Appointments

Aero Asset Adds Three Experienced Executives to Team

Aero Asset Adds Three Experienced Executives to Team

20-Jun-2023Source: Aero Asset

Aero Asset, the global helicopter sales and market intelligence firm, has added three executives to positions within the company. Andrea Winning becomes Market Research Director. Shaun Geng becomes VP of Operations and Tristan Sandor as Senior Director – Mission Critical Services. “These staff additions strengthen Aero Asset’s interaction with clients,” said Aero Asset VP Sales... Read more

LCI appoints new CIO and COO

LCI appoints new CIO and COO

15-Jun-2023Source: LCI

LCI, a leading aviation company, has  announced the strengthening of its team with the appointment of Eric Kataoka as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), and the promotion of Nigel Leishman to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). This follows the recent investment in LCI by Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. (SMFL). Kataoka was previously SMFL’s General... Read more

Archer appoints former FAA Administrator as Chief Safety Officer

Archer appoints former FAA Administrator as Chief Safety Officer

14-Jun-2023Source: Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) has appointed Billy Nolen, former acting FAA Administrator, as its Chief Safety Officer. Nolen’s expertise in aviation safety and flight operations, along with his deep passion and excitement for advanced air mobility, will further strengthen Archer’s ability to successfully commercialize urban air mobility at scale. “Billy is an incredible leader... Read more

STARS appoints new president & CEO of STARS

STARS appoints new president & CEO of STARS

13-Jun-2023Source: STARS

Following an extensive search by the society’s volunteer board of directors, STARS announced that Katherine Emberly will join the organization as president & CEO, effective Sept. 15, 2023. “Effectively leading an organization like STARS takes strong business acumen and experience building and leading highly skilled, geographically distributed teams in a 24×7, mission-critical and high-risk environment.”... Read more

Loft Dynamics hires new CFO

Loft Dynamics hires new CFO

12-Jun-2023Source: Loft Dynamics

Loft Dynamics today announced that Jean Auclair has joined the company’s leadership team as their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Jean, an experienced CPA and CFO, previously led the financial affairs of numerous innovative companies. Jean’s appointment will help Loft Dynamics with their increased global expansion. This expansion, and their recent rebranding from VRM Switzerland... Read more

Advantage Aviation Technologies Welcomes New Director of Business Development

Advantage Aviation Technologies Welcomes New Director of Business Development

8-Jun-2023Source: Advantage Aviation Technologies

Advantage Aviation Technologies (AAT) is pleased to announce the hiring of Chad Duval as Director of Business Development. Chad has an extensive background in commercial aviation, repairs, machining, and parts manufacturing. For the past eight years, Chad was Regional Manager at Herber Aircraft Services, responsible for developing and maintaining good standing relationships with strategic aerospace... Read more

Blackcomb Helicopters appoints new President and Accountability Executive

Blackcomb Helicopters appoints new President and Accountability Executive

5-Jun-2023Source: Blackcomb Helicopters

Blackcomb Helicopters (Blackcomb) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Burke as Blackcomb’s new President and Accountable Executive. An advisor and former executive with Blackcomb, Mr. Burke will be rejoining Blackcomb’s team in British Columbia and Alberta to lead the company’s growth strategy. Mr. Burke will oversee the company’s operations in addition to driving... Read more

ASU Welcomes Army Veteran as NVG Instructor Pilot

ASU Welcomes Army Veteran as NVG Instructor Pilot

2-Jun-2023Source: ASU

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced the addition of Mitch McKinstry to their team of NVG Instructor Pilots. “Mitch is no stranger to the industry or ASU, and he brings with him proven NVG experience,” said ASU President Dr. Joe Estrera. “ASU continues to win training contracts worldwide, and his experience and skills are a... Read more

TracPlus Appoints VP of Global Sales

TracPlus Appoints VP of Global Sales

23-May-2023Source: TracPlus

TracPlus, the world’s leading commercial provider of multi-asset wildfire response management systems and automated flight following solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Wayne Oxenham as their new Vice President of Global Sales. In this pivotal role, Wayne will leverage his vast experience and unique skill set to broaden TracPlus’ global reach, extending their... Read more

Ferrovial Vertiports appoints new Real Estate and Development SVP

Ferrovial Vertiports appoints new Real Estate and Development SVP

22-May-2023Source: Ferrovial Vertiports

Ferrovial Vertiports, a division of Ferrovial Airports, has appointed Kirk Hotelling as Senior Vice President of real estate and development, reporting to Ferrovial Vertiports CEO Kevin Cox. In this role, Hotelling will lead global site selection, negotiations and construction for the development of the company’s planned vertiport networks. He will be based at Ferrovial Vertiports... Read more

Loft Dynamics appoints COO

Loft Dynamics appoints COO

17-May-2023Source: Loft Dynamics

Loft Dynamics announces that Jens Westh has joined the leadership team as COO to support the company’s rapid growth. Jens will lead after-sales services to further develop the EASA-supervised Flight Simulator Training Device Organization (FSTDO), and to help relieve CEO Fabi Riesen of numerous management tasks. This equates to Loft Dynamics customers benefiting from an... Read more

Skyryse appoints Chief Legal Officer

Skyryse appoints Chief Legal Officer

17-May-2023Source: Skyryse

Skyryse™, bringing trust, safety, and the accessibility of flight through a highly-automated and touchscreen flight control system, has named Blake Bilstad as the company’s new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. In this role, Bilstad will lead all legal matters for Skyryse as the company continues to develop its highly automated flight control system, including the protection... Read more

Universal Avionics appoints General Manager

Universal Avionics appoints General Manager

15-May-2023Source: Universal Avionics

Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems Company, announces the appointment of Mr. Fabrice Arfi as General Manager of Universal Avionics International (UASI). Fabrice Arfi is based out of France and joins the company’s international division to support customers and growth in the EMEA and APAC regions. Fabrice Arfi is a proven executive with 28 years... Read more

Reliable Robotics appoints NASA AAM Leader as VP of Government Partnerships

Reliable Robotics appoints NASA AAM Leader as VP of Government Partnerships

15-May-2023Source: Reliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics, a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, announced the addition of Davis Hackenberg as Vice President of Government Partnerships. Hackenberg’s previous role defining and driving the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) collaboration with industry aligns with Reliable’s dedication to partnering with research organizations, civil government stakeholders and regulators in the U.S. and... Read more

Royal Aeronautical Society appoints new president

Royal Aeronautical Society appoints new president

8-May-2023

The Royal Aeronautical Society is pleased to announce that Kerissa Khan MRAeS has taken over as President of the Society at its AGM on 4 May 2023. The AGM also elected David Chinn as President-Elect. The President provides leadership of the Council and of the Society in pursuit of its objectives. They uphold the values,... Read more

Erickson Welcomes Aerospace Veteran As CEO

Erickson Welcomes Aerospace Veteran As CEO

3-May-2023Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated is pleased to announce that Barry Kohler will take the role of CEO on May 1, 2023. Kohler has been in the aerospace industry for more than 40 years, with over 20 years in the helicopter industry. “I’m really enthused about this challenge with Erickson. We have an iconic product and service offering, a strong and... Read more

London’s Air Ambulance Charity appoints new Director of Finance, IT and Facilities

London’s Air Ambulance Charity appoints new Director of Finance, IT and Facilities

24-Apr-2023Source: London's Air Ambulance Charity

London’s Air Ambulance Charity has announced the appointment Anna Bennett as the charity’s new Director of Finance, IT and Facilities. A Chartered Accountant (FCA) with over 20 years of experience, Anna holds the ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting. She has extensive sector experience, having worked for several national charities, including as Finance Director for Hospice UK... Read more

TracPlus appoints new CTO

TracPlus appoints new CTO

20-Apr-2023Source: TracPlus

TracPlus, a leading commercial provider of wildfire response management systems, is proud to announce the addition of Mark Greene as its new Chief Technology Officer. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Mark brings extensive experience in strategic technology development and a proven track record of driving innovation in the face of global challenges. Mark says he’s... Read more

PHI Aviation appoint Director of Sustainability

PHI Aviation appoint Director of Sustainability

18-Apr-2023Source: PHI Aviation

PHI Aviation has appointed Jennifer Veilleux as Director of Sustainability. She will be part of the global leadership team reporting to Keith Mullett, Managing Director, PHI Aviation. Jennifer’s role will be to create and embed sustainability practices throughout the organization enabling PHI to deliver on its commitments and achieve future goals and targets. Keith Mullett, Managing Director, PHI... Read more

London’s Air Ambulance appoints new Director of Finance, IT and Facilities

London’s Air Ambulance appoints new Director of Finance, IT and Facilities

17-Apr-2023Source: London's Air Ambulance

London’s Air Ambulance Charity has announced the appointment Anna Bennett as the charity’s new Director of Finance, IT and Facilities. A Chartered Accountant (FCA) with over 20 years of experience, Anna holds the ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting. She has extensive sector experience, having worked for several national charities, including as Finance Director for Hospice UK and... Read more

Schweizer names new CFO

Schweizer names new CFO

11-Apr-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is pleased to welcome Lewis Newman as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Newman’s first day with Schweizer is April 10, 2023. “Lewis is a highly respected financial professional with a long history in aerospace manufacturing and a strong track record of driving financial growth,” says David Horton, President and CEO of Schweizer.... Read more

New CEO at Bell

New CEO at Bell

11-Apr-2023Source: Textron

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) announced that Lisa Atherton has been named president & CEO of the Bell segment, effective April 28, 2023. Atherton, most recently the chief operating officer of Bell, succeeds Mitch Snyder, who will be retiring after more than seven years as president & CEO of Bell and nearly 20 years with the... Read more

Blade Air Mobility Expands Board of Directors

Blade Air Mobility Expands Board of Directors

3-Apr-2023Source: Blade Air Mobility

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered global air mobility platform announced the expansion of the Board from seven to nine members, and the appointment of two new directors, Andrew Lauck and John Borthwick. Mr. Lauck, a current Board observer for Blade, will... Read more

HAI Members Select New Board Directors

HAI Members Select New Board Directors

3-Apr-2023Source: HAI

Four candidates were voted onto Helicopter Association International’s Board of Directors on Monday, Mar. 6, during HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta. The individuals were elected to the board by the designated member representatives of HAI’s helicopter operator members. One individual joins the board for the first time, while three were reelected to their posts. The... Read more

Overair Names new Chief Financial Officer

Overair Names new Chief Financial Officer

27-Mar-2023Source: Overair

Overair, an emerging global leader in advanced air mobility and developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), announced the appointment of Tom Whayne as chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. As CFO, Whayne will oversee all financial operations and provide strategic guidance to the company as it continues its path toward commercialization. ​Previously,... Read more

Global Medical Response Appoints President and CEO

Global Medical Response Appoints President and CEO

23-Mar-2023Source: Global Medical Response

Global Medical Response (“GMR”), the leading national integrated air and ground mobile patient care and transportation services provider, announced that Nick Loporcaro has been named President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective April 17, 2023. He will also join the GMR Board of Directors concurrent with his appointment. “Nick is a highly accomplished and seasoned... Read more

AAMS selects New President & CEO

AAMS selects New President & CEO

23-Mar-2023Source: AAMS

The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) and MedEvac Foundation International (MFI) are excited to announce the appointment of Jana Williams to lead AAMS and MFI as the next President & CEO. Jana will formally assume the role on Monday, April 3, 2023. “I am excited to become part of such a capable peer group and... Read more

Avidyne appoints new Director of International Sales

Avidyne appoints new Director of International Sales

16-Mar-2023Source: Avidyne

Avidyne Corporation of Melbourne, FL. announced today that they have added aviation industry veteran Simon William as a Director of International Sales. “Simon is a great addition to our international sales team, bringing a wealth of experience in aviation technical sales and business development,” said John Talmadge, Avidyne’s Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Based in... Read more

Astronics Corporation Appoints new member of Board of Directors

Astronics Corporation Appoints new member of Board of Directors

13-Mar-2023Source: Astronics

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading supplier of advanced technologies and products to the global aerospace and defense industries, today announced the appointment of Linda O’Brien to its Board of Directors, effective February 24, 2023. Ms. O’Brien is Vice President and Chief Engineer at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, a position she has held since 2021. She was... Read more

Universal Avionics Selects new Co-chair of RTCA’s SC-213 Committee

Universal Avionics Selects new Co-chair of RTCA’s SC-213 Committee

13-Mar-2023Source: Universal Avionics

Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, announces that Troy Niles has been selected to co-chair the RTCA (Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics) special committee SC-213 on Enhanced Flight Vision Systems and Synthetic Vision Systems (EFVS/SVS). This continues UA’s 15-year involvement as co-chair of the committee. Troy Niles is a Technical Program Manager for ClearVision EFVS at Universal... Read more

Donaldson Names VP for Aerospace & Defense Business

Donaldson Names VP for Aerospace & Defense Business

8-Mar-2023Source: Donaldson

 Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has named Roger Miller as its Vice President for Global Aerospace & Defense. Miller will be at the Donaldson booth at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023, Booth C3626. In this position, Miller is responsible for all aspects of the Aerospace and Defense business, including commercial and... Read more

VFS Selects New Executive Director

VFS Selects New Executive Director

8-Mar-2023Source: VFS

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading nonprofit organization working to advance vertical flight, today announces the selection of Angelo N. Collins as its executive director, effective June 1, 2023. Outgoing Executive Director Mike Hirschberg, who has led the organization for 12 years, will be staying on staff in a supporting role as Director... Read more

ASU Welcomes New Marketing Manager

ASU Welcomes New Marketing Manager

6-Mar-2023Source: ASU

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced that they had hired Vicque Ebentheuer as the company’s new marketing manager. Before joining ASU, Ebentheuer worked in marketing for more than 25 years in the healthcare industry. “Vicque brings  25 years of marketing experience in a very customer-driven industry,” said ASU President Dr. Joe Estrera. “Healthcare requires great... Read more

Rotortrade expands in US with new appointments and promotions

Rotortrade expands in US with new appointments and promotions

6-Mar-2023Source: Rotortrade

Rotortrade, the leading global helicopter dealer, is proud to announce its latest appointments and promotions in support of its continued growth in North America. Robert Brant has been appointed as the Head of Region for North America. With more than 30 years of experience in aviation, Robert is a well-known leader in the industry known... Read more

Loft Dynamics appoints two to US sales team

Loft Dynamics appoints two to US sales team

6-Mar-2023Source: Loft Dynamics

Loft Dynamics AG, creator of the world’s first and only virtual reality (VR) simulator authorized by a major aviation regulator, today announced two strategic appointments to strengthen its global expansion. Industry veterans Scott Firsing and Woody McClendon will lead sales and growth operations in North America. These key hires follow the company’s recent $20 million... Read more

USHST Names Chris Baur As Its Next Industry Cochair

USHST Names Chris Baur As Its Next Industry Cochair

2-Mar-2023Source: USHST

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has named Chris Baur, president and CEO of Hughes Aerospace, as its new industry cochair. Baur will succeed Nick Mayhew, who has served as the industry cochair since January of 2020. Baur brings over 40 years of diverse aerospace industry leadership, global business development, and technical innovation expertise to... Read more

LCI appoints new CFO

LCI appoints new CFO

1-Mar-2023Source: LCI

LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of Libra Group, has appointed Alan O’Rourke to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). O’Rourke was previously LCI’s Senior Vice President, Finance, based in the lessor’s London office and was responsible for developing relationships with LCI’s financial partners to source and originate capital for the organisation.... Read more

Supernal appoints senior director of regulatory affairs

Supernal appoints senior director of regulatory affairs

27-Feb-2023Source: Supernal

Supernal announced the appointment of Jay Merkle as senior director of regulatory affairs. Merkle previously spent 30 years at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), most recently as executive director of the agency’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office. “Uniting top aviation expertise is critical to Supernal’s mission of responsibly shaping and introducing the Advanced Air Mobility... Read more

NHV appoints New CFO

NHV appoints New CFO

22-Feb-2023Source: NHV

NHV Group is pleased to announce that Nele Ghesquiere, the current Vice President of Finance at NHV Group, will take up the position of Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect. This promotion has been made possible after Laurent Verhelst, the former Chief Financial Officer, has decided to leave NHV to pursue other career opportunities. “I... Read more

Enstrom names the new incoming president

Enstrom names the new incoming president

15-Feb-2023Source: Enstrom

Enstrom enters a new era of growth and expansion with new leadership at the helm. We are delighted to welcome Todd Tetzlaff back to the Enstrom family as incoming president. Todd is no stranger to the company. He first set foot in the Menominee, MI factory more than three decades ago when, while still a... Read more

Schweizer appoints North American Helicopter Sales Manager

Schweizer appoints North American Helicopter Sales Manager

15-Feb-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is thrilled to announce Robert Grimmett has joined the Schweizer team as the company’s North American Sales Manager. In his position, he is responsible for aircraft and parts sales, service support, and market development in the United States and Canada. A savvy business professional, Grimmett comes to the Schweizer with a wealth of experience... Read more

Jetson welcomes new Senior Advisor

Jetson welcomes new Senior Advisor

14-Feb-2023Source: Jetson

Jetson welcomes our new Senior Advisor Peter Diamandis. Founder and Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He is also the Executive Founder of Singularity University. Peter Diamandis is going to be a valuable resource to the Jetson management team. As an entrepreneur, Diamandis has... Read more

Bristow Announces New Organization Structure

Bristow Announces New Organization Structure

10-Feb-2023Source: Bristow

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) took action to better support its existing business and future growth plans by reorganizing the Company’s leadership team to align with its main service lines – Government Services and Offshore Energy Services. Given the increased scale and geographic scope of Bristow’s Government Services business, the time is right to implement... Read more

CHC appoints new CEO

CHC appoints new CEO

9-Feb-2023Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter, the global helicopter services company specialising in transportation, search and rescue operations, and maintenance, announced David Balevic has resigned his position as President and CEO and will be replaced by Jørn Madsen. David Balevic said: “It has been my privilege over the last three years to lead and serve an incredible organization.  During... Read more

Swire Energy Services strengthens Aviation Division in UK and Norway

Swire Energy Services strengthens Aviation Division in UK and Norway

3-Feb-2023Source: Swire Energy Services

Swire Energy Services, a global integrated energy services provider, strengthens its Aviation division in both Norway and the UK, with new appointments and promotions. Robert Brandvik has moved into the role of General Manager for Aviation, managing the Central Aviation division across the UK and Norway. Robert joined Helifuel AS in 2018 as Finance and... Read more

Smith Myers announces new Board appointments

Smith Myers announces new Board appointments

2-Feb-2023Source: Smith Myers

Smith Myers, the award-winning global specialist in the design, development, manufacture and support of application specific cellular network and handset capabilities has announced the appointment of Andrew Munro as Managing Director, alongside three new appointments to the Board. Smith Myers was founded in 1987 by Tony Smith and Peter Myers who remain as Board members.... Read more

USHST Names new Government Co-Chair

USHST Names new Government Co-Chair

2-Feb-2023Source: USHST

Wayne Fry, FAA Flight Standards Division Manager for General Aviation Safety Assurance, has been named the new government co-chairman of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (www.ushst.org). The USHST was formed in 2013 as a regional partner within the International Helicopter Safety Team (now the Vertical Aviation Safety Team, VAST, https://vast.aero/) to lead a government... Read more

Schweizer appoints Sales Director for Latin America

Schweizer appoints Sales Director for Latin America

2-Feb-2023Source: Schweizer

With Schweizer helicopter production back in full gear, Schweizer is pleased to announce Francisco Camoes has joined the helicopter manufacturer as Sales Director for Latin America. Based in Mexico City, Camoes is responsible for supporting government, public agency, military, commercial, and VIP clients with aircraft sales, operational support, parts procurement, and event participation. Camoes is... Read more

Asian Sky Group appoints new Consultancy Services Director

Asian Sky Group appoints new Consultancy Services Director

1-Feb-2023Source: Asian Sky Group

Asian Sky Group (ASG) announces that Dennis Lau has been named Consultancy Services Director of the Hong Kong-based business aviation transaction and consultancy specialists. Dennis has more than 15 years of experience working in both business and commercial aviation, and has a skillset honed in the UK as well as in Hong Kong. He joins... Read more

Vertical Aerospace appoints CFO

Vertical Aerospace appoints CFO

31-Jan-2023Source: Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, announces it has strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of John Martin as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). John joins Vertical after a successful thirty year career in senior operational and financial management roles of large, international businesses.... Read more

Living Legends of Aviation honour Hillsboro Aviation CEO

Living Legends of Aviation honour Hillsboro Aviation CEO

27-Jan-2023Source: Hillsboro Aviation

Max Lyons, owner and CEO of Hillsboro Aviation, was honored at the 20th annual Living Legends of Aviation awards event in Los Angeles last week. Lyons received the Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award, which honors individuals who have had a major impact on the world of vertical flight. Lyons is an aviator,... Read more

Schweizer appoints Senior Sales Rep for Europe and UK

Schweizer appoints Senior Sales Rep for Europe and UK

24-Jan-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is pleased to announce Peter Behr has joined the helicopter manufacturer as Senior Sales Representative for Europe and the U.K. Based in Germany, Behr is responsible for providing current and new Schweizer customers long-term, personalized Schweizer support by overseeing aircraft sales, parts sales and service, and tailor-made solutions. Behr has an impressive track record... Read more

Rotorcorp appoints VP of Strategic Growth

Rotorcorp appoints VP of Strategic Growth

23-Jan-2023Source: Rotorcorp

Rotorcorp, an Authorized Robinson Helicopter Company Service Center, announced that it has tapped aviation industry veteran Mike Gomez to join its leadership team. Gomez joins Rotorcorp as the Vice President of Strategic Growth. While the position is new, Gomez and Rotorcorp have a longstanding professional relationship. As President of Allegro Consulting, Gomez has been providing... Read more

Bell appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Bell appoints new Chief Operating Officer

20-Jan-2023Source: Bell

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) announced that Lisa Atherton, the president & CEO of the Textron Systems segment, has been named to a new role as chief operating officer of the Bell segment. Tom Hammoor, who most recently led Textron Aviation Defense LLC, will succeed Atherton as president & CEO of the Textron Systems segment. Atherton... Read more

Wisk Aero appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Wisk Aero appoints new Chief Executive Officer

19-Jan-2023Source: Wisk Aero

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying, four-seat air taxi in the US, announced that Gary Gysin will be retiring from his position as Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board, effective February 1, 2023. The company has selected Dr. Brian Yutko as... Read more

Lilium Appoints new CFO and CCO

Lilium Appoints new CFO and CCO

19-Jan-2023Source: Lilium

Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed Oliver Vogelgesang as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Sebastien Borel as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) with immediate effect. Oliver Vogelgesang will take over from Geoffrey Richardson, who is stepping down following... Read more

Joby Appoints new member to Advisory Board

Joby Appoints new member to Advisory Board

13-Jan-2023Source: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. (ret) Scott Howell, former Commander of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), to the Company’s Advisory Board. As JSOC Commander, Lt. Gen. Howell was responsible for the readiness and mission execution of highly-specialized forces across... Read more

SkyDrive Welcomes Chief Development Officer

SkyDrive Welcomes Chief Development Officer

11-Jan-2023Source: SkyDrive

SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL1 manufacturer, today announced that Arnaud Coville, an aviation industry veteran with 30 years of experience and former Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Volocopter GmbH, became the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of SkyDrive. He joined SkyDrive on January 1st 2023. SkyDrive is currently engaged in the development of a... Read more

IBAC Appoints New Environment and Flight Operations Director

IBAC Appoints New Environment and Flight Operations Director

5-Jan-2023Source: IBAC

 The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced this week that Capt. Claude Hurley, FRAeS, has joined IBAC as the new Director, Environment and Flight Operations.  Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General, commented, “We are honored to have Claude join the IBAC team. Given his respected work at ICAO as Canada’s Representative to the Council and as... Read more

GE Aerospace Systems President to Retire at Year-end

GE Aerospace Systems President to Retire at Year-end

19-Dec-2022Source: GE Aerospace

GE (NYSE:GE) announced that GE Aerospace Systems president Brad Mottier will retire at year-end, capping a more than 40-year industry career, including 20 years with GE and 22 years at Unison Industries. GE Chairman & CEO and GE Aerospace CEO H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. said, “I want to thank Brad for his decades of service... Read more

AIAC announces new Chair of the Board of Directors

AIAC announces new Chair of the Board of Directors

19-Dec-2022Source: AIAC

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) announced Amandeep Kaler, Chief Executive Officer, Avcorp Industries as new Chair of the AIAC Board of Directors and Pierre Pyun, Vice President, Government Affairs, Bombardier as new Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors. Elected at the November Annual General Meeting, Amandeep Kaler succeeds Rich Foster, Chief Executive and... Read more

Universal Avionics appoints US Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Universal Avionics appoints US Southeast Regional Sales Manager

16-Dec-2022Source: Universal Avionics

Universal Avionics (UA), announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Rose to the U.S. Sales team. Paul Rose is based out of Melbourne, Florida and joins the company as Southeast U.S. Regional Sales Manager supporting our customers and Authorized Dealer and Integrator Network in that region. Paul Rose is a proud United States Air Force Veteran... Read more

Columbia Helicopters names new President/CEO

Columbia Helicopters names new President/CEO

12-Dec-2022Source: Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters announced today that Executive Vice President Michael Tremlett has been named President/CEO effective January 1, 2023, to replace current President/CEO Steve Bandy who is retiring at the end of the year. Mr. Bandy will remain on the Columbia Board of Directors as Vice Chairman to continue to support the Columbia team. Columbia is... Read more

Sloane appoints new Operations Director

Sloane appoints new Operations Director

9-Dec-2022Source: Sloane Helicopters

Sloane Helicopters is delighted to announce that Mark Abbey has joined the Company as the Operations Director. Under this role, Mark will oversee all Operational areas of the Company including Maintenance, Part M, Logistics, Flight Operations and Flight Training. Having been the CEO and Regional Director for CHC EMEA before joining Sloane, Mark brings a... Read more

Wisk appoints Head of Sustainability

Wisk appoints Head of Sustainability

8-Dec-2022Source: Wisk

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and pioneer in autonomous, electric flight, furthers its global leadership in sustainability with the appointment of a new Head of Sustainability and the company’s certification of Net Carbon Zero in New Zealand. Wisk recently appointed Daniela Schaff as the company’s new Head of Sustainability. In this... Read more

Vertical Aerospace Appoints Chief Engineer

Vertical Aerospace Appoints Chief Engineer

7-Dec-2022Source: Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, announces it has further strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of David King as Chief Engineer. David joins in February 2023 and will be responsible for the technical development and overall performance of the Vertical’s VX4 electric... Read more

Bristow Names SVP, General Counsel, Head of Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary

Bristow Names SVP, General Counsel, Head of Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary

7-Dec-2022Source: Bristow

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) announced that Elizabeth Matthews has been named Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Head of Government Affairs, and Corporate Secretary, effective December 21, 2022. In this role, she is responsible for legal, compliance, government affairs, and contract review and management. Matthews has over 25 years of legal experience providing counsel across... Read more

NAFI Names New Board Member

NAFI Names New Board Member

6-Dec-2022Source: NAFI

George Charles Allen is an experienced aviator, consultant, and educator. At age 1 ½, George was strapped into a Cessna 172 alongside his father in what would be an inauguration to a lifetime of defying the earthly bonds of gravity. By age 5, he took his first formal flight lesson. A short twenty-two years later,... Read more

Southeast Aerospace Welcomes New Business Development Manager

Southeast Aerospace Welcomes New Business Development Manager

5-Dec-2022Source: Southeast Aerospace

Southeast Aerospace, Inc. (SEA), a leading Aerospace Solutions company, is pleased to welcome Michael Roy as our new Business Development Manager – LATAM. Roy brings over 12 years of experience developing business and selling aviation technology, parts and repair services in the LATAM market. Before joining SEA, Roy led marketing & sales operations at Bose... Read more

Astronautics Names New President

Astronautics Names New President

29-Nov-2022Source: Astronautics

Astronautics Corporation of America is pleased to announce that Robert Atac has joined the company as its president. Reporting directly to Astronautics Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ronald Zelazo, Atac will be responsible for the company’s strategic growth, product and technology development, and overall management.   “We are delighted to have Bob on board... Read more

LCI Appoints new COO

LCI Appoints new COO

23-Nov-2022Source: LCI

LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has promoted Terri Foley to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and General Counsel, effective immediately. Terri has a long-established career with LCI, having joined in 2008 as the company’s General Counsel. Based in LCI’s Dublin head office, Terri has proven experience in aviation leasing, financing... Read more

ASU appoints new VP of Sales

ASU appoints new VP of Sales

18-Nov-2022Source: ASU

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced that ASU Senior Director of Sales Dan Meyer was promoted to Vice President of Sales. “During the last year Dan has proven his leadership and sales capabilities,” said ASU President Dr. Joe Estrera. “Dan has developed the sales team, distributor network and cultivated client relationships around the world. This... Read more

Billings Flying Service Appoints President

Billings Flying Service Appoints President

16-Nov-2022Source: Billings Flying Service

Billings Flying Service (BFS), a family-owned helicopter heavy-lift and aerial firefighting service and CH-47 Chinook MRO, is pleased to announce it has appointed Nick Nenadovic as president of the company. Nenadovic will work hand in hand with the Blain Family to develop a leadership team to drive strategic growth, build customer engagement and experience, and... Read more

USHST Searching For Next Industry Co-Chair

USHST Searching For Next Industry Co-Chair

9-Nov-2022Source: USHST

The USHST is looking for a volunteer industry co-chair to steer ongoing work to reduce and ultimately eliminate fatal US civil helicopter accidents. Joining efforts with a government co-chair, a 12-member steering committee, 18 work group leaders, and over 100 team volunteers, the future co-chair will have plenty of support. I’ve been deeply honored to... Read more

ANRA Technologie appoints new Chief Strategy Officer

ANRA Technologie appoints new Chief Strategy Officer

3-Nov-2022Source: ANRA Technologies

ANRA Technologies, a leader in integrated airspace, mission management and delivery systems for uncrewed aircraft, announced the appointment of Brent Klavon to Chief Strategy Officer. In his new role, Mr. Klavon’s responsibilities will expand to include additional investment decision-making, strategic planning, and risk management. He will continue to oversee all global operations matters and the... Read more

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