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
AerFin‘s Chief Commercial Officer, James Bennett has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA), a global organisation committed to sustainable aircraft disassembly and recycling. James’s appointment reflects AerFin’s long-standing membership of AFRA and the strong relationship between the two organisations. As the aviation industry continues to confront urgent
N3 Engine Overhaul Services, the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik AG and Rolls-Royce, has announced a leadership change at its Arnstadt site. Holger Sindemann has been appointed Director and General Manager on behalf of Rolls-Royce, assuming responsibility for the company’s operational activities. As the accountable manager, he also serves as the primary liaison with the
IFS, a global provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has announced the appointment of Mark Buongiorno as President of its Aerospace & Defence business. Based in North America, Buongiorno brings over 30 years of leadership, engineering and operational expertise within the Aerospace & Defence sector. He succeeds Scott Helmer, who moves into the
