WestJet has announced that as of June 1, 2025, Amanda Ierfino has officially assumed the role of Vice-President, Sales & Cargo. This new appointment aligns with WestJet’s long-term strategy to drive growth, enhance partnerships, and deliver high-quality service. Amanda has played a pivotal role in shaping and executing WestJet’s corporate and agency sales strategy. She
AE Industrial Partners (AE Industrial) a private equity firm with a focus on national security, aerospace and industrial services, has named former Kellstrom CEO Oscar Torres as its newest Operating Partner. The move brings an experienced industry executive back into the AE Industrial fold, following Torres’ longstanding leadership at Kellstrom Aerospace, a global aerospace aftermarket
IFS has named Kriti Sharma as Chief Executive Officer of IFS Nexus Black, a strategic move that underscores the company’s ambition to lead in the field of Industrial AI. Nexus Black, launched earlier this year, serves as IFS’s dedicated AI innovation accelerator, focused on developing agentic AI systems tailored to complex, asset- and service-intensive industries.
Airbus has announced that Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer of MTU Aero Engines AG, will succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of its Commercial Aircraft business, effective January 1, 2026. Wagner will also join the Airbus Executive Committee as part of this transition. To ensure continuity and a seamless handover, Wagner will join Airbus in
Following a pivotal year of leadership as interim CEO, Maciej Wilk has officially been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Flair Airlines. The announcement comes after a period marked by operational challenges, strategic transformation, and renewed focus on performance, during which Wilk earned the trust and confidence of the airline’s board and leadership team. Jim Young,
Deutsche Aircraft has announced the appointment of Markus Hahner as its new Sales Director for multi-role aircraft, a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position in the defence and security aviation sector. Hahner brings a wealth of experience in international business development, defence procurement, and unmanned aerial systems. He joins Deutsche Aircraft from Leonardo Germany,
Baykar Piaggio Aerospace S.p.A., the newly formed company that has assumed the business assets of Piaggio Aero and Piaggio Aviation following a period of extraordinary administration, has officially appointed Giovanni Tomassini as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tomassini, who has served as Chief Operating Officer, steps into the top role as the company prepares
Denise Mangan-Fahy has been confirmed as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shannon Engine Support (SES), an organisation jointly owned by AerCap and Safran Aircraft Engines, which specialises in providing spare engine leasing solutions to businesses around the globe. She will assume the role in September, succeeding Julie Dickerson, who is retiring after successfully
Boeing has announced the appointment of Jesus “Jay” Malave as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 15. Malave will take over from Brian West, who will transition to the role of senior advisor to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. With an extensive background in aerospace and manufacturing finance, Malave’s
BOC Aviation has announced that Yogesh Farswani will be appointed as Head of OEM Strategy and Procurement, effective from July 1, 2025. In this expanded role, Farswani will oversee the procurement department, assuming responsibility for both aircraft and engine procurement, as well as broader OEM engagement activities. He will continue to report directly to the
