American Airlines Group has appointed Anthony (Tony) J. Richmond as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and Chief Legal Officer, effective May 5, 2025. Richmond will join the airline’s senior leadership team and report directly to CEO Robert Isom. In his new role, Richmond will oversee American’s Legal Affairs team, shaping the airline’s legal and labour
Heston Materials is expanding its operations by launching a dedicated Engines Division and appointing Semih Ozdemir as Head of Engines. This strategic move strengthens the company’s position in the aviation aftermarket, allowing it to maximise the value of mid-life narrow-body aircraft assets and offer comprehensive solutions to its customers. With over a decade of expertise
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), a full-service commercial aircraft finance company, has announced the appointment of David Crull as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective March 17, 2025. He will succeed Wilson Chen, who is set to retire on June 30, 2025. David Crull brings over 20 years of senior finance leadership experience within the aviation
TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft leasing company, has appointed experienced aviation finance professional, Sean O’Riordan, to the newly created role of Strategic Planning & Analysis (SP&A) Manager. O’Riordan, who will be based in TrueNoord’s Dublin office, joins the company with over a decade of experience in aircraft leasing and finance, underpinned by a strong background
AJW Group has appointed Donal Boylan as President – Asia Pacific. This move reflects the company’s strategic focus on strengthening its presence and accelerating growth across the region. With an impressive career spanning over 35 years in aerospace and defence, Boylan brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership experience to the role. His career
GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian charter and aircraft leasing company operating under GetJet Aviation Holdings, has announced a leadership transition. Effective March 12, 2025, Inga Duglas will take over as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Rūta Kulvinskaitė, who has successfully led the company for the past four years. Duglas brings over 15 years of experience in the
Boeing has announced the appointment of Don Ruhmann as the company’s new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Ruhmann will be tasked with enhancing Boeing’s safety culture and practices, driving the maturation of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), and collaborating with the aviation industry to strengthen the global safety ecosystem. The
Embraer Commercial Aviation has appointed Oliver Gerg as Senior Vice President (SVP) of its newly formed Global Leasing and Freighter team. Based in Amsterdam, a key global aviation hub, the team will unify expertise in E-Jet passenger-to-freighter conversions and commercial aviation leasing to strengthen Embraer’s position in the cargo and leasing markets. Gerg brings extensive
Deutsche Aircraft is pleased to announce the official appointment of Patricia Ferrari as Vice President of Supply Chain. Ferrari will lead and manage the supply chain organisation, collaborating closely with strategic partners to ensure exceptional quality and efficiency while driving the transition towards more sustainable aviation. Her appointment follows the departure of Maximilian D. Fahr,
The Board of Virgin Australia has announced the appointment of Dave Emerson as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka, who indicated her intention to retire in February 2024. Emerson, currently serving as Virgin Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer since June 2021, brings 25 years of experience in the aviation and tourism industries. He has earned an
