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ACC Aviation sees strong recovery but also prolonged supply chain pain

“Amidst resurgent demand and rising costs we see a flexible industry – prepared for change”  Aviation industry leaders are cautiously optimistic about the sector’s trajectory, as resurgent demand continues to clash with delivery delays, maintenance bottlenecks, and geopolitical uncertainty.  ACC Aviation, a provider of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance), Charter and Consulting services, has looked

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Nathan Engel (l) and Baron Converse (r)

Alaska Air announces key maintenance leadership changes

Alaska Air Group has appointed Nathan Engel as its new Vice President of Maintenance Operations, following approval by the company’s board of directors. Engel will guide the long-term strategy and financial performance of Alaska’s maintenance operations, leading teams of technicians and maintenance specialists while ensuring high standards of safety and reliability across the fleet. Engel

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David Hooke

David Hooke named SVP of Mergers and Acquisitions at WLFC

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has appointed David Hooke as Senior Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, with immediate effect. Hooke will lead the company’s global mergers and acquisitions strategy, drive portfolio growth and supporting the expansion of WLFC’s leasing, trading, and services platform. “Having worked with David for many years, I trust his integrity and

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Alexander Tesch

Deutsche Aircraft appoints Alexander Tesch VP Customer Support

Deutsche Aircraft has announced the appointment of Alexander Tesch as Vice President Customer Support & Service, effective immediately. With more than two decades of international experience across the aerospace, maritime, energy, and logistics sectors, Tesch brings a strong record of achievement in customer service excellence, aftermarket strategy, and global support operations. In his new position,

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Jim Currier

Honeywell names Jim Currier to lead independent aerospace company

Honeywell has named Jim Currier as President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Aerospace. The business will become an independent, publicly traded company after a planned spin-off expected in the second half of 2026. This marks a major step in Honeywell’s long-term growth plan. At the same time, Honeywell announced Craig Arnold as Chairman of

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Richard Milne

Britten-Norman names Richard Milne as Chief Operating Officer

Britten-Norman has appointed Richard Milne as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The newly created role focuses on boosting delivery performance, accelerating growth and scaling engineering operations. Milne joins the British aircraft manufacturer with over 30 years of aerospace leadership. Most recently, he served as manufacturing engineering director at GKN Aerospace. He began his career

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Paul Scurrah Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways welcomes Paul Scurrah as Managing Director and CEO

Fiji Airways has confirmed the appointment of Paul Scurrah as the airline’s new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2025. Scurrah brings to the role more than two decades of executive experience across aviation, transport, logistics and tourism. His proven record in leading complex organisations, driving cultural transformation, delivering strong results and

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Dr Stuart Hatcher

IBA names Dr Stuart Hatcher as Chief Data Officer

IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has appointed Dr Stuart Hatcher as its new Chief Data Officer. He will hold this position alongside his current role as Chief Economist. The move underscores IBA’s focus on delivering sharper data-driven insights and maintaining its reputation for aviation intelligence excellence. In his expanded role, Dr Hatcher will

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Marcus Wandt

Marcus Wandt to lead Saab’s new Strategy and Technology division

Saab has appointed Marcus Wandt as Senior Vice President and head of its new Group Strategy and Technology function. The division will strengthen Saab’s strategic position and focus on group-level strategy, technology, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and new ventures. Wandt, currently Chief Innovation Officer, brings a unique mix of experience to the role. A former

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Saska Gerasimova

Chapman Freeborn names Saska Gerasimova as new Group CEO

Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist, has appointed Saska Gerasimova as its new Group CEO. She officially takes over on October 20, succeeding Eric Erbacher, who moves into a new position as Chair of the Chapman Freeborn Holdings Board. This leadership change marks a key step in the company’s transformation. It signals a fresh

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