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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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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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.