Vector Aerospace has hired two new regional sales managers to join the Vector rotary-wing sales team to grow business in both Asia and Europe. Regional Sales Manager, Asia – Lewis Ho was previously a Business Development and Sales Director for UTC Aerospace Systems Aerostructures Division selling reverse thrusters, pylons and other polymer products for commercial
TrueAero President, Dean Morgan, announced the hiring of Christopher Garrett as Director of Airframe and Engine Products. Chris will be leading the product team at TrueAero’s 50,000 ft² Sebastian, Florida distribution facility. The recent acquisition of 5ea A340-300 aircraft continues to drive the creation of numerous new positions.
HAECO Americas reported that Jeff Lawrence will join the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) leadership team as Vice President of Planning, Pricing and Production Control. Jeff will assume responsibilities that have been held by Lon Chaney, who has announced his plans to retire by the end of 2015. In his new role, Jeff will
Chad Adams joined the West Star Aviation team as Bombardier Global Aircraft Program Manager, effective August 31st. Chad has more than 19 years of aviation experience, and in his new role at West Star he will be pioneering a new team for them. Chad started his career in the U.S. Air Force working on A10
Comlux America announced the reinforcement of its management team in Indianapolis IN. On the Procurement side, Comlux America is appointing Philippe Karam as Chief Procurement Officer. Philippe started his career in aviation in 2005 with Airbus, with a focus on procurement, transport logistics and contracts administration. He joined Comlux in 2011 as VP Procurement for
VAS Aero Services, a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, has named VAS’ Chief Commercial Officer and distinguished aviation industry executive Tommy Hughes as the Florida-based company’s new Chief Executive Officer and shareholder. A prominent and longtime professional with decades of experience in aviation and aerospace, Mr. Hughes joined VAS in 2007, leading
Airstream International Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ivan Player to the new position of Business Development Manager. Ivan joins Airstream’s experienced aviation professionals based at the company’s offices in Guildford, UK. He will be working on the Company’s existing mandates to remarket Embraer, Bombardier, Boeing and ATR aircraft, as well as developing
Wayne Easlea has been appointed Operations Director of KLM UK Engineering, a wholly owned AFI KLM E&M subsidiary specialising in maintenance solutions for regional and narrow body aircraft fleets.
United Airlines announced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Smisek resigned his position as CEO, president and chairman of the board of directors and named Oscar Munoz as new CEO. Munoz will also continue to serve on United’s board of directors. The board appointed Henry L. Meyer III, United’s lead independent director, to serve as non-executive
Dr. Jens Krueger will become Head of the Corporate Communications & Political Affairs at Lufthansa Technik AG in Hamburg. He succeeds Bernd Habbel, who retired on June 30th.
