Chapman Freeborn has appointed Allen Liu as Cargo Director, North Asia. With 15 years’ experience in aviation, Liu begun his career in 2006, gaining industry knowledge at several air cargo businesses before taking on a senior role as Cargo Manager China at Chapman Freeborn in 2013. After five years generating and developing business in the
Air bp, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, has announced that all its fuel hydrant dispenser vehicles in Portugal now have stop-start technology. This is the first country in Air bp’s operated network to achieve the milestone and forms one element of the business’ carbon management plan. Effective immediately, Air bp will have
HAECO Group is establishing a new centralized commercialorganization, which will more effectively project the Group’s expanding capabilities, service and product offerings to a worldwide customer base, improving customer focus and advocacy. This development will supplement the existing network that HAECO maintains in supporting service levels to its customers globally. HAECO Group has named Richard Kendall,
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released that its Chief Economist, Brian Pearce, will retire from the organization in July 2021. A recruitment process has been launched to find a successor in time for a smooth transition. Pearce joined IATA in 2004. Since then he has built IATA’s evidence-based economic analysis capabilities into the
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has appointed Lorenzo Stoll as the new head of its Swiss WorldCargo airfreight division. He will assume his new position, reporting to CFO Markus Binkert, on April 1. He succeeds Ashwin Bhat, who will take up new duties as Chief Commercial Officer of Lufthansa Cargo on March 1. Stoll joined
Rolls-Royce has announced that Panos Kakoullis has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, succeeding Stephen Daintith who is leaving Rolls-Royce. Kakoullis spent most of his career at Deloitte, joining as a graduate. There he worked with numerous multinational corporations combining audit, advisory and transaction services. Kakoullis is joining Rolls-Royce
Aero Norway, the independent engine MRO provider and trusted partner for customers operating CFM56-3, CFM56-5B and 7B engines, has appointed Evren Akca as Sales and Marketing Manager. Akca first joined the Aero Norway team as Customer Support Project Leader in 2014, and his new role will see him support Aero Norway’s growth strategy and focus
GA Telesis (GAT) has appointed Jessica Matthews as Managing Director of GAT Logistics Solutions. Matthews will be tasked with leading all aspects of strategy, sales, operations, contracts, revenue, and margin targets, as well as managing all future partnerships in the logistics space. Matthews will also be responsible for growing the GAT Logistics Solutions network globally.
Swissport International has appointed Warwick Brady as President and CEO. He will succeed Christoph Mueller, who has been acting as the interim CEO since January 1, 2021. Mueller will become Chairman of the Board of Directors once Brady assumes the CEO role in Spring 2021. Brady is currently the CEO of Esken Limited, formerly Stobart
Nasmyth Group has appointed Tony Sexton as Group Sales Director. Sexton joined Nasmyth Group in 2007 as Managing Director of IEC and has more recently held the position of Director of Systems and Defense for both the Nasmyth IEC and Nasmyth CE businesses. In his new position, he will develop a new, integrated, global sales
