IndiGo has announced the appointment of Michael Whitaker as an Independent Director, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. Whitaker most recently served as Administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the body responsible for overseeing air safety, efficiency and the national air traffic system. He stepped down from the role in January this year.
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a prominent provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, has announced the appointment of Bradley Gordon as Senior Vice President of Banking & Capital Markets. Gordon joins ACIA from his previous role as Head of Aviation Finance at Investec Bank in South Africa. Over the course of his 12-year
HEICO Corporation has announced a key leadership transition set to take effect on May 1, 2025. Laurans A. Mendelson, currently the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. In this new position, he will continue to lead the Board, maintain a strong focus on
Spirit Aviation Holdings, parent company of Spirit Airlines (Spirit), has announced the appointment of Dave Davis as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 21, 2025. Davis will also join the company’s Board of Directors. He arrives from Sun Country Airlines, where he served as President, Chief Financial Officer and Board member. His
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has named Ashish Saraf as Vice President and Country Head for its operations in India. In his new role, Saraf becomes the company’s most senior representative in the country, responsible for overseeing strategic growth and transformation initiatives. His leadership will span key areas including engineering, supply chain management, customer service, operations
STS Aviation Group (STS) has announced the promotions of Ethan Steele to Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial, and Shane King to President of STS Aviation Services, effective immediately. These appointments are integral to the company’s ongoing efforts to accelerate its global growth strategy and ensure leadership continuity at a pivotal time in its expansion.
AAR CORP., a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, has announced the appointment of Sharon Purnell as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In her new role, Purnell will lead the company’s global Human Resources function, overseeing areas such as recruitment, talent management and employee engagement. Bringing
Contrail Aviation Support (Contrail) has announced the appointment of Tom Keeler as Vice President of Technical Affairs. With over 20 years of experience in aircraft engine leasing and parts management, Keeler brings extensive expertise to Contrail as the company continues to expand its presence and leadership in the aviation aftermarket, particularly in the leasing, trading,
AerFin has appointed Steven Ades, a founding member of the AerFin team since its establishment in 2010, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ades has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and success. In his new capacity, he will assume a broader remit, continuing to lead strategy and supply chain alongside his CFO responsibilities.
ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Marion Smeyers as its new Senior Vice-President of Operations and Procurement, effective from May 1, 2025. She will take over the role from Eric Segura and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. Smeyers brings extensive expertise in industrial operations, having held several
