Mohamed Ali To Lead Expanded Commercial Engines and Services
GE Aerospace announced today that Mohamed Ali has been named President and CEO, Commercial Engines and Services (CES); an expanded team which will now manage the entire commercial engine lifecycle, including safety and quality, product management, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and aftermarket services. Russell Stokes will retire from GE Aerospace in July 2026. H. Lawrence […]
Swissport appoints new CFO
Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, announces that Maria Grigorova has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective 16 February 2026. Maria brings extensive experience across both publicly listed and private equityâowned companies, having held a range of senior finance and commercial leadership roles spanning multiple sectors. She joins Swissport from the Adecco Group â […]
Delta to reward employees with average 4+ weeks in extra pay
Delta employees worldwide will receive $1.3 billion as their share of the airlineâs 2025 profits, resulting in an 8.9% estimated payout of eligible annual earnings, or more than four weeks of extra pay on average. Delta employees worldwide will receive $1.3 billion as their share of the airlineâs 2025 profits, resulting in an 8.9% estimated […]
ACC Aviation appoints Luca D’Urso as Vice President – Leasing Consultant, ACMI Division
Aircraft leasing specialist, ACC Aviation, has announced the appointment of Luca DâUrso to the role of Vice President â Leasing Consultant within its ACMI division. Based at ACCâs Reigate office, close to London, UK, DâUrso joins an established team of experts, further enhancing the Companyâs capabilities, skill sets, and knowledge. A respected industry professional, DâUrso brings extensive […]
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. Names James G. Dempsey as President and Chief Executive Officer
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc., parent company of Frontier Airlines, Inc., today announced that its Board of Directors has elected James G. Dempsey as President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Frontier Board, effective yesterday. In December 2025, Mr. Dempsey had been named Frontierâs interim Chief Executive Officer. âJimmy has demonstrated over his […]
Emirates Flight Training Academyâs sixth graduation welcomes 77 next-gen pilots to the industry
After months of rigorous training, 77 highly trained cadets successfully turned their ambition to achievement at the Emirates Flight Training Academyâs (EFTA) sixth graduation ceremony. This annual milestone adds to EFTAâs growing legacy of creating a robust conduit of trained pilots for Emirates and the airline industry with over 300 cadets graduating to date. His […]
Virgin Atlantic Announces New Leadership Team Line Up
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled a refreshed executive leadership team, reinforcing its strategic focus on operational excellence, customer experience and long-term growth. The strengthened team brings together deep aviation expertise to support the airlineâs next phase of development. Virgin Atlantic has announced a strengthened executive leadership team, underscoring the airlineâs focus on operational excellence, customer experience, […]
Norton Rose Fulbright expands global aviation offering with six-person team
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has further strengthened its global aviation practice with the appointment of leading aviation finance partner Leo Fattorini as its Head of Aircraft Finance, Asia and the Middle East, based in Singapore. Leo joins from Bird & Bird, where he led the firmâs global aviation practice. He has extensive experience […]
Orbis International Appoints John Slattery as Chair of the Board of Directors
Global eye care NGO Orbis International is pleased to announce the appointment of John Slattery as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Slattery, a seasoned aerospace executive and innovator, brings more than 25 years of experience in the aviation sector and a longstanding dedication to Orbis’s mission to prevent blindness and restore sight […]
WAI Announces Keynote Speakers for WAI2026 Conference
Women in Aviation International members and conference attendees will undoubtedly be inspired with the impressive lineup of speakers scheduled for the 37th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference, March 19-21, 2026. at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas (Grapevine). The WAI2026 roster of speakers includes: Nicole Malachowskiâ Former U.S. Air Force officer, fighter pilot, […]
