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The Boeing board of directors has elected Larry Kellner as a new director. Kellner is president of Emerald Creek Group, a private equity firm based in Houston. From 2004 through 2009 he was chairman and chief executive officer of Continental Airlines. He joined the airline in 1995 as CFO, and later served as president and chief

Pat Cunnane has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development for the STS Aviation Group. A Philadelphia native, he joined STS in 2009 as the Director of Business Development. Pat will lead the Business Development team for STS AeroStaff Services, STS Engineering Solutions and STS Line Maintenance in expanding market share and growing into

CFM International today announced that Cédric Goubet has assumed the role of executive vice president, replacing Olivier Savin, who had served in this position since October 2007. As part of the CFM Executive Team, Mr. Goubet is responsible for overseeing programs carried out by CFM. Along with his counterpart at GE, he also serves as

After SAS’ CEO Rickard Gustafson presented the company’s new strategic direction earlier this month, which included its current Commercial department being split into two departments – Commercial and Marketing & Sales – the new head of Commercial has now been appointed. Joakim Landholm will take on the responsibility as Head of Commercial, and he will also

Embraer has named Robert Knebel Vice-President, Executive Aircraft Sales for U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. ​​ Knebel will lead the field-based team of regional sales managers throughout North America. He will also be responsible for operational areas in the new Executive Jets Customer Center in Melbourne, Florida, including the New Aircraft Contracts and Specification functions.​ Currently based

Boeing named Donna Hrinak as president of Boeing Brazil.  The appointment, which is effective October 14, further expands Boeing’s presence in Brazil and strengthens the company’s engagement with customers, industry and government stakeholders. Hrinak will be based in a new Boeing office to be opened in Sao Paulo. Hrinak is responsible for the development and implementation

Stuart McSorley has joined the CIRCOR Aerospace California team as Director of Quality.  McSorley will play a key role in the Corona senior leadership team.  His duties include executing and continuously improving the quality control procedures throughout the manufacturing process.  He will also support the design and development of new products.

Rolls-Royce released that Mark Morris, currently Group Treasurer, will become Finance Director and join the Board with effect from 1 January 2012. He will succeed Andrew Shilston who is retiring from the company.

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) reported the additions of three new vice presidents to its executive team, Chi Yan, Michael Bai, and Jenny Van Le. Michael Bai and Chi Yan will add depth to ALC’s marketing efforts in China and Asia, while Jenny Van Le brings experience and expertise in financing and leasing to ALC’s legal