Appointments

New StandardAero Leadership Appointed

New StandardAero Leadership Appointed

25-Mar-2013Source: StandardAero

StandardAero announced today the appointment of Firoz Tarapore as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Rob Mionis, who resigned from the company to pursue other opportunities. Tarapore has been a director and member of the Executive Committee of StandardAero since 2007 and will continue to serve as a Board member. He is intimately... Read more

Vector Aerospace appoints Director of Service Center Network

Vector Aerospace appoints Director of Service Center Network

22-Mar-2013Source: Vector Aerospace

Vector Aerospace Engine Services – Atlantic (Vector), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation, announced today that Glenn Hawley has been appointed Director, Service Center Network. In his new role, Hawley will be responsible for the overall operations of Vector’s 5 service centers located in Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Calgary, Alberta and Nairobi, Kenya.... Read more

Spectrum Aeromed hires new Chief Operating Officer

Spectrum Aeromed hires new Chief Operating Officer

20-Mar-2013Source: Spectrum Aeromed

Spectrum Aeromed announced this week that they have hired Chad Kost to serve as the company’s newly created position of Chief Operating Officer.  Kost will handle many aspects of Spectrum Aeromed’s daily operations and procedures and aid with strategic planning. “The tremendous growth we have realized as a company coupled with additional opportunity to expand... Read more

EADS appoints Guillaume Faury new CEO of Eurocopter

EADS appoints Guillaume Faury new CEO of Eurocopter

12-Mar-2013Source: EADS

The EADS Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Lutz Bertling as Chief Executive Officer of Eurocopter and Member of the EADS Group Executive Committee, effective 30 April 2013. Bertling, 50, has been at the helm of the Group’s helicopter Division since November 2006 and had recently expressed his desire to depart the Group... Read more

Eurocopter creates new UK-based PR role

Eurocopter creates new UK-based PR role

9-Mar-2013Source: PR Week

Eurocopter has created a new top PR role to help drive comms efforts amid a Civil Aviation Authority ban on its EC225 Super Puma helicopters following North Sea ditching incidents last year (see full story)... Read more

Metro Aviation announces new Director of Marketing

Metro Aviation announces new Director of Marketing

6-Mar-2013Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Kristen King as the company’s new Director of Marketing.  Ms. King brings a wealth of experience and diversity to the Metro family.  Most recently, Ms. King was Director of Communications for the Bossier City Chamber of Commerce in Bossier City, La., where she was responsible... Read more

MARPA co-founder George Powell joins Able Aerospace

MARPA co-founder George Powell joins Able Aerospace

6-Mar-2013Source: Able Aerospace

Able Aerospace Services, an MRO service and PMA parts provider, and one of the largest helicopter repair and PMA facilities, today announced that industry veteran George Powell has joined the company as the Safety Management System (SMS) Program Advisor and will be working as the Assistant to Able Aerospace President Anthony Saenz. Powell brings decades... Read more

Aviatrix names Trade Compliance Manager

Aviatrix names Trade Compliance Manager

5-Mar-2013Source: Aviatrix

Aviatrix announced that Mario Aleman has been named Trade Compliance Manager. Aleman will manage the overall Trade Compliance strategies, activities and requirements for aviation imports and exports for the company. Aleman brings over 34 years of experience. “The addition of our Compliance Manager is due to increasing demand from operators worldwide. Until now, we’ve been... Read more

Avincis appoints CEO Latin America

Avincis appoints CEO Latin America

4-Mar-2013Source: Avincis

Avincis Group (Avincis), the world’s leading provider of aerial services for mission critical operations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Kümmerlin as Regional CEO Latin America, with immediate effect. Based in Santiago, Chile, Ian will be responsible for further developing Avincis’ business in the region, which includes subsidiaries Inaer Chile and Inaer Peru... Read more

Precision Heliparts announces appointments in Louisiana and Australia

Precision Heliparts announces appointments in Louisiana and Australia

4-Mar-2013Source: Precision Aviation Group

Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries announces the hiring of 3 key personnel for its new PHP facilities in Lafayette, Louisiana  and Brisbane, Australia. Hired to lead sales efforts in Lafayette is Keith Stringer , Director of Sales, PHP-LA. Prior to... Read more

New President at Gardner Aviation Services

New President at Gardner Aviation Services

4-Mar-2013Source: Precision Aviation Group

Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries, named Adrienne Robinson President of subsidiary Gardner Aviation Services (GAS). “Adrienne is a proven leader and well respected in the Aerospace Industry, bringing 25 years of solid experience to our growing Gardner Aviation Services business,”... Read more

Helivia appoints Ops Director – and joins IHST

Helivia appoints Ops Director – and joins IHST

4-Mar-2013Source: Helivia Aero Taxi

Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today it has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Captain Renato Clark as its Operations Director. Clark has more than 25 years of flying and management experience within the Brazilian military and the offshore oil and gas industry.  Prior to joining Helivia, he held key positions with two major... Read more

American Eurocopter names new Director of Support and Service Sales

American Eurocopter names new Director of Support and Service Sales

3-Mar-2013Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that Brian K. Reid, a veteran of 16 years in the aviation industry, has joined the team of the leading U.S. helicopter company. Reid has been named Director – Support and Service Sales and will oversee the marketing of all of American Eurocopter’s customer support and service operations with... Read more

MedEvac Foundation International appoints Chief Development Officer

MedEvac Foundation International appoints Chief Development Officer

28-Feb-2013Source: MedEvac Foundation

The MedEvac Foundation International is pleased to announce the hiring of Jane R. Chittick as Chief Development Officer. Ms. Chittick, a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), comes to the MedEvac Foundation from the American University in Washington, DC where she most recently served as the Assistant Vice President of Development, responsible for the University’s Major... Read more

European Defence Agency appoints Deputy Chief Executive

European Defence Agency appoints Deputy Chief Executive

26-Feb-2013Source: EDA

In his last appointment Mr Goos headed the Commissariat for Military Production in the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. His responsibilities included the consolidation of the Defence and Security related industry in the Netherlands. From 1997 until 2001 the Mr Goos was assigned to the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Washington D.C. as Counsellor for Defence... Read more

Aviation Search Group Appoints Sales Manager

Aviation Search Group Appoints Sales Manager

26-Feb-2013Source: Aviation Search Group

Aviation Search Group, an executive style search firm dedicated to the aviation industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Beverly Brown to the position of Sales Manager for Aviation Search Group. Based at Aviation Search Group’s headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, Ms. Brown will support the company’s expansion by generating new leads and working... Read more

Change of leadership at Scott’s – Bell 47

Change of leadership at Scott’s – Bell 47

24-Feb-2013Source: Scott’s – Bell 47

Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) announced today a change of leadership related to the successful completion of their start-up phase, after acquisition of the Bell 47 Type Certificates in 2010. Chris Meyer, formerly of Northwest Airlines Corp, has been appointed General Manager of SB47, and Neil Marshall is departing from his full time role... Read more

Breeze-Eastern unveils new leadership and organizational changes

Breeze-Eastern unveils new leadership and organizational changes

21-Feb-2013Source: Breeze Eastern

Brad Pedersen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Breeze-Eastern Corporation (AMEX: BZC), the aerospace industry’s only dedicated hoist and winch specialist, today announced a series of changes designed to strengthen key areas of the organization. Steve Chisarik has joined the company as Vice President of Development Programs; Rodger Hahneman has been promoted to General Manager... Read more

Kaman Corp adds another director

Kaman Corp adds another director

20-Feb-2013Source: Kaman

Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) today announced that Scott E. Kuechle, 53, has been appointed to the Board of Directors. The appointment of Kuechle, effective immediately, increases the Kaman board to ten members. Neal J. Keating, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “Scott is a welcome addition to our board, bringing significant financial... Read more

HAI reorganizes Flight Operations & Safety Department

HAI reorganizes Flight Operations & Safety Department

20-Feb-2013Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matt Zuccaro today announced a significant change in the organization’s staffing, designed to keep up with members’ changing needs. Paul Schaaf, currently the Chief Pilot for the Fairfax County Police Department, will join HAI in mid-March to assume the duties and responsibilities of Vice President of Operations, a job which... Read more

Columbia Helicopters names new President

Columbia Helicopters names new President

20-Feb-2013Source: Columbia Helicopters

In a long-planned move, Columbia Helicopters announces that Stan Wilson would assume the office of President of the company. Mike Fahey remains Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as Columbia Helicopters initiates the first of several actions to focus the leadership team on future growth opportunities. “Our company’s current global economic outlook has finally offered us the... Read more

ATSB Commissioner reappointed

ATSB Commissioner reappointed

20-Feb-2013Source: ATSB

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) welcomed the reappointment of Ms Carolyn Walsh as a member of the ATSB Commission. Ms Walsh’s appointment by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Hon Anthony Albanese will commence on 8 March 2013 and will run for a further three years. Ms Walsh has a wealth of experience... Read more

RAF appoints new Search And Rescue Force Commander

RAF appoints new Search And Rescue Force Commander

15-Feb-2013Source: Royal Air Force

Group Captain Sara Mackmin has taken over as the RAF Search and Rescue Force Commander from Group Captain Frazer Nicholson The RAF SAR Force is now being commanded by the most senior female aviator within the UK’s Armed Forces. Group Captain Sara Mackmin’s recent appointment as the RAF SAR Force Commander marks the first time... Read more

Rolls-Royce appoints new Chairman

Rolls-Royce appoints new Chairman

15-Feb-2013Source: Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announced today that Ian Davis will succeed Sir Simon Robertson as Chairman. He will join the Board as a non-executive Director on 1 March 2013 and take over from Sir Simon at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 2 May 2013. Ian Davis spent more than thirty... Read more

Med-Trans appoints Safety Director

Med-Trans appoints Safety Director

14-Feb-2013Source: Med-Trans

We are pleased to announce that David Carr has accepted the position of Safety Director for Med-Trans Corporation (MTC), beginning his position Feb. 14th.   Mr. Carr is a proven safety professional and leader in the aviation industry, having earned numerous safety-related awards and certifications. Prior to joining the Med-Trans Leadership team, Mr. Carr served as... Read more

AgustaWestland parent swiftly replaces arrested Orsi

AgustaWestland parent swiftly replaces arrested Orsi

14-Feb-2013Source: HeliHub.com

Only 24 hours after Finmeccanica confirmed (see AgustaWestland – Orsi and Spagnolini arrested) that both the present and immediately past CEO of AgustaWestland had been arrested on alleged fraud charges, the parent company issued the following statement “The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, which met today, confirms that the Company is fully operational, and has... Read more

HMHT-302 welcomes new sergeant major

HMHT-302 welcomes new sergeant major

14-Feb-2013Source: US Marine Corps

Sgt. Maj. Johnny L. Higdon Jr. relinquished the role of Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Kenneth L. Redemacher during a relief and appointment ceremony at the squadron’s hangar, Feb. 8. Higdon has been the squadron sergeant major for two years. “His success is a direct reflection for his need... Read more

New CEO appointed at AgustaWestland Philadelphia

New CEO appointed at AgustaWestland Philadelphia

7-Feb-2013Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that William Hunt has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation. He will oversee the company’s business operations from its headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation is a division of AgustaWestland. The Philadelphia plant houses a state-of-the-art production facility for the... Read more

Blackcomb Aviation appoints President & COO

Blackcomb Aviation appoints President & COO

31-Jan-2013Source: Blackcomb Aviation

Jason McLean, Chairman of Blackcomb Aviation and President & CEO of the McLean Group, has named Jonathan Burke President & Chief Operating Officer of Blackcomb Aviation. This appointment follows a 6 month executive search in Canada, the United States, and Europe. “In a field of exceptionally qualified executive talent,” said McLean, “Jonathan Burke was a clear standout. He brings the... Read more

FlightSafety appoints Commercial Marketing Manager of Visual Simulation Systems

FlightSafety appoints Commercial Marketing Manager of Visual Simulation Systems

27-Jan-2013Source: FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that David Rushton has joined the company as Commercial Marketing Manager, Visual Simulation Systems. “We are pleased to welcome David to the FlightSafety team.  He brings more than 25 years of experience in visual systems for the flight simulator industry,” said Jon Hester, General Manager, Visual Simulation Systems.  “Dave... Read more

Med-Trans appoints VP of Partner Development

Med-Trans appoints VP of Partner Development

27-Jan-2013Source: Med-Trans

Med-Trans Corp., a leader in the air medical industry, announced today that Jana Williams has accepted the position of V.P. of Partner Development and will be working out of the Chicago area in addition to the corporate headquarters in Lewisville, Texas. Williams,a transformational leader, has been in EMS for more than 27 years.  She most recently... Read more

BBA Aviation appoints President/CEO of Aftermarket Services division

BBA Aviation appoints President/CEO of Aftermarket Services division

25-Jan-2013Source: BBA Aviation

BBA Aviation today announced the appointment of Peg Billson as President and CEO of the BBA Aviation Aftermarket Services division. BBA Aviation’s Aftermarket Services division comprises all of BBA Aviation’s market leading aftermarket services companies including Ontic, Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H+S Aviation, International Turbine Service, W.H. Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services and... Read more

RAF appoints helicopter pilot as Chief of the Air Staff

RAF appoints helicopter pilot as Chief of the Air Staff

25-Jan-2013Source: Royal Air Force

Air Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford was commissioned into the Royal Air Force as a pilot in 1977 and, after flying training, joined No 72 Squadron, flying Wessex helicopters, beginning an association with the Support Helicopter Force which would last 25 years. During his flying career he accumulated over 5,000 hours on both Wessex and Chinook... Read more

Dallas Airmotive restructures US sales organization

Dallas Airmotive restructures US sales organization

23-Jan-2013Source: Dallas Airmotive

Dallas Airmotive has announced a restructuring of its U.S. sales organization to more closely align its sales personnel with customer base locations. “We are redeploying our people assets in a more focused and regionalized approach,” stated Willy Harmon, Vice President Sales. “This will bring our sales team closer to key customer locations, require less travel,... Read more

SaxonAir appoints new CEO

SaxonAir appoints new CEO

13-Jan-2013Source: SaxonAir

As part of their continued expansion, Norwich based air charter operator and flight support services company SaxonAir announces the appointment of a new CEO, Alex Durand, who takes up his new position within the company in early January 2013. Mr Durand, 43, brings to the role over 20 years of experience in the Business Aviation... Read more

Pratt & Whitney appoint new COO

Pratt & Whitney appoint new COO

10-Jan-2013Source: Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney today announced that Paul Adams , 51, is appointed Chief Operating Officer effective immediately and reporting to Pratt & Whitney President David P. Hess . Pratt & Whitney is a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). “Pratt & Whitney is entering an exciting period with many programs in development and new products entering service across... Read more

FlightSafety appoints VP of International Business Development

FlightSafety appoints VP of International Business Development

10-Jan-2013Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Jim Christiansen has joined the company as Vice President, International Business Development. Jim will lead FlightSafety’s ongoing efforts to increase the support it provides to Customers who live outside the United States. Jim will explore all viable opportunities to enhance and expand the programs and services they receive... Read more

USAF name next Air National Guard Command Chief

USAF name next Air National Guard Command Chief

9-Jan-2013Source: USAF

Chief Master Sgt. James Hotaling from the Continental U.S. NORAD Region-1st Air Force here was named as the Air National Guard’s next command chief today. As ANG command chief, Hotaling will serve as the senior adviser to Lt. Gen. Sid Clarke, the incoming director of the Air National Guard, on matters concerning the readiness, morale,... Read more

American Eurocopter appoints Senior HR Manager

American Eurocopter appoints Senior HR Manager

6-Jan-2013Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter is pleased to announce the hiring of Kathy C. Hassenpflug as Senior Manager of Human Resources for its Texas operations. “We are pleased and excited to add a highly qualified veteran human resources professional like Kathy to our management team,” said Audrey Elliott, vice president of human resources for American Eurocopter. “She has... Read more

H+S Aviation appoint Managing Director

H+S Aviation appoint Managing Director

3-Jan-2013Source: BBA Aviation

BBA Aviation today announced the promotion of Mark Taylor to Managing Director of its H+S Aviation subsidiary. He will be responsible for the day to day activities of this OEM-approved engine repair and overhaul company. Taylor joined H+S Aviation in 1990 and has worked in numerous positions throughout the company.  As an engineer, Taylor started... Read more

Dallas Airmotive appoint new President

Dallas Airmotive appoint new President

3-Jan-2013Source: BBA Aviation

BBA Aviation today announced the appointment of Doug Meador as President of its Dallas Airmotive subsidiary. The eight year company veteran had been serving as Chief Financial Officer of the subsidiary since June, 2005 and previously had served as Vice President and General Manager of Operations for Dallas Airmotive’s Forest Park maintenance, repair and overhaul... Read more

HAI Congratulates FAA Administrator Huerta on Confirmation

HAI Congratulates FAA Administrator Huerta on Confirmation

3-Jan-2013Source: HAI

As one of its final acts of the 112th Congress, the U.S. Senate on Jan. 1, 2013 confirmed FAA acting administrator Michael Huerta to a full five-year term as the agency’s administrator. A vote on his confirmation had been held up for much of the previous year. “Michael Huerta has been a steady hand at... Read more

Ornge appoints news President/CEO

Ornge appoints news President/CEO

20-Dec-2012Source: Ornge

The Board of Directors of Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew McCallum, M.D., F.R.C.P(C), as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ornge. Since 2008, Dr. McCallum has been the Chief Coroner for Ontario. Prior to that he was a Regional Coroner and held... Read more

New Operations Director appointed to Oil & Gas UK

New Operations Director appointed to Oil & Gas UK

19-Dec-2012Source: Oil & Gas UK

Oil & Gas UK has appointed Oonagh Werngren as the new operations director. She will join the team on 21 January 2013 and build on the work of Paul Dymond who retires from the post after ten years of excellent service. Oonagh Werngren is highly experienced in project delivery in the oil and gas industry... Read more

Boeing names new VP/GM of Unmanned Airborne Systems Programs

Boeing names new VP/GM of Unmanned Airborne Systems Programs

18-Dec-2012Source: Boeing

Company veteran Michael Kurth will oversee Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) unmanned airborne systems as of Jan. 1. Kurth, currently managing director of Boeing Defence UK Ltd. (BDUK), will relocate to St. Louis as vice president and general manager, Unmanned Airborne Systems Programs, reporting to Boeing Military Aircraft President Chris Chadwick. David Pitchforth, managing director for UK Rotorcraft Support, a... Read more

AHS Board Nominations Sought

AHS Board Nominations Sought

17-Dec-2012Source: AHS

AHS International is seeking nominations for representatives for its Board of Directors for the term July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015 for the following regions: Northeast U.S. Midwest U.S. Southern U.S. Americas Europe-Africa Asia-Australia This includes the three new non-U.S. regions — previously part of a single “International Region” — which will now have... Read more

Ornge announces new COO

Ornge announces new COO

17-Dec-2012Source: Ornge

Ornge have announced the appointment of Rob Giguere to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Giguere will oversee Aviation, Operations and the Operations Control Centre to ensure all teams are working together and moving forward to support Ornge’s focus on patient care and Ontario operations. He brings decades of experience and knowledge in... Read more

Change at the top as Aerocontractors restructured

Change at the top as Aerocontractors restructured

11-Dec-2012Source: Vanguard

The Managing Director of Aero Contractors Airlines Captain Akin George has resigned, shortly after the announcement of a restructuring exercise of the operator carried out by its owners – the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (see full story)... Read more

Kurt Robinson named to IHST Executive Committee

Kurt Robinson named to IHST Executive Committee

11-Dec-2012Source: IHST

The International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), a worldwide organization leading a multi-year effort to enhance safety and reduce the civil helicopter accident rate, has added Robinson Helicopter Company President Kurt Robinson to its Executive Committee. Kurt Robinson heads the Robinson Helicopter Company, which is the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters.  The company of nearly... Read more

CAE names VP for Global Business Aviation, Helicopter and Maintenance Training

CAE names VP for Global Business Aviation, Helicopter and Maintenance Training

10-Dec-2012Source: CAE

CAE announced today on the eve of the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference that Robert (Rob) H. Lewis was named Vice President and General Manager of its global Business Aviation, Helicopter and Maintenance Training business unit. The organization combines three complementary business areas in a market-focused alignment. Lewis has a multi-faceted business aviation experience,... Read more

NATA strongly urges the confirmation of Huerta as FAA Administrator

NATA strongly urges the confirmation of Huerta as FAA Administrator

4-Dec-2012Source: NATA

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) urges the U.S. Senate to confirm Michael P. Huerta as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Huerta has been the acting administrator of the FAA since he assumed this role in December 2011. “As our country prepares to undertake a massive evolution of our National Airspace System, the... Read more

Helicopter Association of Canada reports on Board elections

Helicopter Association of Canada reports on Board elections

29-Nov-2012Source: HAC

On November 5 2012 in Calgary, Jen Norie of VIH was re-elected to the HAC Board by acclamation. Only one Board position was up for re-election in Calgary. Congratulations, Jen!   There were also some changes to the Officers of the HAC Board. Teri Northcott stepped-down as the Chair of the HAC Board after two... Read more

Bob Cox joins American Eurocopter as Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations

Bob Cox joins American Eurocopter as Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations

28-Nov-2012Source: American Eurocopter

As we reported three days ago (see Star-Telegram’s loss is American Eurocopter’s gain), American Eurocopter have now issued this formal press release American Eurocopter, the number one commercial helicopter manufacturer in the United States, has named Robert “Bob” Cox as Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations. “We are extremely pleased to have Bob join the... Read more

Cobham appoints new CFO

Cobham appoints new CFO

27-Nov-2012Source: Cobham

On 26 April 2012, Cobham plc (‘Cobham’ or the ‘Group’) announced that Chief Financial Officer (‘CFO’) Warren Tucker would be standing down from the Board at the Annual General Meeting in April 2013, after completing ten years of service. Today Cobham is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Nicholls as Chief Financial Officer of... Read more

Star-Telegram’s loss is American Eurocopter’s gain

Star-Telegram’s loss is American Eurocopter’s gain

25-Nov-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Respected journalist Bob Cox has posted his last story on the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, where he has led coverage of the aerospace and defence industries for 13 years – more recently via the SkyTalk blog.  Effective Monday 26th November, Bob is  going to work for American Eurocopter in Grand Prairie as senior manager of communications... Read more

Rotorcraft expert Farhan Gandhi takes Professor post at Rensselaer

Rotorcraft expert Farhan Gandhi takes Professor post at Rensselaer

23-Nov-2012Source: Rensselaer

Rotorcraft and adaptive structures expert Farhan Gandhi recently joined Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as the Rosalind and John J. Redfern Jr. ’33 Professor of Engineering. He is a tenured full professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering. “Dr. Gandhi is an international leader in the areas of morphing helicopters and adaptive cellular structures, and we... Read more

Rockwell Collins elects new Board member

Rockwell Collins elects new Board member

15-Nov-2012Source: Rockwell Collins

The Rockwell Collins Board of Directors has elected John A. Edwardson to the company’s board. He is replacing Donald R. Beall, who is retiring from the board in February 2013. Mr. Edwardson will be subject to re-election at the company’s annual shareowners meeting in February 2013. Mr. Edwardson is currently the chairman of CDW Corporation... Read more

Bell announces new Managing Director in China

Bell announces new Managing Director in China

13-Nov-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the addition of Chris Jaran as managing director in China. In this role, Jaran is responsible for all marketing and sales activities within China as Bell Helicopter continues to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region. He brings more than 30 years of total aviation... Read more

AAMS announces newly Chair of the Board

AAMS announces newly Chair of the Board

8-Nov-2012Source: AAMS

The board of directors of the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) recently elected Gerald M. Pagano, ATP, CFI, CFII, ASPM, past CMTE of Delray Beach, Fla., to serve a one-year term as Chair of the Board following AAMS’ 2012-2014 elections. He replaces Timothy Pickering, JD, EMT-P, CMTE of Air-Evac EMS in O’Fallon, Mo. Pagano... Read more

Bond Offshore Helicopters names new Managing Director

Bond Offshore Helicopters names new Managing Director

5-Nov-2012Source: Bond Offshore Helicopters

Luke Farajallah joins Bond Offshore Helicopters as new Managing Director 5th November 2012. Bond Offshore Helicopters Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Luke Farajallah as Managing Director. Luke brings with him 25 years of aviation experience leading different functions in a number of airlines both in the UK and Internationally. Most recently Luke... Read more

Med-Trans names new COO

Med-Trans names new COO

5-Nov-2012Source: Med-Trans

Med-Trans Corporation announced today the promotion of Rob Hamilton to Chief Operating Officer (COO).  Mr. Hamilton is a proven leader with an incredible perspective on the industry as a whole.   Hamilton most recently held the position of SR V.P. of Business Development. Hamilton will focus on the day-to-day operations and leadership of Med-Trans, assuring the... Read more

HAI appoints new videographer

HAI appoints new videographer

2-Nov-2012Source: HAI

Grant Bell has been named HAI’s new videographer. Grant’s previous work includes a position as an A/V production specialist for the Saylor Foundation and experience as an international multimedia reporter in Urbino, Italy. He also worked as the director of photography on the short film, Writer’s Block, which won an honorable mention at the 2012 BEA Film... Read more

AirLink CCT appoints Program Manager in Oregon

AirLink CCT appoints Program Manager in Oregon

31-Oct-2012Source: AirLink CCT

Kevin Schitoskey, a recognized leader and dedicated clinician in the emergency air medical industry, has joined AirLink CCT in Bend to lead the team as Program Manager. He is committed to ensuring patients and community members are served with the utmost quality of care, by the highest level of medically trained staff, and in the... Read more

JSSI adds to team

JSSI adds to team

30-Oct-2012Source: JSSI

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, has announced the addition of several new team members that will contribute to its customer centric culture and support future growth. As economic challenges continue to linger throughout the industry, JSSI’s maintenance programs are more important than... Read more

FlightSafety appoints to helicopter business development role

FlightSafety appoints to helicopter business development role

30-Oct-2012Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that David Powell has joined the company as Executive Director, Helicopter Business Development. “We are pleased to welcome Dave to the FlightSafety team. He brings more than 25 years of helicopter industry experience, a successful military career, and commitment to excellence in Customer service,” said Steve Gross, Vice President,... Read more

American Eurocopter appoints Sales Manager / Air Medical Specialist

American Eurocopter appoints Sales Manager / Air Medical Specialist

24-Oct-2012Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter, the number one commercial helicopter manufacturer in the United States, has named Jennifer Hardcastle as Sales Manager, Air Medical Specialist. “We are very pleased to have Hardcastle join the American Eurocopter sales team,” said American Eurocopter Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Treg Manning. “Her extensive experience in the air medical market... Read more

Latitude Technologies appoints new VP of Technology

Latitude Technologies appoints new VP of Technology

24-Oct-2012Source: Latitude Technologies

Latitude Technologies announced that the company has hired Brad Head as their new Vice President of Technology.  Head will be responsible for providing architectural definition and technical leadership on all software and data services for Latitude.  His role will enable him to work on maximizing current software and data management systems for customers and also... Read more

Metro Aviation announces new Director of Training and new Training Facility

Metro Aviation announces new Director of Training and new Training Facility

15-Oct-2012Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce that Terry Palmer has joined the company as the new Director of Training.   Ms. Palmer brings with her over 20 years of experience in developing and marketing new training and technology products for aviation.  She has demonstrated her success in the training arena for several years, and some... Read more

Vector Aerospace appoints VP of Sales and Marketing

Vector Aerospace appoints VP of Sales and Marketing

12-Oct-2012Source: Vector Aerospace

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services, Inc. (Vector), one of the world’s leading independent providers of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for rotary wing aircraft is pleased to announce that Chris McDowell has joined the Helicopter Services North America team as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Chris has extensive experience in the MRO industry as... Read more

Erickson Air-Crane names new General Manager

Erickson Air-Crane names new General Manager

11-Oct-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Erickson Air-Crane has this week named long-time employee Kerry Jarandson as the new General Manager of its operations at Central Point, Oregon.  Jarandson has been a senior director of plant operations and takes on his new role following the resignation of David Ford, vP of maintenance, repair and overhaul for the past two years. Jarandson... Read more

JETNET iQ appoints Director of Special Programs

JETNET iQ appoints Director of Special Programs

10-Oct-2012Source: JetNet

JETNET LLC, the world leader in aviation market intelligence, is pleased to announce that Susan Sheets Brogan, industry veteran and former President of the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA), has joined the JETNET iQ team as Director, Special Programs. JETNET iQ (Intelligence Quarterly) is the company’s premium forecasting and advisory service for business aviation. With... Read more

Metro Aviation announces new Customer Configuration Coordinator

Metro Aviation announces new Customer Configuration Coordinator

10-Oct-2012Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is pleased to announce that Amy McMullen has joined the company as its Customer Configuration Coordinator.  Ms. McMullen’s primary focus is to assist customers with aircraft configuration, equipment selection, and layout in addition to wide-ranging support during the entire completion process.  She has spent most of her career in the air medical industry... Read more

New President of Rockwell Collins named

New President of Rockwell Collins named

25-Sep-2012Source: Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins today announced the appointment of Robert K. (Kelly) Ortberg as the company’s president. He joins Clayton M. (Clay) Jones, who continues as chairman and chief executive officer, in the newly formed Office of the Chief Executive. The appointment is effective immediately. “This move will bring even greater focus to serving our stakeholders and... Read more

Keystone Med-Flight announces new Chief Pilot

Keystone Med-Flight announces new Chief Pilot

25-Sep-2012Source: Keystone Med-Flight

Keystone Med-Flight LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawke Aerospace, has appointed Heidi Ames as the company’s new Chief Pilot. Heidi is an aviation professional with over 20 years of experience in flight operations management for both commercial air medical companies and the Military. Heidi was most recently the South East Regional Manager and Pilot... Read more

HAI appoints new Executive Assistant to the President

HAI appoints new Executive Assistant to the President

14-Sep-2012Source: HAI

Chasity Hinken has been named HAI’s executive assistant to the president. Chasity brings to HAI more than ten years experience of supporting high-level executives in a variety of professional arenas. Most recently, she served as a contractor with the Federal Aviation Administration working at the Joint Planning and Development office supporting the executive director of the NextGen... Read more

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