Jens Fehlinger will become the new CEO of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) on October 1, 2024, succeeding Dieter Vranckx, who will join the Lufthansa Group Executive Board on July 1, 2024. Fehlinger began his career with the Lufthansa Group in 2006, holding various management roles. He has overseen strategy and business development at Lufthansa
Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has announced the addition of Kerry O’Sullivan to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This appointment is part of ATS’s restructuring activities revealed in May 2024, which aim to integrate the operational, supply chain, quality, and safety activities of its Airframe Services and Component Repair businesses into a
Chromalloy Corporation (Chromalloy), an independent provider of critical, high-value components for aircraft engines and gas turbines, has appointed Chris Celtruda as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Brian Costa, who has elected to retire after more than seven years of service to the company. “I am honoured to serve as President and CEO of
Anna Wijkander, currently Deputy CFO and Head of Corporate Control at Saab, will become the company’s new CFO and a new member of Saab’s Group Management. This follows Saab’s announcement on April 4, 2024, that the current CFO and Deputy CEO, Christian Luiga, has decided to leave the company. Anna has been working at Saab
Boeing has named Penny Burtt as the new President of the company’s Southeast Asia business, effective July 3rd. Based in Singapore, Burtt will oversee Boeing’s strategy and operations as the company expands its regional presence. She will also serve as Director and Chair of Boeing Singapore Pte. Ltd. and President Director of PT. Boeing Indonesia.
IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE), a multinational consortium including shareholders such as RTX’s Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation, and MTU Aero Engines AG, has announced the appointment of Kelly Horan as its new President. Horan takes over from Kim Kinsley, who has held the position
Vallair, the mature aircraft asset specialist dedicated to supporting operators and lessors, has released that François Fermaut has assumed the role of Sales and Business Development Manager for the aerostructures and engines divisions based in Châteauroux, France. Fermaut will be responsible for expanding awareness of Vallair’s expert repair capabilities with a team that has grown
flydocs, a digital records and asset management solution provider for the aviation industry, has appointed Andy Smith as its Chief Commercial Officer and a member of the flydocs leadership team. Smith, an international sales and marketing professional, joins flydocs with over 27 years of strong business development, leadership and customer-centric experience. His extensive career includes
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), a full-service commercial aircraft lessor, has announced that Jack Diskin has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of Risk, effective June 1, 2024. Having joined JSA last year, Diskin brings a global perspective to risk management, has demonstrated strong leadership skills, and shown great enthusiasm in supporting JSA’s high-growth business.
CTS Engines (CTS), an independent jet engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, has named Bill Kircher, currently Executive Vice Chairman of CTS, to the expanded role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman. He succeeds Vesa Paukkeri, who will be transitioning to the role of Chief Commercial Officer, based in Helsinki, Finland, to
