Savback Helicopters AB is establishing a presence in the U.K. for the first time with the appointment of Rick Andrew as Commercial Director, effective immediately. Andrew joins the family-owned business from Sloane Helicopters, the long-established Robinson and Leonardo Helicopters U.K. sales distributor. He was close to the Robinson helicopter community in his former role, as sales
Jet Support Services (JSSI), an independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry, has appointed Pascale Barhouch as Director of Business Development for the Middle East and India. Barhouch brings more than 13 years of experience to JSSI from across the aviation and aerospace industries. At JSSI, she will be based
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO will step down from his role at the Association effective March 31, 2021. De Juniac made known his intention to step down from the Association several months ago which enabled a search process to facilitate a smooth leadership transition. The
Vaclav Rehor, the chief executive officer of Prague Airport, has been elected a member of the Board of Directors of the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), a worldwide airport association. During his three-year term, he will represent the region of Eastern Europe and thus gain the opportunity to positively influence the shape of air
Lilium, the Munich-based aviation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft for regional air mobility, has appointed Geoffrey Richardson as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Effective immediately, the former CFO of autonomous car company Cruise, will work closely with CEO Daniel Wiegand on the company’s next phase of accelerated growth. Based in
Dieter Vranckx, who joined Brussels Airlines in May 2018 as CFO and Deputy CEO, and who has been acting as CEO of Brussels Airlines since January 2020, will move within the Lufthansa Group to head the Zurich-based Lufthansa Group network airline SWISS, as of January 1, 2021. Peter Gerber will succeed Vranckx as CEO of
GA Telesis has announced that technology entrepreneur, Jason Bennick, has joined GAT as President of its Digital Innovation Group. Bennick will oversee this new group and lead the company’s digital innovation strategies. This will include assuming leadership of a new blockchain-supported FinTech company, BlockIt™.
The U.k.’s East Midlands-based global engine and aircraft consultants, TGIS Aviation Management (TGIS), continues to grow its aviation expertise with the addition of Paul Charles who joins TGIS as Head of Powerplant. Having had 31 years working in the aviation industry, Charles’ particular expertise lies in engine asset management, engine overhaul and on wing support
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Board of Directors has approved the search committee’s recommendation to nominate Boaz Levy as IAI’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Levy succeeds Maj. General (ret.) Nimrod Sheffer, who stepped down as CEO on October 31, 2020. The nomination will be submitted to the Minister of Defense, Lt. General (ret) Benjamin Gantz, and
GA Telesis (GAT) has appointed Katy Zhao as Director of Business Development China with the Engine Strategy Group. Zhao is one of several industry pros recently to join the Engine Strategy Group as the scope of Turbine Vision 2020 grows. Zhao gained wide-ranging experience in the aviation jet engine business through her 20 years in
