TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG), a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components, released that Bernt G. Iversen, II, has been appointed Executive Vice President of Business Development and Mergers & Acquisitions. He succeeds Albert J. Rodriguez, who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 25.
In an effort to continue improving its competitiveness, Jet Aviation is reorganizing into two independently managed organizations for completions and maintenance at its Basel location. Neil Boyle has been appointed vice president completions and Johannes Turzer as vice president maintenance at Jet Aviation Basel.
Tracy Gandy has joined Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO) company, as Manager of the company’s F1RST SUPPORT operations. Gandy will oversee day-to-day operations of the F1RST SUPPORT command center in Grapevine, Texas and field service technicians across the United States.
SR Technics, part of the Mubadala Aerospace MRO network, has appointed Andy Best to the new Head of Line Maintenance International. At the same time, and in line with its increasing status within the wider business, Line Maintenance International will become an independent Business Unit. Andy will be reporting directly to André Wall, President, SR
Vueling has strengthened its management team with the internal promotion of Fernando Val and Julio Rodriguez. The two directors have been with the company since 2006 and have held various positions of responsibility within operations and revenue for the airline. Fernando Val was previously Director of quality and safety in-flight and has been promoted to
Alaska Airlines President Brad Tilden becomes chief executive officer of Alaska Air Group and its subsidiary carriers, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Tilden, a 21-year veteran at Alaska Air Group, succeeds Bill Ayer, who served as CEO since 2002. Tilden retains his role as president of Alaska Airlines while Ayer remains Air Group’s chairman of
Simone Menne has been appointed to the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG as Chief Financial Officer with effect from July 1st 2012. This decision was taken by the Supervisory Board at its meeting in Cologne on May 7th. Simone Menne succeeds Stephan Gemkow, who is stepping down as CFO in mutual agreement with effect
Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Board of Directors has elected Mr. Joseph Weiss as President and CEO of IAI replacing retiring current President & CEO Mr. Itzhak Nissan. Weiss’ nomination is pending approval of Ministers of Defense and Finance. For the past 6 years, Joseph Weiss, has been the Corporate Vice President & General Manager of
Stephan Gemkow, Member of the Executive Board and CFO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG since 1 June 2006, has asked the Supervisory Board to terminate his tenure prematurely to allow him to pursue individual career opportunities. Stephan Gemkow’s term on the Lufthansa Executive Board was scheduled to run up to 31 May 2014. A decision on
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) announced the appointment of Mark Powers to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Powers has served as CFO on an interim basis since October 2011. Prior to joining JetBlue in 2006 as Vice President-Finance and Treasurer, Mr. Powers was an independent advisor to several aviation-related companies and has held a number
