AMETEK MRO has appointed Adam Payne as Business Development Director for Europe. In this new role, he will focus on expanding the company’s facilities and repair capabilities. A key priority will be securing further Authorised Service Centre (ARC) agreements with OEMs. Payne brings 20 years of aerospace experience across commercial and military sectors. He has
The Supervisory Board of Latvian airline airBaltic has appointed Erno Hildén as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Hildén, a Finnish national, brings more than 25 years of international experience across aviation and finance, having served in senior leadership positions at several major airlines. Most recently, he was Executive Vice President and
Spirit Airlines has confirmed that John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning, will retire at the end of this month. His decision closes a career that has lasted more than four decades in aviation. The airline expressed deep gratitude for his work. Rana Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, praised Kirby’s leadership and
Air Cargo Community Frankfurt e.V. has announced the appointment of Frank Bauer, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Lufthansa Cargo AG, as its newest board member. In his role, Bauer will represent Lufthansa Cargo, strengthening the company’s involvement in the influential association that brings together over 100 organisations across the air freight supply chain at Frankfurt
GT Engine Services, part of STS Aviation Group, has appointed Chief Operating Officer Tracey Clark as its new Managing Director and Accountable Manager, following the retirement of long-serving leader Greg Macleod. Clark will formally take on both roles at the end of this week. Macleod has been at the helm for more than 15 years,
MTU Aero Engines (MTU) has announced the appointment of Dr Ottmar Pfänder as its next Chief Program Officer, effective January 1, 2026. He will take over from Michael Schreyögg, who is stepping down at his own request after a career spanning more than 35 years with the company, including over 12 years on the Executive
Air France-KLM has announced the appointment of Adriaan Den Heijer as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective September 1, 2025. He will succeed Angus Clarke and, for an interim period, will also retain his responsibilities as Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo. Den Heijer will report directly to Benjamin Smith, CEO
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has appointed Josh Lane as director of London operations, highlighting the strategic importance of London Heathrow as its global headquarters and busiest hub. The role aims to strengthen operational efficiency and deliver improved customer-focused services. Lane, who previously served as Head of Warehouse at IAG Cargo,
Air New Zealand has announced that Nikhil Ravishankar will become its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Greg Foran, who steps down in October 2025 after almost six years in the role. Foran’s leadership was marked by steering the airline through one of the most difficult times in aviation history. Ravishankar, currently Air New Zealand’s Chief
GT Engine Services, part of the STS Aviation Group, has announced the promotion of Eddie O’Dwyer to Vice President of Business Development, effective from August 1, 2025. O’Dwyer, who joined GT Engine Services in 2020 as General Manager, has advanced through a series of key leadership positions within the organisation. He became Technical Director in
