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Eric D. Strafel, a 15-year aviation veteran with management experience in supply chain strategy, global operations, engines and propulsion systems, has been named Senior Vice President of Operations for Aviall, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Strafel will oversee the commercial and defense operations for Aviall, including supply chain management, procurement, warehouse operations and

JetBlue Airways announced the appointment of Guy Hocker to the newly created position of Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, effective immediately. Mr. Hocker joins JetBlue from RTS Partners, a strategic management consultancy he founded in 1999.

CIT Group, a leading provider of financing to small businesses and middle market companies, announced the appointment of Robert C. Rowe as Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer effective June 2, 2010.

AerCap Holdings N.V. announced that its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) held on May 27, 2010, appointed Michael Gradon, Niall Greene, and Paul T. Dacier as new members of its Board of Directors. They have been appointed with immediate effect and for a period of four years. Mr. Gradon, Mr. Greene and Mr. Dacier

Nexcelle has expanded its executive management team with the appointment of Thierry Marin-Martinod as the company

American Eagle President and CEO Peter Bowler has chosen to retire, after a distinguished 26-year career with American and American Eagle. Bowler joined American in 1984 and held a variety of staff and line positions in the Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, and Information Technology departments at American before moving to American Eagle in 1998. He

ExpressJet Holdings announced its Board of Directors appointed Thomas M. Hanley to the Board effective May 13, 2010. Tom’s appointment fills the spot vacated by Jim Ream’s resignation from the Company effective January 1, 2010.

American International Group and International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) announced that Henri Courpron has joined ILFC as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Courpron succeeds ILFC Vice Chairman Alan Lund, who has served as interim ILFC President and CEO since March. Mr. Courpron will be based in ILFC

Aviation Technical Services (ATS) announced Landon Nitschke will join the company as Vice President of Operations. Nitschke joins ATS with 18 years of experience with Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines where he recently held roles as the director of heavy maintenance and subsequently director of line maintenance for Minneapolis and the West region. At

PAS Technologies announced the sudden passing of its President and CEO, Robert Weiner. Mr. Weiner passed away on May 11th, unexpectedly. He was 58. PAS Technologies