Appointments

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

Era Group Inc. Announces CEO Resignation

Era Group Inc. Announces CEO Resignation

1-Sep-2014Source: ERA

Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA) announced today that Sten L. Gustafson has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company effective August 29, 2014. The Board has named Christopher S. Bradshaw, Era’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as Acting Chief Executive Officer effective August 29, 2014 while the Board... Read more

Aspen Avionics names new VP Engineering

Aspen Avionics names new VP Engineering

1-Sep-2014Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics, Inc. announced today that Dave Bibby has joined the company as its vice president of engineering. Bibby has over 34 years of experience in the aerospace industry specializing in integrated avionics development. He will be responsible for directing all of the company’s engineering activities and will report directly to John Uczekaj, Aspen president... Read more

Aspen Avionics appoints Engineering VP

Aspen Avionics appoints Engineering VP

29-Aug-2014Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics, Inc. announced today that Dave Bibby has joined the company as its vice president of engineering. Bibby has over 34 years of experience in the aerospace industry specializing in integrated avionics development. He will be responsible for directing all of the company’s engineering activities and will report directly to John Uczekaj, Aspen president... Read more

Helicopter Specialties, Inc. Announces Rob Leidholdt as Director of Maintenance

Helicopter Specialties, Inc. Announces Rob Leidholdt as Director of Maintenance

18-Aug-2014Source: Helicopter Specialities

Rob came to HSI with over 25 years of military and civilian aircraft maintenance experience and has been a Lead Maintenance technician at HSI for the past 4 years. As an A&P technician, Rob brings his technical skills and leadership abilities to the Director of Maintenance position at HSI. Helicopter Specialties, Inc. is an FAA... Read more

Air Methods Announces New Senior Vice President

Air Methods Announces New Senior Vice President

13-Aug-2014Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that David Richardson has been appointed as senior vice president of eastern air medical services. Richardson will succeed Ed Rupert who is retiring after serving the health care industry for more than 40 years. Prior to joining Air Methods, Richardson worked at... Read more

Dallas Airmotive Announces New Territorial Director for Central and South America

Dallas Airmotive Announces New Territorial Director for Central and South America

13-Aug-2014Source: Dallas

Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Company, announced today that industry veteran Henry Lisboa has joined the company as its newest Territorial Director. He will lead the company’s sales efforts in the Central and South American territories. Lisboa has more than25 years of sales and customer experience in B&GA and the rotorcraft industry. Prior to Dallas... Read more

Bristow Helicopters Ltd Announces New Appointments

Bristow Helicopters Ltd Announces New Appointments

8-Aug-2014Source: Bristow

Alan Corbett and Oladapo Oyeleke (Dapo) started in their new roles in the Europe Business Unit (EBU) at Bristow Helicopters Ltd this week as director and deputy director respectively. These appointments within the commercial arm of the helicopter operator come as a result of the appointment of former director, Mike Imlach, to the position of... Read more

New partners at Stellar Heliskiing

New partners at Stellar Heliskiing

29-Jul-2014Source: Kelowna Daily Courier

Jason Remple has two new partners in Stellar Heliskiing  See full story... Read more

GAMA Welcomes Jonathan Archer as Director of Engineering & Airworthiness

GAMA Welcomes Jonathan Archer as Director of Engineering & Airworthiness

23-Jul-2014Source: GAMA

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced that Jonathan Archer, a 24-year aviation industry veteran, has joined the association as Director of Engineering & Airworthiness. Archer most recently provided key support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO) as an Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton. His work... Read more

New President Named at Precision Aviation Services

New President Named at Precision Aviation Services

18-Jul-2014Source: Precision Aviation Services

Seasoned aviation professional David A. Ford has been named President of Precision Aviation Services (PAS) of Peachtree City, GA, a Precision Aviation Group (PAG) company as of June 12, 2014. Ford, who has held leadership roles at companies specializing in rotorcraft and gas turbines, replaces Adrienne Robinson, who has been serving as PAS President in... Read more

Avinco expands its commercial presence in North America

Avinco expands its commercial presence in North America

16-Jul-2014Source: Avinco

AVINCO expands its commercial presence in North America with the appointment of former Airbus Helicopters Director MIKE RICHARDSON as Commercial Director. Mike Richardson has over 42 years of total aircraft industry experience. He was formerly Director, After Market Sales at American Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) responsible for the secondary market in the US. He also... Read more

Announcement of New NEMSPA President

Announcement of New NEMSPA President

15-Jul-2014Source: NEMSPA

The National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) is pleased to announce that Kurt Williams has been appointed as their nextacting President.Williams is a former military aviator with nearly 30 years of aviation experience, a Lead Pilot and Air Medical Resource Management Instructor currently employed with PHI Air Medical Group and holds an MBA from The University... Read more

New Managing Director at Airbus Helicopters UK

New Managing Director at Airbus Helicopters UK

11-Jul-2014Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd. has appointed Colin James as Managing Director, effective first of August. Mr. James, who has been leading Airbus Helicopter’s Engineering Test Centre organisation in the company’s Donauworth and Marignane facilities, succeeds Markus Steinke to head up the UK branch of the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer. Within Airbus Helicopter’s Research and Development... Read more

Precision Fuel Components, LLC welcomes Steve Brincat

Precision Fuel Components, LLC welcomes Steve Brincat

11-Jul-2014Source: Precision Fuel

Precision Fuel Components, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Brincat. Steve brings 39 years of technical experience with him from the U.S. Army, Department of Energy, offshore oil support and manufacturers including Honeywell where he served 25 years as Lycoming LTS101 field service representative. “This is a great addition to our team”... Read more

Airbus appoints Vice President Post Merger Integration and Carve-Out Management

Airbus appoints Vice President Post Merger Integration and Carve-Out Management

10-Jul-2014Source: Airbus Helicopters

Wow.  What a title.  Just imagine how wide his new business card will need to be!   The appointment of a new person at the top of Airbus Helicopters UK included mention of the new role for the previous UK head, Markus Steinke.  To repeat it here, and just to confirm that his new massively-long job... Read more

ACSF Announces New Members To Board Of Governors

ACSF Announces New Members To Board Of Governors

10-Jul-2014Source: ACSF

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the selection of Jon Beatty, president & CEO of Flight Safety Foundation, Joshua Hebert, founder of Magellan Jets, Levi Stockton, president of Advanced Air & Jet Center, Los Angeles and Dave Davenport, senior vice president of FlightSafety International to the ACSF Board of Governors. Jon... Read more

Spectrum Aeromed hires HR and Marketing position

Spectrum Aeromed hires HR and Marketing position

8-Jul-2014Source: Spectrum Aeromed

Spectrum Aeromed announced this week that Ashli Kottsick has been hired as the company’s human resources and marketing generalist. This is a newly created position in which Kottsick will be responsible for all human resources activities as well as providing marketing, accounting, IT, special project and general administration support in the office. Kottsick worked in... Read more

Precision Aviation Group names VP of Business Development

Precision Aviation Group names VP of Business Development

4-Jul-2014Source: PAG

Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries, has named Adrienne Robinson Vice President, Business Development. Prior to her new appointment, Robinson served PAG in dual roles: She joined the company as Vice President, Business Development in 2012 and three months later was asked to... Read more

Russian Helicopters announces results of AGM

Russian Helicopters announces results of AGM

4-Jul-2014Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, held its Annual General Meeting of shareholders (AGM) on 30 June 2014. The AGM elected a new Board of Directors, approved the members of the Audit Committee, the annual report and the Company’s annual financial statements for 2013, and discussed other items on the agenda. The AGM approved... Read more

VMX-22 receives new commanding officer

VMX-22 receives new commanding officer

3-Jul-2014Source: US Marine Corps

Col. Michael R. Orr relinquished command of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 to Col. Robert L. Rauenhorst in a change of command ceremony held at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, June 27. Orr, who led the “Argonauts” from July 2012 to June 2014,... Read more

Vector Aerospace appoints Regional Sales Director

Vector Aerospace appoints Regional Sales Director

3-Jul-2014Source: Vector Aerospace

Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (“HS-NA”), one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to welcome Craig Pluim on board as Regional Sales Director. Craig... Read more

CGAS New Orleans transfers command

CGAS New Orleans transfers command

3-Jul-2014Source: US Coast Guard

Cmdr. David Cooper relieved Cmdr. Michael Brandhuber as commander of Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans in an official change-of-command ceremony, Thursday Cmdr. Michael Brandhuber assumed command of Air Station New Orleans in June 2012, and will be attending the Eisenhower School of National Security at the National Defense University in Washington D.C. As the... Read more

Bell appoints Regional Sales Manager for new Milan office

Bell appoints Regional Sales Manager for new Milan office

2-Jul-2014Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the opening of a new branch in Milan, Italy. Effective immediately, Roberto Farnese will assume the role of Regional Sales Manager (RSM) in of the new office, responsible for overseeing marketing and sales activities within Southern Europe. “We are pleased to welcome the newest member... Read more

Helicopter Specialties appoints new Director of Maintenance

Helicopter Specialties appoints new Director of Maintenance

1-Jul-2014Source: Helicopter Specialties

Rob came to HSI with over 25 years of military and civilian aircraft maintenance experience and has been a Lead Maintenance technician at HSI for the past 4 years. As an A&P technician, Rob brings his technical skills and leadership abilities to the Director of Maintenance position at HSI. Helicopter Specialties, Inc. is an FAA... Read more

New President at Uniflight

New President at Uniflight

1-Jul-2014Source: Hawke Aerospace

Hawke Aerospace Holdings, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Terrance L. Reininger as President of Uniflight, LLC headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas. Joe Hawke, Chairman & CEO, said: “We are pleased to have Terry join the management team. He brings a strong background in flight operations, engineering and maintenance, repair and overhaul.” Terry... Read more

Flightsafety appoints Director, Training Operations

Flightsafety appoints Director, Training Operations

30-Jun-2014Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International has appointed Paul Kuchta to Director, Training Operations. He will manage the implementation of policies and procedures related to the company’s aircraft maintenance technician and cabin safety training programs. “We look forward to Paul’s contributions to our maintenance and cabin safety programs,” said Daniel MacLellan, Vice President, Operations.  “Our Customers and Teammates who... Read more

Flightsafety appoints new Assistant Manager in Dallas, Texas

Flightsafety appoints new Assistant Manager in Dallas, Texas

30-Jun-2014Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Robert Standley has been promoted to an Assistant Manager at the company’s Learning Center in Dallas, Texas. He will oversee the Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream and Pratt & Whitney Canada maintenance training programs offered at the Center. “We are pleased that Bob has joined the Dallas Learning Center team. Our Customers will... Read more

FlightSafety appoints new Executive Director, Government Contract Training

FlightSafety appoints new Executive Director, Government Contract Training

30-Jun-2014Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International has promoted Mark Salzano to Executive Director, Government Contract Training. He assumes overall responsibility for securing and managing the business and commercial aircraft training FlightSafety provides to government agencies.  Mark will succeed Bill Nugent, Vice President, Government Contract Training, when he retires on June 30, 2014. “Providing training to government agencies for business... Read more

JSSI names new helicopter specialist

JSSI names new helicopter specialist

20-Jun-2014Source: JSSI

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, has engaged helicopter industry veteran, Raymond Weiser, Jr., in a newly created position as Helicopter Program Specialist. “Ray’s exceptional knowledge and experience within the helicopter segment of our industry is a perfect match for JSSI as we... Read more

CPI Aero adds former Bell CEO to Board

CPI Aero adds former Bell CEO to Board

18-Jun-2014Source: CPI Aero

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) (NYSE MKT:CVU) today announced that during the Annual Meeting of Shareholders Terry Stinson was elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Stinson will serve a three-year term. Mr. Stinson brings over 45 years of executive leadership in the aerospace and defense industry. Since 2007, Terry was a senior executive with... Read more

Heavy-lift helicopters program welcomes new program manager

Heavy-lift helicopters program welcomes new program manager

13-Jun-2014Source: US Navy

The Navy and Marine Corps’ Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261) welcomed a new leader May 29 during a change of command ceremony here in the Rear Adm. William A. Moffett Building. PMA-261 Program Manager U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert Pridgen turned over command to Col. Henry Vanderborght, former Light/Attack Helicopters (PMA-276) platform team lead... Read more

Russian Helicopters streamlines Rostvertol management structure

Russian Helicopters streamlines Rostvertol management structure

11-Jun-2014Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, announces that Pyotr Motrenko has been appointed Managing Director of its Rostvertol subsidiary by Rostvertol’s Board of Directors at a meeting held in Rostov-on-Don on 7 June. Outgoing General Director Boris Slusar has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rostvertol, with... Read more

HMLA-369 receives new commanding officer

HMLA-369 receives new commanding officer

10-Jun-2014Source: USMC

Marines and Sailors with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, gathered at the HMLA-369 hangar for a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 6, 2014. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Tres Smith, the off-going commanding officer of HMLA-369, was relieved by Lt. Col. Jamey Federico, from Buffalo, N.Y. Smith received the Meritorious... Read more

Bristow Group – change of title for Chiles and Baliff

Bristow Group – change of title for Chiles and Baliff

9-Jun-2014Source: Bristow

From today, two board members at Bristow Group change their job titles William E. Chiles’s title will change from “President and Chief Executive Officer” to “Chief Executive Officer” (pictured above) Jonathan E. Baliff’s title will change from “Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer” to “President” These details are from this filing made with the... Read more

New program director for Air Evac Lifeteam in Woodward

New program director for Air Evac Lifeteam in Woodward

9-Jun-2014Source: Woodward News

Phil Ester was recently named the new program director for the Air Evac Lifeteam in Woodward – see full story... Read more

Columbia Helicopters names VP of Supply Chain and Manufacturing

Columbia Helicopters names VP of Supply Chain and Manufacturing

6-Jun-2014Source: Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters is pleased to name Mike Brunner as the company’s new Vice President of Supply Chain and Manufacturing. He will begin work for the company in mid-July. Brunner joins Columbia Helicopters with a diverse and deep background in supply chain, manufacturing, military aircraft maintenance, leadership, and international business. Most recently, he has been with... Read more

Bristow Group names Chief Financial Officer / Senior VP

Bristow Group names Chief Financial Officer / Senior VP

6-Jun-2014Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that John Briscoe has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 9, 2014. John has an extensive background in senior financial leadership positions, most recently as Senior Vice President and... Read more

DART Appoints New VP of Programs and Engineering

DART Appoints New VP of Programs and Engineering

4-Jun-2014Source: DART Aerospace

DART Aerospace has recently announced the appointment of Peter Olep as Vice President of Programs and Engineering. In this new position, Peter will be responsible for managing product development activitiesat DART as well as ensuring on-time/on-budget execution of large-scale projects. His wealth of experience and achievements at General Atomics in systems engineering, technical management and... Read more

Garmin names new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Garmin names new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

4-Jun-2014Source: Garmin

Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that Doug Boessen has joined the company and will serve as chief financial officer and treasurer beginning July 31. Boessen recently served as CFO for Collective Brands, Inc. where he began as associate controller in 1997.  He brings extensive consumer brands and public... Read more

Bell announces General Manager for new Lafayette 505 production facility

Bell announces General Manager for new Lafayette 505 production facility

4-Jun-2014Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today Paul Watts has accepted the position of general manager of the new Lafayette aircraft assembly facility. The site, announced in late 2013, will be the home of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X program. Watts will assume this new role immediately while also maintaining his... Read more

Serco secures new contract at RAF Wattisham

Serco secures new contract at RAF Wattisham

4-Jun-2014Source: Serco

Serco, the international service company, has secured a new three year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide a range of manpower services to Joint Helicopter Command at Wattisham Air Station. The contract valued at £400k per year, will see Serco remain at Wattisham Air Station near Ipswich where it has supported... Read more

Spectrum Aeromed expands Engineering Team

Spectrum Aeromed expands Engineering Team

3-Jun-2014Source: Spectrum Aeromed

Spectrum Aeromed announced the addition of three new engineers to their team this week as part of the companies’ growth and expansion. Jerick Hedges will be responsible for design, drafting, and structural analysis of manufactured products. He will also write the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval reports. Hedges is a 2014 graduate of North Dakota... Read more

Bell announces New Regional Sales Manager in Western Canada

Bell announces New Regional Sales Manager in Western Canada

3-Jun-2014Source: Textron

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today a new addition to the Western Canada team. Effective immediately, Frank Carmichael will assume the role of Regional Sales Manager in Western Canada, responsible for overseeing marketing and sales activities within Canada. “We are excited to welcome the newest member to the Bell Helicopter family.... Read more

Universal Avionics appoints Regional Sales Manager for Asia

Universal Avionics appoints Regional Sales Manager for Asia

2-Jun-2014Source: Universal Avionics

Scott Campbell, Universal Avionics’ Director of Airline and Military Sales, announced that Mr. Michael Choo has been appointed to the newly created position of Regional Sales Manager for Asia. In this newly created role, Michael is responsible for Universal Avionics’ sales throughout Asia and Australia, including direct sales to Airline and Government customers. In addition,... Read more

Columbia Helicopters Appoints Senior Advisor

Columbia Helicopters Appoints Senior Advisor

26-May-2014Source: Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters is pleased to announce the appointment of Kees Blekxtoon as a Senior Advisor to the company. Mr. Blekxtoon will support the company’s marketing efforts in the Netherlands and India. Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Blekxtoon has served as President for The Boeing Company, Northern & Western Europe, and as President of Stork/Fokker International.... Read more

New Chairman at Great North Air Ambulance

New Chairman at Great North Air Ambulance

26-May-2014Source: Great North Air Ambulance

AN acclaimed businessman from the North-East has been appointed as chairman of trustees at the region’s air ambulance. Technology entrepreneur Professor Brian Jobling (on left in photo, Ed) has joined the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) in a move which both parties hope will secure the long-term future of the life-saving charity. Mr Jobling... Read more

Change of command at US Marines VMM-265 Squadron

Change of command at US Marines VMM-265 Squadron

23-May-2014Source: US Marine Corps

Lt. Col. William L. DePue, Jr. relinquished his duties as the commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 to Lt. Col. Christopher M. Murray during a change of command ceremony at the squadron’s hangar on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma May 22. DePue was the first commander of VMM-265, after the squadron was redesignated... Read more

BBA Aviation appoints Group Finance Director

BBA Aviation appoints Group Finance Director

23-May-2014Source: BBA Aviation

BBA Aviation plc announces that Mike Powell has been appointed to the Board as Group Finance Director with effect from 1 July 2014, succeeding Mark Hoad who, as previously announced, steps down on 30 June. Mike Powell joins from AZ Electronic Materials, a FTSE 250 company with international reach, where he has held the role... Read more

New program director for the Air Evac Lifeteam base in Boone County

New program director for the Air Evac Lifeteam base in Boone County

23-May-2014Source: Harrison Daily

New program director for the Air Evac Lifeteam base in Boone County See full story... Read more

Helivia Aero Taxi Adds Technical Manager

Helivia Aero Taxi Adds Technical Manager

20-May-2014Source: Helivia Aero Taxi

Helivia Aero Taxi, S.A., a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today the hiring of Gabriela Teixeira da Silva Ribeiro as its Technical Manager. Ms. Teixeira will be responsible for the technical compliance for Helivia, including overseeing the maintenance practices and ensuring Helivia meets the compliance requirements with Agencia Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), and maintaining overall... Read more

Coast Guard Atlantic Area welcomes new Command Master Chief

Coast Guard Atlantic Area welcomes new Command Master Chief

16-May-2014Source: US Coast Guard

The Coast Guard Atlantic Area command held a ceremony to officially mark the Command Master Chief Change of the Watch in Portsmouth, Thursday. Master Chief Petty Officer Charles “Rob” Bushey relieved Master Chief Petty Officer Steven W. Cantrell as the Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command Master Chief. “I’m thrilled to serve in this capacity where... Read more

Flightsafety appoints Director Business Development, Commercial Training

Flightsafety appoints Director Business Development, Commercial Training

14-May-2014Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Patrick Coulter has been promoted to Director, Business Development, Commercial Training. “Patrick’s leadership skills, operational experience, business acumen, and commitment to excellence made him the ideal choice for this important business development role,” said David Davenport, Senior Vice President. “He will work to enhance existing relationships and pursue new opportunities to... Read more

EAAA Appoints New Medical Director

EAAA Appoints New Medical Director

13-May-2014Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance

The East Anglian Air Ambulance has appointed its first Medical Director with Mr Alastair Wilson joining to lead the clinical team, working alongside Brig. Professor Tim Hodgetts who has responsibility for Clinical Quality and Development. Mr Wilson has an impressive background in Accident and Emergency medicine and in the delivery of emergency medical care by... Read more

CHC CEO/President joins Avnet Board of Directors

CHC CEO/President joins Avnet Board of Directors

13-May-2014Source: Avnet

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, announced today that William J. Amelio, chief executive officer and president of CHC Group Ltd. (NYSE: HELI), a global helicopter services provider, has been appointed to the company’s board of directors. He will serve on the Compensation and Corporate Governance Committees. “Bill’s experience effectively managing complex... Read more

Retired Major General Joins Board of Columbia Helicopters

Retired Major General Joins Board of Columbia Helicopters

12-May-2014Source: Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters is extremely pleased to announce that Major General (MG) (retired) William T. “Tim” Crosby has agreed to join the company’s Board of Directors. Tim recently retired after serving for almost 35 years in the U.S. Army. He most recently served as Program Executive Officer for Army Aviation. His service history included myriad operational... Read more

Unical Aviation appoints VP of Military Division

Unical Aviation appoints VP of Military Division

5-May-2014Source: Unical Aviation

Roger Wassmuth has joined Unical Aviation Inc. to lead and expand its newly formed Military Division. As Vice President, Military Division, Wassmuth is responsible for developing and implementing a strategy that will drive sales and fuel aggressive growth. In addition to leading the organization, key areas of focus will include establishing partnerships, license and distribution... Read more

DART appoints Director of Aftermarket Support and Services

DART appoints Director of Aftermarket Support and Services

2-May-2014Source: DART Aerospace

DART Aerospace has recently announced the appointment of Rick Golob as Director of Aftermarket Support and Services.In this new position, Rick will be responsible for aligning and managing all of DART Aerospace’s repair and overhaul network in order to better support the needs of DART’s world-wide customers.Rick will work on improving DART’s capabilities to overhaul... Read more

Air BP appoints Global Sales & Marketing Director

Air BP appoints Global Sales & Marketing Director

1-May-2014Source: Air BP

Leading international aviation fuel products and services supplier, Air BP, today announced the appointment of Norbert Kamp as Global Sales & Marketing Director. Norbert will be based at Air BP’s global headquarters in Sunbury on Thames, UK and starts his new role on 1 July 2014.  He will report directly to Air BP CEO, David Gilmour.... Read more

US Marine Corps Ospreys change command in Spain

US Marine Corps Ospreys change command in Spain

30-Apr-2014Source: USMC

Marines, sailors, and distinguished visitors gathered together aboard Moron Air Base, Spain, to observe Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 receive a new commander during a change-of-command ceremony, April 26, 2014. Lieutenant Colonel Brian T. Koch took command of VMM-162 from Lt. Col. Robert A. Freeland. The squadron from Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C.,... Read more

Hampshire/IOW Air Ambulance appoints new chairman

Hampshire/IOW Air Ambulance appoints new chairman

28-Apr-2014Source: HIOWAA

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are pleased to announce that Marcus de Ferranti has been appointed to the role of Chairman with immediate effect. With a strong aviation background that started as a Harrier pilot in the Royal Air Force, de Ferranti has had a highly successful career, both in the public and... Read more

New commander appointed for NY Army National Guard

New commander appointed for NY Army National Guard

25-Apr-2014Source: US Army

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Jack James, currently the commander of the 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, has been picked to command the Latham-based 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade. The brigade headquarters, along with the 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, and Company A of the 3rd Battalion 142nd Aviation, also from Latham, deployed to Kuwait in... Read more

AHS International Announces New Board Members

AHS International Announces New Board Members

25-Apr-2014Source: AHS

AHS International Chair of the Board John Garrison, President and CEO of Bell Helicopter Textron, today announced the results of the general elections for the AHS Board of Directors. The 2014-2015 Executive Committee members, beginning their one-year term on July 1, are as follows: Ed Birtwell, General Manager and VP of Turboshaft Engines, GE Aviation (previously... Read more

Cadorath Group Welcomes New Business Development Leader

Cadorath Group Welcomes New Business Development Leader

25-Apr-2014Source: Cadorath

The Cadorath Group, a supplier of extended repairs, modifications, and overhaul solutions for rotary and fixed wing customers has announced the addition of Rod Kucheran to the Business Development Team for their Cadorath Aerospace and Meridian Helicopters divisions. Kucheran brings his extensive helicopter industry experience, energy and passion into his new role at Cadorath where... Read more

FlightSafety announces Courseware Support Director

FlightSafety announces Courseware Support Director

24-Apr-2014Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Jennifer Bensky has been promoted to Director, Courseware Support. She succeeds Jon Pollack who has been named Director, Business Development, Rotorcraft. Jennifer will oversee the design, development and distribution of training materials and FlightSafety’s Specialty and Enrichment training programs. She will also lead strategic initiatives, research and development, technology support, and... Read more

Universal Avionics appoints Regional Sales Manager for Latin America

Universal Avionics appoints Regional Sales Manager for Latin America

24-Apr-2014Source: Universal Avionics

Robert Clare, Director of Sales for Universal Avionics, has announced that Mr. Corey Wilkinson has been appointed to the newly created position of Sales Manager for the Latin America sales region. Corey’s extensive aviation background includes various roles at L-3 Communications and Monarch Aviation including Sales, Marketing and Business Development. He holds a dual B.S... Read more

FlightSafety names new Rotorcraft Business Development Director

FlightSafety names new Rotorcraft Business Development Director

23-Apr-2014Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Jon Pollack has been named Director, Business Development, Rotorcraft. “We look forward to Jon’s many contributions in his new role as Director, Business Development, Rotorcraft,” said David Davenport, Senior Vice President. “Jon will work to develop and establish training programs and locations designed to meet the current and future requirements of... Read more

Flight Safety Foundation announces new President/CEO

Flight Safety Foundation announces new President/CEO

15-Apr-2014Source: FSF

The Flight Safety Foundation announced today that Jon Beatty, former President and CEO of International Aero Engines, has been named as its new President and CEO. Mr. Beatty comes to the Foundation after a distinguished career as an aviation executive. Along with his recent experience with International Aero Engines, he spent time in several executive... Read more

Air Services International appoints Director of MRO Services

Air Services International appoints Director of MRO Services

11-Apr-2014Source: ASI

Air Services International, LLC, announced today at the MRO Americas Conference and Exhibition that Mr. Richard (Rich) Ritter has joined their team as Director of MRO Services. Mr. Ritter brings 23 plus years of rotorcraft MRO experience to the Air Services team. “As a growing organization, Air Services is investing to extend capabilities and services... Read more

NationAir names new Director of Business Insurance

NationAir names new Director of Business Insurance

11-Apr-2014Source: NationAir

NationAir Aviation Insurance has added Dirk Olsen to its team of aviation insurance professionals as director of business insurance, NationAir President Jeffrey Bauer announced. “Many of our clients, especially airports and fixed base operators, have complex insurance needs that transcend aviation insurance,” Bauer said. “Dirk’s broad knowledge of business insurance ensures that these clients will... Read more

Sennheiser Aviation Reorganizes to Form Single Global Sales Team

Sennheiser Aviation Reorganizes to Form Single Global Sales Team

11-Apr-2014Source: Sennheiser

Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser announced that it has centralized its aviation-related sales force within the Sennheiser Group to create a single, global sales team. The announcement coincides with new appointments to the Sennheiser Aviation management team, as well as the creation of a Center of Excellence at Sennheiser’s German subsidiary, Sennheiser Vertrieb und Service (SVS),... Read more

FLIR Systems hires Chief Marketing Officer

FLIR Systems hires Chief Marketing Officer

9-Apr-2014Source: FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced that Travis Merrillwill join the Company in the newly-created position of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Reporting to CEO Andy Teich, Merrill will be tasked with developing and leading FLIR’s global marketing and brand building efforts. Mr. Merrillserved most recently as Vice President of Marketing for Samsung Electronics America, where he led the... Read more

American Helicopter Museum Announces New Chairman and Board

American Helicopter Museum Announces New Chairman and Board

6-Apr-2014Source: American Helicopter Museum

In harmony with the start of spring, the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center announces the election of a new Chairman, Marc Sheffler, along with nine new Board of Trustees members. Marc succeeds Bob Beggs, who held the role of Chairman for eight years. Marc is a charter member of the museum and has served... Read more

HNZ Group makes Board appointment

HNZ Group makes Board appointment

1-Apr-2014Source: HNZ Group

HNZ Group Inc. (TSX: HNZ.A HNZ.B) (the “Corporation”), an international provider of helicopter transportation and related support services, is pleased to announce that Mr.Laurence (“Larry”) Murphy has agreed to join the board of directors of the Corporation (the “Board”). Mr. Murphy has over 40 years of experience working with international oil and gas and engineering companies, in... Read more

Air Methods Announces Two New Executive Hires

Air Methods Announces Two New Executive Hires

1-Apr-2014Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced the appointment of two key executives, Kevin Campbell and Allison Farish. Kevin Campbell joins Air Methods as Senior Vice President of Process Improvement, and Allison Farish as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Prior to joining Air Methods, Campbell, a Certified Financial... Read more

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