Konrad J Walter Founder and CEO of Taking Aviation Forward has joined Aviation Management as co-owner and managing partner. Aviation Management is a full service aircraft engine solutions provider. AMI offers its clients professional oversight for numerous engine types, including the CF6, CF34, CFM56, RB211, PW2000, PW4000, and V2500 series engines, and has offices and
International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), reported that Niall Cunningham, founder and CEO of Eirtech Aviation, has also been appointed CEO of International Aerospace Coatings, which was established earlier this year following a merger between three leading aviation service providers in the US and Europe. International Aerospace Coatings comprises Leading Edge Aviation Services; Associated Painters and Eirtech
RBR Maintenance announced they have hired Mark Leavitt as Aircraft Maintenance Sales. Mark joined the RBR team in December 2014 and will be conveniently located in Little Rock, Arkansas, in order to serve current and potential customers in the Mid-South region of the U.S. and beyond. With nearly 40 years in aviation, Mark has extensive
Tom Williams, presently Executive Vice President Programmes at Airbus, will succeed Günter Butschek as Airbus Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will become a member of the Group Executive Committee of Airbus Group. Butschek has decided to leave the Group at the end of 2014 in order to pursue other career opportunities. Didier Evrard, currently Head
William S. Ayer, former chairman and chief executive officer of Alaska Airlines and Alaska Air Group has been elected to its Board of Directors. He will serve on Honeywell’s Corporate Governance and Responsibility and Management Development and Compensation Committees. Ayer was appointed CEO of Alaska Air Group in 2002 and became Chairman of the Board
Dr. Stefan Weingartner, Member of the Executive Board of MTU Aero Engines AG and President MTU Maintenance, will leave the company on his own request in order to take on a new professional challenge. Against this background, the Supervisory Board of MTU Aero Engines AG has decided in its meeting today to reduce the Management
Steve Harfst has been elected by Allegiant’s board of directors to the post of Chief Operating Officer of Allegiant Air, effective January 1st, 2015. Mr. Harfst has over 27 years industry experience. He was the former Chief Operating Officer for IndiGo Airlines based in New Delhi, India. At IndiGo, he oversaw the airline’s transition from
Rockwell Collins’ Venue HD cabin management and entertainment system, Airshow Moving Map and audio/video on-demand (AVOD) streaming solution, have been selected by an undisclosed customer for a wide-body Airbus A340 business jet. The comprehensive cabin package will be installed in mid-2015. The updated A340 will feature full-cabin video and music streaming capabilities for both Apple
SR Technics is pleased to announce that Frank Walschot, Head of Engine Services, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Commenting on Frank Walschot’s appointment, SR Technic’s CEO André Wall said: “There is no doubt that Frank is the right person to ensure that our global operations will be based on known and valued safety
Wesco Aircraft, a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry, reported that Randy J. Snyder is retiring from his role as president and chief executive officer. The board of directors has appointed Hal Weinstein as interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Snyder will continue to serve as chairman
