Spairliners, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, has announced the appointment of Abdelouahab El Fettouhi as its new Managing Director and CEO, commencing from March 1, 2024. He joins Michael Vollrath, who continues as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, as they co-lead the executive board of
Robin Hayes, the former CEO of JetBlue Airways, has been selected to succeed C. Jeffrey Knittel as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Americas, effective June 3, 2024. Hayes, with a wealth of experience in global aerospace leadership, will take the helm after Knittel’s tenure as the region’s top executive since 2018. Hayes brings
Ontic, a licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the aerospace and defence industries, has named Jack Karapetyan as Vice President and General Manager of Global MRO Operations. This appointment marks a significant new direction for Ontic’s manufacturing, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. Karapetyan’s promotion is effective immediately, transitioning from his previous role as
Sunrise Airways has announced the appointment of Claudio Buncamper to the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With 33 years of experience in the aviation industry, Buncamper will spearhead the carrier’s strategic marketing and business development initiatives as it aims to expand intra-regional flights connecting gateways across the Caribbean. Before joining Sunrise Airways, Buncamper served
ExecuJet MRO Services Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has named Matthijs Hutsebaut as Regional Vice President for Europe. Hutsebaut takes over from Christophe de Coppel, who now serves as Dassault Aviation’s MRO Sales Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as well as Asia Pacific (APAC). In his new capacity, Hutsebaut
IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, has named Kane Ray as its new Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket. With over 13 years of experience in aviation consulting, valuations and asset management, Ray brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Drawing on his extensive technical knowledge and commercial relationships, he will
Heathrow Airport (Heathrow) has revealed several key changes to its executive team as it charts a course for the future, aiming to solidify its position as a premier airport in the global landscape. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Emma Gilthorpe, who has served Heathrow for 15 years, will be departing to assume the role of CEO
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has announced the appointment of Yasuyuki Kusakari as the new Chairman of the aircraft leasing company, effective April 1, 2024. Kusakari will succeed Osamu Muramoto, who has served as Chairman of JSA since June 1, 2019. Muramoto, currently the Managing Executive Officer and Head of Aviation Business Division at Mitsubishi HC
Saab‘s CFO and Deputy CEO, Christian Luiga, is stepping down to pursue a new opportunity in a different industry segment at a global company. “Christian has done a great job during his years at Saab. He is an inspiring leader as well as a strong financial officer. I want to thank him for his strong
AerFin has announced that Auvinash Narayen has assumed the position of Chief Investment Officer as of April 2, coinciding with his 13th anniversary at AerFin. Since the company’s inception in 2011, when Narayen joined as the second employee, he has played a key role in leading airframe and engine acquisitions, as well as building a
