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Virgin America, the California-based domestic airline, today announced the appointment of Holly Nelson as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Nelson joins Virgin America in April, and will oversee the award-winning airline’s financial operations, including treasury, tax, financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial reporting, budgets, procurement and fleet planning. Nelson most recently served as Senior Vice

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer W.W. (Bill) Boisture Jr. The former president of industry-leading companies NetJets and Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation brings more than 30 years of aviation experience to HBC.

Snecma and Snecma Services, both companies in the SAFRAN Group, merged their businesses on February 1, 2009 to adapt to changes in the aviation market and meet customer expectations. Within the scope of this merger, Philippe Petitcolin has been confirmed as Chairman and CEO of the expanded Snecma, and Denis Vercherin, previously Chairman and CEO

Malcolm Chandler has been appointed to the position of Sales Area Manager at Shannon Aerospace (SAL) with responsibility for customers in France, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Malcolm will also work with banking and leasing customers world-wide.

AeroThrust Corporation, a commercial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility serving both the CFM56 and the JT8D family of engines, announced the promotion of Jose Leon to President and Chief Operating Officer.

ExelTech Aerospace reported the appointment of Mr. Sylvain Duval to the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Mr. Duval joined ExelTech Aerospace in April 2008 as President and Chief Operating Officer.

SkyWorks Capital has named Alvin Khoo as Managing Director to lead the company

Virgin Atlantic has appointed Steve Griffiths as its new Chief Operating Officer. Steve replaces Lyell Strambi, who returned to Australia at the end of last year. Steve Griffiths is currently the Director of Engineering for Virgin Atlantic and is responsible for all aspects of aircraft engineering and maintenance. His new role as COO will encompass

US Airways announced that Stephen L. Johnson has been named as executive vice president, corporate and general counsel, effective March 16, 2009. In his new role Johnson will oversee the airline

As of 1 July 2009 Dr. Paul Paflik will be appointed as new Vice President Ground Operations. In this function he will be responsible for 1,100 employees and will ensure ground handling of aircraft, passenger and baggage for the Austrian Airlines Group at stations including third party handling, taking into account safety, quality and efficiency.