EasyJet’s chief executive, Johan Lundgren, will step down at the beginning of next year after seven years at the helm of the budget airline. The carrier is promoting its chief financial officer, Kenton Jarvis, to take his place, with Lundgren to hand over the reins on January 1, 2025. The outgoing boss will stay with
The boards of directors of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have announced two leadership additions, promoting two industry veterans into significant roles at each airline. Alaska Airlines has promoted Shane Jones, a 20-year industry veteran, to Senior Vice President of Fleet, Revenue Products and Real Estate. Jones, who joined Alaska in 2018 as Vice President
AJW Group has promoted Louis Philippe Mallette to the position of President of AJW Technique, AJW Group’s premier maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility situated in Montreal, Canada. With over 25 years of international operational and strategic experience in the aviation sector, Mallette brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. His distinguished career
Vallair, the seasoned aircraft asset specialist committed to supporting operators and lessors, has appointed François Biarneix as Operations Director. Based in Châteauroux, Luxembourg, Biarneix will lead the strategic deployment and operations of Vallair’s aerostructure and composite shop, engine shop, logistics department and aircraft dismantling activities. Biarneix’s extensive management background enhances Vallair’s senior team and capabilities.
AJW Group has announced the promotion of Clare Brown to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), AJW Aviation. With an extensive career spanning more than 25 years within the aviation industry, including eight years of invaluable service at AJW Group, where she has occupied central positions such as Finance Director and Senior Vice President
magniX, the driving force behind the electric aviation revolution, disclosed the appointment of Reed Macdonald as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Macdonald will assume leadership at magniX as it prepares its groundbreaking electric powertrains for entry into service. With a career spanning over 25 years in aerospace, finance, defence, and manufacturing, Macdonald has held numerous board
Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), a prominent figure in aircraft leasing and trading worldwide, has announced the appointment of Julien Basset as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region. Based at the company’s Singapore office, Basset brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in mid-life aircraft and engine leasing. Prior to
Collins Aerospace (Collins) has appointed Phill Godfrey as Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), succeeding former Collins CSO LeAnn Ridgeway upon her retirement. In his new capacity, Godfrey will spearhead the implementation of sustainable strategies across Collins’ six strategic business units. Collins is pioneering innovative sustainable technologies such as hybrid-electric propulsion, lighter and more efficient aircraft systems,
Spairliners, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, has announced the appointment of Abdelouahab El Fettouhi as its new Managing Director and CEO, commencing from March 1, 2024. He joins Michael Vollrath, who continues as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, as they co-lead the executive board of
Robin Hayes, the former CEO of JetBlue Airways, has been selected to succeed C. Jeffrey Knittel as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Americas, effective June 3, 2024. Hayes, with a wealth of experience in global aerospace leadership, will take the helm after Knittel’s tenure as the region’s top executive since 2018. Hayes brings
