Appointments

Aspen Avionics names new Director of Business Development

Aspen Avionics names new Director of Business Development

29-Sep-2015Source: Aspen

Aspen Avionics announced today that Robert J. Blaha has been named director of business development which will include Aspen’s newly acquired NexNav GPS product line. Blaha has been with Aspen since 2007, previously holding the positions of regional sales manager and director of international sales. In his new role, Blaha’s initial effort will be to... Read more

New commandant at US Marine Corps

New commandant at US Marine Corps

25-Sep-2015Source: USMC

Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller today assumed command of the Marine Corps from Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., as Dunford prepares to become the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During the passage of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Dunford is a respected leader who is... Read more

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance appoints new Chief Executive

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance appoints new Chief Executive

25-Sep-2015Source: TFN

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) has appointed David Craig as its new chief executive. See Full Story... Read more

Vector Aerospace hires new regional sales managers for Asia and Europe

Vector Aerospace hires new regional sales managers for Asia and Europe

23-Sep-2015Source: Vector

Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce it has hired two new regional sales managers to join the Vector rotary-wing sales team to grow business in both Asia and Europe. Regional Sales Manager, Asia – Lewis Ho was previously a Business Development and... Read more

JSSI Appoints New CFO

JSSI Appoints New CFO

22-Sep-2015Source: JSSI

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, has announced that finance industry veteran, Ken Goodman, has joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer. “Ken brings exceptional financial and industry experience and knowledge to JSSI.  His track record both inside and outside the... Read more

Voce Capital Sends Letter to Board of Air Methods

Voce Capital Sends Letter to Board of Air Methods

17-Sep-2015Source: Voce Capital

Voce Capital Management LLC (“Voce”), the beneficial owner of approximately 4.9% of Air Methods Corporation (“Air Methods” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIRM), today sent a letter to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).  In a detailed letter, Voce outlines the following: Voce believes the Company’s public ownership structure is increasingly problematic and has led... Read more

Erickson makes two more key appointments

Erickson makes two more key appointments

14-Sep-2015Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC) is pleased to announce that Jason Johnson has joined the company as Senior Director of Sales for the company’s Manufacturing and MRO Business Unit. In addition to Mr. Johnson, Scott Cook has joined the company as Senior Director of Business Development for the Americas Region. In his role as head of Sales... Read more

New Head of Terma Asia Pacific Subsidiary

New Head of Terma Asia Pacific Subsidiary

7-Sep-2015Source: Terma

Jannik Termansen has been part of the team at Terma’s office in Singapore, running our Business Development activities and spearheading our relations to partners and governments across Asia Pacific. Jannik has been working in the Asia Pacific region for more than five years, and he is thus well versed in understanding customer needs and the... Read more

Airbus Helicopters appoints new Head of External Communications

Airbus Helicopters appoints new Head of External Communications

2-Sep-2015Source: Airbus

As of today, Guillaume Steuer is reporting to Vice President of Corporate Communications Yves Barillé and is managing all external communications activities for Airbus Helicopters. Since June 2014, Guillaume Steuer has held the position of Media & Communication Officer with the European Defence Agency in Brussels – Belgium. After obtaining a European diploma of Higher... Read more

HNZ announces new VP and CFO appointment

HNZ announces new VP and CFO appointment

28-Aug-2015Source: HNZ Group

HNZ Group Inc. (TSX: HNZ.A, HNZ.B) (the “Corporation”), an international provider of helicopter transportation and related support services, announced today the appointment of Matthew Wright as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Wright, formerly Manager of Investor Relations and Financial Analysis, has been with the Corporation since January 2014. Mr. Wright holds a Masters... Read more

Rockwell Collins appoints VP of Mergers & Acquisitions

Rockwell Collins appoints VP of Mergers & Acquisitions

27-Aug-2015Source: Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins today announced that Rick Schmidt has been named vice president, Mergers & Acquisitions, effective immediately. He reports to Jeff MacLauchlan, senior vice president, Corporate Development. “Rick’s strong focus on M&A, financial acumen, and project management expertise will be of considerable value to the corporation as we aggressively pursue our long-term global growth strategy,”... Read more

Branding Iron Hires New Art Director

Branding Iron Hires New Art Director

21-Aug-2015Source: Branding Iron

Branding Iron Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations has announced the hiring of Alison Castle as the company’s newest art director. Alison previously worked as a senior graphic designer for the largest healthcare system in East Tennessee. She graduated from Memphis College of Art in the fall of 2013 with a bachelors’ degree in digital art... Read more

Rebtech Names Director of Sales and Marketing

Rebtech Names Director of Sales and Marketing

21-Aug-2015Source: REBTECH

Night vision leader REBTECH has announced that Mr. Craig Allison has joined the company as the director of sales and marketing and will be based at the company headquarters in Bedford, Texas.  Allison will lead the sales efforts for REBTECH and brings with him over 28 years of extensive industry experience with specialties in sales... Read more

Era group Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Era group Appoints Chief Financial Officer

18-Aug-2015Source: ERA

Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA), a leading helicopter transport operator based in the United States, today announced that Andrew Puhala has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief FINANCIAL Officer, effective September 14, 2015. Mr. Puhala (45) has an extensive background in senior financial leadership positions in the energy industry, most recently... Read more

Bristow Group Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Bristow Group Appoints Chief Financial Officer

18-Aug-2015Source: Bristow

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced it is combining its CFO group with its Mergers, Acquisitions and Integration group, and has appointed Don Miller as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Miller is replacing John Briscoe, who will be leaving... Read more

New CFO appointed at FLIR Systems

New CFO appointed at FLIR Systems

14-Aug-2015Source: FLIR

FLIR Systems, Inc. NASDAQ: FLIR) announced that today Amit Singhi has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief FINANCIAL Officer, replacing interim CFO Dave Muessle, who will remain Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. Reporting to CEO Andy Teich, Mr. Singhi will oversee FLIR’s global finance organization, with responsibility over... Read more

Army Air Corps Lynx/Dauphin pilot joins Devon Air Ambulance

Army Air Corps Lynx/Dauphin pilot joins Devon Air Ambulance

13-Aug-2015Source: DAAT

As a child, Richie Tate recalls seeing helicopters delivering hay to snowbound cattle near his South Molton home and resolving that one day he would be a helicopter pilot. He achieved his ambition by learning to fly in a 23 year army career and has now landed his dream job as a pilot with the... Read more

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense Names New GM

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense Names New GM

11-Aug-2015Source: Donaldson

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has named veteran Donaldson executive Matt Fortuna as its new General Manager for Global Aerospace & Defense. Fortuna, who assumed the key role July 20, is responsible for developing and executing the company’s global 2021 vision and strategy plans while leading Donaldson’s growing... Read more

Bell Customer Support VP moves to Eagle Copters

Bell Customer Support VP moves to Eagle Copters

10-Aug-2015Source: Eagle Copters

Eagle Copters Ltd. is proud to announce that Barry Kohler has accepted the position of President and CEO of the company, effective August 11th, 2015. Barry is a seasoned professional who has spent the last 30 years working in the aerospace sector. Mike O’Reilly, who currently holds the position of President and CEO, will join... Read more

Dallas Airmotive makes two appointments

Dallas Airmotive makes two appointments

7-Aug-2015Source: Dallas

Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation company, announced today that it has named 35-year industry veteran Steve Griego as its new West Coast Territorial Director, responsible for leading all sales and customer relations efforts in that area. The company also announced that it has added Chuck Farthing as the Regional Engine Manager (REM) for the Midwest.... Read more

Becker Avionics Announces New Business Development VP

Becker Avionics Announces New Business Development VP

7-Aug-2015Source: Becker Avionics

Becker Avionics GmbH is pleased to announce that Forrest Colliver has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development for the Becker Group. In this new role, Mr. Colliver will lead Becker’s strategic initiatives and will oversee development of the company’s product roadmap and partner relationships. He will also guide the company’s product evolution... Read more

HeliValue$ gains a second ASA Secretary

HeliValue$ gains a second ASA Secretary

5-Aug-2015Source: Helivalues$

Carol Busch, AM, of HeliValue$, Inc., has been elected Secretary of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers. This announcement comes just two months after the announcement of HeliValue$’ President Sharon Desfor’s elected position of International Secretary/Treasurer. Sharon Desfor, HeliValue$’ President and ASA’s International Secretary/Treasurer, chuckled as she added, “I didn’t even know... Read more

Heli Air holding company, British European Aviation, appoints new Chairman

Heli Air holding company, British European Aviation, appoints new Chairman

4-Aug-2015Source: Heli Air

Heli Air, the UK’s largest light helicopter company, is delighted to announce the appointment of The Lord Glenarthur DL as Chairman of British European Aviation Ltd (BEA), Heli Air’s holding company. The appointment has been made as a result of the continued expansion of both the Heli Air business and that of its sister company within BEA,... Read more

New commander at 1st Marine Aircraft Wing

New commander at 1st Marine Aircraft Wing

4-Aug-2015Source: USMC

Brigadier Gen. Russell A. Sanborn assumed command of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force from Maj. Gen. Steven R. Rudder at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 30, 2015. Sanborn commissioned into the Marine Corps in May 1986 after graduating from the University of Florida. His previous assignment was director of... Read more

AHS appoint new Membership Director

AHS appoint new Membership Director

31-Jul-2015Source: AHS

Hi! I’d like to introduce myself. I’m Valerie Sheehan, your new Director of Membership. I just started on Monday July 13, and I am very excited to join the AHS International staff. I have worked in non-profit organizations for many years and in a number of different roles. My favorite has always been the one... Read more

HNZ appoints new VP/CFO

HNZ appoints new VP/CFO

28-Jul-2015Source: HNZ

HNZ Group Inc. (TSX: HNZ.A, HNZ.B) (the “Corporation”), an international provider of helicopter transportation and related support services, announced today the appointment of Matthew Wright as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Wright, formerly Manager of Investor Relations and Financial Analysis, has been with the Corporation since January 2014. Mr. Wright holds a Masters... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada CFO moves to Bombardier

Pratt & Whitney Canada CFO moves to Bombardier

20-Jul-2015Source: Bombardier

Bombardier Inc. announced today the appointment of John Di Bert as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 10, 2015. Mr. Di Bert was selected following an international search to find a successor to Pierre Alary, who is retiring. “I’m very pleased to announce the appointment of John Di Bert as our... Read more

HAI names new VP of Operations

HAI names new VP of Operations

17-Jul-2015Source: HAI

Christopher Martino (USCG, Ret.) has joined Helicopter Association International (HAI) as the association’s new vice president of operations. He will oversee HAI’s flight operations, technical services, safety, and regulatory efforts. He will also work closely with HAI’s education department to ensure operators’ professional development needs are being met. “Our operations department is vitally important to... Read more

Dallas Airmotive Introduces New Rotorcraft Sales Organization

Dallas Airmotive Introduces New Rotorcraft Sales Organization

15-Jul-2015Source: Dallas Airmotive

Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation company, announced today that it has realigned its rotorcraft sales organization to reflect the company’s renewed focus on turbine engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul for the global helicopter industry. Henry Lisboa, a helicopter industry veteran with over 25 years’ experience, and Dallas Airmotive’s current Territorial Director for Latin America, will... Read more

Becker Avionics USA Names Director of Sales

Becker Avionics USA Names Director of Sales

15-Jul-2015Source: Becker Avionics

Avionics innovator and digital technology provider, Becker Avionics USA has announced the appointment of David Oglesbee as director of sales.  Oglesbee will oversee the sales and marketing efforts for the company.  Company president Luis Gonzalez commented, “Dave brings with him significant industry knowledge and background and we welcome the addition of his talent to our... Read more

Bell appoints new Customer Support and Service VP

Bell appoints new Customer Support and Service VP

14-Jul-2015Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that Glenn Isbell will assume the role of Senior Vice President for the Customer Support and Service organization, effective immediately. “Glenn is a proven, innovative leader. He knows our products and our business and I’m confident that the CSS business will continue to grow and... Read more

Erickson appoints Regional Manager for Alaska

Erickson appoints Regional Manager for Alaska

13-Jul-2015Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services, is pleased to announce today that the company has named Michael Williams as the company’s Alaska Regional Manager. Erickson is expanding its presence in the Alaskan market and has created this leadership position to directly serve local customers. In his role as the Alaska Regional... Read more

CAE appoints VP Washington Operations – Defense & Security

CAE appoints VP Washington Operations – Defense & Security

10-Jul-2015Source: CAE

CAE today announced the appointment of Andrew “Andy” Jazwick as Vice President, Washington Operations for its Defense and Security business unit. In this newly established position for the company, Mr. Jazwick will serve as the senior executive for CAE Defense and Security in Washington, DC and have responsibility for all CAE worldwide efforts involving the... Read more

HSM-77 welcomes new commanding officer

HSM-77 welcomes new commanding officer

10-Jul-2015Source: US Navy

Cmdr. Kenneth P. Ward relieved Cmdr. Lonnie L. Appleget as commanding officer of the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 during an airborne change of command ceremony with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), July 4. Appleget, a plankowner of George Washington, completed his command tour not only on the... Read more

FlightSafety International names new Executive Director, Simulation

FlightSafety International names new Executive Director, Simulation

10-Jul-2015Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Scott Goodwin has been named Executive Director, Simulation. “Scott’s 30 years of experience with aircraft operations and training in the U.S. Air Force, and his contributions to FlightSafety since joining us in 2014, make him uniquely qualified to take on this important role,” said John Van Maren, Vice President, Simulation. Scott... Read more

ATSB Commissioner reappointed

ATSB Commissioner reappointed

2-Jul-2015Source: ATSB

The Australian Government has reappointed Mr Noel Hart as a Commissioner with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss announced the two-year extension of Mr Hart’s term today, effective from 1 July 2015. “Mr Hart’s extensive maritime and resource industry operations experience, along with... Read more

New commander for Chinook operating 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment

New commander for Chinook operating 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment

29-Jun-2015Source: US Army

New York Army National Guard Capt. Kenneth Hilkert, a Seneca Falls resident, takes command of Detachment 1, Company B of the 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment Sunday morning, June 28 at the Army Aviation Support Facility here. The unit operates CH-47 Chinook helicopters, providing heavy lift support to Army and joint forces. Hilkert takes command... Read more

US Army Redstone – New PEO for Aviation takes charge at Utility Helicopter Office

US Army Redstone – New PEO for Aviation takes charge at Utility Helicopter Office

22-Jun-2015Source: WaayTV

The employees of the Utility Helicopter Office of the Program Executive Office for Aviation welcomed their new Colonel Thursday at a Change of Charter ceremony. See Full Story... Read more

Sharon Desfor from HeliValue$ Elected ASA International Secretary/Treasurer

Sharon Desfor from HeliValue$ Elected ASA International Secretary/Treasurer

15-Jun-2015Source: HeliValue$

Sharon moves from MTS Governor to her newly elected position of International Secretary/Treasurer. Sharon will focus on promoting communication and transparency between members and leadership, members’ needs whether those are direct benefits or government lobbying, and making ASA relevant on a global basis. “Sharon has a strong commitment to the education of all appraisal professionals.... Read more

Lord Corp names new President of EMEA region

Lord Corp names new President of EMEA region

11-Jun-2015Source: Lord Corp

LORD Corporation, a global leader in vibration and motion control technologies, sensing systems, adhesives and coatings, announced that Joel D. Rood has been named president of the company’s EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Region. Prior to joining LORD, Rood was chief executive officer for Calstar Products, Inc., a leader in the development of affordable... Read more

Precision Aviation Services appoints new Director of Operations

Precision Aviation Services appoints new Director of Operations

10-Jun-2015Source: PAG

Precision Aviation Services, (PAS) located in Peachtree City Georgia, part of the PAG Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Carroll as the new Director of Operations. In his new position, Charlie will be responsible for the overall coordination of PAS’s Fixed Wing, Rotor Wing and Avionics Upgrade and MRO operations, as well... Read more

Marenco Swisshelicopter appoints Chairman

Marenco Swisshelicopter appoints Chairman

9-Jun-2015Source: Marenco

Marenco Swisshelicopter is very proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Philippe Harache as new Chairman of the Board.  Philippe Harache is a French aerospace engineer and entrepreneur, he is a graduate of the Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées, INSEAD and Harvard Business School as well as a graduate from the French National Defence College... Read more

Kaman Corporation Names Starr Executive Vice President

Kaman Corporation Names Starr Executive Vice President

8-Jun-2015Source: Kaman

Kaman Corporation today announced that its board of directors has appointed Chief Financial Officer Robert D. Starr Executive Vice President, effective July 1st. He will continue to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. “Since becoming CFO Rob has played a key role in developing and supporting our growth initiatives and providing financial... Read more

Airbus Helicopters names new Site Manager for Columbus plant

Airbus Helicopters names new Site Manager for Columbus plant

5-Jun-2015Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters Inc. has named Robert Boman to the position of Director/Site Manager for the company’s Columbus, Miss. helicopter assembly plant and operations. In this position Boman is responsible for management and administration of the Columbus facility, including compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration and Defense Contract Management Agency regulatory agencies, human resources, safety and... Read more

Terma appoints Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer

Terma appoints Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer

5-Jun-2015Source: Terma

“Terma wants to further strengthen the management of the Company during a period with a solid growth scenario in an international market that is becoming more and more exposed to competition,” says President & CEO Jens Maaløe. Terma’s Executive Management now consists of Jens Maaløe, President & CEO; Per Thiesen, Executive Vice President & Chief... Read more

Columbia Helicopters Names Bandy as Senior Vice President of Operations

Columbia Helicopters Names Bandy as Senior Vice President of Operations

3-Jun-2015Source: Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Bandy to Senior Vice President of Operations. He has been serving as the Vice President of Operations since 2012. In addition to his current responsibilities of the Flight and Operations Departments, Bandy will assume leadership over the Maintenance Department and the Quality, Engineering and Supply... Read more

Kaman appoints former Goodrich executive to Board

Kaman appoints former Goodrich executive to Board

3-Jun-2015Source: Kaman

Kaman Corporation today announced that its board of directors has appointed Jennifer M. Pollino as a director, effective immediately. The appointment increases the Kaman board to eleven directors. Ms. Pollino’s initial term will expire at the company’s 2016 Annual Shareholders Meeting. The board also appointed Pollino to serve on its personnel & compensation committee. “We... Read more

Airbus Helicopters Inc makes two key appointments

Airbus Helicopters Inc makes two key appointments

1-Jun-2015Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters Inc. is pleased to announce important new assignments for two key leaders. John Roth has been appointed Senior Director of Government Programs. In this position he is responsible for management of the U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota program including production aircraft deliveries, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs, modifications, upgrades and fleet support of the more... Read more

Metro Aviation Hires Director Of Transport Business Services

Metro Aviation Hires Director Of Transport Business Services

29-May-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation has experienced exponential growth over the last five years.  As its family of operations customers has grown, Metro has steadily brought in fresh faces to ensure the company is providing the outstanding customer service it has become known for in the HEMS industry. Metro Aviation has always shown a commitment to their customers,... Read more

Aero Dynamix appoints new COO

Aero Dynamix appoints new COO

21-May-2015Source: Aero Dynamix

Aero Dynamix, Inc., the leading supplier of helicopter and fixed wing illuminated panels and NVG cockpit solutions, today announced the appointment of Mr. Tonka Hufford as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hufford will be responsible for ADI’s overall operating strategy and execution. He will lead the company’s Program Management, Products, Customer Support, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and QA teams.... Read more

EagleMed Names Robin Welch Wichita Area Program Manager

EagleMed Names Robin Welch Wichita Area Program Manager

20-May-2015Source: EagleMed

EagleMed critical care air medical transport company has appointed Robin Welch as Program Manager for the Wichita area. She will lead the company’s Wichita-based Fixed Wing and Rotor Wing Critical Care Air Medical Transport operations in terms of public relations, business development, and service integration with the regional hospitals and emergency medical services for the... Read more

New director at Helibras

New director at Helibras

18-May-2015Source: Helibras

[electronic translation] The Board of Directors of Helibras has a new director, who was appointed by Minas Gerais Participações (MGI), linked to the government of Mines and shareholder of the company. It Marco Antônio Castello Branco engineer metallurgist UFMG doctor in Metallurgical by Technische Univertität Clausthal (Germany) and president CODEMIG – Economic Development Company Minas... Read more

WAI Welcomes Three New Board Members

WAI Welcomes Three New Board Members

14-May-2015Source: WAI

Three new board members were voted in by WAI members at the association’s annual membership meeting held during its annual conference. Voting included reelecting two current board members for another three-year term.The newly-elected board members include: Deborah Hecker is a 737-800 first officer for American Airlines. She began her aviation career in 1994 flying freight.... Read more

Erickson appoints new director

Erickson appoints new director

14-May-2015Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading provider of aviation services and products to a worldwide mix of commercial and government customers, today announced the appointment of Glenn Johnson to the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Johnson will serve as a Director and will replace Gary Scott as Audit Committee Chairman. Mr. Johnson joins the... Read more

Aerial Firefighting Industry Group Names New Executive Director

Aerial Firefighting Industry Group Names New Executive Director

11-May-2015Source: AHSAFA

The American Helicopter Services & Aerial Firefighting Association (AHSAFA) has selected George C. Hill as its new Executive Director. Mr. Hill will assume the position on June 1, replacing Tom Eversole who has been the director since he started the association in 1998. “George Hill is uniquely qualified to build upon AHSAFA’s reputation as an... Read more

CHC names new Chief Financial Officer

CHC names new Chief Financial Officer

5-May-2015Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter, the operating company of CHC Group (NYSE: HELI), announced today that Lee Eckert will be succeeding Joan Hooper as Chief Financial Officer effective July 16, 2015. Mr. Eckert was most recently CFO of the $13 billion in sales U.S. division of National Grid Plc., an international energy company listed on the London Stock... Read more

AHS International Announces New Board Members

AHS International Announces New Board Members

30-Apr-2015Source: AHS

AHS International Chair of the Board Ed Birtwell, General Manager and VP of Turboshaft Engines at GE Aviation, today announced the results of the general elections for the AHS Board of Directors. The 2015-2016 Executive Committee members, beginning their one-year term on July 1, are as follows: Mick Maurer, previously the President of AHS International, is the... Read more

New President announced at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters to replace founders

New President announced at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters to replace founders

23-Apr-2015Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that Gregg Lundberg has been appointed as president of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Lundberg will succeed Blue Hawaiian Helicopters founders David and Patricia Chevalier who are transitioning into advisory roles. “Gregg is a great addition to the team and we are thrilled to... Read more

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems name VP of Combat Avionics Systems

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems name VP of Combat Avionics Systems

22-Apr-2015Source: Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has appointed Robert J. Gough vice president of the Combat Avionics Systems business unit within its Electronic Systems sector, effective immediately. In his new position, Gough will have executive responsibility for the sector’s combat avionics portfolio, including radars for the F-16, F-22A, F-35 Lightning II, and other aircraft as well as... Read more

Bristow Group Names Government Portfolio Director

Bristow Group Names Government Portfolio Director

17-Apr-2015Source: Bristow

Bristow Group today announced that Carl Dixon has joined Bristow as Director, Government Portfolio. Dixon will lead Bristow’s activity to build its global search and rescue (SAR) business, engaging with governments and public sector institutions around the world. Dixon has a military background; as Air-Vice Marshal, he served as Commander of the UK Joint Helicopter... Read more

Airbus marketing head appointed to lead Airbus Helicopters Inc

Airbus marketing head appointed to lead Airbus Helicopters Inc

13-Apr-2015Source: Airbus

Airbus Group today announced that Chris Emerson, a veteran Airbus Group executive, has been appointed President and Chief Executive of Airbus Helicopters Inc. effective June 1.  Emerson will also serve as head of Airbus Helicopters North America Region, which includes oversight of both the U.S. subsidiary and Airbus Helicopters Canada. In his new roles Emerson... Read more

Sabreliner Aviation Names Director of Engineering

Sabreliner Aviation Names Director of Engineering

7-Apr-2015Source: Sabreliner

James Clifford has been named director of Engineering for Sabreliner Aviation, a growing, customer-focused provider of flight support for civil and military fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Clifford, who joined the diversified aerospace company March 31, is responsible for Sabreliner Aviation’s overall engineering efforts and will spearhead Sabreliner Aviation’s aircraft renewals program. He brings to Sabreliner... Read more

Sikorsky appoints new President, replacing Maurer

Sikorsky appoints new President, replacing Maurer

7-Apr-2015Source: UTC

United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today announced the appointment of Robert Leduc as President of Sikorsky Aircraft, succeeding Mick Maurer, who will move to the newly created position of UTC Senior Vice President, Strategic Projects. The appointments are effective immediately, and both Leduc and Maurer will report to UTC President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory... Read more

Bell appoints Regional Sales Manager for US Midwest

Bell appoints Regional Sales Manager for US Midwest

2-Apr-2015Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today a new member to the Bell Helicopter North American sales team. Effective immediately, Tom Moyer will assume the role of Regional Sales Manager in North America, responsible for marketing and sales activities in the Midwest region. Tom began his career at Bell Helicopter in 2013... Read more

CAE appoints Global Leader-Training Strategy for Civil Aviation

CAE appoints Global Leader-Training Strategy for Civil Aviation

2-Apr-2015Source: CAE

CAE today announced the appointment of Torbjorn Wischer as Global Leader – Training Strategy for Civil Aviation, responsible for maintaining and developing CAE’s position as the recognized global training partner of choice for customers in Civil Aviation. By leveraging CAE’s decades of training expertise and industry credibility, he will further enhance the Company’s value proposition... Read more

Snowy Hydro SouthCare appoints high-profile CEO

Snowy Hydro SouthCare appoints high-profile CEO

30-Mar-2015Source: Snowy Hydro SouthCare

Update from Snowy Hydro SouthCare Facebook page :- It is with great pleasure that we can announce the new Chief Executive Officer of the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter is Cancer support advocate and former award-winning ABC journalist and television presenter Mr Chris Kimball. The high-profile media professional, television commentator, public speaker and fundraiser has... Read more

Airbus Helicopters creates new Head of Digital Strategy role

Airbus Helicopters creates new Head of Digital Strategy role

30-Mar-2015Source: Airbus

Stéphane Chery has been appointed as Airbus Helicopters’ Head of Digital Strategy, reporting to Clive Schley, Head of Strategy and Marketing. He will be responsible for implementing the company’s vision and top objectives in this domain, enabling new culture and behaviors governing digital technologies across the company. Airbus Helicopters’ creation of the Digital Strategy position... Read more

Erickson Announces Board of Directors Changes

Erickson Announces Board of Directors Changes

23-Mar-2015Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services, today announced changes to the composition of its board of directors that it believes strengthen its governance and reinforce its commitment to independence. Gary Scott, a director of the Company since 2012, has been appointed Chairman of the Board, succeeding Quinn Morgan, who remains a... Read more

Boeing Military Aircraft appoints VP of Business Development

Boeing Military Aircraft appoints VP of Business Development

20-Mar-2015Source: Boeing

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today named Jeff Johnson, vice president, Business Development, Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA). He succeeds Tim Norgart, who recently retired from Boeing. Johnson will be based in St. Louis, Missouri, and report to BMA President Shelley Lavender. Johnson has been president of Boeing Middle East since March 2011, based in the... Read more

Canada – 443 Maritime Helicopter Sqn invests new honorary colonel

Canada – 443 Maritime Helicopter Sqn invests new honorary colonel

20-Mar-2015Source: RCAF

Colonel Patrick MacNamara, commanding officer of 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, invested the squadron’s new honorary colonel in a December 8, 2014, ceremony in Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Honorary Colonel Michael Sudul stepped into the position vacated by outgoing Honorary Colonel Jeffrey Morris, who served since 2009. Colonel Lise Bourgon, 12 Wing’s commander, presided over the... Read more

CHC appoints General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer

CHC appoints General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer

19-Mar-2015Source: CHC

Hooman Yazhari started with CHC this week as general counsel and chief administrative officer. Mr. Yazhari is succeeding Michael O’Neill as general counsel. Mr. Yazhari has more than a decade of experience as an executive in the aviation sector, most recently as senior vice president and general counsel of International Lease Finance Corporation, one of... Read more

CHC promotes from within for new President of Heli-One

CHC promotes from within for new President of Heli-One

18-Mar-2015Source: CHC

Anthony DiNota has been promoted to president of Heli-One, CHC’s helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) segment. For most of the past year he has been vice president, Commercial, for Heli-One. Mr. DiNota now oversees the entire organization of the world’s largest independent provider of helicopter MRO services, including MRO operations in Boundary Bay, British... Read more

FlightSafety appoints Marketing Director

FlightSafety appoints Marketing Director

18-Mar-2015Source: Flight Safety International

FlightSafety International announces that Kyle Davis has been appointed Executive Director, Marketing for the company’s business and commercial aviation training activities. “We congratulate Kyle on his new position,” said David Davenport, Executive Vice President. “Kyle has an in-depth understanding of Customer requirements, and the ability to develop innovative programs and solutions that will help to... Read more

Aspen Avionics appoints VP of Operations

Aspen Avionics appoints VP of Operations

18-Mar-2015Source: Aspen

Aspen Avionics, Inc. announced today that Mike Churchill has joined the company as its vice president of operations. Churchill has over 25 years of experience in electronics manufacturing operations and has held leadership positions as a plant manager, including functional leadership in test and manufacturing engineering, program management, and corporate operations. Churchill will have responsibility... Read more

Airbus Group Appoints John Harrison as Group General Counsel

Airbus Group Appoints John Harrison as Group General Counsel

18-Mar-2015Source: Airbus

Airbus Group has appointed John Harrison, 47, to become Group General Counsel, a newly created Executive Committee position which will consolidate the responsibilities of Corporate Secretary, General Counsel and Ethics & Compliance. Currently, Harrison is Group General Counsel of Technip S.A. in Paris and will join Airbus Group in June 2015. “The integration of the... Read more

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