Aron Backström will take up the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Swedavia on August 10, 2026. He currently serves as Vice President Product & Loyalty at SAS, where he has held several senior strategic and commercial positions. Backström holds a Master of Science in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and brings more
Vincent van der Gulik will join Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support (WMES) as Chief Technical Officer & Business Development Leader, further strengthening the company’s leadership team and global growth ambitions. WMES, a joint venture between Willis Lease Finance Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., continues to expand its position as a leading lessor of
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced that Géry Mortreux, Executive Vice President of Air France Industries, will leave Air France-KLM effective May 1, 2026, after nearly a decade in the role. He has chosen to begin a new chapter in his career. Alongside this transition, AFI KLM E&M has
Stratus Aero Partners has announced a leadership transition, with Chief Executive Officer Mark Harris set to retire on March 31, following a successful tenure at the company. Harris has played a key role in shaping the organisation and its subsidiaries, helping to strengthen relationships with customers and partners while positioning the business for continued growth.
IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has announced two senior promotions within its Technical and Asset Management division, alongside the forthcoming retirement of Technical Director Paul Brooker at the end of March 2026. Denis Brailsford has been promoted to Head of Technical and Asset Management. Since joining IBA in 2021, he has led the
FL Technics Wheels and Brakes has appointed Vytautas Jankauskas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Vytautas brings extensive international leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as CEO of BAA Training Vietnam, where he led organisational growth and operational improvements. His appointment reinforces FL Technics Wheels and Brakes’ commitment to operational excellence and
Aergo Capital has promoted Aengus Whelan to Chief Commercial Officer, expanding his responsibilities to lead the company’s global commercial strategy. Whelan joined Aergo in 2024 as Chief Trading Officer, where he oversaw aircraft acquisitions and sales and played a key role in strengthening the company’s trading platform. In his new role, he will take responsibility
SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V. has announced the appointment of Stephen O’Dwyer as Chief Commercial Officer at SAEL, effective March 2026. O’Dwyer brings extensive experience in the aircraft and engine leasing sector, with a strong track record in commercial strategy and in building relationships with airlines and OEMs. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice
GA Telesis (GAT) has appointed Asif Alikhan as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial & Revenue Officer of its Flight Solutions Group (FSG) business unit. Alikhan moves into the role from within the GA Telesis organisation, where he previously held a senior commercial leadership position at GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES). In his new role,
Pentagon 2000 has promoted Guy Danon, previously Managing Director Europe, to Global Head of Sales and Marketing — a move that reflects the company’s strategy of developing internal talent to lead its global growth. Building on Pentagon 2000’s ongoing international expansion, including the establishment of its European headquarters in Paris, France, Guy Danon will now
