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
ATR has appointed Alexis Vidal as Senior Vice President Commercial, effective June 26, 2023. In his new role, he will join ATR’s top management team and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. Vidal succeeds Fabrice Vautier, who will assume new responsibilities within the group. With a successful career in sales, Vidal brings
Topcast, a prominent aircraft parts distributor and MRO service provider, has appointed Wolfgang Tatzer as its Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, Tatzer brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. Previously, he served as the president of Telair International, a leading supplier of aerospace cargo loading solutions.
Heart Aerospace, the Swedish electric airplane manufacturer, has appointed John S. Slattery as a non-executive chairman of its Board of Directors. Slattery, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at GE Aerospace, brings extensive industry expertise and a strong commitment to decarbonising air travel. In accepting the position, John expressed
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the appointment of Jordan Kohlbeck as Head of Pharmaceutical. In his new role, Kohlbeck will assume the responsibility of overseeing IAG Cargo’s temperature control pharmaceutical product. He will set the vision and strategic direction of its pharmaceutical and life sciences division. He will
International Aero Engines AG (IAE), a multinational consortium comprised of shareholders including Raytheon Technologies’ business Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines, has named Kim Kinsley as its President. She succeeds Earl Exum, who held the position since 2020. Exum will become Chair of
SR Technics has appointed Matthias Düllmann as the company’s new CEO. He will succeed Jean-Marc Lenz as of July 1, 2023. Lenz will remain working for SR Technics in a part-time senior advisory function. Düllmann joined SR Technics in 2017, serving as Global Head of Controlling for two years before assuming the CFO position in
Azorra, the commercial aircraft lessor based in Fort Lauderdale, Fl., has welcomed Eleanor Rodrigues-Smith to its team. She joined Azorra in June as Vice President Commercial Transactions with a focus on leading a cross-functional-deal team to negotiate and manage all aircraft lease or purchase/sale agreements from LOI to final lease agreement. Rodrigues-Smith brings over 25
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced several senior management appointments effective September 10, 2023. Tan Kai Ping, who is currently the Executive Vice President Finance and Strategy and Chief Financial Officer, will be appointed Executive Vice President Operations and Chief Operations Officer. In his new role, he will be responsible for SIA’s Cabin Crew, Customer Services
The WestJet Group has named Michael Scott as the Group’s Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. The 30-year aviation industry veteran will start with the airline’s executive team on June 13, 2023. Scott’s long-established career with StandardAero, included more than 13 years as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. He led tremendous growth with revenue increases
