M.K. Aviation, S.A. announces that Ran Ackerman will be joining the company in the role of Vice President Marketing and Head of E.M.E.A. and Asia, effective as of August, 2015. Ran will oversee the company’s marketing and acquisition initiatives while helping M.K. Aviation to expand its customer base into new markets. Prior to joining M.K.
Boeing named Bernie Dunn president of Boeing Middle East. Dunn will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and report to Marc Allen, president of Boeing International. The change is effective immediately. Dunn, who is fluent in Arabic, has lived and worked in the region for most of the last 30 years. Before joining
Kim Seward joins Morten Beyer & Agnew (“mba”) to support its expanding valuations division. Ms. Seward is responsible for helicopter valuation and industry analysis for the firm’s global clientele. Ms. Seward, a graduate of Durham University, joins mba with significant valuation experience, primarily focused on rotary-wing aircraft.
Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier, took another step to strengthen his leadership team with the appointment of David M. Coleal as President, Bombardier Business Aircraft, effective June 15th, 2015. He succeeds Éric Martel, who is leaving the company to pursue other career opportunities. Before he first joined Bombardier in 2008, David Coleal
Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC) has named Daniel C. da Silva vice president of Strategic Regulatory Policy. He will oversee policy and regulatory issues related to the aircraft financing mission of BCC, a wholly-owned Boeing subsidiary primarily responsible for arranging, structuring and providing financing for Boeing’s commercial airplane, space and defense products.
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced Jane Bishop has been appointed vice president, E-2/C-2 programs for the Military Aircraft Systems division of its Aerospace Systems sector. In her new role, Bishop will be responsible for the continuing development, production and delivery of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, the U.S. Navy’s carrier-based airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
Will Ris, senior vice president – Government Affairs for American Airlines, has announced he intends to retire at the end of this year after nearly 20 years with the airline. Ris will remain active with American through Dec. 31, 2015, and will continue to lead the airline’s efforts on several key initiatives, including FAA reauthorization
TAT Technologies (TATT), a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries, reported that Mr. Tiko Gadot, its current Chief Financial Officer, has informed the company of his resignation from his position and will continue at the company through the transition period. Mr. Guy Nathanzon will be
Aircelle (Safran) announced four appointments to its leadership team: Pierre Jorant has been named Vice President of Programs, Gilles Poilvet has been named Vice President of Administration and Finance, Francis Gauvain has been named Vice President of Human Resources and facilities and Philippe James has been named Continuous Improvement Vice President of Aircelle.
BOC Aviation announced the addition of staff to the Dublin, London and Tianjin subsidiaries as it continues to build its global presence. In Dublin, Volker Fabian joins as Executive Vice President of Airline Leasing & Sales for Europe & Africa, after a 20-year career in aviation finance and leasing. Joining the Dublin team from Singapore
