SR Technics, part of the Mubadala Aerospace MRO network, has appointed Christof Späth as Senior Vice President Component Maintenance Group. In this new role he will be responsible for Component Maintenance across the Group, fostering globalization of the Mubadala Aerospace MRO network by leading the component repair locations in Switzerland, Spain and Malaysia. Reporting directly
Carl Allen has been named managing director of technical services for Horizon Air, sister airline of Alaska Airlines. Allen takes responsibility for the carrier’s core engineering, technical service and fleet propulsion engineering, as well as its technical publications, maintenance and reliability programs. He is based at Horizon Air’s Operations Center in Portland, Ore.
Alenia Aermacchi released that the Board of Directors of its Alenia Aermacchi North America subsidiary appointed Mr. Benjamin R. Stone as the new President and CEO. Mr. Stone replaces Dr. Alan E. Calegari.
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries, announced the promotion of David Taylor to Sales Manager of its subsidiaries, Precision Heliparts – Canada and Precision Accessories & Instruments – Canada.
Gama Group, the global business aviation services provider, appointed Jonathan Tregoiing as General Manager of Airops Software Limited, with the task of implementing the development of a new range of software and services for the aviation industry. Jonathan joined Airops Software Limited (‘Airops Software’) in 1997 at a time when the company was converting its
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. the largest low-cost airline in Latin America, announced that Leonel Andrade has been hired as Chief Executive Officer of Smiles, a subsidiary of the Company. In the last six years, Leonel Andrade served as an executive of Banco Citibank, and held the positions of CEO of Credicard (Citicard Bank) and
Finnair has appointed Peter Gabrielsson as Vice President, Inflight Customer Service, as of March 1, 2013. He reports to Anssi Komulainen, Senior Vice President, Customer Service. Gabrielsson is also responsible for Finnair customer experience and service development. Peter Gabrielsson has several years of aviation experience with Finnair and Qatar Airways. Previously he headed Finnair Revenue
Rolls-Royce reported that Ian Davis will succeed Sir Simon Robertson as Chairman. He will join the Board as a non-executive Director on 1 March 2013 and take over from Sir Simon at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 2 May 2013.
Silver Airways’ Board of Directors announced the appointment of David H. Pflieger, Jr. to the position of President and CEO, effective May 1, 2013. Pflieger, who also will join the Company’s Board of Directors, will succeed Darrell Richardson who recently retired. Pflieger is currently the CEO and Managing Director of Air Pacific, Fiji’s national carrier.
Doncasters Group, the global precision engineering group, has appointed Raymond Mitchell as Chief Operating Officer (COO), according to an announcement by Tariq Jesrai, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. Effective immediately, Mr. Mitchell assumes operational responsibilities for the multi-national group. Prior to joining the organisation, Ray Mitchell was Vice President of Alcoa and President of Alcoa
