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Wim van Beers has been named the new managing director of Airfoil Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB), a 50:50 joint venture between MTU Aero Engines AG and Lufthansa Technik AG. Van Beers joins ASSB from MTU Maintenance, where he spent the past three and a half years as Vice President Marketing and Sales Asia. He follows […]

Universal Avionics announced that Mr. Mike Marie has been appointed to the position of Regional Sales Manager for Central United States. Mike is based in the Columbus, Ohio area and joins Universal Avionics with over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. Before joining Universal, Mike was employed with Sandel Avionics, DAC International, Avidyne,

PPG has named Daniel Bencun global platform business director for aerospace coatings and a member of PPG’s aerospace global leadership team. He succeeds Mark Cancilla, who was appointed PPG vice president for corporate environment, health and safety.

Olivier Savin has been appointed as Safran Nacelles’ Vice President – Customer Support & Services, heading the company’s global network for airlines and aircraft operators utilizing its product line of Safran jet engine nacelles. He replaces Philippe Couteaux, who has assumed new responsibilities elsewhere in the Safran group.

Hawker Pacific has announced an additional resource to support the growth of its Spares and Logistics business and provide additional customer support. Gary Dawson has been appointed to the new role of National Sales Manager, Spares and Logistics. Gary will focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and handling the additional product offering through leading OEM providers

Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Wayne Newton as vice president of airport operations and customer service effective March 28. In his new role, Newton will oversee airport operations in 84 cities and a team of more than 2,700 employees and contractors. He replaces Jeff Butler, who is now Alaska Airlines’ vice president of

TrueAero has appointed Teresa Harshbarger as Financial Controller. Harshbarger has over 25 years’ experience in accounting with over 16 years of aerospace experience. Most recently, Harshbarger worked in the position of Controller for Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup, for thirteen years.

Lufthansa Technik is filling important leadership positions to support its continued expansion in Asia Pacific (APAC). Following the successful restructuring of the local sales organization, the Aircraft Overhaul and Component Services divisions will now also be managed directly from the region. Elmar Lutter, one of the company’s most experienced top managers is taking over the

Paul Foley is returning to Mesa Airlines’ executive management team. Foley will serve as Executive Vice President, and will oversee Flight Operations Recruitment, Training, Safety/Security, Crew Planning and Aircraft Scheduling. Foley will work closely with Chief Operating Officer John Selvaggio, maintaining the Company’s relationships with United Airlines and American Airlines. Foley brings over 34 years

Kaman Corporation reported that Eric B. Remington will become Vice President, Government Relations and Communications and James G. Coogan will become Vice President, Investor Relations effective April 1, 2017. Both officers will report to Robert D. Starr, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.