Appointments
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August 23, 2019
India appoints new Secretaries for Defence and Defence Production
By Vishal ThaparCreation of the apex military post of Chief of Defence Staff, review of the Defence Procurement Procedure and reform of Government-owned Military Industrial Complex tops agenda for new bosses.
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August 19, 2019
Bombardier appoints industry veteran Jeff Cole as Business Jet Sales Director for the Northeast USBombardier today announced the appointment of Jeff Cole as Sales Director, Northeast US With his vast experience and insight, Jeff looks to drive sales of Bombardier's class-leading portfolio of business jets.
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August 1, 2019
Schiebel Group appoints drone industry veteran Gretchen West as President and CEO of Schiebel Aircraft, Inc. (SAI) in the United StatesSchiebel Group announces expansion of its US subsidiary, Schiebel Aircraft, Inc., with the appointment of Gretchen West as President and CEO to facilitate the growth of its unrivaled CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS in the United States with a focus on the tremendous opportunities in the US defense, civil and commercial markets.
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July 25, 2019
ATR appoints David Brigante SVP Programs and Customer Services and moves Operations up as new FunctionDavid Brigante, 59, has been nominated SVP Programs and Customer Services of ATR, starting August 1st 2019. He will be reporting to the CEO, Stefano Bortoli.
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July 12, 2019
Airbus Helicopters makes changes to its Executive CommitteeAirbus Helicopters is implementing a new Executive Committee on 1 September 2019 with the goal of simplifying and strengthening cross-function collaboration within the company.
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July 10, 2019
Dassault Aviation names Carlos Brana Executive Vice President of Civil AircraftDassault Aviation has appointed Carlos Brana Executive Vice President, Civil Aircraft. He succeeds Olivier Villa, who retired on July 1.
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July 9, 2019
Northrop Grumman board names Kathy J. Warden ChairmanThe board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation has elected Kathy J. Warden as its chairman, effective August 1, 2019. Warden will serve as chairman, chief executive officer and president.
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July 1, 2019
Lockheed Martin names new leaders for Rotary and Mission Systems and Missiles and Fire Control BusinessesLockheed Martin's board of directors approved the appointments of new leaders for two of the corporation's business areas.
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June 25, 2019
Boeing names former Indian Navy Rear Admiral to head its Defence business in India
By Vishal ThaparA naval aviator, Surendra Ahuja was Asst Controller of Carrier Projects & Warship Acquisitions from 2015 to 2018 and led the India-US Joint Working Group on Carrier Technology
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June 20, 2019
Gulfstream Enhances European Sales TeamGulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced it has expanded its European sales team with the addition of two new regional vice presidents. Chris Edwards was recently appointed regional vice president of Sales for Northern Europe, covering the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and Scandinavia.
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June 3, 2019
Ajit Doval gets a second term as NSA, promoted to Cabinet rank
By Vishal ThaparElevation an acknowledgement of key role in big national security initiatives during PM Modi's first term
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June 1, 2019
Rajnath Singh takes over as Defence Minister
By Vishal ThaparDefence Secretary Mitra's term extended by 3 months
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May 31, 2019
Recasting of the Big Four in Modi's Ministry opens up new possibilities
By Vishal ThaparRajnath will have to put the Make in India agenda in Defence on fast track, Puri confronted with failing airlines
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May 20, 2019
Dassault names Denis Léculée Falcon Sales Director for Eastern EuropeDassault Aviation recently appointed Denis Léculée to the position of Falcon Aircraft Sales Director for Eastern Europe including Germany and Austria.
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May 9, 2019
Flying Colours Corp. bolsters international team as two new roles createdPaul Dunford appointed to MD International Operations; Andrew Pearce named European Sales Manager.
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May 1, 2019
Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC takes over as Vice Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal SK Ghotia VSM took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command today on May 1, 2019.
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May 1, 2019
Air Marshal SK Ghotia VSM takes over Command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training CommandAir Marshal SK Ghotia VSM took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command today on May 1, 2019.
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May 1, 2019
Boeing names Luttig counselor and senior advisor, Gerry general counselBoeing today named J. Michael Luttig to the newly-created position of counselor and senior advisor to Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg and the Boeing board of directors.
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April 25, 2019
New Chief Vigilance Officer takes charge at BELShrikant Walgad, an IAS officer of the Haryana Cadre, has taken charge as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
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April 23, 2019
Rajendra Kumar Nayak took over as CGDARajendra Kumar Nayak took over as the 52nd Controller General of Defence Accounts on April 22, 2019. He is from the Indian Defence Accounts Service of 1983 batch.
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April 19, 2019
Aerion appoints Matthew Cram General CounselAerion, the leader in supersonic travel, today announced that Matthew Cram has been named Deputy General Counsel, supporting the company in a variety of legal, contractual and corporate governance matters as it develops the AS2 supersonic business jet.
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April 17, 2019
Flying Colours Corp. appoints Too Hin Wee as Singapore General ManagerFlying Colours Corp. Asia PTE. Ltd., based at Singapore's Seletar Aerospace Park, has a new General Manager to oversee its continued growth. Too Hin Wee takes over from Paul Dunford who has been GM of Singapore since inception.
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April 10, 2019
Ravil Khakimov nominated new President of SCACRavil Khakimov has been appointed new President of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC). The decision was taken by the SCAC Board of Directors on April 9th 2019.
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April 9, 2019
Embraer Board selects new President and CEOFurther to the succession process, which started last March, Embraer announces that the nomination of Francisco Gomes Neto, current President of Marcopolo, will be presented to the Board of Directors...
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April 8, 2019
Terrafugia announces Chao Jing as new global Chief Executive OfficerTerrafugia, Inc. is delighted to announce that Chao Jing has been appointed as the new CEO of Terrafugia as it expands and strengthens its executive management team.
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April 4, 2019
Aerion appoints Douglas Coleman General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Governance and ComplianceAerion, the leader in supersonic travel, today announced that Douglas Coleman has been named General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Governance and Compliance.
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April 3, 2019
Air Marshal D Choudhury AVSM VM VSM takes over as SASO Hq WACAir Marshal D Choudhury AVSM VM VSM has taken over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command. Air Marshal D Choudhury AVSM VM VSM is an alumnus of National Defence Academy and was commissioned on 22 Dec 1983.
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March 18, 2019
Aerion appoints Hal Martin Vice President, Global Supply ChainAerion, the leader in supersonic aircraft, today announced that Hal Martin has been named Vice President, Global Supply Chain, and will oversee a growing network of world-class suppliers contributing to the AS2 supersonic business jet program.
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March 14, 2019
Lockheed Martin Names New Leaders for Mobility and Fighter ProgramsToday Lockheed Martin announced Roderick McLean as vice president and general manager for the company's Air Mobility & Maritime Missions organization, succeeding George Shultz, who will retire later this year.
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March 1, 2019
Air Marshal R Nambiar PVSM AVSM VM & Bar Assumes the Command of Western Air Command as AOC-in-CAir Marshal Raghunath Nambiar, PVSM AVSM VM & Bar took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Air Command, Indian Air Force on March 1, 2019.
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February 28, 2019
Boeing Names Toulouse Senior Vice President of CommunicationsBoeing today named Anne Toulouse as senior vice president of Communications, leading the company's global communications and brand activities.
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February 25, 2019
Air BP appoints Daniel Tyzack as Managing Director Asia PacificLeading international aviation fuel products and services supplier, Air BP, has announced the appointment of Daniel Tyzack as managing director, Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Tyzackwill be responsible for operations in the Asia Pacific regionas well as strategy development and execution.
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February 15, 2019
Aerion Corporation recruits top talent to revolutionize global mobilityAerion has recruited the aerospace industry's most accomplished executives and engineers as the company prepares to bring its first supersonic aircraft to the market.
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February 14, 2019
Northrop Grumman appoints Chris Deeble as Chief Executive, AustraliaNorthrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Chris Deeble, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia, responsible for supporting the company's longstanding programs in Australia, as well as exploring new business pursuits.
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February 13, 2019
George Ettiyil appointed as new Senior Director Sales South Asia for Lufthansa Group AirlinesLufthansa Group Airlines announced that it has appointed George Ettiyilas its new Senior Director Sales South Asia.
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February 13, 2019
Raytheon Appoints Ravi Nirgudkar as President, Raytheon IndiaRaytheon Company has appointed Ravi Nirgudkar as the president of Raytheon India, effective immediately. Raviis based in the company's New Delhi office.
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February 12, 2019
Boeing appoints Salil Gupte as new business leader in IndiaBoeing today announced the appointment of Salil Gupte as president of Boeing India, effective March 18. He will be based in New Delhi, serve as Boeing's senior executive in India, and report to Marc Allen, president of Boeing International.
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February 8, 2019
Pradeep Singh Kharola appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Civil AviationPradeep Singh Kharola, an officer of the 1985 batch of the Indian Administrative Service from Karnataka cadre, has been appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation with effect from February 6, 2019.
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February 4, 2019
Airbus Helicopters appoints new Executive Committee membersAlain Flourens, 61, currently Head of Engineering for Airbus Helicopters, has been appointed Head of Industry for Airbus Helicopters, following Christian Cornille's departure from Airbus.
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January 23, 2019
Berroth named Chief Operating OfficerAerion, the leader in supersonic flight, has promoted Steve Berroth to the role of Chief Operating Officer and Program Manager of the AS2 Supersonic Business Jet.
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January 17, 2019
Bombardier appoints Peter Bromby as Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Learjet AircraftBombardier Business Aircraft today announced the appointment of Peter Bromby as Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Learjet Aircraft.
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January 14, 2019
Jean-Marc Nasr appointed President Asia-Pacific, AirbusAirbus has appointed Mr Jean-Marc Nasr as President Asia-Pacific, effective 1 January 2019. Based in Singapore, Jean-Marc Nasr will be responsible for Airbus' overall strategy, industrial footprint and operations in the region, as well as for advancing the company's "One Roof" policy to integrate its various business entities in key markets.
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January 11, 2019
Dassault Aviation appoints Jean Kayanakis as Senior VP of new Worldwide Falcon Customer Service & Service Center NetworkDassault Aviation announced today the appointment of Jean Kayanakis to a newly created position, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Falcon Customer Service & Service Center Network.
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January 11, 2019
Pierre-Etienne Aubin named General Manager, Dassault Falcon ServiceDassault Aviation announced today that Pierre-Etienne Aubin has been appointed General Manager of Dassault Falcon Service (DFS), the company-owned Falcon service centers based in Paris-Le Bourget and Bordeaux-Mérignac.
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January 2, 2019
IAF's key interface with Industry is new Central Commander
By SP's CorrespondentAir Marshal Rajesh Kumar, who has served as the IAF's interface with Industry and development agencies in key procurement projects, has taken over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command.
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December 31, 2018
Mantle of Administration handed over at Headquarters Western Air CommandThe Senior Officer in charge of Administration at the Delhi based Headquarters Western Air Command, handed over charge to Air Vice Marshal K Anantharaman VSM.
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December 13, 2018
Martin Friis-Petersen to take over from Leo Koppers as MTU Maintenance's face to the customerOn 1st January 2019, Martin Friis-Petersen (45) will take on the role of Senior Vice President MRO Programs at MTU Aero Engines, heading up the sales and marketing organization for MTU Maintenance.
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December 9, 2018
Satcom Direct names Evgeniy Pashkov regional director EEMEASatcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, has appointed Evgeniy Pashkov as regional director for EEMEA. In his new role, Evgeniy will oversee SD's sales and business development activities in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and the CIS, from his Dubai base.
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October 8, 2018
Boeing Appoints Pratyush Kumar to Lead Boeing Defense Program in the United StatesBoeing is pleased to announce that Pratyush Kumar, president of Boeing India, has been selected to lead the iconic F-15 fighter aircraft program in the United States. Kumar will focus on furthering the F-15 business in the U.S. and globally.
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January 10, 2018
Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, becomes Chairman of CIDEFÉric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, President and Chairman of the Board of ASD and President of GIFAS, was appointed Chairman of CIDEF (Conseil des Industries de Défense Françaises).
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May 30, 2017
Eric Trappier is the new President of ASDASD is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Eric Trappier, the French Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dassault Aviation, as President of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD).
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March 6, 2017
Club One Air appoints Rajan Mehra as COOCLUB ONE AIR (COA), one of India's leading Business Aviation Company and the leader in the luxury charter services will now be headed by Mr. Rajan Mehra, who joins them as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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February 3, 2017
Thales appoints Emmanuel de Roquefeuil as Country Director in IndiaThales has announced the appointment of Emmanuel de Roquefeuil as the new VP and Country Directory for India. He will succeed Antoine Caput with effect from 1st February 2017.
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February 1, 2017
BAE Systems names Nik Khanna Managing Director for IndiaBAE Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Nik Khanna as the Managing Director of its India operations with effect from 1st February 2017. Nik joins the Company from Raytheon where as Country President he led business development, marketing and strategy in India for the last four years.
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February 1, 2017
CFM International names Gaël Méheust new president & CEOCFM International (CFM) today named Gaël Méheust as its new president and chief executive officer, effectively immediately.