Adilbek Umraliev Appointed Chairman of the Management Board of QAZAQ AIR
QAZAQ AIR (Vietjet Qazaqstan) has announced the appointment of Adilbek Umraliev as Chairman of the Management Board. With more than 18 years of professional experience, including over 15 years in the transport and communications sector, Mr. Umraliev brings a strong track record in leadership, finance, and strategic development to his new role. Adilbek Umraliev has […]
The Most In-Demand Aviation Jobs in 2025
Why pilots, engineers, and new digital roles are shaping the future of air travel. The aviation industry enters 2025 with strong tailwinds: passenger numbers are growing, fleets are expanding, and the appetite for air travel shows no sign of slowing. Airbus expects airlines to need more than 42,000 new aircraft by 2043 (Airbus Global Market […]
Wesley G. Bush Joining GE Aerospace Board of Directors
GE Aerospace today announced Wesley G. Bush, former Chairman and CEO of Northrop Grumman Corporation, will join its Board of Directors. GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. said, âWesâs extensive leadership, engineering and aerospace and defense industry experience will help our company continue to drive shareholder value, support our customers, especially our […]
Jimmy Hill appointed SVP of Ranger Air Aviation
Aviation Technical Services (ATS) today announced the addition of Jimmy Hill to its Executive Leadership Team as Senior Vice President, Ranger Air Aviation, replacing Rob Hill who is retiring the post since founding Ranger Air with a small number of partners in 2002. The role continues to support the realignment activity of ATSâs materials businesses […]
Successful Birmingham Airport Employment Scheme Sees Majority of Young Care Experienced Adults Secure Work
A Birmingham Airport (BHX) employment initiative for young care experienced adults has resulted in 50% of participants securing paid employment at the regional transport hub. Three out of six of the cohort have now been offered paid positions at the airport following completion of the programme. (Image courtesy BHX) In June, the airport hosted six young care leavers aged 18 to 25 […]
SkyTeam Appoints Diego Larrea as Vice President of DigitalÂ
SkyTeam has appointed Diego Larrea as Vice President of Digital, effective immediately. Larrea will lead efforts across the global airline alliance to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen technological collaboration and deliver more integrated, customer-centric solutions. Larrea succeeds Laura Abraham and joins SkyTeam from member Delta Air Lines, where he spent more than 16 years driving major […]
Next Level AviationÂŽ Appoints Danny Budding as Senior Vice President of Sales – Global
Next Level Aviation, a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM) for all Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and associated jet engine platforms, has appointed Danny Budding as Senior Vice President of Sales – Global. Mr. Budding brings deep aftermarket expertise and a track record of leadership to Next Level AviationÂŽÂ with more […]
UK Civil Aviation Authority appoints new Non-Executive Director
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today announced the appointment of Charmion Pears as a non-executive director on its Board. Charmion brings extensive experience in public sector governance and audit. She will also serve as Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority’s Audit & Risk Committee. Her appointment supports the Board’s focus on transparency, accountability, and […]
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Welcomes Pascal Picano as SVP, Aircraft Leasing & Trading
Willis Lease Finance Corporation, the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced the appointment of Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President, Aircraft Leasing & Trading, effective immediately. Pascal reports directly to Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC, and will work closely with Marc Pierpoint, Senior Vice […]
Airbus and Air India inaugurate advanced pilot training centre in boost to âSkill Indiaâ initiative
Airbus and Air India have inaugurated a world-class pilot training centre in Gurugram, Haryana. This benchmark facility will train more than 5,000 new pilots over the next decade to support the exponential growth of commercial aviation in India. The 50:50 joint venture facility was inaugurated by Indiaâs Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, […]
