Denise Mangan-Fahy has been confirmed as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shannon Engine Support (SES), an organisation jointly owned by AerCap and Safran Aircraft Engines, which specialises in providing spare engine leasing solutions to businesses around the globe. She will assume the role in September, succeeding Julie Dickerson, who is retiring after successfully
Boeing has announced the appointment of Jesus “Jay” Malave as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 15. Malave will take over from Brian West, who will transition to the role of senior advisor to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. With an extensive background in aerospace and manufacturing finance, Malave’s
BOC Aviation has announced that Yogesh Farswani will be appointed as Head of OEM Strategy and Procurement, effective from July 1, 2025. In this expanded role, Farswani will oversee the procurement department, assuming responsibility for both aircraft and engine procurement, as well as broader OEM engagement activities. He will continue to report directly to the
AerFin‘s Chief Commercial Officer, James Bennett has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA), a global organisation committed to sustainable aircraft disassembly and recycling. James’s appointment reflects AerFin’s long-standing membership of AFRA and the strong relationship between the two organisations. As the aviation industry continues to confront urgent
N3 Engine Overhaul Services, the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik AG and Rolls-Royce, has announced a leadership change at its Arnstadt site. Holger Sindemann has been appointed Director and General Manager on behalf of Rolls-Royce, assuming responsibility for the company’s operational activities. As the accountable manager, he also serves as the primary liaison with the
IFS, a global provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has announced the appointment of Mark Buongiorno as President of its Aerospace & Defence business. Based in North America, Buongiorno brings over 30 years of leadership, engineering and operational expertise within the Aerospace & Defence sector. He succeeds Scott Helmer, who moves into the
Satair has appointed Tommy Hughes as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this role, Hughes will be responsible for steering Satair’s global commercial strategy and leading its customer success efforts, reinforcing the company’s dedication to service excellence and long-term industry partnerships. Bringing over 35 years of leadership experience in the aviation sector, Hughes has
Britten-Norman, the British aircraft manufacturer known globally for its Islander series, has announced that William Hynett OBE will transition from his role as Chief Executive Officer to become a Non-Executive Director on the company’s Board. After more than two decades of dedicated leadership, Hynett will now focus on shaping the company’s strategic direction as it
Heart Aerospace has appointed Brittany Churchill as Vice President of Operations and member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. In her new role, Churchill will lead Heart’s integrated manufacturing and operations functions, covering production, quality, safety, supply chain, facilities and manufacturing engineering. A mechanical engineer by training and an experienced manufacturing executive, Churchill brings a
Sabre Corporation has announced the appointment of Maneesh Jaikrishna as Vice President and General Manager, Airline IT Solutions, Asia Pacific. Bringing nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the airline and travel technology sector, Jaikrishna is well-versed in the dynamic Asia Pacific aviation landscape, having worked extensively across the region. His appointment underlines Sabre’s commitment
