MTU Aero Engines is reaffirming its commitment to social responsibility and has entrusted Lars Wagner, Chief Operating Officer of MTU Aero Engines AG, with the role of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) in addition to his current responsibilities. Wagner is already responsible for important sustainability issues such as climate protection in development and production or supplier
Pratt & Whitney has announced that with immediate effect, Rick Deurloo, the company’s current Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will take over from Carroll Lane, who has chosen to leave Pratt & Whitney for another leadership opportunity, as President of its Commercial Engines business. Deurloo will remain in his existing roles while taking
Delta has named Eric Phillips S.V.P. and Chief Digital Officer as the airline continues to deliver more personalised, seamless and premium experiences for customers through its digital channels. In the newly created role, Phillips will lead a matrixed team focused on enhancing customer interactions with Delta’s digital tools and channels, including developing new and better
Rusada, the global aviation software provider, has announced the appointment of Larry Strykowski as Director of Business Development. Strykowski has a wealth of experience in the aviation software industry, having served as Managing Director Technology – MRO and Supply Chain Systems for both Continental Airlines and United Airlines, where he selected and implemented enterprise-wide solutions
Onur Dedeköylü, who has been working as Senior Vice President for Marketing at Pegasus Airlines since 2010 and who has made significant contributions to the company’s ancillary product management, digital transformation and building the Pegasus brand, has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer. He will manage the commercial division, consisting of sales, network planning, marketing, revenue
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of the air cargo business for maintaining global logistics chains and transporting necessary supplies and trade goods worldwide has once again become evident. Accordingly, the international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) has been actively involved in the air cargo sector for many years. In order
N3 Engine Overhaul Services, the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce in Arnstadt, has announced changes in the management. Carsten Behrens took over the position of CEO in April 2022. He succeeds Nicole Fehr, who managed the Arnstadt plant since 2018 together with CFO Stefan Landes and is now leaving the company as planned
WestJet has appointed Chris Avery, as Vice-President, Commercial Strategy. Avery, a former WestJetter, will join WestJet’s senior leadership team effective immediately. Avery returns to WestJet following five years with Canadian North where he served as President and CEO from 2018 to 2022 and as Vice-President, Customer and Commercial from 2017 to 2018. During his time
SITA has appointed Matthys Serfontein as President, Americas. Serfontein returns to SITA after a two-year hiatus to drive SITA’s growth in the Americas, where travel has rebounded sharply in the wake of the pandemic. Serfontein will be key to bringing SITA’s vision of greater agility, efficiency and sustainability to the air transport industry through digitalisation.
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Tim Isik as Vice President – Commercial. Based at Etihad Cargo’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Isik will oversee the carrier’s global commercial operations. Isik joins Etihad Cargo from American Airlines, where he gained over a decade of experience working within the aviation
