ACC Aviation has appointed Hassan Chamas to head the company’s charter offering throughout the Middle East region. He previously held senior positions at prominent operators and aviation companies across the US, Europe and the Middle East and brings a wealth of experience to the business. Joining ACC’s consulting and leasing departments already established in the
CFM International has appointed Jérôme Morhet as Executive Vice President (EVP), replacing Florence Minisclou, who was recently named executive vice president, Commercial Engines Division, Safran Aircraft Engines. As part of the CFM executive team, Morhet is responsible for overseeing the CFM56 and LEAP programmes, working closely with his counterparts at GE Aerospace, Karl Sheldon for
The SN Airholding Board of Brussels Airlines has extended Nina Öwerdieck’s mandate as the airline’s Chief Financial Officer for five years. Öwerdieck has been part of the Brussels Airlines’ Management Board since 2020. She has, among others, guided the company through the corona pandemic and secured an early reimbursement of the government loan. Öwerdieck holds
Effective June 1, 2023, Alexandre Ziegler will be appointed as Executive Vice President (EVP), Defense Division and member of the Executive Committee of Safran Electronics & Defense. He replaces Frédéric Mazzanti, who moves to another position. Ziegler started his career in 1997 as advisor to the strategic, security and disarmament affairs division of the French
American Airlines Group (American) has released that Derek Kerr, American’s Vice Chair, President of American Eagle and Strategic Advisor, will retire from the airline on September 30. Kerr stepped down as CFO at the end of 2022 after 20 years in the role as part of a long-planned succession process. Devon May was named Kerr’s successor
Atlas Air Worldwide has released that Michael T. Steen, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Atlas, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, in line with the company’s long-term succession plan, effective June 15, 2023. Steen succeeds John W. Dietrich, who is retiring from the company after nearly 25 years.
Aircraft maintenance software provider Rusada has announced the appointment of Steve Lightstone as Director of Sales & Business Development. Lightstone has a wealth of experience in the aviation software industry having worked with airline maintenance and engineering operations around the world over the course of his career. In his previous role, Lightstone served as Vice
Vanessa Hudson will become the next CEO and Managing Director of the Qantas Group, taking over from Alan Joyce when he retires in November 2023. Hudson is currently the Group’s Chief Financial Officer and has worked in a number of executive positions across the Group over 28 years, including Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners has selected Terry Blue as its next President and CEO. Blue, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Scott Brockman, whose retirement will be effective on December 31, 2023. Blue joined MSCAA in 2015 and has more than
Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has appointed Victor Moreno as the new Head of Safety and Quality. With more than 35 years of aviation experience and an extensive knowledge of EASA, UAE GCAA, FAA, and UK CAA regulations, including the Safety Management
