Boeing has named Ed Dandridge as the company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, effective September 28. Dandridge succeeds Greg Smith, who has served as interim Chief Communications Officer since July in addition to his role as Executive Vice President of Enterprise Operations and Chief Financial Officer. Dandridge will report to Boeing President and
International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed that Luis Gallego, the former chairman of Iberia, one of the Group’s carriers, has officially taken over from Willie Walsh as Chief Executive, effective Tuesday September 8, immediately after the Group’s Annual General Meeting. Commenting on his new position, Gallego said: “It’s an honour to become IAG’s chief executive,
Aergo Capital (Aergo) is expanding its aviation platform by significantly developing its Structured Products capabilities. These enhanced customer services will be provided by senior strategic new hires complementing existing expertise. Aergo’s bold expansion highlights its confidence in the future of aviation, despite the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the industry and further positions the company
Jessica Tyler has been promoted to President of American Airlines Cargo and Vice President of Airport Excellence. Tyler is the first female president in the 75-year history of American’s Cargo division. In this role, she leads the teams responsible for the success of the airline’s cargo business and delivering operational and customer service excellence both
Safran has named Olivier Andriès as Executive Vice President, effective September 10, 2020. He is a member of the Group’s Executive Committee.As initially announced, Andriès will succeed Philippe Petitcolin as Chief Executive Officer of Safran on January 1, 2021. Jean-Paul Alary has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Safran Aircraft Engines, effective September 10, 2020.
Stratos Aero, the aircraft investment specialist, has added three senior industry professionals to its team: David Goring-Thomas joins as Senior Advisor on various strategic initiatives, Paul Goodfellow as Head of Risk & Restructuring and Jamie Carter as Marketing Director. Goring-Thomas has more than 30 years’ experience in Aviation Finance, including over 20 years at DVB
Within the stabilization package of the Economic Stabilisation Fund (WSF) of the Federal Republic of Germany for Deutsche Lufthansa AG, it has been agreed that the Federal Government may appoint two members to the Supervisory Board of the Company in its role as shareholder. This part of the agreement has now been completed with the
The Qantas Group has announced a reduction to its Group Management Committee as it continues to respond to the expanding COVID-19 crisis. CEO of Qantas International, Tino La Spina, will leave the Group in light of what is likely to be the extended grounding of this part of the airline. Responsibilities currently held by La
Following the appointment of Arjan Meijer as President & CEO of Embraer’s Commercial Aviation business in June, the Brazilian planemaker is making a number of key leadership appointments in its global commercial team. Martyn Holmes has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Embraer’s commercial unit. He joined the company in 2012 and is moving on
Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) has announced leadership changes that will take effect on October 1, 2020. Lim Serh Ghee, currently President of the Group’s Aerospace sector, will assume a new role as Chief Operating Officer for the Group. His responsibilities include driving operational and cost efficiencies across the Group, and promoting further integration of
