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Newcastle-based aircraft remarketing company Moon Jet Group reported that Jas Hawker, ex-leader of the world-famous Red Arrows has joined the organisation as Chief Operating Officer. His responsibilities will include oversight of all day-to-day operations as well as continuing to develop Moon Jet Group’s international presence.

Embraer has named Marco Tulio Pellegrini as the new CEO of OGMA – Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal. He will succeed Rodrigo Almeida Rosa who will take over as CFO of Embraer Europe, responsible for the company’s finance activities in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The change will become effective as of April 3rd, 2017.

After conducting a rigorous internal and external search, JetBlue has promoted Steve Priest to executive vice president and chief financial officer effective immediately. Priest has more than 20 years of experience leading financial, operational, and commercial aspects of the airline business and most recently served as the airline’s vice president, structural programs.

Avtrade has appointed Brian McGuinness as Stock Sales Director. An established and respected aviation professional, Brian boasts a wealth of industry experience gained from a career in component support spanning over 15 years. Since joining Avtrade in 2011, Brian has made a significant contribution to the continued growth and development of Avtrade’s AOG department. In

Rockwell Collins is increasing its local presence in the Middle East region and appointing new leadership. As the new managing director for the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa, Talel Kamel will be responsible for leading and developing the company’s commercial and government systems business interests in the region. Additionally, Bernard Bouillaud has been named

ANA, Japan’s largest airline, has announced changes to its board. Yuji Hirako, Executive Vice President and Member of the Board, will succeed Osamu Shinobe as President and CEO from April 1, this year, while Mr. Shinobe will become Vice Chairman of ANA HOLDINGS Inc. on the same date.

Embraer has named Michael Amalfitano as the President and CEO of its Executive Jets business unit. Amalfitano will succeed Marco Tulio Pellegrini, who will assume another leadership position to be announced soon. The change will become effective as of March 1, 2017.

Alaska Airlines board of directors named Charu Jain vice president and chief information officer (CIO) of Alaska Airlines and Chris Berry vice president of finance and controller of Alaska Airlines and Alaska Air Group. Jain comes to the airline from IBM Global Business Services, where she led the team helping American Airlines integrate its IT

Robert J. LaBelle has joined XTI Aircraft Company as its Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1. He joined XTI after three years as CEO of AgustaWestland North America. Prior to that he served as President of AgustaWestland Tiltrotor Company, the company supporting the development of the AW 609 Tiltrotor.

GA Telesis reported the addition of two industry veterans to bolster its engine leasing team for the EMEA region. Christopher Grey and Leanne Jones will each serve as Directors of Sales, Leasing and Acquisitions for GA Telesis’ Asset Transaction Group (ATG). Based out of GAT’s London office, Christopher and Leanne will report to ATG in