United names Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist Executive Vice President

June 1, 2021

United Airlines (United) has named Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist the airline’s newest executive vice president. Enqvist was promoted on May 28, by the United Airlines Holdings Board of Directors. The promotion is effective immediately. As EVP and Chief Customer Officer, Enqvist continues his oversight of the airline’siInflight services, catering operations, corporate Real Estate, contact

GA Telesis Engine Services appoints new managing director

May 26, 2021

GA Telesis Engine Services OY (GATES), the engine heavy maintenance unit of global aviation integrator GA Telesis, has appointed Carsten Holm as Managing Director. Holm will be responsible for operational and P&L results for the GATES operation in Finland while also overseeing regulatory compliance. Before being named Managing Director, Holm was GATES’ Chief Operating Officer,

Vortex Aviation appoints Mitch Schuldiner as Director of Operations for Davie, Florida engine shop

May 26, 2021

Vortex Aviation, the global On-Wing and quick-turn turbine engine repair organization has appointed Mitch Schuldiner as Director of Operations for its Davie, Florida engine shop. Schuldiner is an aviation industry veteran who brings over 30 years of experience to Vortex Aviation. His contribution further strengthens the company’s leadership team as it provides innovative engine on-wing

New VP of Flight Operations at Chicago-Area aviation firm

May 20, 2021

Chicagoland aviation firm sage-popovich has promoted Shawn Farrington to Vice President of Flight Operations. Farrington has been with the company for over five years, and in that time has quickly ascended from a ground-level position to management. He joined sage-popovich in 2016 as an aircraft detailer before becoming a ground/line service and maintenance support tech.

Stevens Aerospace promotes Brent Wiggins to senior AOG manager

May 17, 2021

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems (Stevens), has promoted Brent Wiggins to Senior Manager of the company’s 24-hour/365-day AOG team. Wiggins brings years of hands-on experience to Stevens, holding positions ranging from technician to director of maintenance with companies such as L-3, Nicholas Air and Wing Aviation Group. He is also well-versed in Part 91,135, and 145 operations.

Air France-KLM Group CFO Frédéric Gagey to retire July 1

May 13, 2021

Air France-KLM has released that Group CFO Frédéric Gagey will retire and leave his current position as of July 1, 2021. Steven Zaat, currently serving as CFO of Air France, will succeed Frédéric Gagey as Air France-KLM Group CFO, on July 1, 2021. Gagey and Zaat will work together to conduct a seamless transition of

Airbus looks to reduce A220 losses with appointment of new Canada operations chief

May 11, 2021

In an effort to reduce current losses plaguing the A220 program, Airbus has appointed Benoit Schultz, a former Bombardier employee and a current supply chain executive with the European planemaker, to the role of running the Canadian operation. He will adopt his new role on September 1, when the current chief, Philippe Balducchi, leaves to

ABL Aviation appoints Michael Weiss as CCO to spearheading growth

May 11, 2021

ABL Aviation, the global independent aircraft investment management firm, has appointed Michael Weiss as Chief Commercial Officer. Weiss’ appointment further strengthens ABL Aviation’s senior leadership team as the company pursues its growth strategy, underpinned by independent decision making and an innovative approach to aircraft financing. In his new role, Weiss will be responsible for further

Paul Bolton named Chief Operating Officer of First Aviation Services

May 6, 2021

First Aviation Services has appointed Paul Bolton as Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. Bolton joined First Aviation in 2013 and has since demonstrated leadership and a commitment to the strategic vision of the company. He is a highly respected member of the senior management team and previously served as the Technical Director for the company’s Piedmont

Rajeev Bhalla named Director of the Board at Next Level Aviation

May 3, 2021

Seasoned senior finance executive Rajeev Bhalla has been named a Director of the Board at Next Level Aviation, a leader in the aerospace used serviceable materials (USM) market. He brings wide-ranging financial, operational, and strategic expertise to the company as it plans substantial growth in the coming years, both organically and through acquisition. Bhalla’s background

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