Appointments

NATA Names New Board of Directors Members and Acting President

NATA Names New Board of Directors Members and Acting President

4-Jul-2016Source: NATA

Last week at its annual Membership Meeting, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the reelection of Andy Priester, President and Chief Executive Officer, Priester Aviation in Wheeling, IL, as Chair of the NATA Board of Directors. Greg Schmidt, President and CEO, Pentastar Aviation in Waterford, MI, was elected to serve as Board Vice Chair.... Read more

HeliGroup appoints Business Development Director

HeliGroup appoints Business Development Director

1-Jul-2016Source: HeliGroup

HeliGroup has announced that Ed Sale, formally Sales Manager for Airbus Helicopters UK, has joined HeliGroup as Business Development Director. In his new position Ed is responsible for capturing new business for HeliGroup across all rotary wing segments including training, charter, management and sales.  Additionally, Ed will be enhancing new and existing customer relationships to... Read more

Kathryn Purwin takes over as CEO of Helinet

Kathryn Purwin takes over as CEO of Helinet

29-Jun-2016Source: Helinet

Kathryn Purwin, jet and helicopter pilot and widow of Alan Purwin, today takes over as CEO of Helinet Aviation Services. Helinet is a leading international provider of corporate travel, emergency medical service, electronic news gathering, motion picture, television and commercial production services since 1987. The company predicts growth for its technical division Helinet Technologies, which... Read more

Bristow Group adds new Board director with particular experience

Bristow Group adds new Board director with particular experience

29-Jun-2016Source: SEC

On June 27, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Bristow Group Inc. (the “Company”) determined that it was in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to increase the size of the Board from twelve to thirteen directors and has appointed Mr. A. William Higgins to fill the vacant Board position,... Read more

Bristow appoints new UK SAR leader

Bristow appoints new UK SAR leader

28-Jun-2016Source: Bristow

Bristow Helicopters Limited today announced the appointment of Russell Torbet CBE to director UK SAR effective August 1, 2016, responsible for overseeing the operation of the civilian search and rescue (SAR) service on behalf of HM Coastguard. Torbet replaces Samantha Willenbacher who has been promoted to Bristow Group’s regional director for the Americas Region. Torbet... Read more

American Society of Appraisers appoints International VP

American Society of Appraisers appoints International VP

24-Jun-2016Source: HeliValue$

After a successful year as the American Society of Appraiser’s (ASA) International Secretary/Treasurer, Sharon Desfor (President of HeliValue$, Inc.), now takes on the position of International Vice President. “We are very excited to have Sharon’s sharp insight, vast experience and selfless and continuous contribution to the appraisal community. If only a portion of Sharon’s passion... Read more

Bristow Group appoints new Regional Director Americas

Bristow Group appoints new Regional Director Americas

24-Jun-2016Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group today announced the appointment of Samantha Willenbacher to regional director for the Americas Region effective August 1, 2016. Willenbacher replaces Rob Phillips, who has been promoted to the previously announced position of vice president global business operations services. In her new role, Willenbacher will be responsible for directing Bristow’s industrial aviation services, overseeing... Read more

HAI appoints director of sales and marketing

HAI appoints director of sales and marketing

22-Jun-2016Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International is pleased to announce that Joe Fernandez has joined the organization as director of sales and marketing. Fernandez comes to HAI with more than 25 years of advertising, publishing, and marketing experience. Most recently, he was associate publisher with AAA Mid Atlantic and was with Dun & Bradstreet previously. He holds a... Read more

Air Methods makes two key appointments in Tourism division

Air Methods makes two key appointments in Tourism division

21-Jun-2016Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the world’s largest helicopter operator, today announced the appointment of David Doerr to president of the Tourism Division and Jim Greiner as president of Sundance Helicopters, effective immediately. In the newly created position, Doerr will be responsible for the leadership, strategic direction and growth of the Tourism Division, including overseeing Sundance Helicopters and... Read more

CybAero appoints new North America Sales Director

CybAero appoints new North America Sales Director

17-Jun-2016Source: CybAero

CybAero has selected Mr. Brian Lawrence to be the new Sales Director, North America. He assumed the position on June 7th, 2016. “With his broad expertise and experience within the aerospace industry, especially within the industry of selling unmanned systems, we are confident that Mr. Lawrence will contribute to future sales and marketing of the... Read more

MD Helicopters VP Engineering leaves for HeliTrak

MD Helicopters VP Engineering leaves for HeliTrak

14-Jun-2016Source: HeliTrak

HeliTrak is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Nehls as President of the company, effective May 9, 2016.  Mr. Nehls joins HeliTrak with more than 25 years of leadership and engineering roles in the aerospace industry, including extensive experience in aircraft/avionics design and regulatory certification. Most recently, Mr. Nehls served as VP of Engineering... Read more

Erickson appoints CFO

Erickson appoints CFO

9-Jun-2016Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services, announced today the appointment of airline finance veteran, David W. Lancelot, as Chief Financial Officer effective Monday, June 13, 2016. “Erickson is committed to improving the company’s financial position and increasing revenue,” said Jeff Roberts, President and CEO of Erickson Incorporated. “We will accomplish these... Read more

New CFO joins Air Methods

New CFO joins Air Methods

2-Jun-2016Source: Air Methods

Air Methods announced that Peter Csapo will join America’s largest air medical provider and helicopter operator as chief financial officer (CFO). Csapo will begin his new role effective June 6, succeeding Trent Carman who will be stepping down from his role of more than 13 years. Csapo most recently served as chief financial officer and... Read more

CybAero appoints new CFO

CybAero appoints new CFO

1-Jun-2016Source: CybAero

CybAero has hired Mikael Smith as the new CFO, and will take up the position on September 1st, 2016. “We are delighted that Mikael has accepted the position as CFO. With his broad expertise, we are confident that he will contribute to the development of the company, “says CybAero’s CEO Rolf Schytt. Mikael Smith is... Read more

Universal Avionics appoints Director of Corporate Programs & Business Development

Universal Avionics appoints Director of Corporate Programs & Business Development

26-May-2016Source: Universal Avionics

Dan Reida, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Universal Avionics, announced that Mr. Carey Miller has been appointed to the newly created position for Director, Corporate Programs and Business Development. In his new role, Mr. Miller will oversee the activities of the Corporate Program Management team. In addition, he will continue his responsibilities for... Read more

Hawker Pacific creates new General Manager role for Helicopter Sales and Support

Hawker Pacific creates new General Manager role for Helicopter Sales and Support

19-May-2016Source: Hawker Pacific

Hawker Pacific has announced a significant investment in resources and technologies to support the growing demand for cost effective helicopter sales and support in the region, with Mathew Hardy appointed to the new position of General Manager, Helicopter Sales and Support. In this role Mathew is responsible for overseeing and developing Hawker Pacific’s integrated helicopter... Read more

Helicopter finance lawyer moves to recently-formed Gowling WLG

Helicopter finance lawyer moves to recently-formed Gowling WLG

11-May-2016Source: Gowling WLG

International law firm Gowling WLG has appointed Matthew Harvey as a partner in its banking and finance team in London. He joins the firm from Dentons where he has been a partner since 2000. Matthew has over 20 years’ experience acting for corporates, banks and finance companies on structured, asset and export finance transactions. He... Read more

CHC appoints corporate reorganization specialist

CHC appoints corporate reorganization specialist

10-May-2016Source: CHC

CHC Group (OTC Pink Sheets: HELIQ; the “Company” or “CHC”) today announced the appointment of William L. Transier to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. An independent, Class II director, Mr. Transier’s term is until the Company’s 2018 annual general meeting of shareholders. He was also elected to serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and... Read more

AHS Announces 2016 Board of Directors

AHS Announces 2016 Board of Directors

6-May-2016Source: AHS

AHS International — The Vertical Flight Technical Society — is pleased to announce the election results for its 2016-2017 Board of Directors. The following members of the Board’s Executive Committee were elected for the one-year term of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017: Chair: Jean-Brice Dumont — Airbus Helicopters, Chief Technical Officer and Executive Vice-President of Engineering... Read more

New President named at CMC Electronics

New President named at CMC Electronics

3-May-2016Source: Esterline

Esterline Corporation (NYSE:ESL) has announced the appointment of Michel Potvin, effective May 2, 2016, to the position of president of its Avionics Systems business group, which includes Esterline’s CMC Electronics (CMC) product brand and the newly acquired Simulation Visual Systems capability, featuring TREALITY® display products. Mr. Potvin succeeds Mr. Greg Yeldon who has left Esterline... Read more

Heli-One names new GM of Sales, Marketing and Business Development

Heli-One names new GM of Sales, Marketing and Business Development

20-Apr-2016Source: Heli-One

Heli-One, the world’s largest independent provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has recently promoted Carolyn Forsyth to General Manager of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development. Her prior role was Regional Sales Director for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.  She will now oversee global Sales, Business Development, Marketing as well as... Read more

Becker Avionics announces new Director of Sales & Marketing

Becker Avionics announces new Director of Sales & Marketing

20-Apr-2016Source: Becker Avionics

Avionics innovator and digital technology provider, Becker Avionics GmbH, is pleased to announce Thomas Terschlusen has accepted the position of Director of Sales & Marketing.  In this role, he is responsible for leading Becker’s European-based sales and marketing teams and for coordinating commercial activities with Becker Avionics Group companies worldwide. He most recently held the... Read more

Latitude Technologies expands sales team

Latitude Technologies expands sales team

19-Apr-2016Source: Latitude Technologies

Latitude Technologies is very pleased to announce that industry veteran Brad Smith has been appointed as Latitude COO. Brad’s first priority has been to expand Latitude’s sales team to further strengthen Latitude’s highly-respected customer-first sales and service program. Joining Brad at Latitude are newly appointed Vice President, Air Transportation Sales, Carlos Monsalve, and newly appointed... Read more

Three high level departures at Bristow Group

Three high level departures at Bristow Group

18-Apr-2016Source: Bristow

Bristow Group today announced the strengthening of its operational structure by centralizing, simplifying and standardizing its business operations to improve safety performance, effectiveness and efficiency for clients. This new structure will enable the company to continue to reduce costs, while improving its leading competitive position. As part of these operational changes, Bristow will also continue... Read more

Becker Avionics appoints new Managing Director

Becker Avionics appoints new Managing Director

4-Apr-2016Source: Becker Avionics

Avionics innovator and digital technology provider, Becker Avionics GmbH, is pleased to announce Forrest Colliver has accepted the position of Managing Director.  In this role, Mr. Colliver is responsible for leading corporate strategy for evolution and growth of the Becker Avionics Group, and for operational management activities related to the supply of avionics and ground-based... Read more

New co-chairman of US Helicopter Safety Team appointed

New co-chairman of US Helicopter Safety Team appointed

27-Mar-2016Source: USHST

Raj Helweg, chief pilot of Air Methods, has been named the new industry co-chairman of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (www.ushst.org). The USHST was formed in 2013 as a regional partner within the International Helicopter Safety Team (www.IHST.org) to lead a government and industry cooperative effort to promote safety and work to reduce civil... Read more

Air Methods gives in to shareholder Voce Capital

Air Methods gives in to shareholder Voce Capital

24-Mar-2016Source: Air Methods

Background – Voce Capital issued press releases as follows – each highly critical of the way Air Methods was being run and to demand a place on the Board September 2015 October 2015 February 2016 – to which Air Methods issued a response to the various points Voce raised, not acceding to any of them... Read more

Women in Aviation International makes three appointments

Women in Aviation International makes three appointments

22-Mar-2016Source: WAI

Karen Gebhart, Vice President of Business Development for the Helicopter Association International, was elected for a two-year term as the chair of Women in Aviation International’s (WAI) board of directors at the 2016 International Women in Aviation Conference. She is a private pilot and industry veteran who previously worked for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots... Read more

New Chairman at Association of Air Ambulances

New Chairman at Association of Air Ambulances

15-Mar-2016Source: AAA

The Association of Air Ambulances (AAA) is delighted to announce that Hanna Sebright was duly appointed as the new Chairman of the Association at their Annual General Meeting held on Monday 7 March 2016. A large gathering of representatives from across the European HEMS sector, attended the AGM which saw former Chairman Bill Sivewright hand... Read more

New CEO at Elbit Systems UK

New CEO at Elbit Systems UK

15-Mar-2016Source: Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems UK Limited (ESUK), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (Elbit Systems), announced that Martin Fausset has been appointed as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect as of March 1, 2016. Mr. Fausset will report directly to Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems’ President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to his joining ESUK,... Read more

JSSI Appoints Director of Business Development, Helicopter Programs in Latin America

JSSI Appoints Director of Business Development, Helicopter Programs in Latin America

4-Mar-2016Source: JSSI

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, has appointed Alonso M. Fonseca to Director of Business Development, Helicopter Programs Central and South America. “Alonso’s reputation in the Latin America helicopter and business aviation industry is exceptional and we are excited to have him join... Read more

Terma appoints VP of Business Development for Airborne Systems

Terma appoints VP of Business Development for Airborne Systems

4-Mar-2016Source: Terma

Denmark-based Defense and Security Group Terma A/S appointed Adina C. Cherry new Vice President, Business Development, Airborne Systems. Terma’s Airborne Systems Business Area has a large and growing activity in the U.S. – that is sales of airborne solutions to U.S. customers and U.S. export to the global market. In order to meet our customers... Read more

Lockheed Martin appoints VP and Treasurer

Lockheed Martin appoints VP and Treasurer

1-Mar-2016Source: Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) today announced that its board of directors has appointed John Mollard as vice president and treasurer, and elected Mollard as a corporate officer. His appointment is effective April 4. Mollard will succeed Ken Possenriede, who has served as corporate treasurer since July 2011. Possenriede will become vice president, Finance and... Read more

Terma Asia Pacific – new VP and General Manager appointed

Terma Asia Pacific – new VP and General Manager appointed

1-Mar-2016Source: Terma

Mr. Anupam Narain Mathur has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of Terma Asia Pacific including Terma India. This appointment takes effect today. Mr. Mathur will succeed Mr. Jannik Termansen, who has recently accepted a new position outside the company. Jointly, effective today, Terma’s regional offices in Singapore and India will merge into one... Read more

Airbus Helicopters adds two to Executive Committee

Airbus Helicopters adds two to Executive Committee

29-Feb-2016Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has announced the addition of two new members of their Executive Committee, effective 1st April. Ben Bridge becomes Executive VP Global Business, and will report directly to Airbus Helicopters President and CEO Guillaume Faury.  Bridge joins from BAE Systems where he acted as Regional Managing Director Europe & Americas, and previously as Managing... Read more

FlightSafety names Manager of new Denver Learning Center

FlightSafety names Manager of new Denver Learning Center

29-Feb-2016Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Otto Gambrel has been named Manager of the company’s new Learning Center in Denver, Colorado. “We are pleased that Otto will become Manager of our new Learning Center in Denver,” said Daniel MacLellan, Senior Vice President, Operations. “His experience and in depth understanding of aviation training and the operation of a... Read more

Turbomeca appoints new Strategy and Development VP

Turbomeca appoints new Strategy and Development VP

26-Feb-2016Source: Turbomeca

French engine manufacturer Turbomeca has today announced the appointment of Serge Maillé as Executive Vice-President for Strategy and Development. Serge Maillé succeeds Philippe Couteaux who has been appointed to another position within Safran group. M. Maillé (55) is a graduate engineer from the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) and ISAE-SUPAERO. He joined Turbomeca in 1983... Read more

Aura Aviations adds rotary division with new appointment

Aura Aviations adds rotary division with new appointment

26-Feb-2016Source: Aura Aviation

Aura Aviation, the UK-headquartered aviation consultancy and transaction business, has stepped into the New Year with an expanded team. Stephen Mitchell has been appointed as Sales Director for Aura Aviation’s new rotary division, bolstering its existing fixed wing sales division, which operates under the JetBrokers name. Aura has already been successful in advising on, and... Read more

Erickson makes series of new appointments

Erickson makes series of new appointments

23-Feb-2016Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services, continues to expand its expertise and talent with the appointment of leadership and sales personnel across its enterprise. The new appointments include: Rob Lewis, Vice President and General Manager of the Commercial Business Unit; Andy Mills, Vice President of Global Business Development; Gary Starr, Vice... Read more

Cornwall Air Ambulance recruits eight doctors

Cornwall Air Ambulance recruits eight doctors

23-Feb-2016Source: BBC News

Cornwall Air Ambulance says the doctors will assess patients and make sure they are taken to the most appropriate treatment centre. See Full Story... Read more

New chairman at East Anglian Air Ambulance

New chairman at East Anglian Air Ambulance

23-Feb-2016Source: Bury Free Press

TThe East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has announced Major General Sir William Cubitt as its new chairman. See Full Story... Read more

AHS Board nominations due this week

AHS Board nominations due this week

22-Feb-2016Source: AHS

AHS International is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors for the term July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018 for the following regions: Mideast U.S. Region (including the Philadelphia and Erie Chapters, and all surrounding areas) Southeast U.S. Region (including the Federal City, Patuxent River, Hampton Roads and Cherry Point Chapters, and all surrounding areas) Southwest U.S. Region (including the... Read more

Voce Capital Management is REALLY unhappy with Air Methods

Voce Capital Management is REALLY unhappy with Air Methods

22-Feb-2016Source: Voce Capital Management

Voce Capital Management LLC (“Voce”) today sent a letter to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Air Methods Corporation (“Air Methods” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:AIRM), announcing that it has nominated the following highly-qualified candidates for election at the 2016 Annual Meeting: 1) Joseph E. Whitters, Executive Partner of investment firm Frazier Healthcare Partners and,... Read more

Air Methods responds to Voce Capital Management

Air Methods responds to Voce Capital Management

22-Feb-2016Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) (“Air Methods” or the “Company”) today confirmed that it has received notice from Voce Capital Management, LLC of its intent to nominate two director candidates to stand for election to the Air Methods Board of Directors and has submitted a proposal for consideration at the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.... Read more

Power Systems Corp appoint Sales VP

Power Systems Corp appoint Sales VP

18-Feb-2016Source: Power Systems

Owners Corey Steinberg and Kelly Loewen are pleased to announce the highly anticipated hire of Brent Young in the role of Vice President, Sales. An aerospace professional with a focus in Sales, Service and Customer Support, Brent has been in the industry for 20 years. With strong relationships and considerable experience in the Asian and... Read more

Air Methods makes military appointment to the Board of Directors

Air Methods makes military appointment to the Board of Directors

15-Feb-2016Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (NASDAQ:AIRM) (“Air Methods” or the “Company”), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that the Honorable Jessica Garfola Wright, Major General (Ret.) has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.  She will serve as a Class I director and will stand for re-election to the Board at... Read more

Spectrum Aeromed Announces Promotion and New Hire in German Office

Spectrum Aeromed Announces Promotion and New Hire in German Office

12-Feb-2016Source: Spectrum

Spectrum Aeromed announced this week Thomas Redder was promoted to Vice President of International Sales and Anne Ehlenberger was hired as an account representative for office in Germany. In his new role Redder will oversee marketing initiatives in Europe, Middle East, Russia and Asia. Ehlenberger will support sales projects. Ehlenberger graduated with a Bachelor’s degree... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics appoints new Senior Account Manager

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics appoints new Senior Account Manager

10-Feb-2016Source: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

In support of the company’s initiative to remain ever focused on account management and customer service, Tom Genovese has accepted the position of Senior Account Manager for Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics. “As the former Director of Sales for Mid-Continent, Tom has dedicated many years to building strong relationships with our customers. No one is better... Read more

New Director of Sales and Marketing at Sloane Helicopters

New Director of Sales and Marketing at Sloane Helicopters

7-Feb-2016Source: Sloane Helicopters

Sloane Helicopters is delighted to announce that John Parnell has joined the Company as Director of Sales and Marketing. John has had a wide-ranging 17 year aviation career starting as a UK military helicopter pilot, gaining invaluable operational and management experience. More recently, he has held senior executive helicopter sales and leasing positions. John was... Read more

Starspeed introduces two new team members

Starspeed introduces two new team members

4-Feb-2016Source: Star Speed

Starspeed is delighted to welcome two new members of staff to the team. David Powell joins as a Line Pilot and Tom Lawlor has joined the Operations Team. David brings 3600 hours of flying to Starspeed and has been a pilot since 1998 when he started flying training with the British Army. He carried out... Read more

FlightSafety appoints new Senior VP, Commercial

FlightSafety appoints new Senior VP, Commercial

29-Jan-2016Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Steve Gross has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial. He is responsible for FlightSafety’s business aviation and regional airline training sales activities worldwide. “Steve is most deserving of this promotion to Senior Vice President, Commercial. Our Customers around the world appreciate and value Steve’s ability to develop... Read more

Elbit Systems of America appoints Marketing VP

Elbit Systems of America appoints Marketing VP

21-Jan-2016Source: Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems of America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., announced today that Bob Edmonds has joined the company and will serve as Vice President of Marketing, replacing Steve Roser who is retiring after seven years of service with Elbit Systems of America. Edmonds comes to Elbit Systems of America from Exelis, Inc. where he... Read more

New President at Pratt & Whitney as Adams retires

New President at Pratt & Whitney as Adams retires

15-Jan-2016Source: UTC

United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today announced the appointment of Robert Leduc as President of Pratt & Whitney. Leduc, who most recently served UTC as President of Sikorsky Aircraft prior to its sale, succeeds Paul R. Adams, who is retiring at the end of February. Adams and Leduc will work over the next weeks to... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Names Director of Sales

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Names Director of Sales

14-Jan-2016Source: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics today announced the appointment of Marc Medeiros as Director of Sales. A twenty-year veteran in aerospace sales, Medeiros will drive Mid-Continent’s sales strategy, manage the company’s sales team, and maintain its position as a market leader. “Marc brings impressive experience in program management and contracts. That expertise, paired with an outstanding... Read more

Air Methods appoints Human Resources SVP

Air Methods appoints Human Resources SVP

13-Jan-2016Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical services, today announced the appointment of key executive Heather Dumas as senior vice president of Human Resources. In her new role, Heather will drive the strategic direction for the Company’s human resources program, servicing more than 4,400 team members, and focusing on all aspects of... Read more

New Managing Director at Lobo Leasing joins from LCI

New Managing Director at Lobo Leasing joins from LCI

12-Jan-2016Source: Lobo Leasing

Lobo Leasing, a leading global helicopter leasing company, announced the addition of Mark Kelly as Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Lobo Leasing Ltd. to lead its global headquarters in Dublin and report to Lobo CEO, Bill Wolf. Kelly has a wealth of experience in the rotor industry and in building and managing highly... Read more

AAR makes board appointment

AAR makes board appointment

12-Jan-2016Source: AAR

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that Jennifer L. Vogel has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Vogel was most recently Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of Continental Airlines, Inc. in Houston. “We are very pleased to welcome Jennifer to our Board of Directors,” said... Read more

Keystone names new Sales and Service Manager

Keystone names new Sales and Service Manager

8-Jan-2016Source: KTS

M International’s Keystone Turbine Services, LLC (“KTS” – Coatesville, Pennsylvania) is pleased to announce Robert A. Gordon has been named their newest Sales and Service Manager. “As our Southeast U.S. Sales and Service Manager, Rob is filling the shoes of long-time industry veteran Perry Siler who’s set to retire at the conclusion of Heli-Expo 2016,”... Read more

Maxcraft Avionics adds support contract specialist to team

Maxcraft Avionics adds support contract specialist to team

6-Jan-2016Source: Maxcraft Avionics

Maxcraft Avionics Ltd, a leading avionics facility in Canada, announced today that they are pleased to welcome Mitchell Chiang to the Maxcraft team. Mitchell has decades of experience in the business and commercial segments of aviation and has been focusing on avionics support contract sales. He has strong connections with key players in the YVR... Read more

Nevada – Care-Flight chief on unexplained leave – interim CEO Named

Nevada – Care-Flight chief on unexplained leave – interim CEO Named

6-Jan-2016Source: RGJ

The man in charge of the agency that runs Northern Nevada’s ambulance and Care Flight service is on leave and an interim CEO has been named, but so far REMSA isn’t commenting on the reason for the change. See Full Story... Read more

FlightSafety announces new SVP of Operations

FlightSafety announces new SVP of Operations

5-Jan-2016Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Daniel MacLellan has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations. “We appreciate and value Dan’s in-depth understanding of our business and his many contributions since joining us in 1994,” said Bruce Whitman, Chairman, President & CEO. “Dan’s leadership, innovative approach, and the ways he continues to strengthen FlightSafety,... Read more

CybAero appoints new chairperson

CybAero appoints new chairperson

5-Jan-2016Source: Cybaero

The Board of Directors of CybAero AB has appointed Deputy Chair Anna Öhrwall Rönnbäck to serve as the new board chair, effective January 1, 2016. The board also appointed Göran Larsbrink as the new vice chair. Former chair Claes Drougge will stay on as a regular board member. About CybAero  CybAero develops and manufactures Remotely... Read more

Second Director of Transport Business Services appointed at Metro Aviation

Second Director of Transport Business Services appointed at Metro Aviation

4-Jan-2016Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is committed to their customers’ success and is expanding their value-added services with the hiring of a second Director of Transport Business Services. This additional position will further provide the necessary support for Metro’s operational customers in order to continuously improve their operational and financial success. Metro is welcoming Becky Ross to the... Read more

FlightSafety names new Assistant Manager of its Dallas Learning Center

FlightSafety names new Assistant Manager of its Dallas Learning Center

16-Dec-2015Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Thierry Pierard has been named as an Assistant Manager of the company’s Learning Center in Dallas, Texas. “We look forward to Thierry’s contributions as an Assistant Manager of the Dallas Learning Center,”said Daniel MacLellan, Vice President, Operations“Thierryis a highly-respected member of our management team and committed to providing our Customers with... Read more

NARA Announces new Directors

NARA Announces new Directors

8-Dec-2015Source: NARA

The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) announced its new Board of Directors and the newly appointed Products & Services Member Advisory Council, at the recently held fall membership meeting during the NBAA convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. “We are excited to have our board in place to kick off the New Year, and I look... Read more

New CEO at Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance

New CEO at Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance

20-Nov-2015Source: Lincs And Notts

A new Chief Executive Officer will soon be leading the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust. Karen Jobling will soon take over the helm of our Charity. Our long serving CEO, Peter Aldrick, who has overseen the successful expansion and development of the life-saving service during the past 16 years, will retire in mid-January... Read more

Five Questions for Incoming NBAA Chairman

Five Questions for Incoming NBAA Chairman

19-Nov-2015Source: NBAA

Paul Anderson, vice president of UTC Flight, the United Technologies Corp. flight department, is the incoming chair of NBAA’s Board of Directors. He recently shared his thoughts on the association and its objectives going forward. Tell us about your career in business aviation, and how your experience will influence your work as NBAA’s chairman. My... Read more

Able Aerospace names Business Generation VP

Able Aerospace names Business Generation VP

17-Nov-2015Source: Able

Able Aerospace Services, a global leader in rotor- and fixed-wing MRO and PMA solutions, has hired industry veteran John Celigoy as Vice President of Business Generation. In this role, Celigoy leads Able’s global sales, marketing and business operations functions – efforts that have helped the company maintain an average 20 percent annual growth rate for the... Read more

JSSI Appoints Asia-Pacific Business Development Director

JSSI Appoints Asia-Pacific Business Development Director

9-Nov-2015Source: JSSI

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, recently appointed industry professional, Mr. Alan Hung, to the position of Director of Business Development Asia-Pacific region. “We are excited to have Alan Hung join our team, and it is with great pleasure that I welcome him... Read more

APU manufacturer Microturbo appoint new General Manager

APU manufacturer Microturbo appoint new General Manager

3-Nov-2015Source: Safran

As from November 2nd, François Tarel is appointed General manager at Microturbo (Safran). He will replace Pierre-Yves Morvan who is taking up a new position in another company in the group, Snecma. François Tarel is an engineering graduate of Ecole Polytechnique in 1984 and Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (France) in 1989. He joined... Read more

Bell announces new president and CEO

Bell announces new president and CEO

15-Oct-2015Source: Bell

From Bell’s Facebook page…. Congratulations Mitch Snyder, our new president and CEO, succeeding John Garrison. Mitch is a seasoned and proven executive with more than 30 years experience in the aerospace and defense industry with his last 11 years serving in various leadership roles at Bell Helicopter. We look forward to his leadership and guidance!... Read more

Erickson announces four appointments in sales and business development

Erickson announces four appointments in sales and business development

15-Oct-2015Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC) hired several new additions in senior leadership to complement its business development and sales capabilities. Joining Erickson as Senior Director of Sales for the company’s Government Aviation Services is Richard “Trey” Williams. William “Will” Fulton is the new Senior Director of Sales for Commercial Aviation Services. Tony Lustig has been hired as... Read more

FlightSafety appoints Executive Director, Visual Systems

FlightSafety appoints Executive Director, Visual Systems

9-Oct-2015Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that Edward Koharik has joined the company as Executive Director, Visual Systems. “We welcome Ed to FlightSafety and look forward to his contributions as Executive Director of Visual Systems,” said Jon Hester, Vice President, Visual Systems. “Ed has over 23 years of leadership and management experience in transportation, logistics, military special operations,... Read more

WAI Welcomes Cassandra Bosco as Newest Staff Member

WAI Welcomes Cassandra Bosco as Newest Staff Member

7-Oct-2015Source: WAI

Cassandra Bosco has joined the Women in Aviation International staff as Education and Industry Relations Director. The position was created as part of the organization’s strategic plan to grow WAI’s education offerings and outreach to youth and college and university students. A founding board member of WAI and WAI member #3, Cassandra’s background includes serving... Read more

Aspen Adds New Sales and Field Support Staff

Aspen Adds New Sales and Field Support Staff

6-Oct-2015Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics announced today it has added two new sales and support staff to its ranks: Steve Lawson, Western U.S. and Canada Regional Sales Manager and Charlie Reiche, Central U.S. Field Service Engineer. Together they bring over 40 years of experience to Aspen’s leading sales and support team. Steve Lawson is an Air Force veteran... Read more

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