Vector Aerospace appoints Sales and Service Manager for Brazil Region
Source: Vector Aerospace, 13-Jun-13
Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector - www.vectoraerospace.com), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Engine Services – Atlantic has named Clovis Martins as Sales and Service Manager for Brazil. “We are excited to make this announcement,” says Jeff Poirier, president of Vector [...]
OAS Aircraft Support Announces VP of Operations
Source: Brightwater Partners, 11-Jun-13
Brightwater Partners, LLC, is pleased to announce that Billy Mitchell has been appointed as VP of Operations at two of their portfolio companies: OAS Aircraft Support and OAS’ Alabama-based sister company, Alabama Aircraft Support (AAS). Based in Lakeside, Arizona, OAS Aircraft Support was established in 2001 with a primary focus on the support of the [...]
American Eurocopter names new Engineering VP
Source: American Eurocopter, 07-Jun-13
American Eurocopter announced that Steven D. Webster, a veteran of more than 28 years in the helicopter industry, has joined the company in the new position of Vice President Engineering and Flight Operations. “We are pleased to be able to add a person with Steve’s talent and experience to the American Eurocopter team,” said Marc [...]
New Customer Services Manager at Great Barrier Reef Helicopters
Source: E Travel Blackboard, 06-Jun-13
Reaffirming its position as North Queensland’s leading helicopter tourism operator, Great Barrier Reef Helicopters is pleased to announce the appointment of a new head of its Customer Services department, David Howarth. (See Full Story)
New commanding officer at CGAS Borinquen
Source: US Coast Guard, 06-Jun-13
Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen received a new commanding officer Tuesday morning during the unit’s change of command ceremony at the base aircraft hangar in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Captain Patricia A. McFetridge, Air Station Borinquen’s new Commanding Officer, assumed command of the Coast Guard’s only aviation unit in the Caribbean, which is responsible for conducting [...]
AAR appoints new CFO
Source: AAR, 04-Jun-13
AAR Welcomes Its Future CFO John FortsonAAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of value-added products and services to the worldwide aerospace, government and defense industries, today announced that John Fortson has joined the Company as Vice President of Finance. His start date comes one month earlier than previously announced. Mr. Fortson will become Vice [...]
Omniflight names new National Sales Director
Source: Omniflight, 04-Jun-13
Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., a leading national provider of air medical services, announced today that it named Geoffrey Coy to the newly created position of national sales director, effective immediately. In this position, Coy will be responsible for managing sales efforts across the company and working closely with each of Omniflight’s regional business development directors throughout [...]
FLIR Systems adds to Executive Management Team
Source: FLIR Systems, Inc., 04-Jun-13
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced changes to its executive management team. Thomas A. Surran has been appointed President of the Commercial Systems division, succeeding Andrew C. Teich, who was recently named FLIR’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, Jeffrey D. Frank has been promoted to the new role of Vice President, Global Product [...]
New CFO at Bell
Source: Bell, 31-May-13
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that Al Vetere has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Formerly vice president, Financial Military Programs at Bell Helicopter, Vetere brings more than 30 years of experience and a strong reputation for developing talent to the position. “We are honored to have Al [...]
Avinics Appoints New CEO Western Europe
Source: Avincis Group, 24-May-13
Avincis Group (Avincis), a leading global provider of aerial services for mission critical operations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Manuel Lopez Aguilar as Regional CEO Western Europe with immediate effect. Manuel will also hold the position of Director General for INAER Spain. Based in Alicante, Spain, Manuel will be responsible for Avincis’ business [...]
New head for Air BP
Source: Air BP, 24-May-13
BP announced today that David Gilmour has been appointed Chief Executive of Air BP, the oil company’s aviation fuels business. David replaces Andy Holmes who has successfully led Air BP for three years. David has been Chief Operating Officer in Air BP since 2009, and has many years’ experience in the sector as well as [...]
Keystone Med-Flight Announces New VP of Operations
Source: Keystone Med-Flight, 22-May-13
Keystone Med-Flight LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawke Aerospace, has appointed Christopher Bassett as the company’s new Vice President of Operations. Chris Bassett is a well-known and respected aviation professional with over 25 years of experience in rotorcraft flight operations management. Bassett was most recently the vice president of operations for Air Methods Corporation. [...]
StandardAero New Regional Manager for Russia, India and Asia-Pacific
Source: StandardAero, 20-May-13
StandardAero has appointed Keow Keong (“KK”) Low as the new Asia Regional Sales Manager for StandardAero’s Helicopter Programs. Low will be responsible for providing marketing and service support on the Rolls-Royce M250 and the Rolls-Royce RR300 product lines for operators in the Asia-Pacific region. His territory will span from Russia & India to Japan and [...]
Bell appoints new MD of North America
Source: Bell, 14-May-13
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that Anthony Moreland will return to Bell Helicopter as managing director, North America. In this role, Moreland is responsible for all sales and marketing activities in the United States and Canada. “Anthony is a valuable addition to Bell Helicopter with extensive sales and marketing experience, [...]
CAA appoints new GA programme manager
Source: CAA, 09-May-13
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today announced that Mike Barnard has been appointed as General Aviation (GA) Programme Manager. Mike’s main role will be leading a programme to develop and implement policy on how the CAA regulates the GA sector in the future to ensure it is safe and the regulation is proportionate. Building [...]
BLR Aerospace expands Rotorcraft sales team
Source: BLR Aerospace, 08-May-13
Keith Ray and Mike Sela have joined the growing rotorcraft sales and support team at BLR Aerospace, the company announced today. Ray, a 30-year aviation industry veteran, has been named commercial helicopter segment champion. Ray is responsible for sales of the company’s rotorcraft products, most notably the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System, to [...]
AAR to name new Chief Financial Officer
Source: AAR CORP., 08-May-13
AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of value-added products and services to the worldwide aerospace, government and defense industries, today announced that John Fortson will join the Company on July 1, 2013, as Vice President of Finance. Fortson will then become Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on July 19, 2013, or as [...]
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust announces new CEO
Source: ARHT, 08-May-13
Auckland’s Westpac Recue Helicopter service has today named Greg Barrow as its next CEO. Announcing the appointment, Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust Chairman Murray Bolton says Mr Barrow comes into the role with a lifetime of aviation experience behind him. “In recent months we have undertaken a thorough and robust recruitment process and Greg has come [...]
New Chairman at British Helicopter Association
Source: HeliHub.com, 03-May-13
The BHA have told us that their current Chairman Brian Humphries CBE, FRAeS is to retire on 1st June. He will be succeeded by Sir Christopher Coville KCB BA FCIPD FRAeS RAF. Sir Christopher served in the RAF as a fighter pilot, qualified on the Gazelle and Whirlwind and was a past Chairman of Westland [...]
Donaldson names new General Manager for Aerospace/Defense division
Source: Donaldson, 01-May-13
Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) is pleased to announce that Mark Rigby has been named General Manager of its Global Aerospace & Defense group, effective May 1st. The Global Aerospace & Defense group provides advanced filtration solutions to market segments that include military wheeled and tracked vehicles, rotorcraft, military fixed-wing aircraft, commercial aircraft, general aviation [...]
New UH-72A Lakota production head named
Source: American Eurocopter, 01-May-13
Mike Spears has joined American Eurocopter as Senior Director, Lakota Production and Retrofit at its Columbus, Miss. production facility that produces theUH-72A Lakota helicopter. Spears replaces Fred Gerard, Senior Director of LUH Production, who is taking a leadership position with Airbus in Mobile, Ala. In his new position Spears will lead American Eurocopter’s team in continuing its record [...]
AHS announces new Directors
Source: AHS International, 24-Apr-13
AHS International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society – Chair of the Board Stephen D. Mundt, Vice President, Business Development, EADS North America, today announced the results of the society’s general elections for officers and directors for the period July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The AHS Board of Directors congratulates John Garrison, President [...]
Kaman names new CFO
Source: Kaman, 19-Apr-13
Kaman Corp. (NYSE: KAMN) today announced that Robert D. Starr, 45, has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective as of July 1, 2013, upon the retirement of William C. Denninger, Executive Vice President and CFO, on June 30, 2013. Starr will report to Neal J. Keating, [...]
StandardAero appoints Sales & Marketing VP
Source: StandardAero, 17-Apr-13
StandardAero announced it has appointed Rob Higby as Vice President, Sales & Marketing for StandardAero’s Airlines & Fleets (A&F) business. Higby will lead StandardAero’s A&F sales efforts on CFM56, CF34, PW100, PT6, PW600, AE3007 and a range of APU platforms. These products span commercial aviation, business aviation and military customers; all of which in 2012 [...]
Bell creates new role of Director, International Trade Support
Source: Bell, 09-Apr-13
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that Sameer Rehman will assume the role of director, International Trade Support for Commercial Sales and Marketing. In this newly created position, Rehman will assist with the expansion of Bell Helicopter’s globalization strategy. In his new role, Rehman will develop localized solutions and frameworks for [...]
Bell appoints new Sales Director for Asia-Pacific
Source: Bell, 09-Apr-13
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that C.M. Hwang will assume the role of managing director of Commercial Sales, Asia Pacific. In this position, Hwang is responsible for all marketing and sales activities within Asia-Pacific as Bell Helicopter continues to expand its presence in the region. “C.M.’s extensive background in the [...]
Former British govt employee to head AgustaWestland India
Source: Business Standard, 03-Apr-13
AgustaWestland, which is surrounded by controversies over the VVIP chopper deal, is appointing a former British Government employee Jackie Callicut as its India head, a post which was vacant for over a year (see full story)
FlightSafety International appointes new VP of Simulation
Source: FlightSafety International, 28-Mar-13
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that John Van Maren has been promoted to Vice President, Simulation. He replaces Rick Armstrong who is leaving the company to pursue other interests. “We are pleased to promote John Van Maren to Vice President, Simulation,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “John is a valuable and well respected [...]
Raytheon consolidates businesses and announces key executive roles
Source: Raytheon, 27-Mar-13
Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) announced today that it is consolidating its businesses to streamline operations, increase productivity and achieve stronger alignment with its customers’ priorities. The Raytheon Company structure will consist of four businesses: Intelligence, Information and Services, resulting from the combination of the Intelligence and Information Systems and Raytheon Technical Services businesses; and the [...]
EASA appoints new Executive Director
Source: EASA, 26-Mar-13
Mr. Patrick Ky is currently Executive Director of the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking and has driven the set-up and execution of Europe’s ambitious air traffic management modernisation programme since October 2007. Mr Ky will succeed Mr Patrick Goudou, who has been Executive Director of EASA since its creation in [...]
Precision Fuel Hires New Sales & Program Development Manager
Source: Precision Fuel, 26-Mar-13
Precision Fuel Components announces the hiring of Randy Onysko as Sales & Program Development Manager. Onysko began his aviation career at the age of 18 as an Accessory technician with Standard Aero mastering all processes on M250 and PT6 components ranging from repair to overhaul and test. Throughout his 17 year career with Standard Aero, [...]
New StandardAero Leadership Appointed
Source: StandardAero, 25-Mar-13
StandardAero announced today the appointment of Firoz Tarapore as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Rob Mionis, who resigned from the company to pursue other opportunities. Tarapore has been a director and member of the Executive Committee of StandardAero since 2007 and will continue to serve as a Board member. He is intimately [...]
Vector Aerospace appoints Director of Service Center Network
Source: Vector Aerospace, 22-Mar-13
Vector Aerospace Engine Services – Atlantic (Vector), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation, announced today that Glenn Hawley has been appointed Director, Service Center Network. In his new role, Hawley will be responsible for the overall operations of Vector’s 5 service centers located in Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Calgary, Alberta and Nairobi, Kenya. [...]
Spectrum Aeromed hires new Chief Operating Officer
Source: Spectrum Aeromed, 20-Mar-13
Spectrum Aeromed announced this week that they have hired Chad Kost to serve as the company’s newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Kost will handle many aspects of Spectrum Aeromed’s daily operations and procedures and aid with strategic planning. “The tremendous growth we have realized as a company coupled with additional opportunity to expand [...]
EADS appoints Guillaume Faury new CEO of Eurocopter
Source: EADS, 12-Mar-13
The EADS Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Lutz Bertling as Chief Executive Officer of Eurocopter and Member of the EADS Group Executive Committee, effective 30 April 2013. Bertling, 50, has been at the helm of the Group’s helicopter Division since November 2006 and had recently expressed his desire to depart the Group [...]
Eurocopter creates new UK-based PR role
Source: PR Week, 09-Mar-13
Eurocopter has created a new top PR role to help drive comms efforts amid a Civil Aviation Authority ban on its EC225 Super Puma helicopters following North Sea ditching incidents last year (see full story)
Metro Aviation announces new Director of Marketing
Source: Metro Aviation, 06-Mar-13
Metro Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Kristen King as the company’s new Director of Marketing. Ms. King brings a wealth of experience and diversity to the Metro family. Most recently, Ms. King was Director of Communications for the Bossier City Chamber of Commerce in Bossier City, La., where she was responsible [...]
MARPA co-founder George Powell joins Able Aerospace
Source: Able Aerospace, 06-Mar-13
Able Aerospace Services, an MRO service and PMA parts provider, and one of the largest helicopter repair and PMA facilities, today announced that industry veteran George Powell has joined the company as the Safety Management System (SMS) Program Advisor and will be working as the Assistant to Able Aerospace President Anthony Saenz. Powell brings decades [...]
Aviatrix names Trade Compliance Manager
Source: Aviatrix, 05-Mar-13
Aviatrix announced that Mario Aleman has been named Trade Compliance Manager. Aleman will manage the overall Trade Compliance strategies, activities and requirements for aviation imports and exports for the company. Aleman brings over 34 years of experience. “The addition of our Compliance Manager is due to increasing demand from operators worldwide. Until now, we’ve been [...]
Avincis appoints CEO Latin America
Source: Avincis, 04-Mar-13
Avincis Group (Avincis), the world’s leading provider of aerial services for mission critical operations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Kümmerlin as Regional CEO Latin America, with immediate effect. Based in Santiago, Chile, Ian will be responsible for further developing Avincis’ business in the region, which includes subsidiaries Inaer Chile and Inaer Peru [...]
Precision Heliparts announces appointments in Louisiana and Australia
Source: Precision Aviation Group, 04-Mar-13
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries announces the hiring of 3 key personnel for its new PHP facilities in Lafayette, Louisiana and Brisbane, Australia. Hired to lead sales efforts in Lafayette is Keith Stringer , Director of Sales, PHP-LA. Prior to [...]
New President at Gardner Aviation Services
Source: Precision Aviation Group, 04-Mar-13
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries, named Adrienne Robinson President of subsidiary Gardner Aviation Services (GAS). “Adrienne is a proven leader and well respected in the Aerospace Industry, bringing 25 years of solid experience to our growing Gardner Aviation Services business,” [...]
Helivia appoints Ops Director – and joins IHST
Source: Helivia Aero Taxi, 04-Mar-13
Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today it has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Captain Renato Clark as its Operations Director. Clark has more than 25 years of flying and management experience within the Brazilian military and the offshore oil and gas industry. Prior to joining Helivia, he held key positions with two major [...]
American Eurocopter names new Director of Support and Service Sales
Source: American Eurocopter, 03-Mar-13
American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that Brian K. Reid, a veteran of 16 years in the aviation industry, has joined the team of the leading U.S. helicopter company. Reid has been named Director – Support and Service Sales and will oversee the marketing of all of American Eurocopter’s customer support and service operations with [...]
MedEvac Foundation International appoints Chief Development Officer
Source: MedEvac Foundation, 28-Feb-13
The MedEvac Foundation International is pleased to announce the hiring of Jane R. Chittick as Chief Development Officer. Ms. Chittick, a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), comes to the MedEvac Foundation from the American University in Washington, DC where she most recently served as the Assistant Vice President of Development, responsible for the University’s Major [...]
European Defence Agency appoints Deputy Chief Executive
Source: EDA, 26-Feb-13
In his last appointment Mr Goos headed the Commissariat for Military Production in the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. His responsibilities included the consolidation of the Defence and Security related industry in the Netherlands. From 1997 until 2001 the Mr Goos was assigned to the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Washington D.C. as Counsellor for Defence [...]
Aviation Search Group Appoints Sales Manager
Source: Aviation Search Group, 26-Feb-13
Aviation Search Group, an executive style search firm dedicated to the aviation industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Beverly Brown to the position of Sales Manager for Aviation Search Group. Based at Aviation Search Group’s headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, Ms. Brown will support the company’s expansion by generating new leads and working [...]
Change of leadership at Scott’s – Bell 47
Source: Scott’s – Bell 47, 24-Feb-13
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) announced today a change of leadership related to the successful completion of their start-up phase, after acquisition of the Bell 47 Type Certificates in 2010. Chris Meyer, formerly of Northwest Airlines Corp, has been appointed General Manager of SB47, and Neil Marshall is departing from his full time role [...]
Breeze-Eastern unveils new leadership and organizational changes
Source: Breeze Eastern, 21-Feb-13
Brad Pedersen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Breeze-Eastern Corporation (AMEX: BZC), the aerospace industry’s only dedicated hoist and winch specialist, today announced a series of changes designed to strengthen key areas of the organization. Steve Chisarik has joined the company as Vice President of Development Programs; Rodger Hahneman has been promoted to General Manager [...]
Kaman Corp adds another director
Source: Kaman, 20-Feb-13
Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) today announced that Scott E. Kuechle, 53, has been appointed to the Board of Directors. The appointment of Kuechle, effective immediately, increases the Kaman board to ten members. Neal J. Keating, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “Scott is a welcome addition to our board, bringing significant financial [...]
HAI reorganizes Flight Operations & Safety Department
Source: HAI, 20-Feb-13
Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matt Zuccaro today announced a significant change in the organization’s staffing, designed to keep up with members’ changing needs. Paul Schaaf, currently the Chief Pilot for the Fairfax County Police Department, will join HAI in mid-March to assume the duties and responsibilities of Vice President of Operations, a job which [...]
Columbia Helicopters names new President
Source: Columbia Helicopters, 20-Feb-13
In a long-planned move, Columbia Helicopters announces that Stan Wilson would assume the office of President of the company. Mike Fahey remains Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as Columbia Helicopters initiates the first of several actions to focus the leadership team on future growth opportunities. “Our company’s current global economic outlook has finally offered us the [...]
ATSB Commissioner reappointed
Source: ATSB, 20-Feb-13
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) welcomed the reappointment of Ms Carolyn Walsh as a member of the ATSB Commission. Ms Walsh’s appointment by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Hon Anthony Albanese will commence on 8 March 2013 and will run for a further three years. Ms Walsh has a wealth of experience [...]
RAF appoints new Search And Rescue Force Commander
Source: Royal Air Force, 15-Feb-13
Group Captain Sara Mackmin has taken over as the RAF Search and Rescue Force Commander from Group Captain Frazer Nicholson The RAF SAR Force is now being commanded by the most senior female aviator within the UK’s Armed Forces. Group Captain Sara Mackmin’s recent appointment as the RAF SAR Force Commander marks the first time [...]
Rolls-Royce appoints new Chairman
Source: Rolls-Royce, 15-Feb-13
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announced today that Ian Davis will succeed Sir Simon Robertson as Chairman. He will join the Board as a non-executive Director on 1 March 2013 and take over from Sir Simon at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 2 May 2013. Ian Davis spent more than thirty [...]
Med-Trans appoints Safety Director
Source: Med-Trans, 14-Feb-13
We are pleased to announce that David Carr has accepted the position of Safety Director for Med-Trans Corporation (MTC), beginning his position Feb. 14th. Mr. Carr is a proven safety professional and leader in the aviation industry, having earned numerous safety-related awards and certifications. Prior to joining the Med-Trans Leadership team, Mr. Carr served as [...]
AgustaWestland parent swiftly replaces arrested Orsi
Source: HeliHub.com, 14-Feb-13
Only 24 hours after Finmeccanica confirmed (see AgustaWestland – Orsi and Spagnolini arrested) that both the present and immediately past CEO of AgustaWestland had been arrested on alleged fraud charges, the parent company issued the following statement “The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, which met today, confirms that the Company is fully operational, and has [...]
HMHT-302 welcomes new sergeant major
Source: US Marine Corps, 14-Feb-13
Sgt. Maj. Johnny L. Higdon Jr. relinquished the role of Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Kenneth L. Redemacher during a relief and appointment ceremony at the squadron’s hangar, Feb. 8. Higdon has been the squadron sergeant major for two years. “His success is a direct reflection for his need [...]
New CEO appointed at AgustaWestland Philadelphia
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Feb-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that William Hunt has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation. He will oversee the company’s business operations from its headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation is a division of AgustaWestland. The Philadelphia plant houses a state-of-the-art production facility for the [...]
Blackcomb Aviation appoints President & COO
Source: Blackcomb Aviation, 31-Jan-13
Jason McLean, Chairman of Blackcomb Aviation and President & CEO of the McLean Group, has named Jonathan Burke President & Chief Operating Officer of Blackcomb Aviation. This appointment follows a 6 month executive search in Canada, the United States, and Europe. ”In a field of exceptionally qualified executive talent,” said McLean, ”Jonathan Burke was a clear standout. He brings the [...]
FlightSafety appoints Commercial Marketing Manager of Visual Simulation Systems
Source: FlightSafety International, 27-Jan-13
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that David Rushton has joined the company as Commercial Marketing Manager, Visual Simulation Systems. “We are pleased to welcome David to the FlightSafety team. He brings more than 25 years of experience in visual systems for the flight simulator industry,” said Jon Hester, General Manager, Visual Simulation Systems. “Dave [...]
Med-Trans appoints VP of Partner Development
Source: Med-Trans, 27-Jan-13
Med-Trans Corp., a leader in the air medical industry, announced today that Jana Williams has accepted the position of V.P. of Partner Development and will be working out of the Chicago area in addition to the corporate headquarters in Lewisville, Texas. Williams,a transformational leader, has been in EMS for more than 27 years. She most recently [...]
BBA Aviation appoints President/CEO of Aftermarket Services division
Source: BBA Aviation, 25-Jan-13
BBA Aviation today announced the appointment of Peg Billson as President and CEO of the BBA Aviation Aftermarket Services division. BBA Aviation’s Aftermarket Services division comprises all of BBA Aviation’s market leading aftermarket services companies including Ontic, Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H+S Aviation, International Turbine Service, W.H. Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services and [...]
RAF appoints helicopter pilot as Chief of the Air Staff
Source: Royal Air Force, 25-Jan-13
Air Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford was commissioned into the Royal Air Force as a pilot in 1977 and, after flying training, joined No 72 Squadron, flying Wessex helicopters, beginning an association with the Support Helicopter Force which would last 25 years. During his flying career he accumulated over 5,000 hours on both Wessex and Chinook [...]
Dallas Airmotive restructures US sales organization
Source: Dallas Airmotive, 23-Jan-13
Dallas Airmotive has announced a restructuring of its U.S. sales organization to more closely align its sales personnel with customer base locations. “We are redeploying our people assets in a more focused and regionalized approach,” stated Willy Harmon, Vice President Sales. “This will bring our sales team closer to key customer locations, require less travel, [...]
SaxonAir appoints new CEO
Source: SaxonAir, 13-Jan-13
As part of their continued expansion, Norwich based air charter operator and flight support services company SaxonAir announces the appointment of a new CEO, Alex Durand, who takes up his new position within the company in early January 2013. Mr Durand, 43, brings to the role over 20 years of experience in the Business Aviation [...]
Pratt & Whitney appoint new COO
Source: Pratt & Whitney, 10-Jan-13
Pratt & Whitney today announced that Paul Adams , 51, is appointed Chief Operating Officer effective immediately and reporting to Pratt & Whitney President David P. Hess . Pratt & Whitney is a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). “Pratt & Whitney is entering an exciting period with many programs in development and new products entering service across [...]
FlightSafety appoints VP of International Business Development
Source: FlightSafety, 10-Jan-13
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Jim Christiansen has joined the company as Vice President, International Business Development. Jim will lead FlightSafety’s ongoing efforts to increase the support it provides to Customers who live outside the United States. Jim will explore all viable opportunities to enhance and expand the programs and services they receive [...]
USAF name next Air National Guard Command Chief
Source: USAF, 09-Jan-13
Chief Master Sgt. James Hotaling from the Continental U.S. NORAD Region-1st Air Force here was named as the Air National Guard’s next command chief today. As ANG command chief, Hotaling will serve as the senior adviser to Lt. Gen. Sid Clarke, the incoming director of the Air National Guard, on matters concerning the readiness, morale, [...]
American Eurocopter appoints Senior HR Manager
Source: American Eurocopter, 06-Jan-13
American Eurocopter is pleased to announce the hiring of Kathy C. Hassenpflug as Senior Manager of Human Resources for its Texas operations. “We are pleased and excited to add a highly qualified veteran human resources professional like Kathy to our management team,” said Audrey Elliott, vice president of human resources for American Eurocopter. “She has [...]
H+S Aviation appoint Managing Director
Source: BBA Aviation, 03-Jan-13
BBA Aviation today announced the promotion of Mark Taylor to Managing Director of its H+S Aviation subsidiary. He will be responsible for the day to day activities of this OEM-approved engine repair and overhaul company. Taylor joined H+S Aviation in 1990 and has worked in numerous positions throughout the company. As an engineer, Taylor started [...]
Dallas Airmotive appoint new President
Source: BBA Aviation, 03-Jan-13
BBA Aviation today announced the appointment of Doug Meador as President of its Dallas Airmotive subsidiary. The eight year company veteran had been serving as Chief Financial Officer of the subsidiary since June, 2005 and previously had served as Vice President and General Manager of Operations for Dallas Airmotive’s Forest Park maintenance, repair and overhaul [...]
HAI Congratulates FAA Administrator Huerta on Confirmation
Source: HAI, 03-Jan-13
As one of its final acts of the 112th Congress, the U.S. Senate on Jan. 1, 2013 confirmed FAA acting administrator Michael Huerta to a full five-year term as the agency’s administrator. A vote on his confirmation had been held up for much of the previous year. “Michael Huerta has been a steady hand at [...]
Ornge appoints news President/CEO
Source: Ornge, 20-Dec-12
The Board of Directors of Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew McCallum, M.D., F.R.C.P(C), as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ornge. Since 2008, Dr. McCallum has been the Chief Coroner for Ontario. Prior to that he was a Regional Coroner and held [...]
New Operations Director appointed to Oil & Gas UK
Source: Oil & Gas UK, 19-Dec-12
Oil & Gas UK has appointed Oonagh Werngren as the new operations director. She will join the team on 21 January 2013 and build on the work of Paul Dymond who retires from the post after ten years of excellent service. Oonagh Werngren is highly experienced in project delivery in the oil and gas industry [...]
