Cargo Aircraft Management, the aircraft leasing arm of Air Transport Services Group, has hired industry veteran W. David Bucher to lead its operations as Chief Operating Officer. Bucher will replace William Tarpley, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities. Bucher has over 30 years of experience in the commercial aviation industry. Prior to joining CAM,
Jetcraft Corporation, a global leader in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, hired Stedman Stevens as Executive Director of Jetcraft Avionics. Mr. Stevens’ responsibilities include supporting Jetcraft’s executive management team in a strategic advisory role and taking a hands-on-approach to the business and sales operations of Jetcraft Avionics.
CFM International announced that Allen Paxson has been named executive vice president, replacing Chaker Chahrour. Mr. Chahrour, who had served in the role since February 2009, has been appointed vice president of Sales & Marketing for GE Aviation. As part of the CFM Executive Team, Mr. Paxson is responsible for overseeing programs carried out by
Singapore Technologies Engineering released that with effect from July 1st, 2014, Mr Chang Cheow Teck will step down from his position as President of ST Aerospace, to pursue personal commitments. Mr Tan Pheng Hock, the Group’s President and CEO, will oversee the business of ST Aerospace until a successor is appointed. To facilitate a smooth
SkyWest Inc., the holding company for SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines announced the promotion of Russell “Chip” Childs to President, effective May 12th, 2014. Mr. Childs has been serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of SkyWest Airlines. In his new role at SkyWest Inc., Mr. Childs will oversee all activities of the holding company,
Frontier Airlines reported the appointment of James Dempsey as Chief Financial Officer. Dempsey brings more than 17 years of experience in aviation finance. Dempsey most recently served as Treasurer for Ryanair, one of Europe’s leading ultra-low cost carrier. In this role, Dempsey played a critical part in financing the airlines growth, managing fuel costs and
Spirit AeroSystems has added aircraft industry veteran William (Bill) Brown to its senior leadership team as senior vice president, Aftermarket. Brown most recently served as executive vice president, Global Operations and president of Global Customer Service and Support at Beechcraft. Prior to joining Beechcraft, Brown also served as president and general manager of AAR Aircraft
WestJet announced the appointment of Rocky Wiggins to the position of Executive Vice-President and Chief Information Officer, effective June 2nd, 2014. Rocky Wiggins joins WestJet from Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines where he has held the position of Chief Information Officer since 2012. Prior to his work with Sun Country, he was Senior Vice-President and Chief
International aviation fuel products and services supplier, Air BP, appointed Norbert Kamp as Global Sales & Marketing Director. Norbert will be based at Air BP’s global headquarters in Sunbury on Thames, UK and starts his new role on July 1st, 2014. He will report directly to Air BP CEO, David Gilmour. The new appointment follows
London based air charter specialist The Charter Company this week announced the appointment of Nick Probin to Director of Sales for their newly created Commercial Aircraft Charter & Leasing Division. Already one of the most respected names in the air charter industry, The Charter Company (TCC) is extending their coverage into the dynamic field of
