The HAECO Group has announced the appointment of Tom Owen as Group Director Corporate Development, effective January 2026. Owen brings 30 years of aviation leadership experience spanning sales, revenue management, logistics and regional management in Hong Kong and internationally, most notably with Cathay. In his new role, he will help shape HAECO’s strategic direction, lead
Textron has appointed Lisa Atherton as President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron’s Bell segment, to succeed Scott C. Donnelly as President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron, effective January 4, 2026. Atherton has also joined the Board of Directors, while Donnelly simultaneously transitioned to Executive Chairman, continuing to lead the Board and provide strategic
Boeing has appointed Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Steve Roberton, DSC, AM, as its new President for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Based in Sydney, Roberton takes up the role immediately and will oversee Boeing Australia Holdings as Chair, lead regional strategic initiatives, strengthen partnerships and act as the company’s senior liaison with government stakeholders.
Cargojet has appointed Pauline Dhillon to the role of Chief Executive Officer, with effect from January 1, 2026. Dhillon has been a founding partner of the company since its inception and, over the course of her distinguished 24-year career, has held roles of increasing responsibility, including Vice President, Corporate Marketing & Government Affairs, Chief Corporate
Boeing has announced the appointment of Fahad Al Mheiri as Vice President for the Middle East Gulf and North Africa, effective from January 2026. Based in Dubai, Al Mheiri will be responsible for advancing Boeing’s strategic priorities and strengthening partnerships across the region in support of national ambitions to grow and develop the aerospace sector.
CHAMP Cargosystems has appointed Manuel Galindo Medrano as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 8, 2026, marking a new chapter for the cargo IT specialist. Galindo Medrano joins CHAMP with extensive experience across cargo, freight and logistics technology, having held senior leadership roles focused on digital transformation, operational efficiency and customer-centric solutions within
OAG has disclosed the appointment of Filip Filipov, former Skyscanner executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Filipov currently serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer and succeeds Phil Callow, who has chosen to step down after thirteen transformational years leading OAG to pursue his wider interests. Since joining the business in 2024, Filipov has
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has appointed Greg Mays as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mays succeeds Mike Berger, who is retiring. Berger will remain with ATSG in an advisory role for part of 2026 to support a smooth leadership transition. Mays, who was named President of ATSG in September 2025,
Royal Air Maroc has appointed Rita Chraibi as its new Vice President Cargo, succeeding Yassine Berrada and signalling continuity in the airline’s long-term cargo ambitions. Chraibi brings close to two decades of experience within Royal Air Maroc, during which she has held a series of senior leadership roles. These positions have given her a detailed
The Board of Directors of SunExpress, the joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has appointed Marcus Schnabel as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026. He will take over from Max Kownatzki, who is set to become CEO of Eurowings. Schnabel joins SunExpress from the Lufthansa Group, where since 2024 he has
