Appointments

Kaman appoints new AVMRO VP and General Manager

Kaman appoints new AVMRO VP and General Manager

13-Mar-2018Source: Kaman

Kaman Aerosystems (Kaman), a division of the aerospace segment of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN), announced today that Darlene Smith has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of Kaman’s Air Vehicles and MRO (AVMRO) division effective April 2, 2018. In this role, Smith will lead Kaman’s aircraft OEM operations including sales, production and support of the... Read more

Dallas Airmotive welcomes new Rotorcraft Regional Engine Manager

Dallas Airmotive welcomes new Rotorcraft Regional Engine Manager

13-Mar-2018Source: Dallas Airmotive

Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Global Engine Services company, announced today that rotorcraft industry veteran, Keith Moreland, has joined the company as a Rotorcraft Regional Engine Manager to provide technical and sales support for helicopter operators in the Eastern United States region. Moreland brings more than 18 years of rotorcraft industry experience to the role,... Read more

Dallas Airmotive welcomes a new Rotorcraft Regional Engine Manager

Dallas Airmotive welcomes a new Rotorcraft Regional Engine Manager

7-Mar-2018Source: Dallas Airmotive

Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Global Engine Services company, announced today that rotorcraft industry veteran, Keith Moreland, has joined the company as a Rotorcraft Regional Engine Manager to provide technical and sales support for helicopter operators in the Eastern United States region. Moreland brings more than 18 years of rotorcraft industry experience to the role,... Read more

FlightSafety appoints new Senior Director of Operations

FlightSafety appoints new Senior Director of Operations

5-Mar-2018Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Suren Meras has been promoted to Senior Director, Operations. Suren oversees FlightSafety’s pilot, dispatch and instructor training. He is also responsible for Customer Support, & Media Technology Management Operations. “Suren is a valued and respected member of our management team, and most deserving of this promotion,” said Daniel MacLellan, Senior Vice... Read more

Metro Aviation names new Chief Operating Officer

Metro Aviation names new Chief Operating Officer

4-Mar-2018Source: Metro Aviation

On his first day at Metro Aviation, Kenny Morrow began his morning by getting kicked out of the Managing Director’s office.  Nearly 23 years later, Kenny is celebrating his promotion to Chief Operating Officer. “Metro has always sought to promote from within so that people with the desire and ability to advance and excel can... Read more

MBA Names new Head of Helicopters

MBA Names new Head of Helicopters

26-Feb-2018Source: Morten Beyer & Agnew

Morten Beyer & Agnew (“mba”), a consulting leader in the aviation industry, is proud to announce our Manager of Asset Valuations, Kim Seward, as Head of Helicopters. Ms. Seward has been a vital part of mba’s asset valuation team since 2015. Thanks to Ms. Seward’s knowledge and expertise, mba’s helicopter business has grown in the... Read more

HeliOffshore Appoints New Membership Manager

HeliOffshore Appoints New Membership Manager

23-Feb-2018Source: HeliOffshore

HeliOffshore, the offshore helicopter industry’s global safety association, today announced the appointment of Gillian (Gill) Furlong as membership manager. From 5th March, Gill will engage with and support our 100+ members to ensure that HeliOffshore maximises the highly collaborative relationship it has with these key stakeholders. She will also handle many aspects of the administrative... Read more

Past Sikorsky COO joins Cirrus Aircraft as Product Development SVP

Past Sikorsky COO joins Cirrus Aircraft as Product Development SVP

20-Feb-2018Source: Sikorsky

As Cirrus Aircraft continues to innovate and lead general aviation with the best-selling SR Series aircraft and the Vision® Jet, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet, the company announces the addition of industry veteran Ken Harness as Senior Vice President of Product Development. Ken joins Cirrus Aircraft with more than 28 years of leadership... Read more

Kopter Group appoints VP of Business Development for US market

Kopter Group appoints VP of Business Development for US market

19-Feb-2018Source: Kopter

Kopter Group AG today announced the appointment of Larry D. Roberts as senior vice president, U.S. Business Development responsible for the sales, marketing of the SH09 single-engine turbine helicopter in North America. Mr. Roberts will be based in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. Roberts has been involved in the U.S. commercial helicopter industry for the past 20... Read more

London’s Air Ambulance appoints new director

London’s Air Ambulance appoints new director

19-Feb-2018Source: London's Air Ambulance

The charity is very excited to welcome Louise Robertshaw as our new Director of Marketing and Communications. Louise joins us from Guide Dogs, where she spent nine years as Head of Communications and Campaigns, developing the marcomms function and leading its brand strategy, as well as instigating a charity wide digital first strategy. We have... Read more

Airbus Helicopters name new CEO

Airbus Helicopters name new CEO

19-Feb-2018Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Bruno Even, 49, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2018. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive Committee. Bruno Even comes to Airbus from Safran where he was CEO of the Helicopter Engines business since 2015. He... Read more

CHC Appoints New General Counsel

CHC Appoints New General Counsel

12-Feb-2018Source: CHC

  CHC Group today announced that Imran Hayat, currently serving as acting general counsel, has been confirmed by its Board of Managers to assume the role permanently moving forward. Hayat assumed the acting position in January 2018 from his previous position of chief compliance officer and litigation counsel. He will report to Karl Fessenden, CHC’s... Read more

Erickson makes two key appointments

Erickson makes two key appointments

8-Feb-2018Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated, a leading aerospace manufacturer and aerial services company has strengthened its leadership team under CEO and Director Douglas Kitani with the hiring of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Stephen Wideman and Corporate Controller Micheal Hausinger. Doug Kitani said, “We are excited to have this new finance leadership at Erickson, which will continue... Read more

SAFE Structure Designs appoints Military Operations Account Executive

SAFE Structure Designs appoints Military Operations Account Executive

5-Feb-2018Source: SAFE Structure Designs

S.A.F.E. Structure Designs is proud to announce and welcome James (Jimmy) Schwader as it’s Military Operations Account Executive. Jimmy will be responsible for all United States Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Special Operations, Air force, and Department of Homeland Security accounts in assisting them with the design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom ergonomic safety-first OSHA/ANSI-compliant aircraft... Read more

Big shake-up at Waypoint Leasing

Big shake-up at Waypoint Leasing

5-Feb-2018Source: Waypoint Leasing

Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited (“Waypoint” or the “Company”), the largest independent global helicopter leasing company, today announced changes to its executive team as part of its ongoing efforts to better serve customers and pursue new growth and other strategic opportunities. Hooman Yazhari, most recently CHC Helicopter’s General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, has been named... Read more

AAR appoints a new Senior Vice President, Repair and Engineering Services

AAR appoints a new Senior Vice President, Repair and Engineering Services

2-Feb-2018Source: AAR

Global aviation services leader AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces that Brian Sartain has joined AAR in the new position of  Senior Vice President, Repair and Engineering Services, reporting to President and Chief Operating Officer John M. Holmes. In this senior leadership role, Sartain will oversee AAR’s MRO Services, Component Repair, Engineering Services, Landing Gear Services and... Read more

HAI hires new director of membership

HAI hires new director of membership

30-Jan-2018Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the hiring of Anuja Miner as director of membership. In this position, Miner is responsible for directing the membership recruitment and retention operations of the association, including the development of membership campaigns, member services, and affinity programs. “We are excited that Anuja has joined the HAI team,”... Read more

HeliOffshore appoints Safety Intelligence Project Manager

HeliOffshore appoints Safety Intelligence Project Manager

30-Jan-2018Source: HeliOffshore

HeliOffshore has appointed a highly experienced aviation safety professional to handle the development of its expanding Helicopter Safety Intelligence Programme This month Dr Matthew Greaves is joining the offshore helicopter industry’s global safety-focused association in the new role of Safety Intelligence Project Manager to oversee all aspects of the system, which allows the global offshore... Read more

New CEO at Wiking Helikopter

New CEO at Wiking Helikopter

29-Jan-2018Source: Wiking Helikopter

The shareholders of Wiking, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ernst Nassl as the new Chief Executive Officer in Wiking Helicopter Service Germany, effective immediately. Announcing Mr. Nassl’s appointment, Aylin Yildiz Basel said: On behalf of Wiking Helikopter Service GmbH shareholder’s, I am very pleased to announce that we have chosen Mr. Ernst... Read more

Airbus appoints new Chairman and CEO in China

Airbus appoints new Chairman and CEO in China

16-Jan-2018Source: Airbus Helicopters

Eric Chen, previously President of Airbus Commercial Aircraft China, succeeds Laurence Barron as Chairman of Airbus China. Simultaneously, George Xu has been appointed CEO of Airbus China. In his role as country head of Airbus China, Xu is responsible for all Airbus commercial aircraft activities and for leading the company’s helicopter, defence and space businesses... Read more

Safran Helicopter Engines appoints new Support VP

Safran Helicopter Engines appoints new Support VP

10-Jan-2018Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines has appointed Olivier Le Merrer as Executive Vice-President, Support and & Services. Olivier succeeds Franck Saudo who has been appointed CEO of Safran Transmissions Systems.   Olivier Le Merrer (57) joined Safran Aircraft Engines in 1982, fulfilling various roles in Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Business Unit Management.   In 2009... Read more

Erickson makes three senior appointments

Erickson makes three senior appointments

8-Jan-2018Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated, a leading aerospace manufacturer and aerial services company, continues to build its leadership team under CEO and Director Douglas Kitani. Effective immediately, Kevin Cochie will serve as Vice President and General Manager of Defense and National Security where he will lead and manage sales, operations and growth for the business as well as... Read more

Airbus Helicopters CEO to move to Commercial Aircraft division

Airbus Helicopters CEO to move to Commercial Aircraft division

15-Dec-2017Source: Airbus

The Board of Directors of Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has decided on a series of Executive changes that ensure an orderly succession in the Executive leadership of Airbus. Tom Enders (59) has advised the Board that he does not wish to seek another term as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) beyond his current mandate... Read more

CHC Group Appoints New CFO

CHC Group Appoints New CFO

13-Dec-2017Source: CHC

CHC Group today announced the appointment of Scott Thanisch, as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Thanisch has served as CHC’s interim CFO since October with responsibility for the Company’s global finance organization. “We are delighted to have Scott take on the CFO role at such an important point in CHC’s transformation,” said... Read more

UK CAA appoints new Chief Executive

UK CAA appoints new Chief Executive

5-Dec-2017Source: CAA

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Moriarty as its new Chief Executive. Richard will succeed Andrew Haines, whose term of office is due to expire in the Summer of 2018, and was appointed following a rigorous selection process including a significant number of excellent candidates. Richard re-joined... Read more

ASU Introduces New Staff Members

ASU Introduces New Staff Members

5-Dec-2017Source: ASU

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) recently hired Vikki Rosploch as Events and Media Coordinator and Twain Josephson as an independent contractor. Both have diverse professional backgrounds and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to ASU, and will be present at the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) annual convention at booth #257. Rosploch’s responsibilities primarily... Read more

Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance adds 3 board members

Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance adds 3 board members

5-Dec-2017Source: Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance

Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Trust has appointed three new trustees to its Board as the charity enters an ambitious new phase of development. Caitlin Blewett, Michael Docherty and Barney Burgess were welcomed to the Board by Helen Bowcock, Chair of Trustees and Adrian Bell, Chief Executive of Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance... Read more

Australian association AHIA appoints new CEO

Australian association AHIA appoints new CEO

20-Nov-2017Source: AHIA

AHIA Board announced the appointment of Mr Paul Tyrrell to the position of CEO of the AHIA. This appointment will enable the AHIA to progress to the next level in its development as one of the proactive associations in the Australian aviation industry. Paul comes with a wealth of experience as a manager of companies... Read more

JSSI Appoints Specialist to Focus on Expanding Parts and Consulting Services

JSSI Appoints Specialist to Focus on Expanding Parts and Consulting Services

20-Nov-2017Source: JSSI

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry, has announced the appointment of Brendan Lodge as aircraft acquisitions specialist. An experienced aircraft sales broker and financier, Lodge will provide support to JSSI’s growing Advisory Services and JSSI Parts divisions. “We are excited to... Read more

FlightSafety promotes a new Director of Regulatory Affairs

FlightSafety promotes a new Director of Regulatory Affairs

14-Nov-2017Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Steve Hall has been promoted to Director, Regulatory Affairs. “Steve has the experience, leadership abilities and skills required to further strengthen FlightSafety’s position as a world leader in aviation training,” said Daniel MacLellan Senior Vice President, Operations. “He will build upon our proven success and continue to ensure our Customers receive... Read more

Genesys announces the new Director of Business Development

Genesys announces the new Director of Business Development

13-Nov-2017Source: Genesys Aerosystems

Representatives of Genesys Aerosystems announced today that the company has appointed general aviation avionics industry veteran Nick Bogner as the company’s new Director of Business Development. “We are extremely excited to be able to attract Nick to our senior management team,” stated Genesys Aerosystems President and CEO Roger Smith. “We are on the threshold of... Read more

Genesys appoints new regional sales manager

Genesys appoints new regional sales manager

13-Nov-2017Source: Genesys Aerosystems

Genesys Aerosystems announced today that Barry LeBlanc has joined the company to focus on the Northwest and Midwest territories in the United States and Western Canada.  Barry LeBlanc comes with a wealth of experience in the avionics industry having spent the last eleven years at Sandia Aerospace, where he was instrumental in launching new products... Read more

Flight Safety names a Director  of Quality, Safety and Standards

Flight Safety names a Director of Quality, Safety and Standards

13-Nov-2017Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Steve Fedynyszyn has been named Director of Quality, Safety and Standards. “We look forward to Steve’s contributions in his new role as the leader of the FlightSafety Quality and Safety Management System and in the advancement of FlightSafety Standards.” said Daniel MacLellan, Senior Vice President Operations. “His proven experience with Learning... Read more

Genesys Appoints HeliSAS Sales Specialist

Genesys Appoints HeliSAS Sales Specialist

10-Nov-2017Source: Genesys Aerosystems

Genesys Aerosystems announced today that Chris Suldo has joined the company to focus on increasing HeliSAS sales in North America. Chris Suldo holds a private pilot’s license for rotorcraft aircraft and has worked in marketing and sales for Bell Helicopter and Airbus Helicopters Inc., formerly Eurocopter USA. He is currently attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and... Read more

Bell Canada President elected as AIAC chair

Bell Canada President elected as AIAC chair

9-Nov-2017Source: Bell Helicopter

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is pleased to announce the election of Cynthia Garneau, President of Bell Helicopter Textron Canada, as Chair of the AIAC Board of Directors. Ms. Garneau succeeds David Gossen, President of IMP Aerospace & Defence, who served as Chair of the AIAC Board over the last year. “I am... Read more

Airbus appoints new US boss

Airbus appoints new US boss

8-Nov-2017Source: Airbus Helicopters

Aerospace industry veteran, C. Jeffrey Knittel, formerly both Chief Executive of C2 Aviation Capital and President of CIT Transportation Finance, will join Airbus early next year, taking the reins of the company’s business in the Americas. Mr. Knittel, who brings more than 25 years of global aerospace leadership experience to the position, will join the... Read more

Summit Aviation appoints Logistics Manager

Summit Aviation appoints Logistics Manager

6-Nov-2017Source: Summit Aviation

Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has hired Justin Bilek as its Logistics Manager for its Government programs division. Mr. Bilek has more than 12 years of experience in the aerospace industry. Among his duties, he will oversee operational requirements such as purchasing, shipping, receiving, government property management, tool control and... Read more

Richard Walker joins Osprey Flight Solutions

Richard Walker joins Osprey Flight Solutions

30-Oct-2017Source: Osprey Flight Solutions

Richard Walker has been appointed Business Development Director for Osprey Flight Solutions, a brand new company which is introducing a major step change in aviation security expertise. Effective immediately, based out of Leeds, UK, Richard’s day to day role will include building the sales pipeline, closing deals and increasing brand awareness of Osprey and its... Read more

Safran appoints Executive Vice-President of Quality and Process Excellence

Safran appoints Executive Vice-President of Quality and Process Excellence

24-Oct-2017Source: Safran

Mathieu Albert (41) is appointed Executive Vice-President, Quality and Process Excellence. Mathieu Albert started his career at Safran Aircraft Engines, in manufacturing activities. In 2003, he joined Safran Helicopter Engines where he took on several roles including, from 2014, worldwide responsibility for Supply Chain activities and MRO services. On 1st January 2016, Mathieu became CEO... Read more

FlightSafety promotes Scott Goodwin

FlightSafety promotes Scott Goodwin

23-Oct-2017Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Scott Goodwin has been promoted to Vice President, Simulation. “We are pleased to promote Scott to Vice President, Simulation,” said Ray Johns, Executive Vice President. “Scott has the experience, leadership abilities and business skills required to further strengthen FlightSafety’s position as a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of... Read more

Safran appoints Executive Vice-President of Operations

Safran appoints Executive Vice-President of Operations

23-Oct-2017Source: Safran

François-Xavier Foubert (46) is appointed Executive Vice-President, Operations. He succeeds Laurent Mazoué who has been appointed to another position within the Safran group. After working with the production and development of special batteries for Alcatel, in 2003 François Xavier Foubert joined Safran Aircraft Engines as Deputy Manager of the Châtellerault plant, dedicated to CFM56 parts... Read more

Safran appoints new Executive Vice-President of Programs

Safran appoints new Executive Vice-President of Programs

20-Oct-2017Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

Bruno Bellanger (40) has been appointed Executive Vice-President, Programs, succeeding Cyrille Poetsch who has been appointed to another position within the Safran group. After joining Airbus as an air-ground communications systems engineer, and Eurogiciel as Project Manager, Bruno Bellanger joined Safran in 2004 as Manager of the Safran Electronics & Defense agency in Toulouse, dedicated... Read more

DRF Luftrettung appoints new Chairman

DRF Luftrettung appoints new Chairman

17-Oct-2017Source: DRF Luftrettung

[electronic translation]  The Supervisory Board of the DRF Foundation Luftrettung gemeinnützige AG Dr. Dr. Krystian Pracz, 48, as Chairman of the Board. He will start his work on 6 November 2017. The promoted physicist has many years of international experience in management, especially in the fields of corporate development, market and portfolio development as well as digital... Read more

CHC Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer

CHC Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer

9-Oct-2017Source: CHC

CHC Group today announced that chief financial officer (CFO) Lee Eckert is leaving the Company to become CFO at Flowserve. Effective immediately, Scott Thanisch will assume the role of interim CFO, reporting to Karl Fessenden, CHC’s president and chief executive officer (CEO). Thanisch has led CHC’s treasury and financial, planning and analysis functions since the... Read more

New Managing Director at Heli-One

New Managing Director at Heli-One

5-Oct-2017Source: Heli-One

Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that Tord Torgersen has been promoted to Managing Director, Heli-One Norway. Tord has been with Heli-One since 2006, joining as a Customer Support Manager responsible for Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa and also had responsibility for the AOG... Read more

Yorkshire Air Ambulance appointed a fundraising director

Yorkshire Air Ambulance appointed a fundraising director

2-Oct-2017Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Garry Wilkinson, former Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Kirkwood Hospice, Huddersfield, joins the rapid response emergency charity following the retirement of Paul Gowland. Paul, who joined Yorkshire Air Ambulance as a community fundraiser 17 years ago, has been a significant figure in the development of the charity.  He created and led a hugely successful... Read more

Babcock MCS Offshore boss quits for non-aviation job

Babcock MCS Offshore boss quits for non-aviation job

2-Oct-2017Source: Aberdeen Harbour Board

Aberdeen Harbour Board is delighted to announce that, following an extensive recruitment process, Michelle Handforth is to join in the role of Chief Executive. Michelle, who has 20 years of board and leadership experience in global, multi-site businesses, will succeed Colin Parker in her new role, however, Colin will remain in post as Chief Executive... Read more

New President named at Kaman Aerospace

New President named at Kaman Aerospace

29-Sep-2017Source: Kaman Corporation

Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) today announced that Richard R. Barnhart, 57, has been selected to lead the Company’s aerospace segment, effective October 1, 2017, succeeding Gregory L. Steiner, Executive Vice President of Kaman Corporation and President, Kaman Aerospace Group, who will retire from the Company effective January 2, 2018. Barnhart retired from The Barnes Group in 2016 as... Read more

EBAA Appoints Chief Operations Officer and Communications Director

EBAA Appoints Chief Operations Officer and Communications Director

28-Sep-2017Source: EBAA

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has created two new senior positions to help it expand horizons for business aviation in Europe. Robert Baltus has been appointed to the post of Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Eric Drosin has been named Communications Director, effective September 4. Robert Baltus’ aviation experience spans nearly 20 years advising and supporting senior management and executive Boards... Read more

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance welcomes new Chair of Trustees

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance welcomes new Chair of Trustees

27-Sep-2017Source: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

Jonathan Trower, who has been a Trustee of the Charity since September 2016, takes over from Acting Chair, Rob Forsyth. Jonathan is a Managing Director at DC Advisory, a City-based corporate advisory firm. He and his wife also own a small farming business on the boundary of Hertfordshire and Essex. He is involved with a... Read more

Bristow appoints new SVP General Counsel

Bristow appoints new SVP General Counsel

7-Sep-2017Source: Bristow

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today announced the appointment of Timothy Knapp to senior vice president, general counsel, responsible for all legal aspects of the business, corporate compliance and insurance, effective September 26, 2017. In his new role, Knapp will report directly to Bristow Group President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Baliff. “Tim brings significant... Read more

New CEO at Erickson

New CEO at Erickson

6-Sep-2017Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated, a leading aerospace OEM and provider of global aviation services, announced the appointment of government services veteran, Doug Kitani as Chief Executive Officer and Director effective August 31, 2017. Mr. Kitani joins Erickson having most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of IAP Worldwide Services, a global defense services company specializing... Read more

Discovery Air Appoints New CEO

Discovery Air Appoints New CEO

6-Sep-2017Source: Discovery Air

Discovery Air Inc. (“Discovery Air” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: DA.DB.A) announced today the appointment of Alan D. Torrie as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) effective August 29, 2017. Mr. Torrie is an accomplished and experienced business leader and was most recently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Morneau Shepell. Paul Bouchard will remain in his... Read more

Marenco Swiss Helicopter appoint new COO

Marenco Swiss Helicopter appoint new COO

1-Sep-2017Source: Marenco Swiss Helicopter

Jan Nowacki begins on the first of September the task as COO at MSH Marenco Swiss Helicopter. Nowacki has previously gained considerable experience in this area at Airbus Helicopters as head of the Rotor Blade and Airframe with the manufacture of composite parts, structural assembly and equipment as well as repair activities. MSH Marenco Swiss Helicopter will, in... Read more

Marenco Swiss Helicopter appoint new COO

Marenco Swiss Helicopter appoint new COO

1-Sep-2017Source: Marenco Swiss Helicopter

Jan Nowacki begins on the first of September the task as COO at MSH Marenco Swiss Helicopter. Nowacki has previously gained considerable experience in this area at Airbus Helicopters as head of the Rotor Blade and Airframe with the manufacture of composite parts, structural assembly and equipment as well as repair activities. MSH Marenco Swiss Helicopter will, in... Read more

Helijet Appoints New Rotary Wing Chief & Assistant Chief Pilots

Helijet Appoints New Rotary Wing Chief & Assistant Chief Pilots

18-Aug-2017Source: Helijet

Helijet International Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Potter as Chief Pilot-Rotary Wing and Phil Sevensma as Assistant Chief Pilot-Rotary Wing effective August 1st, 2017. Together, the men have more than 44 years of flying experience, 29 of them with Helijet. As Chief Pilot-Rotary Wing, Michael Potter will report to the Director... Read more

Tour Operators Program of Safety appoints new executive director

Tour Operators Program of Safety appoints new executive director

10-Aug-2017Source: TOPS

Tour Operators Program of Safety announced Katherine Hilst has joined the organization as executive director, bringing nearly 30 years in the aviation industry. Hilst will further refine the way in which TOPS and its members apply safety risk management principles. This will include bringing together expertise from authorities and industry stakeholders to continue to develop... Read more

HAI appoints new Director of Regulations and International Affairs

HAI appoints new Director of Regulations and International Affairs

9-Aug-2017Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Callan as director of regulations and international affairs. In this position, Callan is responsible for representing HAI members on all regulatory issues related to the international helicopter community. He recently retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 31 years as an officer and... Read more

Eddie Lane Appointed President of Heli-One

Eddie Lane Appointed President of Heli-One

3-Aug-2017Source: Heli-One

Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that Eddie Lane has been appointed as its new President. Eddie had previously been acting as interim President since March of this year. Mr. Lane initially joined CHC Helicopter, Heli-One’s parent company, as the Finance Director for Norwegian operations... Read more

AAMS announces new Board members

AAMS announces new Board members

25-Jul-2017Source: AAMS

As the Chair of the AAMS Nominations Committee, I’m pleased to announce that the election for the 2017 – 2019 term on the AAMS board has come to a close.  I would like to welcome and congratulate the following new and re-elected AAMS Board Members! Regions 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8 were up for... Read more

New Deputy Administrator appointed at FAA

New Deputy Administrator appointed at FAA

24-Jul-2017Source: FAA

Dan Elwell was sworn in this week as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator. Appointed by President Donald J. Trump, Elwell is the second highest-ranking official at the agency responsible for ensuring aviation safety and air traffic control services for the nation. Elwell returns to the FAA during a historic period of safety and change... Read more

CHC Group Announces New Board of Managers

CHC Group Announces New Board of Managers

20-Jul-2017Source: CHC

CHC Group has announced a finalized Board of Managers after completing its financial restructuring earlier this year. “We’re are pleased to establish CHC Group’s new Board of Managers as we move past our restructuring and into a new era of serving our customers as a streamlined, more efficient partner,” said Karl Fessenden, President and CEO... Read more

Air BP appoints Chief Commercial Officer

Air BP appoints Chief Commercial Officer

19-Jul-2017Source: AirBP

Leading international aviation fuel products and services supplier, Air BP, today announced the appointment of Matt Elliott as Chief Commercial Officer. Matt will be based at Air BP’s global headquarters in Sunbury on Thames, UK and starts his new role today, 17 July 2017.  He will be responsible for Air BP’s global sales and marketing... Read more

DynCorp announces new CEO

DynCorp announces new CEO

18-Jul-2017Source: DynCorp International

DynCorp International has announced that George Krivo has taken over the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Below is a copy of his internal company announcement. As you may have heard, I have been named chief executive officer of DynCorp International (DI), effective immediately. I am honored to step into this new role after... Read more

Aspen Avionics name Sales Manager for Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah

Aspen Avionics name Sales Manager for Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah

14-Jul-2017Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics announced that retired Marine Corps aviator and Aspen’s director of flight operations, James Buck is expanding his roles and responsibilities to include the position of regional sales manager for Aspen’s growing sales team. In his sales role, he will be responsible for the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. As the... Read more

New President appointed at Columbia Helicopters

New President appointed at Columbia Helicopters

5-Jul-2017Source: Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters Inc. announced today that Jim Rankin, President and CEO, has resigned, effective June 30. The company has promoted Steve Bandy, Senior Vice President of Operations to President of the Aurora-based, global provider of heavy-lift helicopters services and MRO operator. The company is retiring the CEO position. Rankin led Columbia during a downturn in... Read more

Marenco adds non-executive Director

Marenco adds non-executive Director

27-Jun-2017Source: MSH

The Board of Directors of MSH (Marenco Swisshelicopter AG) welcomes André Borschberg as new Member. André will join the Board as a non-executive Director with immediate effect, subject to confirmation at MSH’s next shareholders’ meeting in July. The former Swiss Air Force jet and helicopter pilot and cofounder of the Solar Impulse project, the first... Read more

Era Group Appoints Jennifer Whalen as Acting Chief Financial Officer

Era Group Appoints Jennifer Whalen as Acting Chief Financial Officer

19-Jun-2017Source: Era Group

Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA) today announced that Jennifer Whalen has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Acting Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Whalen, who had served as Era’s Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will continue to serve as Era’s principal accounting officer. This leadership change was implemented in connection with the... Read more

Sharon Desfor  elected as ASA International President

Sharon Desfor elected as ASA International President

12-Jun-2017Source: HeliValue$

Sharon Desfor (President of HeliValue$, Inc.), has been elected to American Society of Appraiser’s (ASA) highest position, International President. Sharon started appraising helicopters in 1984 and joined ASA in early 2005. She earned her ASA designation as Accredited Senior Appraiser in the MTS Aircraft Specialty by December.  Since then, Sharon served six years on the... Read more

FLIR Systems appoints President/CEO

FLIR Systems appoints President/CEO

30-May-2017Source: FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced that James J. (“Jim”) Cannon has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 19, 2017. Mr. Cannon will succeed Andy Teich, whose retirement after 33 years of service was previously announced on February 14, 2017. Mr. Cannon’s extensive and varied leadership experience, together with his proven... Read more

A New Station Commander for RAF Shawbury

A New Station Commander for RAF Shawbury

25-May-2017Source: Royal Air Force

Personnel from Royal Air Force Shawbury welcomed their new Station Commander, Group Captain R S (Chuck) Norris who officially took command of RAF Shawbury on Friday 12th May 2017. Group Captain Norris joined the Royal Air Force in 1988. As a Support Helicopter pilot, he has completed tours on the Wessex and Chinook in Hong... Read more

Erickson Announces Leadership Change

Erickson Announces Leadership Change

24-May-2017Source: Erickson Incorporated

Erickson Incorporated, a leading global provider of aviation services, announced today that Andrew Mills will serve as the interim president and CEO for the Company.  Erickson exited bankruptcy on Friday, April 28th 2017 under new ownership comprised of a diverse shareholder group. Jeff Roberts resigned his position as president and CEO for the Company effective Friday,... Read more

VNH South announces new appointments

VNH South announces new appointments

17-May-2017Source: Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company

Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) is pleased in announcing that with effect from May 11th, 2017, Capt. Le Trong Dong, our Director will be promoted as Deputy General Director of Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH) based in Hanoi. Capt. Kieu Dang Hung, presently Deputy General Director of VNH shall take one more title as Director... Read more

Change of RNAS Culdrose Second in Command

Change of RNAS Culdrose Second in Command

16-May-2017Source: RNAS Culdrose

Last Friday saw an end of era as second in Command at RNAS Culdrose, the Executive Officer, Commander Ian Fitter handed over to long term Culdrose aviator Commander Paul ‘Rex’ Harrison. Commander Fitter joined Culdrose as the Executive officer in April 2015. He thoroughly enjoyed being back home, both professionally, as he spent much of... Read more

FLIR Systems appoints new Chief HR Officer

FLIR Systems appoints new Chief HR Officer

8-May-2017Source: FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced that Paul Sale will join the company in the newly-created position of Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Reporting to CEO Andy Teich, Sale will be charged with leading FLIR’s organizational strategy, talent acquisition and development, compensation, benefits, and corporate culture initiatives. Mr. Sale most recently... Read more

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