AerFin has announced the appointment of Mike Vander Hee as its new VP Business Development – Engines for the Americas, further strengthening its position in the region. Vander Hee has over 30 years’ experience in the sector and has held senior sales and business development positions at GA Telesis, AerSale and most recently TrueAero.As part
EirTrade Aviation, the global aviation asset management and trading company headquartered in Dublin, has appointed Steven Trowell to the position of Vice President-Technical. Previously Hangar Manager, and also holding the role of Accountable Manager with EirTrade Aviation Maintenance, Trowell was responsible for securing EASA Part 145 Line Maintenance approval for the Airbus A320 and
FedEx Corp. has named John W. Dietrich as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from August 1, 2023. Dietrich previously served as the CFO of Atlas Air Worldwide. This appointment comes as part of the company’s ongoing transformation, with strategic shifts in the finance organisation. Michael C. Lenz, the
AAR Corp. has appointed Andrew Schmidt as the Senior Vice President (SVP) of AAR Digital Services and Trax. In this role, Schmidt will collaborate closely with the Trax founders and leadership team to drive the expansion of the Trax business. His key responsibilities will involve growing the customer base, improving customer support, and introducing new
TrueNoord, the regional aircraft lessor with Offices in Dublin, London, Amsterdam and Singapore, has announced that Paul Murphy is to take over as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prior to joining TrueNoord, Murphy operated as Head of Finance of Goshawk Aviation prior to its sale to SMBC Aviation Capital in December 2022. As part
BOC Aviation has released that Thomas (Tom) Chandler has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, he will oversee Technical, Procurement, IT, Legal and Transaction Management and Compliance and Insurance Departments. Chandler was formerly BOC Aviation’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer, based in Singapore. He has held this position since January this year,
Frank Bauer will be the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Human Resources Officer of Lufthansa Cargo AG. This was decided by the company’s Supervisory Board. He will take up his new position on August 1, 2023. Bauer began his career at Lufthansa in 2007. Three years later he joined the airline Jade Cargo
flydocs, a leading asset management solution provider for the aviation industry, has announced the appointment of Savas Toplama as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With extensive experience in the aviation industry, Toplama will be responsible for accelerating flydocs’ global commercial strategy and driving business growth. Toplama brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven
Heathrow Airport Board has announced that current CEO, John Holland-Kaye, is to be replaced by Thomas Woldbye. Woldbye is the current CEO of Copenhagen Airport and will assume his new role later on this year when Holland-Kaye steps down. Having served as the CEO of Copenhagen Airport since 2011, Woldbye brings with him a wealth
RECARO Aircraft Seating, the global supplier of premium aircraft seats for airlines and OEMs, has announced two changes to its Executive Boards. René Dankwerth joins the RECARO Holding Executive Board as Chief Business Development Officer, while Roland Grimm joins the RECARO Aircraft Seating Executive Board as EVP Supply Chain & Sustainability. These appointments are an
