AvAir has promoted Tyler Botthof to Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026. “Tyler’s deep industry knowledge, hands-on experience across both sales and operations, and long-standing commitment to AvAir make him exceptionally well suited to lead our operations as Chief Operating Officer,” said Mike Bianco, Chief Executive Officer of AvAir. In his new role, Botthof
Airbus has appointed Matthieu Louvot as Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Helicopters, effective April 1, 2026. He will report to Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury and join the company’s Executive Committee. Louvot, who currently serves as Airbus Executive Vice-President Strategy, will succeed Bruno Even. Even has decided to leave Airbus after eight years at
Aventure Aviation has appointed David Clark as Vice President, APAC, a newly created role aimed at accelerating growth across the company’s defence business in the Asia-Pacific region. The appointment reflects Aventure’s continued investment in defence programmes and its strategic focus on expanding its regional footprint. In this role, Clark will be responsible for driving defence
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that Nicholas Cadbury will step down from his current role and leave the Group with effect from June 2026. José Antonio Barrionuevo has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, also effective from June 2026. He brings extensive experience in financial leadership and business transformation within the aviation sector. Barrionuevo currently
The HAECO Group has announced the appointment of Tom Owen as Group Director Corporate Development, effective January 2026. Owen brings 30 years of aviation leadership experience spanning sales, revenue management, logistics and regional management in Hong Kong and internationally, most notably with Cathay. In his new role, he will help shape HAECO’s strategic direction, lead
Textron has appointed Lisa Atherton as President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron’s Bell segment, to succeed Scott C. Donnelly as President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron, effective January 4, 2026. Atherton has also joined the Board of Directors, while Donnelly simultaneously transitioned to Executive Chairman, continuing to lead the Board and provide strategic
Boeing has appointed Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Steve Roberton, DSC, AM, as its new President for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Based in Sydney, Roberton takes up the role immediately and will oversee Boeing Australia Holdings as Chair, lead regional strategic initiatives, strengthen partnerships and act as the company’s senior liaison with government stakeholders.
Cargojet has appointed Pauline Dhillon to the role of Chief Executive Officer, with effect from January 1, 2026. Dhillon has been a founding partner of the company since its inception and, over the course of her distinguished 24-year career, has held roles of increasing responsibility, including Vice President, Corporate Marketing & Government Affairs, Chief Corporate
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
