AMETEK MRO announced the appointment of industry professional, Rana Das, to the newly created position of Divisional Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK MRO Florida. Mr. Das joins AMETEK MRO as part of a streamlining and restructuring process to enhance customer service and maximize the range of integrated aircraft repair capabilities across all of
Avtrade continues to develop and maintain strong customer relationships with major airline and MRO customers throughout the Middle East. Operating as a central hub, the Dubai office maintains momentum, with the appointment of Patrick Armstrong as Regional Sales Executive. With previous sales, purchasing and account management experience within the aviation industry, Patrick will be responsible
VAS Aero Services, a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, reported that aviation industry executive William Kircher has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Florida-based company. A recognized professional with decades of experience in aerospace, Kircher has a strong background in repair and engine overhaul services, business operations, and international markets, while
Effective June 1st, 2015, the management team of Germany’s second largest airline will have a new line-up: Julio Rodriguez has been appointed the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), taking over responsibility for Sales, Revenue Management and E-Commerce – a centrepiece of airberlin’s restructuring. Rodriguez is currently the CCO of the Spanish low-cost airline Vueling. Captain Oliver
Aviation Capital Group reported that Eric Blau has joined ACG as vice president and treasurer. Mr. Blau has extensive experience with the capital markets in the areas of trading, underwriting, structuring, origination, risk management, and portfolio management. Most recently, Mr. Blau served as chief financial officer of a commercial aircraft engine MRO, where he was
Wesco Aircraft, a provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry, has appointed Richard J. Weller as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 4th, 2015. Mr. Weller succeeds Gregory A. Hann, who retired on March 3131, 2015. K. Lynn Mackison, who is serving as acting chief financial officer
Rolls-Royce released that John Rishton has decided to retire as Chief Executive on July 2nd, 2015. He will be succeeded by Warren East, whose appointment follows an extensive international search. Warren East was CEO of ARM Holdings from 2001 to 2013. Under his leadership ARM became one of the world’s leading developers of semi-conductors with
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced the appointment of Colin Bole as its new Senior Vice President, Sales and Asset Management, effective mid-May, 2015. Prior to joining Bombardier, Mr. Bole was Chief Commercial Officer at Intrepid Aviation, a leasing company, and spent four years at International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) where he was successively Senior Vice President
Cabot Aviation has hired Sebastian Taylor as Regional Sales Manager. Sebastian started his aviation career working for a leading air charter broker and joins Cabot to assist with its aircraft remarketing work. He is based at Cabot’s UK office. Cabot also announced that Howard Richardson has retired after several very successful years remarketing aircraft.
Pekka Vähähyyppä has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Board at Finnair. He succeeds Erno Hildén, who leaves Finnair on April 30th, 2015. Pekka Vähähyyppä currently serves as CFO of Stockmann Group, where he has worked since 2000. Prior to that, he held leadership positions in financial management in Nestlé’s Nordic
