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Richard Nevill has been appointed the Vice President of Aircelle’s Customer Services Division, effective September 1st. Nevill brings proven expertise in customer support and services, gaining his experience during a 30-year aerospace industry career. “Richard will lead Aircelle’s after-market development, along with the transformation of customer services activities that are essential to our continued growth

Silver Airways’ Board of Directors named Sami T. Teittinen as the airline’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will join Silver Airways’ Board, effective September 5th, 2014. Teittinen currently serves as Silver Airways’ chief financial officer. Previously, the position of Silver Airways CEO was held by Dave Pflieger.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Rodolfo “Rudy” Quevedo as Director of Safety. On September 2nd, 2014, Quevedo joined IATA’s Safety and Flight Operations team and will be based in Montreal. He will be responsible for Cabin Safety, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and Global Aviation Data Management (GADM). Quevedo comes to

Rockwell Collins released that Jeffrey D. MacLauchlan has been appointed senior vice president, Corporate Development, for the company, effective Sept. 15th, 2014. MacLauchlan will succeed Dr. Barry Abzug, who has announced his intent to retire in December. MacLauchlan will be responsible for the company’s corporate strategy, merger/acquisition and joint venture, investor relations, enterprise communications and

BAE Systems announced that Martin Sutherland, Managing Director, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, will leave the Company on September 30th, to take up a position as Chief Executive, De La Rue plc. Kevin Taylor, Group Strategy Director, responsible for Executive Committee oversight of the Applied Intelligence business, will assume the role of Managing Director, Applied Intelligence

Angus King the Sales Director for Thomas King Associates, a family run U.K based business, sadly passed away after a short illness. TKA specialise in aircraft interior products supply and Angus was well known and respected within the Aviation Industry. Angus worked with Airlines, MRO’s, Galley and Monument Manufacturers and Aircraft Manufacturers worldwide. He will

Benjamin Smith , previously Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, is appointed to the new role of President, Passenger Airlines. In addition to his current responsibilities, Mr. Smith will now have cost as well as revenue oversight for passenger airline activities, with a view to optimizing the operating profitability of Air Canada, consistent with organizational

Mike Campbell, Executive Vice President – Human Resources & Labor Relations, has informed Delta’s Board of Directors of his decision to retire on October 1st, 2014. He will be replaced by Joanne Smith as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Joanne has served as Senior Vice President – In-Flight Service, capably leading over

Bombardier announced the appointment of Jean Séguin as President, Bombardier Aerostructures & Engineering Services. In his new functions, Mr. Séguin will oversee the activities of this new business segment specializing in the design and development of complex composite and metallic aerostructures. He will report directly to Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier.

Boeing reported that Sir Roger Bone, president of Boeing U.K. and Ireland, will retire at the end of September with Sir Michael Arthur to assume the post from October 1st. Arthur will work to expand further Boeing’s local presence and pursue new growth opportunities as the senior Boeing representative in the U.K. and Ireland. He