Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has announced a major leadership transition with the appointment of Jimmy Hill as Senior Vice President of Ranger Air Aviation (Ranger Air). He succeeds Rob Hill, who is retiring after more than two decades at the helm, having co-founded Ranger Air in 2002 with a small group of partners. Rob Hill’s
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has appointed Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President, Aircraft Leasing & Trading. Effective immediately, Picano will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Austin C. Willis and collaborate closely with Marc Pierpoint, Senior Vice President and Head of Trading & Investments, as the company sharpens its focus on portfolio expansion and
StandardAero has confirmed the retirement of Steve Sinquefield, its Chief Legal Officer for more than a decade. Sinquefield will step down at the end of 2025, bringing to a close a distinguished 40-year career in aviation law. To ensure continuity, Michael L. Kaplan will re-join the company as Chief Legal Officer on October 6, 2025.
Alaska Air Group has unveiled major leadership changes. The moves highlight its focus on operational excellence and its people-first culture. Chief Operating Officer Constance von Muehlen will retire after nearly 15 years with Alaska Airlines. She joined in 2011 and became COO in 2021. During her tenure, she guided the airline through growth and transformation.
StandardAero has appointed Gregory Krekeler as President of its Component Repair Services (CRS) business. The company is a prominent, independent provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services. Its work includes engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) as well as engine component repair. Krekeler takes over from Kimberly Ashmun. She will remain with StandardAero until the end
TIM Aerospace has announced the appointment of Mr Haluk Hadi Acar as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).This significant leadership change marks an exciting milestone as the company continues to build on its strong foundations and pursue ambitious growth within the global aviation sector. Mr Acar brings with him a wealth of experience spanning many
Alaska Air Group has announced that Diana Birkett Rakow will become CEO of Hawaiian Airlines with effect from October 29. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Sustainability at Alaska Airlines, and will succeed Joe Sprague, who will retire following a long career at Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Hawaiian Airlines.
Joramco, the Amman-based MRO facility and division of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has appointed Adam Voss as its new CEO, effective September 14 2025. Voss previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Joramco and, until recently, was Chief Executive Officer of Dubai-based TIM Aerospace. “I am honoured to be taking on this new role at
Swiss Aviation Software (Swiss-AS) has announced the appointment of Kevork Agopian as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This key leadership change further strengthens the company’s executive team and marks an important step in ensuring continued excellence in customer service and operational delivery. In his new role, Agopian will take direct responsibility for customer operations, with a
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), has announced the appointment of Greg Mays as President for the company’s commercial and operations teams. Mays is a seasoned aviation executive with a track record of delivering growth and operational excellence. As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sun Country Airlines, he led the carrier through periods
