Appointments
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December 18, 2024
Dr Johannes Bussmann to become new CEO of MTU Aero Engines AGDr Johannes Bussmann (55) is to become the new CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG. This was unanimously decided by the supervisory board of the DAX-listed company at an extraordinary meeting yesterday evening.
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December 13, 2024
Bombardier Announces Changes to its Board of DirectorsBombardier is pleased to announce the appointment of Bettina Fetzer to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. Bettina Fetzer is Vice President Digital & Communications at Mercedes-Benz AG.
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December 11, 2024
Lockheed Martin Elects John C. Aquilino to Board of DirectorsLockheed Martin today announced its board of directors has elected Admiral John C. Aquilino, former commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, to the board, effective today.
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December 9, 2024
Deutsche Aircraft Appoints Nico Neumann as Co-CEODeutsche Aircraft, a leading regional aircraft manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Nico Neumann as Co-CEO alongside current CEO, Dave Jackson.
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December 3, 2024
Lockheed Martin Names New General CounselThe Board of Directors at Lockheed Martin named Kevin O'Connor as the corporation's new senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Effective Jan. 13, O'Connor will succeed Maryanne Lavan, who plans to retire. O'Connor most recently served as senior vice president and chief legal officer for Carrier.
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November 25, 2024
Bombardier Appoints Caroline Maso as Chief Human Resources OfficerBombardier today announced the appointment of Caroline Maso as Chief Human Resources Officer. Maso will report directly to Éric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier and, effective early in the new year...
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November 21, 2024
ST Engineering Antycip welcomes Benoit Rolland as new CEO, following Michel Pronier's retirementAs a chapter closes on a remarkable era, a new one begins with Benoit Rolland—an industry expert who knows ST Engineering Antycip inside out and is poised to lead the company into its next phase of innovation and growth.
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November 12, 2024
Deutsche Aircraft Strengthens Sales Team with Reinhard Schwaiger and Carlos Castro on boardDeutsche Aircraft, a German aircraft manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Reinhard Schwaiger and Carlos Castro as the new Sales Directors for their global sales team.
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November 1, 2024
Rajesh Kumar Singh assumes the office of Defence SecretaryRajesh Kumar Singh took over as Defence Secretary at South Block in New Delhi on November 1, 2024. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre, who had assumed the charge of the Officer on Special Duty (Defence Secretary-designate) on August 20, 2024.
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November 1, 2024
Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of IAFAir Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance, Indian Air Force, at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), today. The Air Marshal, after taking over, laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in honour of the armed forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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October 9, 2024
Lockheed Martin Announces New F-35 LeaderLockheed Martin announced today Chauncey McIntosh has been named vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II Program, effective Dec. 1. McIntosh succeeds Bridget Lauderdale, who will be retiring at the end of the year following a 38-year career with the company.
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September 30, 2024
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh takes over as the Chief of the Air StaffAir Chief Marshal A.P. Singh took over as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) at a ceremony at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) on September 30, 2024.
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September 21, 2024
Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh appointed as next Chief of the Air StaffThe Government has appointed Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, PVSM, AVSM, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, as the next Chief of the Air Staff, in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from the afternoon of September 30, 2024.
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September 17, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Announces Megha Bhatia as Chief Commercial OfficerEve Air Mobility (“Eve”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Megha Bhatia as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Based in Melbourne, Bhatia will oversee Eve's global sales, market intelligence, and government relations divisions.
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September 9, 2024
AFI KLM E&M Announces Key Leadership AppointmentsAir France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) is pleased to announce several strategic leadership appointments designed to further enhance the group's organization and maintain its industry-leading standards in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).
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September 1, 2024
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as Deputy Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of the Indian Air Force, at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), today.
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September 1, 2024
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as AOC-in-C Central Air CommandAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command on September 1, 2024.
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August 31, 2024
Dr D.K. Sunil Takes Over as CMD (Additional Charge) of HALDr D.K. Sunil, Director (Engineering, Research and Development) has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director (Additional Charge) of HAL from C.B. Ananthakrishnan, effective from September 1, 2024.
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August 15, 2024
Duncan Aviation Announces Regional Manager Changes For Western RegionsDuncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Cory Kolman has joined its team as the company's new Regional Manager in the Southwest territory of the United States.
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August 13, 2024
Duncan Aviation Appoints Bill Otte as Turbine Engine Service Sales Representative for Pratt & Whitney Engine ProgramDuncan Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Otte as the Turbine Engine Service Sales Representative for its Pratt & Whitney Engine Program.
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July 31, 2024
Boeing Board Names Kelly Ortberg President and CEOBoeing announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company's new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing's Board of Directors.
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July 22, 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries Appoints Dror Bar as IAI Vice President & CEO of ELTAIsrael Aerospace Industries, a world-class aerospace and defense leader, has appointed Dror Bar as IAI Vice President and CEO of ELTA. Bar was identified as the most suitable candidate after a long and rigorous search procedure was carried out in accordance with the procedure for appointing a CEO in government-owned companies.
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July 16, 2024
Global Jet Capital Appoints Tom Kacin as Vice President of Sales for Northeastern and Midwest U.S.Global Jet Capital, a global leader in financial solutions for business aircraft, has appointed Tom Kacin to serve as the VP of Sales for the Northeastern and Midwest U.S. region.
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July 15, 2024
Gulfstream Appoints Smitha Hariharan as Vice President and Chief Sustainability OfficerGulfstream Aerospace Corp. has appointed Smitha Hariharan as vice president and chief sustainability officer, effective immediately.
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July 2, 2024
Christopher Jones becomes ATR's Head of Region Americas, Managing Director & President ATR Americas, Inc.ATR, the world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer, appointed Christopher Jones as the company's Head of Region Americas, effective July 1, 2024 and Managing Director & President ATR Americas, Inc., effective August 1, 2024.
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June 26, 2024
Russ Haugen Named Manager of Duncan Aviation MRO Rapid Response TeamsDuncan Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of long-time team member Russ Haugen as the Manager of the company's MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) Airframe RRTs (Rapid Response Teams).
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June 13, 2024
Rajnath Singh assumes charge as Defence Minister for the second consecutive termRajnath Singh assumed charge as the Defence Minister for the second consecutive term on June 13, 2024.
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June 13, 2024
Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation assumes chargeMinister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Cooperation, Murlidhar Mohol officially assumed charge at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi on June 13, 2024.
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June 13, 2024
Kelly Horan Succeeds Kim Kinsley as President of IAE International Aero Engines AGIAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE), a multinational consortium comprised of shareholders including RTX's Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines AG, has named Kelly Horan as its president.
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June 11, 2024
Sanjay Seth takes over as Minister of State for DefenceSanjay Seth assumed charge of the office of Minister of State, Ministry of Defence on June 11, 2024. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of Ministry of Defence received Sanjay Seth and accompanied him into his South Block office.
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June 11, 2024
India's New Civil Aviation MinisterKinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu (born 18 December 1987) was announced as the Minister of Civil Aviation on June 10, 2024 in the newly formed Government of India, after the general elections in 2024.
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June 10, 2024
Rajnath Singh to be the Defence Minister for the second consecutive termSanjay Seth is the new Minister of State for Defence
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June 1, 2024
Change of Command: Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, IAF, NagpurAir Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Airforce Nagpur on June 1, 2024.
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May 22, 2024
Lockheed Martin Elects Heather Wilson to Board of DirectorsLockheed Martin today announced its board of directors has elected Dr. Heather Wilson to the board, effective today.
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May 17, 2024
Andrea Coccetti becomes ATR's new Chief Financial OfficerThe Board Members of ATR, the world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer, appointed Andrea Coccetti as the company's new Senior Vice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2024.
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May 14, 2024
Northrop Grumman Announces Leadership ChangesNorthrop Grumman Corporation announces that Dave Keffer, corporate vice president and chief financial officer, has announced his intent to retire, effective February 21, 2025, to spend more time with family.
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May 6, 2024
magniX appoints Reed Macdonald as Chief Executive OfficermagniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today announced that Reed Macdonald has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Macdonald will lead magniX as it readies its revolutionary electric powertrains for Entry Into Service.
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May 1, 2024
Air Marshal S.K. Vidhate assumed the appointment of Air Officer in-Charge Personnel (AOP)Air Marshal S.K. Vidhate assumed the appointment of Air Officer in-Charge Personnel (AOP) on May 1, 2024. Commissioned into the Flying Branch of IAF in June 1987, he has rich experience of flying on various fighter & trainer aircraft of Indian Air Force.
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May 1, 2024
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as AOC-in-C Training CommandAir Marshal Nagesh Kapoor assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) Training Command (TC) on May 1, 2024.
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May 1, 2024
Gulfstream Promotes Anthony Newlin to Senior Vice President and Chief Information OfficerGulfstream Aerospace Corp. has appointed Anthony Newlin to the position of senior vice president and chief information officer, effective May 31, 2024. He will succeed Sheryl Bunton, who will retire after nearly a decade with the company.
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March 25, 2024
Boeing Announces Board and Management ChangesBoeing 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.
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March 12, 2024
Global Jet Capital Appoints Mike Christie to Lead Americas Sales TeamGlobal Jet Capital has appointed Mike Christie to the position of Head of Sales for the Americas. He will succeed Steve Day, who is stepping down after more than 8 years with the company.
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February 22, 2024
Boeing Appoints Uma Amuluru Human Resources LeaderBoeing today announced Uma Amuluru as the company's Chief Human Resources Officer and executive vice president, Human Resources, effective April 1. Amuluru succeeds Michael D'Ambrose who announced his plans to retire this July.
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February 15, 2024
Nikhil Joshi to Lead Boeing Defence IndiaBoeing has announced the appointment of Nikhil Joshi as Managing Director of Boeing Defence India (BDI), in a move to strengthen the company's operations and accelerated growth strategy for India.
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February 6, 2024
ATR appoints Maria Teresa Pedra Bruñó as new Head of Human ResourcesATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft, today announced the appointment of Maria Teresa Pedra Bruñó as its new Head of Human Resources, effective February 1, 2024.
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February 6, 2024
Eve announces Antonio João Carmesini Barcellos as Vice President of IndustrializationEve Air Mobility (“Eve”) announced today that Antonio João Carmesini Barcellos, current Chairman of the Board and General Director of Embraer Portugal, will be the company's new Vice President of Industrialization.
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January 1, 2024
Air Vice Marshal S Sivakumar took as Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration, Headquarters Western Air Command, Indian Air ForceOn 1st January, 2024 Air Vice Marshal S Sivakumar took over as Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration (SOA) of Headquarters Western Air Command, New Delhi.
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December 19, 2023
Lockheed Martin Names New Officer for Treasurer Role and New Chief Financial Officer for Missiles and Fire ControlLockheed Martin announced that its board of directors has elected Maria Ricciardone as vice president, Treasurer and Investor Relations, effective January 1, 2024.
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December 19, 2023
Embraer appoints Guilherme Paiva as Director of Investor RelationsEmbraer appointed Guilherme Paiva as the new Director of Investor Relations and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). A seasoned financial expert, Paiva has an extensive and successful history in the financial sector.
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December 15, 2023
Boeing Appoints Key Senior LeadersBoeing announced Chris Raymond as president and chief executive officer of Boeing Global Services (BGS). Raymond will succeed Stephanie Pope, who was recently named Boeing chief operating officer. Brian Moran has been named Boeing's chief sustainability officer, succeeding Raymond.
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December 15, 2023
RTX announces new CEORTX names Christopher T. Calio to succeed Gregory J. Hayes as CEO
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December 11, 2023
Boeing Names Stephanie Pope Chief Operating OfficerBoeing today announced Stephanie Pope as executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Boeing Company. In this newly created position, effective January 1, 2024, Pope will report to Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun.
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December 6, 2023
Boeing appoints Henok Teferra Shawl as Managing Director for AfricaBoeing (www.Boeing.com) has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company's operations and relationships across the African continent.
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December 1, 2023
Air Marshal Praveen Keshav Vohra takes over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command, IAFAir Marshal Praveen Keshav Vohra has taken over as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) of Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force on December 1, 2023.
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December 1, 2023
Air Marshal Makarand Ranade takes over as Director General (Inspection and Safety) at Air HQAir Marshal Makarand Ranade assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG (I&S)] at Air HQ New Delhi on December 1, 2023.
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November 20, 2023
Embraer appoints José Gustavo as Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Embraer Defense & Security for Europe and AfricaEmbraer Defense & Security today appointed José Gustavo as the new Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Europe and Africa.
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November 10, 2023
Embraer Commercial Aviation Appoints Marie-Louise Philippe Vice President Sales & Marketing, Head of Region for Europe & Central AsiaPhilippe joins from Airbus, bringing 21 years of expertise forged in European and Asia Pacific markets
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October 30, 2023
Embraer announces new leadership for Defense business development in the United StatesEmbraer today announced changes in the leadership for Defense & Security. The company appointed Jake Williams as the new Vice President of Business Development & Sales for Embraer Defense & Security (EDS) in North America.
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October 23, 2023
Air Marshal Sadhna Saxena Nair takes charge as Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces); becomes the first lady officer to hold the positionAir Marshal Sadhna S. Nair assumed the appointment of Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) in the office of DGAFMS on October 23, 2023, becoming the first woman to hold the position on promotion to the rank of Air Marshal.
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September 21, 2023
Northrop Grumman Elects Robert Fleming Corporate Vice President and President, Space SystemsNorthrop Grumman Corporation announces that its board of directors has elected Robert Fleming corporate vice president and president, Space Systems sector, effective October 9, 2023.
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September 1, 2023
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge PersonnelAir Marshal Nagesh Kapoor took over as Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel (AOP) on September 1, 2023. On the occasion of taking over, he laid wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to those who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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September 1, 2023
Vumlunmang Vualnam takes charge as Secretary, Ministry of Civil AviationVumlunmang Vualnam assumed the charge of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Government of India, today vice Rajiv Bansal consequent upon his superannuation on August 31, 2023.
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August 11, 2023
Embraer appoints Carlos Naufel as Vice President of Services & SupportEmbraer announced today that Carlos Naufel, current Technical Director of Azul Linhas Aéreas, will be the new Vice President of Services & Support, effective on September 1, 2023. The current VP of the area, Johann Bordais, will assume the role of CEO at Eve Air Mobility, as announced at the end of July.
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August 1, 2023
Shantanu Roy takes charge as CMD of BEML LimitedShantanu Roy has assumed charge as the next Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of BEML Limited, a Schedule 'A' company under the Ministry of Defence.
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July 31, 2023
Eve Air Mobility Announces Johann Bordais as Chief Executive OfficerEve Air Mobility (“Eve”), leader in the development of next-generation Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”), announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Johann Bordais, current President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support, as Chief Executive Officer to be effective on September 1, 2023.
