Effective January 1, Patrick Biebel took over the helm of MTU Maintenance Lease Services B.V., a joint venture between MTU Aero Engines and Sumitomo Corporation headquartered in Amsterdam. In his role as Managing Director, Biebel follows on from Andrea Lübke and will be responsible for MTU’s leasing business, asset management activities, and driving the company
Deutsche Aircraft, the new purpose-driven German aircraft original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has appointed Nico Neumann to the position of Vice President Operations and Programs, where he is now responsible for team enhancement, production, maintenance and overall quality management of the D328eco™ as part of the Regional Aircraft Program. He is also tasked with oversight of
Thomas Rückert has taken over the position as Chief Information Officer of the Lufthansa Group on January 1, 2021. He succeeds Roland Schütz, who left the company at his own request. Rückert joined Lufthansa Technik as a trainee in 1995 and over the past 25 years, he has held various positions at Lufthansa Technik in
Jetcraft, a leader in business jet sales and acquisitions, is strengthening the company’s presence in the Americas with the appointment of Todd Spangler as Sales Director covering Florida, Central and South America. Spangler joins Jetcraft following a 25-year career in business aviation, with senior-level sales positions at Bombardier, Elliott Jets, Hawker Beechcraft and NetJets. As Sales Director for the Americas, Spangler will oversee Jetcraft’s strategic partnerships in the region including Aerolineas Ejecutivas which operates as
The President and CEO of SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Rickard Gustafson, has decided to leave SAS after ten-years. He will leave the company, at the latest, by July 1, 2021. “After ten intense and stimulating years, the time has come for me to pass on the baton to the next CEO of SAS during the first
Harel Locker, Chairman of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Board of Directors, has announced his intention to step down in 90 days. Locker assumed the position in September 2017. During his tenure, IAI underwent significant changes to its business structure. The company improved its bottom lines and for the first time passed the US$4 billion sales
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) has released that Antonio Vázquez has retired as a director of the company and chairman of the Board. As previously announced, Javier Ferran has succeeded Antonio as chairman. Javier Ferran, IAG chairman, said: “Antonio was instrumental in the creation and development of IAG and has led the Board with integrity
SR Technics has announced new appointments of top business development and commercial executives, reporting directly to Senior Vice President Caroline Vandedrinck. David Settergren started with SR Technics as Vice President Asia mid-November 2020. A seasoned aviation professional, Settergren has over 25 years of experience in the Asia Pacific/Oceania region and had demonstrated success in both
Certified Aviation Services (CAS) has released, that Nigel Patterson has agreed to join its CAS Team as Vice President of Sales and Contracts. As newly appointed VP of Sales and Contracts, Patterson will manage and direct all sales and contract operations and functions to achieve volume and profit goals. Responsibilities will include managing key customer
Air Canada has named Amos Kazzaz as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 15, 2021. Kazzaz is currently the airline’s Senior Vice President, Finance, and is based at Air Canada’s Montreal headquarters. As Chief Financial Officer, he will have oversight for Air Canada’s overall financial strategic direction, comprising all aspects of financial
