Virgin Atlantic has announced a clear succession plan for its leadership. After seven years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shai Weiss will step down on December 21, 2025. Corneel Koster will take over as CEO on January 1, 2026. Koster re-joined Virgin Atlantic in 2019 as chief customer officer and later became chief customer and
AFG has announced the appointment of Mr Shiekuma Gemade as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a pivotal addition to its leadership team. Gemade brings with him more than 20 years of expertise across aviation, MRO, and airline management. Over the course of his career, he has overseen aircraft acquisitions,
Cardiff Airport has appointed Jon Bridge as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from November 3, 2025. The decision marks an important step in the airport’s long-term growth strategy as it continues to strengthen its role as a key transport hub for Wales and the wider region. Bridge brings more than thirty years of leadership
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.
