Boeing has announced the appointment of Fahad Al Mheiri as Vice President for the Middle East Gulf and North Africa, effective from January 2026. Based in Dubai, Al Mheiri will be responsible for advancing Boeing’s strategic priorities and strengthening partnerships across the region in support of national ambitions to grow and develop the aerospace sector.
CHAMP Cargosystems has appointed Manuel Galindo Medrano as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 8, 2026, marking a new chapter for the cargo IT specialist. Galindo Medrano joins CHAMP with extensive experience across cargo, freight and logistics technology, having held senior leadership roles focused on digital transformation, operational efficiency and customer-centric solutions within
OAG has disclosed the appointment of Filip Filipov, former Skyscanner executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Filipov currently serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer and succeeds Phil Callow, who has chosen to step down after thirteen transformational years leading OAG to pursue his wider interests. Since joining the business in 2024, Filipov has
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has appointed Greg Mays as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mays succeeds Mike Berger, who is retiring. Berger will remain with ATSG in an advisory role for part of 2026 to support a smooth leadership transition. Mays, who was named President of ATSG in September 2025,
Royal Air Maroc has appointed Rita Chraibi as its new Vice President Cargo, succeeding Yassine Berrada and signalling continuity in the airline’s long-term cargo ambitions. Chraibi brings close to two decades of experience within Royal Air Maroc, during which she has held a series of senior leadership roles. These positions have given her a detailed
The Board of Directors of SunExpress, the joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has appointed Marcus Schnabel as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026. He will take over from Max Kownatzki, who is set to become CEO of Eurowings. Schnabel joins SunExpress from the Lufthansa Group, where since 2024 he has
CTS Engines has appointed Kevin Carillon as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With more than 25 years of global aerospace leadership experience, Carillon brings extensive expertise in manufacturing, assembly, testing and mature engine operations, further strengthening CTS Engines’ growth and commitment to operational excellence. He joins CTS following a distinguished career at Pratt & Whitney, where
Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Hamad Ali Al-Khater as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, December 7, 2025. Al-Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. Al-Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International Airport, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. In that capacity, he oversaw the safety and reliability of
AAR CORP. has announced that Sarah Flanagan has been named the company’s interim Chief Financial Officer, effective December 11, 2025. Flanagan, currently AAR’s Vice President, Financial Operations, will succeed Sean Gillen, who is departing the company to pursue an opportunity outside the aviation industry. Flanagan joined AAR in 2012 and has since held roles of
Paul Terstegge will become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Transavia on February 1, 2026, taking over from Marcel de Nooijer. Currently serving as Executive Vice President Inflight Services at KLM, Terstegge brings extensive expertise spanning commercial leadership, operational management, and strategic development within the aviation sector. His appointment is intended to strengthen Transavia’s long-term direction
