Chapman Freeborn appoints Anthony Ciobanu as Business Development Executive at its new Western Australia office

October 14, 2022

Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Anthony Ciobanu as Business Development Executive at its new office located in Perth, Western Australia. Anthony brings 15 years of aviation industry experience to Chapman Freeborn, beginning his career at Dnata Airport Services as Ramp Supervisor and Charters Coordinator. Soon

Michael Williamson appointed Senior Vice President of Global Business Development & Strategy for Lockheed Martin

October 13, 2022

Lockheed Martin has released that Michael Williamson will be the new Senior Vice President of Global Business Development & Strategy. The appointment is effective November 1. Williamson is currently Vice President and General Manager for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), where he leads operational excellence, a diverse portfolio of products and business enabling initiatives. He

Orlando Fernandez joins Kellstrom Aerospace Group as CFO

October 12, 2022

Kellstrom Aerospace Group, a leader in aviation life-cycle cost management solutions, has released that Orlando Fernandez has joined the company’s leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. Fernandez has over 25 years of executive experience working with global companies in diverse industries, including aviation distribution, consumer goods manufacturing and perishable goods distribution. Prior to joining Kellstrom,

Ian Thompson to join JMC Group’s business development team

October 11, 2022

JMC Group, a provider of aviation manpower and engineering services, has announced that Ian Thompson is joining its business development team. Thompson will also support JMC’s sister company ELMS Aviation, the cloud-based risk management competence and compliance specialist, in its drive to attract new customers. With 20 years’ experience supporting engineering companies and airlines,

Daniel Bärlocher to leave Swiss International Airlines

October 10, 2022

After more than 11 years in the role of Head of Corporate Communications of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), Daniel Bärlocher is to leave the company to take a new path outside the airline sector. Among his numerous achievements during his SWISS tenure, Bärlocher has realigned the company’s Corporate Communications unit and adopted a newsroom

Joerg Speri takes over as new CEO of Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico from Pat Foley

October 7, 2022

As of October 15, Joerg Speri will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR) from Pat Foley. Speri has held various management positions in the Lufthansa Group, mainly outside Germany. His latest position was Senior Director of Network Sales & Customer Service at Aircraft Maintenance Services. He holds two master’s

GA Telesis appoints Amir Taher VP of GAT Logistics Solutions Group

October 7, 2022

GA Telesis (GAT) has appointed Amir Taher as Vice President of GAT Logistics Solutions Group. Taher will be tasked with leading all aspects of strategy, sales, operations, contracts, revenue and margin targets, as well as managing all future partnerships in the logistics space. He will also be responsible for growing the GAT Logistics Solutions Group

Tony Upton becomes new CEO for Nasmyth Group

October 6, 2022

Nasmyth Group has announced the appointment of Tony Upton as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Upton has held several senior executive roles within the aerospace and defence industry and most recently was the CEO of Gardner Aerospace, having previously been CFO since 2018. Prior to this he held financial and operational roles at Eaton,

Abelo names Richard Hill CFO

October 5, 2022

Abelo, the Irish-based regional aircraft leasing platform specialising in turboprop aircraft, has appointed Richard Hill to the role of Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect. Hill has over 15 years of experience in the aviation sector, holding several senior finance and commercial roles within airlines and airports. His financial expertise, as well as more experience

Safran Electrical & Power names Julien Péchalat Finance Vice President

October 4, 2022

As of October 1, 2022, Julien Péchalat is appointed Vice President of Economic and Financial Affairs at Safran Electrical & Power, and will sit on its Executive Committee. Péchalat began his career in 2006 at Ernst & Young as a financial auditor. In 2011, he moved to the United-States and worked first for Ernst &

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