Boeing has appointed former GOL Linhas Aéreas chief executive Celso Ferrer as President of Boeing Latin America and the Caribbean, effective September 4, 2026. Ferrer will be responsible for strengthening Boeing’s operations, strategy and presence across the region, as well as supporting growth opportunities throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. He joins Boeing after serving
King Aerospace has appointed aviation industry veteran Sam Jackson as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Jackson will oversee operations across the company’s multiple sites, aligning its operational activities with its strategic objectives and supporting growth in the government, military and corporate aviation markets. Jackson brings more than 20 years of aviation leadership
Southwest Airlines has appointed Jason Liberty, Chairman and Chief Executive of Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, Chief Executive of Rocket Companies, to its Board of Directors with immediate effect. The airline said the appointments will strengthen the board’s expertise in technology, digital innovation, commercial strategy and financial leadership as Southwest continues to execute its
BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has appointed Francesco Baccarani as Director Asset Management – APAC, strengthening its engine leasing and asset management capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Baccarani will support BeauTech’s engine leasing and asset management activities, provide technical expertise and work closely with customers, lessors, airlines and industry partners. He joins the
APOC Aviation appointed Darren Naughton as vice president of engines, expanding its leadership team as the aircraft parts and leasing specialist seeks to grow its global engine leasing and trading business. Naughton joins the company with 13 years of experience in aircraft and engine leasing, having held commercial, pricing and trading roles at aircraft and
Aircraft aftermarket solutions provider 3TOP Aviation Services has appointed Matthew Clay as Chief Financial Officer. He joins the company with senior finance leadership experience across the banking, insurance and aviation sectors. He will oversee 3TOP’s financial strategy as the company pursues its growth and transformation plans. Chief Executive Chris Emechete said Clay’s experience would support
Vallair has appointed Valentina Pilshchikova as Director Asset Trading, placing the long-serving executive in charge of the company’s aircraft and engine asset trading activities. Based in Luxembourg, Pilshchikova will oversee the development of new business opportunities, strengthen relationships with customers and partners, identify aircraft and engine acquisition and sales prospects, and work with internal teams
SR Technics has appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer XiaoLei (Kevin) Guo as Chief Information Officer, effective August 1, 2026, adding responsibility for the company’s IT organisation to his current role. Guo joined the MRO provider in 2025 and brings more than 20 years of aerospace leadership experience. Before joining SR Technics, he served as Vice
Jussi Siitonen will become the next Chief Financial Officer for Finnair, effective November 1, 2026. Siitonen joins from Fiskars Group, where he served as CFO and deputy CEO. He has also been a member of Finnair’s Board of Directors since 2024 and stepped down from the board on July 24, ahead of taking up the
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, making her the first woman to lead the organisation. Zahidi, currently a Managing Director at the World Economic Forum (WEF), will take up the role on November 1, 2026. She succeeds Willie Walsh, who steps down on July 31, after
