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Summit Aviation appoints Dan Robinson as Director of Military Sales

Summit Aviation is proud to announce the appointment of Dan Robinson as the new director of military sales. In this role, Mr. Robinson will oversee Summit’s military sales operations, catering to both domestic and international government clients.  Mr. Robinson brings a distinguished background as a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, with over two decades of experience in aviation operatio

July 15, 2024 Read more

Etihad to recruit hundreds more pilots in 2024 and 2025

Etihad Airways is set to recruit hundreds more pilots this year to support its expanding fleet and network, delivering on the airline’s ambitious growth plans and supporting its purpose to give flight to ambition.

July 11, 2024 Read more

NBAA Tells Congress: Workforce Growth Key to Continued US Aviation Leadership

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today highlighted the need to redouble the focus on attracting the next generation of industry professionals as a national priority, and urged Congress to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) effectively implements plans contained in the agency’s newly enacted reauthorization to build a workforce that preserves America’s global avi

July 10, 2024 Read more

Horizon Aircraft Appoints Phil Kelly as Senior Vice President Business Development

New Horizon Aircraft, an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of the world’s first eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) that can fly most of its mission exactly like a normal aircraft, today announces that Phil Kelly has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Business Development. In his new role, Phil Kelly will join the leadership team under CEO and co-founder Brand

July 10, 2024 Read more

Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre appoints new CEO

The Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC) announced today the appointment of Ms. Vivien Lau as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 2 July 2024. Prior to joining HKBAC, Ms. Lau was Chief Executive of Jardine Aviation Services Group. With close to 18 years of extensive experience in the aviation-related sector in addition to her diverse commercial experience, Ms. Lau brings a wealt

July 9, 2024 Read more

Aviation Australia and SriLankan Aviation College Announce Strategic Training Partnership

Aviation Australia (AA) and SriLankan Aviation College (SLAC,) Sri Lanka’s foremost Aviation training school and training arm of SriLankan Airlines signed a cooperative partnership last week for the joint delivery of the Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical) by Aviation Australia. This transnational aircraft maintenance engineering program provides a licensing pathway for aspiri

July 9, 2024 Read more

Tysen Pina selected to lead K-State Salina's aviation program as the department head

In its mission to become a leading institution for aerospace and technology talent development, Kansas State University Salina has appointed Tysen Pina as the new department head of aviation.

July 9, 2024 Read more

Dufour Aerospace Announces Appointment of New CEO

Dufour Aerospace, the innovative Swiss drone and eVTOL company, appoints Sascha Hardegger as new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2024. Hardegger succeeds Thomas Pfammatter, a co-founder of the company who led it as CEO for seven successful years. Pfammatter will continue to serve as Head of Strategy, and as a member of the Board of Directors.

July 7, 2024 Read more

Avion Express Brasil appoints the CEO

Avion Express Brasil, a fully owned subsidiary company of the Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Esteban Jauregui Lorda as its new CEO. Currently in the third phase of the AOC (Air Operator's Certificate) certification process, Avion Express Brasil plans to commence operations in Q4 of 2024. Avion Express CEO Darius Kajokas states that the company is focused on preparing for operations in Brazi

July 5, 2024 Read more

Spirit Airlines Announces Executive Leadership Updates

Spirit Airlines announced this week executive leadership updates including the appointment of Fred Cromer as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 8, 2024. Cromer will work closely with the Company's Interim CFO, Brian McMenamy, who will remain in a senior finance role with the Company to ensure a smooth transition.

July 4, 2024 Read more

Boeing Announces Board and Management Changes

Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun today announced his decision to step down as CEO at the end of 2024, and he will continue to lead Boeing through the year to complete the critical work underway to stabilize and position the company for the future.

March 25, 2024 Read more

The WestJet Group names Diederik Pen as airline President

The WestJet Group today announced the appointment of Diederik Pen as President of WestJet Airlines effective April 1, 2024. As WestJet Group Chief Operating Officer and President of WestJet Airlines, Pen will continue to report to Alexis von Hoensbroech, the WestJet Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech will continue to maintain overall responsibility for the WestJet Group and its strategic direction.

March 25, 2024 Read more

Boost for London Gatwick with the arrival of Mark Johnston as permanent Chief Operating Officer

Experienced and seasoned airport leader Mark Johnston today begins as London Gatwick’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mark joins London Gatwick having served as the COO of AGS Airports, the owners of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, where he was in post for more than three years. He brings more than two decades worth of highly relevant technical and professional experience; having led s

March 20, 2024 Read more

Southwest Airlines Announces New Chief Information Security Officer

Southwest Airlines announced today that Carrie Mills has beean promoted from Vice President Technology, Cybersecurity to Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) effective March 16. As Vice President & CISO, Mills will be responsible for all aspects of cybersecurity across Southwest Airlines® facilities, airports, and aircraft, comprising security engineering, security op

March 19, 2024 Read more

New Director General/CEO at Civil Aviation Authority

Air vice Marshal H. M. S. K. B. Kotakadeniya (Retd) assumed duties as the Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive officer on 14th March 2024 at the of Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL). This appointment comes in the wake of the retirement of the former Director General of Civil Aviation. A ceremony to mark this significant occasion took place in the presence of Mr

March 14, 2024 Read more