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AJW Group secures Henry Game, in the new role of Chief Strategy Officer as the organisation completes its new executive team to lead the sustained growth and development of the business worldwide. He will help define the Group’s strategy and execute delivery of that strategy, ensuring that the diverse AJW organisation meets its strategic objectives. […]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organization. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served as IATA DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his retirement. De Juniac was confirmed by the 72nd IATA Annual General Meeting this

oneworld, the global airline alliance, named industry veteran Rob Gurney as its new CEO. He succeeds Bruce Ashby, who announced in January that he would be stepping down from the role this summer after more than five years in the position. Rob Gurney will join oneworld in October after leaving Gulf carrier Emirates, where he

Aero Controls has appointed John Benscheidt to Vice President, Sales & Marketing. In this role, John will be responsible for strategic initiatives driving total revenue generation through repair services, part distribution, aircraft teardowns, consignment, and engineering while reporting to Aero Controls CEO, Michael Olesik.

American Airlines Group released that Chief Operating Officer Robert Isom will become president, effective immediately. In his new role, Isom will report to Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. Isom began his airline career at Northwest Airlines in 1991. He joined US Airways as chief operating officer in 2007 and led the turnaround of US Airways’

OneJet, the growing air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets, has appointed Fred Reid to its board of directors. Reid, who served as President of Delta Airlines from 2001 to 2004, will assist OneJet with the company’s continued expansion into more regional travel markets throughout the

Universal Asset Management (UAM), reported the promotion of Tracy Andrews to the position of Chief Operating Officer of UAM effective immediately. Mr. Andrews, already having the responsibility for UAM’s Mississippi, USA distribution operations in his role as Senior Vice President now assumes operational responsibility for UAM’s global business, sales and execution of the corporate strategic

TrueAero has hired Brett Slapke as the Director of Sales. Brett will be responsible for the Airframe & Engine material sales team and whole asset trading. Brett has extensive industry experience, holding senior management positions with Aviation Asset Trading and AeroTurbine over his fifteen-year career.

United Continental Holdings reported the addition of two key members to the company’s executive leadership team with the appointment of Andrew Levy as executive vice president and chief financial officer and Julia Haywood as executive vice president and chief commercial officer. Gerry Laderman, who has been serving as acting chief financial officer, will continue in

West Star Aviation is expanding its landing gear sales team with the addition of Jerimiah Webb as Regional Sales Manager of the Western region, effective August 18, 2016. Jerimiah began his career in aviation in 2006 with GPI as an inside sales representative. In 2010 he joined Beechcraft managing/selling customer repair and tool rentals. During