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
Stephan Klose will join Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), as the company’s new Chief Operations Officer. Commenting on Klose’s appointment, Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Currie said, “Joramco is delighted to welcome Stephan to the senior management team where he will be joining
Lilium has appointed Johan Malmqvist as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective April 1, 2024, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a CFO of global public and private companies across a variety of sectors and geographies. Most recently, he served as CFO at a premium electric vehicle manufacturer, Polestar Automotive Holding UK (Polestar), where
David McBride has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Supernal LLC – Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company. McBride will lead Supernal’s technology strategy and vehicle development, reporting to CEO, Jaiwon Shin. “Following the debut of our product concept earlier this year, Superal has entered a new phase of our advanced air
Boeing President and CEO, Dave Calhoun, has declared his intention to step down from his CEO position at the end of 2024. However, Calhoun will continue to guide Boeing through the remainder of the year to ensure the completion of crucial ongoing initiatives aimed at stabilising and positioning the company for future success. Furthermore, Boeing
Einar Örn Ólafsson has been appointed as PLAY airlines‘ new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Birgir Jónsson. Jónsson will continue to work for PLAY airlines until April 2, 2024, and will remain as an advisor for the company for the next few months to ensure a seamless transition. Ólafsson is one of PLAY airlines’ largest
The WestJet Group has appointed Diederik Pen as President of WestJet Airlines effective April 1, 2024. As WestJet Group Chief Operating Officer and President of WestJet Airlines, Pen will continue to report to Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Von Hoensbroech will continue to maintain overall responsibility for the WestJet Group and
