine Product Lines effective immediately. In this new position, Mr. Holbert will be an integral part of IAA’s strategic growth plan. His expertise coupled with a vast aviation background will fortify IAA’s business operations and growth. International Aircraft Associates is an aftermarket Engine Material and Technical
Newcastle Aviation, a globally recognized aviation asset management and components solution provider, appointed Rich Ogle as Chief Financial Officer. “We are thrilled to welcome Rich aboard during this period of rapid growth for our company”, says Steve Hendrickson, Newcastle Aviation CEO.
Alessandro Amendola has been appointed as new Senior Vice-President Engineering of ATR. He will be responsible for all the engineering activities related to the fields of certification and airworthiness, customization, systems and propulsion, structures, flight tests, flight technologies, support, and quality, processes and methods. He will also closely work with the Programs directorate, providing engineering
Spirit Airlines announced that Robert L. Fornaro has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Fornaro, a seasoned airline executive with more than 35 years of experience in a variety of senior leadership and advisory roles, succeeds Ben Baldanza, who joined Spirit in 2005 as Chief Operating Officer and served as President and
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, has appointed Rich Greener to Senior Vice President, Cargo Programs. In this role, Greener will have global responsibility for building and executing on GECAS’ cargo aircraft strategy. Previously, he was Senior Vice President of Specialty Markets, which included regional aircraft. Greener
