Appointments

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

Alpine Aerotech Names Jeff Denomme President

Alpine Aerotech Names Jeff Denomme President

12-Mar-2015Source: Alpine

Aviation Search Group announced today, after a global search, Jeff Denomme was named President of Alpine Aerotech.  Mr. Denomme will succeed Jim Campbell who is retiring after 4 years in the role. Denomme started his aviation career as an AME and has been a staple in the Canadian helicopter industry for the past 25 years.... Read more

Spectrum Aeromed Hires New Account Representative

Spectrum Aeromed Hires New Account Representative

10-Mar-2015Source: Spectrum

Spectrum Aeromed announced this week that Nisa Rajput has been hired as an account representative. In her new position Rajput will be responsible for providing both the domestic and military and government senior sales representatives with support in fulfilling client aircraft air ambulance needs. Rajput recently graduated from Mayville State University with a Bachelors of... Read more

Oil & Gas UK Appoints New Chief Executive

Oil & Gas UK Appoints New Chief Executive

8-Mar-2015Source: Oil & Gas UK

The Board of Oil & Gas UK, the leading trade association for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deirdre Michie as the organisation’s new Chief Executive, following a comprehensive search led by The Curzon Partnership. Deirdre Michie will take up her position from 1 May 2015, replacing... Read more

CHC Global Head of Aviation Financing to Join Waypoint

CHC Global Head of Aviation Financing to Join Waypoint

4-Mar-2015Source: Waypoint

Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited (“Waypoint”), the largest independent global helicopter leasing company, today announced that Clark McGinn, Global Head of Aviation Financing at CHC Leasing, will join Waypoint as Senior Vice President of Sales in the second quarter of 2015. Mr. McGinn will be responsible for leading the Company’s origination, sales and business development operations.... Read more

FLIR Systems announces CFO resignation

FLIR Systems announces CFO resignation

4-Mar-2015Source: FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced that Tony Trunzo, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, has resigned effective March 27, 2015, to pursue other professional opportunities. Dave Muessle, Vice President, Corporate Controller and the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer, who joined FLIR in 2000, will work closely with Tony in transition and serve as interim Chief Financial Officer until a... Read more

Erickson Announces CEO Transition

Erickson Announces CEO Transition

4-Mar-2015Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC) announced today that its President and CEO Udo Rieder informed the board of directors of his desire to retire from the Company (including his role as an Erickson board member) effective March 31st, 2015. The board of directors has appointed Jeff Roberts as new President and CEO of Erickson effective April 1st,... Read more

AgustaWestland Philadelphia adds past Governor of Pennsylvania to Board

AgustaWestland Philadelphia adds past Governor of Pennsylvania to Board

3-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland today announced that the Honorable Tom Ridge has joined AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation’s Board of Directors. Ridge, the 43rd Governor of Pennsylvania and the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has significant public and private sector expertise that will allow him to take an active role in advocating for and raising the... Read more

New chairman and managing director appointed at Pawan Hans

New chairman and managing director appointed at Pawan Hans

2-Mar-2015Source: BS

Barely a month after giving civil aviation joint secretary B S Bhullar the additional charge of chairman and managing director (CMD) of Pawan Hans, the government has appointed B P Sharma the new CMD of the state-run helicopter operator. See Full Story... Read more

New board members at Oil & Gas UK includes helicopter CEO

New board members at Oil & Gas UK includes helicopter CEO

1-Mar-2015Source: Oil & Gas UK

Oil & Gas UK, the representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, today (26 February 2015) confirms the appointment of three member company representatives to its Board. Craig May, managing director of Chevron Upstream Europe Limited, is appointed to the Board as a representative of the operator community bringing experience gained in... Read more

VIH Aerospace appoints Sales & Marketing Director

VIH Aerospace appoints Sales & Marketing Director

19-Feb-2015Source: VIHA

VIH Aerospace (VIHA) a leading provider of global helicopter and fixed-wing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services announces the hiring of Dave McGrath as the company’s Director of Sales, Marketing and Business Development, effective February 15, 2015. Arne Arneson, General Manager for VIHA explains that McGrath’s hiring comes at a time when VIHA is further... Read more

Former Evergreen CEO  joins Morten Beyer & Agnew

Former Evergreen CEO joins Morten Beyer & Agnew

16-Feb-2015Source: MB&A

Mr. Timothy Wahlberg, former CEO of Evergreen Helicopters and former Chairman of Helicopter Association International (HAI), joins Morten Beyer & Agnew (“mba”) to lead its expanding helicopter division. Mr. Wahlberg will be responsible for valuation and investment analysis for the firm’s global clientele. Mr. David Tokoph, VP Valuations & Technical Analysis, notes that “Tim has... Read more

Bond Offshore Helicopters CEO quits for airline job

Bond Offshore Helicopters CEO quits for airline job

10-Feb-2015Source: HeliHub.com

Just over two years since he was appointed as CEO of Bond Offshore Helicopters, Luke Farajallah has been announced as the new CEO of British airline Flybe effective from 1st April.  This sees a return to his roots, given Bond’s announcement in early November 2012 said he had experience with Spanish startup low-cost airline Volotea... Read more

Bristow Group appoints expert in military and politics to the Board

Bristow Group appoints expert in military and politics to the Board

6-Feb-2015Source: Bristow

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) announced today that The Honorable David C. Gompert has been appointed to its Board of Directors. The appointment was effective February 4. Mr. Gompert, age 69, currently serves as a Director on the Board of Global Defense & National Securities Systems, Inc., where he is chairman of the Compensation Committee... Read more

Bristow Group appoints expert in military and politics to the Board

Bristow Group appoints expert in military and politics to the Board

6-Feb-2015Source: Bristow

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) announced today that The Honorable David C. Gompert has been appointed to its Board of Directors. The appointment was effective February 4. Mr. Gompert, age 69, currently serves as a Director on the Board of Global Defense & National Securities Systems, Inc., where he is chairman of the Compensation Committee... Read more

Heli Charter appoint new Group Chief Pilot, responsibility includes Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Heli Charter appoint new Group Chief Pilot, responsibility includes Wiltshire Air Ambulance

4-Feb-2015Source: Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Pilot Steven Judd, who will oversee the operation of Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s pioneering new helicopter, says he is joining at an exciting time in the charity’s history. The charity’s new helicopter is the first Bell 429 to operate as an air ambulance in the UK. It leases the helicopter from Heli Charter and Steven has... Read more

FlightSafety appoints new Visual Systems VP

FlightSafety appoints new Visual Systems VP

29-Jan-2015Source: Flightsafety

FlightSafety International announces that Jon Hester has been promoted to Vice President, Visual Systems. “We are very pleased to promote Jon to Vice President, Visual Systems,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “Our Customers and Teammates appreciate and value his leadership, 35 years of experience in simulation, and proven ability to guide the design, development,... Read more

UK – New Commanding Officer at RNAS Culdrose

UK – New Commanding Officer at RNAS Culdrose

22-Jan-2015Source: Royal Navy

Captain Adrian Orchard OBE has joined Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose as its new Commanding Officer. Bringing a wealth of operational expertise, Captain Orchard takes the reins at a very important time for the Cornish Air Station and will lead a team driving a variety of frontline deployments, supporting the Royal Navy whenever and wherever... Read more

Northrop Grumman Names VP, Corporate Strategy

Northrop Grumman Names VP, Corporate Strategy

21-Jan-2015Source: Northrop Grumma

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has appointed Brett B. Lambert vice president, corporate strategy, effective Jan. 26. He will report to Mark A. Caylor, corporate vice president, president of Enterprise Services and chief strategy officer. Lambert replaces Stanley R. Szemborski who has retired from the company. In this role, Lambert will lead development and implementation of... Read more

EASA announces senior management changes

EASA announces senior management changes

21-Jan-2015Source: EASA

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announces three key management changes following the new organisation structure decided by its Executive Director Patrick Ky and announced on 1 September 2014. Effective 5 January 2015, Luc Tytgat has been appointed by the EASA Management Board as Director of the newly created Strategy and Safety Management Directorate. In... Read more

FlightSafety appoints Executive Vice President, Commercial

FlightSafety appoints Executive Vice President, Commercial

6-Jan-2015Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that David Davenport has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Commercial. “We are very pleased to promote David Davenport to Executive Vice President,Commercial,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “David has continuously made significant contributions to FlightSafety’s business and commercial aircraft training programs. Our Customers appreciate his in-depth understanding of their needs,... Read more

Metro Aviation announces new Director of Part 135 Training

Metro Aviation announces new Director of Part 135 Training

5-Jan-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is pleased to announce that Casey Marland has joined the Metro family as the Director of Part 135 Training. Marland is a veteran with 30 years of aviation training and management experience.  During his successful career he has been a Chief Pilot, Senior Aviation Training Manager, Regional Aviation Director and Manager, Army Aviation... Read more

Columbia Helicopters appoints Finance VP

Columbia Helicopters appoints Finance VP

5-Jan-2015Source: Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Long to Vice President of Finance. The promotion is effective January 2, 2015. Long replaces Stan Wilson, who held the titles of company President and Vice President of Finance. Wilson was recently promoted to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Matt has... Read more

Bell EVP joins Texas Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee

Bell EVP joins Texas Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee

23-Dec-2014Source: Bell Helicopter

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the Executive Vice President of Engineering Dr. Cathy Kilmain has been appointed to the Texas Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee, headquartered in Austin, by Texas Governor Rick Perry. The committee of seven state-wide appointed members assists in the state’s economic development efforts to recruit and... Read more

CHC adds to board of directors

CHC adds to board of directors

16-Dec-2014Source: CHC

CHC Group Ltd. (NYSE:HELI), the parent company of CHC Helicopter, today announced that William G. Schrader was appointed to its board of directors on Friday (Dec. 12). An independent, Class II director, Mr. Schrader’s term is until the company’s 2015 annual general meeting of shareholders. He was also elected to serve on the board’s audit... Read more

Swiss Air Rescue Rega appoints two new Board members

Swiss Air Rescue Rega appoints two new Board members

16-Dec-2014Source: Rega

[electronic translation] The Board of the Swiss Air Rescue Rega has included the Urner lawyer Gabi Huber and the Bernese advocate Franz Stämpfli to the Board. Replace the retiring by the end of 2014 Franz Steinegger and Paul Maximilian Mueller. Gabi Huber is familiar as a former Councillor of the Canton of Uri, today’s National Councillor... Read more

Air Methods appoints new President at Sundance Helicopters

Air Methods appoints new President at Sundance Helicopters

15-Dec-2014Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that Jay Francis has been appointed as president of Sundance Helicopters. Francis will succeed Bob Engelbrecht who is transitioning to the role of interim president for the Tourism Division. Prior to joining Air Methods, Francis served as managing director of leisure, lifestyle... Read more

Silvia assumes command of Hammerheads

Silvia assumes command of Hammerheads

12-Dec-2014Source: USMC

Lt. Col. Charles F. Megown relinquished command of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 to Lt. Col. Scott P. Silvia during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 10. HMH-366 provides assault support transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment during operations in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task... Read more

Bell Appoints New RSM in Northern Europe

Bell Appoints New RSM in Northern Europe

11-Dec-2014Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced a new addition to the European team. Effective immediately, David Bond will assume the role of Regional Sales Manager (RSM), responsible for overseeing sales activity in the United Kingdom (UK) and northern Europe. “David has an impressive background in helicopter operations and truly understands our customer’s... Read more

Heliponents has new Co-Owner and Vice President

Heliponents has new Co-Owner and Vice President

9-Dec-2014Source: Heliponents

Heliponents Inc. is proud to announce Chad Barta as its new Co-Owner and Vice President! Chad Barta has been in the aviation industry for 26 years.  He attended in Northwest Technical College where he obtained his Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certification and has held his Inspection Authorization (IA) since 1994. Shortly after that he... Read more

Airbus Helicopters appoints new VP of Corporate Communications

Airbus Helicopters appoints new VP of Corporate Communications

4-Dec-2014Source: Airbus

Yves Barillé has been appointed as Airbus Helicopters’ Vice President of Corporate Communications. As of March 2015, Yves Barillé will report to CEO Guillaume Faury and manage all internal and external communication activities for Airbus Helicopters. Yves Barillé has held the position since March 2008 of Group Communications Director at MBDA, a world leader in... Read more

Era Group Inc. Names Chris Bradshaw as CEO

Era Group Inc. Names Chris Bradshaw as CEO

3-Dec-2014Source: ERA

Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Christopher S. Bradshaw as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Bradshaw has been serving as Acting CEO since August 2014 and has served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer since October 2012. Charles Fabrikant, Chairman of the Board, stated, “On behalf of... Read more

Lockheed Martin Names Bridget Lauderdale Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy And Business Development

Lockheed Martin Names Bridget Lauderdale Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy And Business Development

3-Dec-2014Source: Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has appointed Bridget Lauderdale, 48, to senior vice president for Corporate Strategy and Business Development and a corporate officer effective January 1, 2015. In her new role, Lauderdale will be responsible for enterprise business strategies and new business capture, and she will lead the Lockheed Martin business development organization with offices... Read more

Bell  Announces Leadership Changes

Bell Announces Leadership Changes

2-Dec-2014Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), today named Matthew J. Hasik executive vice president, Commercial Business. Hasik will lead the combined Commercial Sales and Marketing and Commercial Programs organization. Hasik succeeds Danny Maldonado, a 24-year company veteran who has been selected to be president and CEO of Textron Financial. “We have seen tremendous... Read more

HNZ hires offshore industry strategic advisor

HNZ hires offshore industry strategic advisor

28-Nov-2014Source: HNZ

HNZ Group Inc. (TSX: HNZ.A, HNZ.B) (the “Corporation”), an international provider of helicopter transportation and related support services, announces the addition of Ms. Christine Baird as Strategic Advisor effective immediately. Christine brings over 30 years of relevant experience to the business and will strengthen the Corporation’s international offshore oil and gas growth initiatives. Under her... Read more

AUVSI names new President/CEO

AUVSI names new President/CEO

21-Nov-2014Source: AUVSI

Brian Wynne has been named president and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, succeeding the retiring Michael Toscano on 12 Jan. 2015. Wynne is currently president of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), a post he has held since April 2004. The organization promotes battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric... Read more

Breeze-Eastern appoints Business Development VP

Breeze-Eastern appoints Business Development VP

18-Nov-2014Source: BE

Michael Stolarz has been named Vice President of Business Development at Breeze-Eastern Corporation (NYSE MKT: BZC), the aerospace industry’s only dedicated hoist and winch specialist. Stolarz is a seasoned business development professional with experience in defense and commercial industries. Stolarz served in the U.S. Marine Corps and most recently was a Vice President at HDT... Read more

Bell Announces New Regional Sales Manager in United States

Bell Announces New Regional Sales Manager in United States

14-Nov-2014Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today a new addition to the North American team. Effective immediately, Ron Orndoff will assume the role of Regional Sales Manager in North America, responsible for overseeing marketing and sales activities within the Midwest region. “Ron is an outstanding addition to our commercial sales team, and... Read more

Bell appoints VP of Global Military Business Development

Bell appoints VP of Global Military Business Development

13-Nov-2014Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), today announced Lisa Atherton has been named Vice President, Global Military Business Development. In this role, Atherton will lead the combined domestic and international military business development activities for Bell Helicopter. Atherton will oversee an integrated team dedicated to driving military sales to both the U.S. Government... Read more

Columbia Helicopters names new President & CEO

Columbia Helicopters names new President & CEO

12-Nov-2014Source: Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Rankin as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. This hiring – effective December 1 of this year – follows the retirements of current Chairman of the Board Nancy Lematta and current CEO Michael Fahey, and the promotion of Stan Wilson from president to... Read more

Sandel appoints North American Sales Representative

Sandel appoints North American Sales Representative

10-Nov-2014Source: Sandel

Sandel Avionics, Inc., a manufacturer of advanced avionics for aircraft retrofits announces today it has hired Mike Marie as its North American Sales Representative. Mike brings with him nearly 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. “I’ve worked with Mike for many years in his different roles,” said Jerry Henry, Director of Sales for... Read more

AAR CEO Named to the President’s Advisory Council

AAR CEO Named to the President’s Advisory Council

10-Nov-2014Source: AAR

WOOD DALE, Illinois, November 5, 2014 — David P. Storch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), has been named to the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, a 15-member panel of private sector business leaders charged with helping the Administration strengthen commercial engagement between the United States and Africa.... Read more

Turbomeca China name new General Manager

Turbomeca China name new General Manager

10-Nov-2014Source: Turbomeca

Hervé Pasbecq was appointed General Manager of Turbomeca China in April 2014. He was formerly Vice President, Engine Programs at Turbomeca USA. Most recently he served as Head of Arrius and Makila Engine Programs. Turbomeca China has 31 employees in its office located in Beijing. Turbomeca’s presence in China is based on 40 years of... Read more

HAI Welcomes New Manager of Marketing

HAI Welcomes New Manager of Marketing

4-Nov-2014Source: HAI

The Helicopter Association International on November 3 welcomed Charles Visconage to the newly created position of manager of marketing. As such, Visconage will be responsible for making sure HAI members are aware of all the products and services available to them from the association. “I’ve always had a strong interest in aviation, so I’m especially... Read more

HSC-12 changes command at sea

HSC-12 changes command at sea

22-Oct-2014Source: US Navy

 The “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 held a change of command ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Oct. 21. The squadron’s personnel fell in formation on the ship’s flight deck to witness Cmdr. Jason Young assume command of HSC-12 from Cmdr. Jeffrey Holzer. “The ceremony went... Read more

Bell Announces European Customer Support and Services Regional Sales Manager

Bell Announces European Customer Support and Services Regional Sales Manager

20-Oct-2014Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company,  (NYSE: TXT), announced that Vit Pavelec will assume the role of the European Regional Sales Manager for the Customer Support and Services organization, responsible for overseeing the aftermarket sales activities within Europe. Pavelec will be based at the Bell Helicopter Prague facility. The announcement is one of several key... Read more

Chief pilot for new air ambulance helicopter announced

Chief pilot for new air ambulance helicopter announced

17-Oct-2014Source: Gazette & Herald

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has announced that George Lawrence will be the Unit Chief Pilot of the new Bell 429 helicopter which starts operating on January 1. See Full Story... Read more

United Rotorcraft Announces Two New Hires

United Rotorcraft Announces Two New Hires

15-Oct-2014Source: Air Methods

United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods Division, announced the addition of two new key team members to the Decatur, Texas team, Bob Youngreen and Everett Horst.  Bob Youngreen joins United Rotorcraft as account manager within the Global Sales and Marketing department, and Everett Horst as director of Decatur operations. A 30 year industry veteran, Youngreen started... Read more

Telephonics appoints Chief Technology Officer

Telephonics appoints Chief Technology Officer

14-Oct-2014Source: Telephonics

Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), announced today that Mr. Richard Hines has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Mr. Hines will be responsible for establishing and directing Telephonics’technical strategic vision as well as leading all technology development. Mr. Hines will report directly to Mr. Kevin McSweeney, Telephonics’... Read more

New chairman of trustees at Wiltshire Air Ambulance

New chairman of trustees at Wiltshire Air Ambulance

10-Oct-2014Source: This is Wiltshire

Mandy Clarke is the new chairman of Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust’s board of trustees. See Full Story... Read more

HIOWAA introduce new CEO

HIOWAA introduce new CEO

9-Oct-2014Source: HIOWAA

Following a thorough selection process, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Lochrane as Chief Executive from 1st October 2014.  He will replace John Perry, who stands down after five years as Chief Executive, during which time the charity has grown steadily to the point where it... Read more

New Chairman & Managing Director selected for Pawan Hans

New Chairman & Managing Director selected for Pawan Hans

8-Oct-2014Source: HeliHub.com

India’s Public Enterprises Selection Board has reportedly picked BP Sharma, an executive director at AAI and the current director of Kolkata airport for the top job at Pawan Hans – under the title of Chairman & Managing Director.  The standard process is for Sharma’s name to be sent to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet,... Read more

New chief pilot at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

New chief pilot at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

8-Oct-2014Source: MDNR

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division has named Conservation Officer/Pilot Tom Buker its chief pilot. He had been the acting chief pilot since October 2013. Buker will assume the permanent position and be promoted to captain Oct. 8. “Officer Buker brings strong leadership skills, experience, and a high standard of professionalism with him... Read more

Bell Announces New General Manager, Global Customer Training

Bell Announces New General Manager, Global Customer Training

8-Oct-2014Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, (NYSE: TXT), announced Mr. Ray Lamas will lead their global pilot and technical training expansion efforts in a newly-developed role of general manager, Global Customer Training. Lamas will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Bell Helicopter Training Academy’s worldwide flight and technical training programs, including full... Read more

LCI adds to Helicopter Advisory Board

LCI adds to Helicopter Advisory Board

8-Oct-2014Source: LCI

Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation leasing arm of The Libra Group, has appointed Angelo Raimondi to its Helicopter Advisory Board. Mr. Raimondi joins the Board with over 40 years’ experience in the helicopter and aircraft services industries, having worked for Agusta and subsequently AgustaWestland since 1972. He holds a BSc. In Aeronautical Engineering and... Read more

Elbit Systems names new VP of Services & Support

Elbit Systems names new VP of Services & Support

7-Oct-2014Source: Elbit System

Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. announces that Chris Hickeyhas been named Vice President of its Services& Support Solutions.  With over 25 years of experience  in  aerospace  and  technology  industries  including  a  diverse background  in  defense,  civil,  and  international  markets, Hickey will oversee Elbit’s aircraft modernization and sustainment facility in... Read more

Aero Precision Adds New Vice President

Aero Precision Adds New Vice President

3-Oct-2014Source: Aero Precision

Aero Precision, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris McGovern to the role of Vice President of Supply Chain Management. This will position Aero Precision and its supply chain group for its next phase of growth. As Vice President of Supply Chain Management, Mr. McGovern will oversee all aspects of... Read more

Military surgeon, researcher and healthcare leader appointed Chief Medical Officer for Ornge

Military surgeon, researcher and healthcare leader appointed Chief Medical Officer for Ornge

2-Oct-2014Source: Ornge

Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Homer Chin-Nan Tien, an internationally-renowned, award-winning physician, administrator and educator, as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Tien joins Ornge from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre where he is Medical Director for the Tory Regional Trauma Centre, Canada’s largest trauma unit.... Read more

Helijet Appoints Rick Hill as Vice President – Commercial & Business Programs

Helijet Appoints Rick Hill as Vice President – Commercial & Business Programs

1-Oct-2014Source: Helijet

Daniel Sitnam, President and CEO for Richmond based Helijet International Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rick Hill as VP – Commercial & Business programs effective September 30, 2014. Over the past 7 years Rick has been responsible for overseeing and guiding fixed and rotary flight operations along with commercial revenue generating... Read more

Helijet Appoints Director of Flight Operations & Safety

Helijet Appoints Director of Flight Operations & Safety

1-Oct-2014Source: Helijet

Daniel Sitnam, President and CEO for Richmond based Helijet International Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted Houston as Director of Flight Operations & Safety, effective September 29, 2014. Ted has held the capacity of Helijet’s Chief Pilot for fixed wing operations for the past seven years, and will now oversee all facets... Read more

New Chief Executive for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

New Chief Executive for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

30-Sep-2014Source: On The Wight

Alex Lochrane will replace John Perry, who stands down after five years as Chief Executive, during which time the charity has grown steadily to the point where it was recently announced that it will be upgrading to a new helicopter with full night flying capacity in 2015. See Full Story... Read more

REBTECH names Executive Director of Business Development

REBTECH names Executive Director of Business Development

23-Sep-2014Source: REBTECH

Night vision leader, REBTECH has announced that Stephen (Steve)  Sharp has recently joined the company in the newly created position as Executive Director of Business Development based at the company’s main offices in Bedford, Texas. Mr. Sharp brings with him over thirty years of night vision lighting experience with many related FAA Supplemental Type Certificates... Read more

New Chief Executive appointed at Avincis

New Chief Executive appointed at Avincis

12-Sep-2014Source: Avincis

Avincis today announced that Bill Tame, Chief Executive of Babcock’s International Division, will additionally take the role of Chief Executive of Avincis with immediate effect. Bill takes over from James Drummond, who was brought in to oversee the creation of a single international group from two separate businesses, Bond Aviation and Grupo Inaer, which themselves... Read more

Summit Aviation Hires Business Development Manager

Summit Aviation Hires Business Development Manager

10-Sep-2014Source: Summit Aviation

Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today the hiring of Jeremy Bennett as Manager of Business Development. Mr. Bennett will be responsible for securing new business with the U.S. Army Program Executive Office Aviation, which directs the development, procurement and testing of Army helicopters. He will be based in Huntsville, Alabama, where the Army... Read more

HAI’s appoints new Director of Conventions

HAI’s appoints new Director of Conventions

4-Sep-2014Source: HAI

HAI on Wednesday announced the selection of Charlotte Zilke to be the director of conventions. As director of conventions, Zilke is responsible for the overall preparation, coordination, and execution of all aspects of the association’s annual trade show and exposition, HAI HELI-EXPO®, the world’s largest trade show and exposition dedicated solely to the vertical lift... Read more

FlightSafety appoints Vice President & Senior Counsel

FlightSafety appoints Vice President & Senior Counsel

4-Sep-2014Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Neil Whiteman has joined the company as Vice President & Senior Counsel for FlightSafety Services Corporation. “We are very pleased to welcome Neil to FlightSafety,” said Tom Eff, Senior Vice President & General Counsel. “Neil is a highly respected and experienced leader. FlightSafety will benefit from his legal and management experience... Read more

FlightSafety appoints Director of International Teammate Resources

FlightSafety appoints Director of International Teammate Resources

4-Sep-2014Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Tracey Clough has been promoted to Director, International Teammate Resources. “Tracey’s promotion to Director, International Teammate Resources, is well-deserved and representative of the many significant contributions she is making to FlightSafety,” said Diana Wheeler, Senior Vice President, Teammate Resources. “Her commitment and ability to support our Teammates are most appreciated.” Tracey’s... Read more

Rockwell Collins Appoints SVP of Corporate Development

Rockwell Collins Appoints SVP of Corporate Development

4-Sep-2014Source: Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins announced today that Jeffrey D. MacLauchlan has been appointed senior vice president, Corporate Development, for the company, effective Sept. 15, 2014. MacLauchlan will succeed Dr. Barry Abzug, who has announced his intent to retire in December. “Jeff’s broad business background, including his strong focus in corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions, will be... Read more

Bond Air Services Names New Managing Director

Bond Air Services Names New Managing Director

4-Sep-2014Source: Bond

Bond Air Services has announced the appointment of Tim Shattock as new Managing Director. Tim succeeds current Managing Director, Chris Greenhill, who is retiring after 34 years with the company. Tim comes to Bond Air Services with more than 30 years of senior management experience in the aviation industry, most recently as Chief Executive Officer... Read more

New General Manager at Airbus Helicopters Vostok

New General Manager at Airbus Helicopters Vostok

3-Sep-2014Source: Airbus

The Airbus Helicopters Board of Directors announced 34-year-old Emeric Lhomme as the new General Manager of the wholly owned subsidiary in Russia. In a planned move, he takes over the position from Laurence Rigolini, who will continue her career within the holding company. Emeric Lhomme started his career with Airbus Helicopters in Russia, joining the... Read more

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