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Air Canada announced the appointment of Kevin Howlett, currently Senior Vice President, Employee Relations, to the new position of Senior Vice President, Regional Markets with overall responsibility for the strategic direction of Air Canada’s regional operations and the relationship with current and future regional carriers operating on its behalf. Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, currently Senior Director, Human […]

JetBlue Airways announced the appointment of John Allen to the position of Vice President, Chief Safety Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Allen is responsible for maintaining JetBlue’s focus and practice of safe operations both in the air and on the ground. Mr. Allen will report to James Hnat, JetBlue’s Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs.

Christoph Franz has informed Deutsche Lufthansa AG that he is not available for an extension of his contract as Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO. His current contract runs until 31 May 2014.

MAINtag, a leading provider of aerospace flyable RFID tags, readers, software and integration services, has named Dominique Garreau to the newly created position of Managing Director. Dominique brings to MAINtag more than 20 years of experience in management of fast growing innovative companies where he implemented strong team spirit and organization plans dedicated to customer

From September 2013 onwards René van Doorn joins the VZM Team in Europe. His last position was Vice President / Head of Sulzer Eldim where he was overall responsible for the Sulzer aerospace engine components manufacturing sites in the Netherlands, UK, and Hungary. René has worked in the aerospace industry for over 30 years, including

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated announced that Eric K. Struik has agreed to join the Company’s leadership team as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 9, 2013. Mr. Struik comes to Erickson with nearly 20 years of experience in finance, management, and executive leadership for global organizations. He most recently served as Vice President of Finance

United Technologies released that Paul R. Adams, currently chief operating officer of Pratt & Whitney, will succeed David P. Hess as president of Pratt & Whitney on Jan. 1, 2014, when Hess retires. Adams will report to UTC Propulsion & Aerospace Systems President & Chief Executive Officer Alain M. Bellemare.

CIRCOR Aerospace Products promoted Daniel Godin to Vice President of Operations, North America. Since 2008, Godin held the post of General Manager for the New York and Ohio facilities where he was responsible for business and financial profitability, operations, supply chain and team management, as well as driving strategic growth initiatives.

Peter Campbell was named Vice President for Investor Relations at Safran, effective September 1st. He replaces Pascal Bantegnie, who will move to another position within Safran.

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced the appointment of John Carter as managing director of its AviaSolutions consulting business, which is expanding its services beyond airports to boost its work with airlines. John Carter joined AviaSolutions in 2008 and has more than 20 years experience in the aviation industry. Previously, he worked for the British