On January 1st, 2013, Eric Chen has become President of Airbus China, responsible for Airbus’ overall activities in the People’s Republic of China, including business development, commercial activities, customer services and industrial cooperation. Eric Chen, previously Airbus China Senior Vice President Commercial and External Affairs, succeeds Laurence Barron, who has now taken over as CEO
IFE Services announced the appointment of Joerg Schiffmann as Commercial Director. Bringing over 20 years experience in the in-flight entertainment (IFE) sector, Joerg is responsible for developing the business in key regions as the company continues to expand its global presence. Joerg has previously held CEO level positions with content service provider Atlas Air, content
Following 11 years of various roles, including business development and product marketing with The Boeing Company, Patrick LaMoria joined Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) in 2001 as director of sales & marketing for Europe. LaMoria quickly became an integral part of the APB team and was promoted to vice president of sales & marketing in 2004.
OEMServices announced the appointment of Gérard Parant as Executive Vice President Sales, Marketing and Business Development and not, as mistakingly written, Alain Leboucher. Formerly, EVP Operations at OEMServices, Gérard Parant brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with an impressive background of over 30 years in the aeronautics industry. Gérard Parant will be a key
Nextant Aerospace has hired senior aviation executive Sean McGeough as president to help build on its strong growth. McGeough, who previously led Hawker Beechcraft Corporation’s international operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, will concentrate on developing strategies that will allow Nextant to achieve even greater global market penetration and sustained growth
IBA announced the appointment of Paul Brooker, who joins the global aviation consultancy in a new role heading up their busy technical department. Paul has an extensive background in civil aviation spanning over 30 years and his previous positions have included roles at Aero Nusantara Indonesia, the Malaysian Air Services Agency, BAE Systems, and Monarch
Bird & Bird welcomes partner Brett Hailey to its London office and International Aviation Sector Group. Brett is recognised as a leading aircraft financing and leasing lawyer and brings more than 20 years of experience in the aviation sector. Brett has worked in London, Paris, Singapore and Istanbul. He has experience acting for lenders and
Silver Airways Corp. announced that CEO Darrell Richardson plans to retire from the company, capping a long and distinguished career in aviation. Mr. Richardson informed the Board of Directors of his decision and has received its full support. Silver’s board of directors is actively conducting a search for a new CEO; Mr. Richardson will remain
Dublin based global aircraft lessor, AWAS, reported that Marlin Dailey has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, reporting to Raymond Sisson, President & CEO of AWAS. He will join AWAS in February 2013. In this new role Marlin will lead an integrated Sales, Trading and Market Development organisation within AWAS. Carter White continues in the role
Mxi Technologies, a leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced the appointment of three new members to the company’s Board of Directors. As senior executives with experience spanning the aviation industries and information technology , Glenn Leonard, Cameron Burr, and Dave Curley join current Board members, Dave Seibel, Kurt Larson, Greg Share, and James Johnston,
