Experienced industry executive Mark Kelly has been appointed Vice President – Marketing at Lease Corporation International (LCI). With a particular focus on the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions, he brings his combined years as a senior executive in the sector as well as his extensive helicopter piloting experience to both LCI and its leasing
Spirit Airlines has appointed John Bendoraitis as its senior vice president and chief operating officer. Beginning mid-October, John will be responsible for leading Spirit’s flight operations, inflight, technical services/maintenance, airport operations, safety, and supply chain/operations support departments.
Air Canada announced the appointment of Kevin Howlett, currently Senior Vice President, Employee Relations, to the new position of Senior Vice President, Regional Markets with overall responsibility for the strategic direction of Air Canada’s regional operations and the relationship with current and future regional carriers operating on its behalf. Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, currently Senior Director, Human
JetBlue Airways announced the appointment of John Allen to the position of Vice President, Chief Safety Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Allen is responsible for maintaining JetBlue’s focus and practice of safe operations both in the air and on the ground. Mr. Allen will report to James Hnat, JetBlue’s Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs.
Christoph Franz has informed Deutsche Lufthansa AG that he is not available for an extension of his contract as Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO. His current contract runs until 31 May 2014.
MAINtag, a leading provider of aerospace flyable RFID tags, readers, software and integration services, has named Dominique Garreau to the newly created position of Managing Director. Dominique brings to MAINtag more than 20 years of experience in management of fast growing innovative companies where he implemented strong team spirit and organization plans dedicated to customer
From September 2013 onwards René van Doorn joins the VZM Team in Europe. His last position was Vice President / Head of Sulzer Eldim where he was overall responsible for the Sulzer aerospace engine components manufacturing sites in the Netherlands, UK, and Hungary. René has worked in the aerospace industry for over 30 years, including
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated announced that Eric K. Struik has agreed to join the Company’s leadership team as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 9, 2013. Mr. Struik comes to Erickson with nearly 20 years of experience in finance, management, and executive leadership for global organizations. He most recently served as Vice President of Finance
United Technologies released that Paul R. Adams, currently chief operating officer of Pratt & Whitney, will succeed David P. Hess as president of Pratt & Whitney on Jan. 1, 2014, when Hess retires. Adams will report to UTC Propulsion & Aerospace Systems President & Chief Executive Officer Alain M. Bellemare.
CIRCOR Aerospace Products promoted Daniel Godin to Vice President of Operations, North America. Since 2008, Godin held the post of General Manager for the New York and Ohio facilities where he was responsible for business and financial profitability, operations, supply chain and team management, as well as driving strategic growth initiatives.
