Mayer named DAHER-SOCATA CEO
Former ATR chief executive Stephane Mayer has been appointed as the CEO of French aircraft and aerostructures manufacturer DAHER-SOCATA. As well as his experience at ATR, Mayer was also CEO of EADS SOCATA prior to its sale to Daher between 2003 and 2007.... [Continue reading]
Virgin Blue appoints new director
Virgin Blue has announced that Sam Mostyn has been appointed to its board. Mostyn is currently the director of the Institute for Sustainable Solutions at the University of Sydney, and previously held a number of senior roles at IAG Group. Read More →
Frank Robinson retires
Robinson Helicopter Company founder Frank Robinson has announced that he has resigned as president and chairman of the light helicopter manufacturer. The 80 year old Robinson had intended to retire in January this year, but stayed on to oversee the development... [Continue reading]
CDF back at work
Chief of Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston has returned to work following a short period of leave to receive medical treatment, according to a statement from the Department of Defence. “I am pleased to be back at work following successful... [Continue reading]
Maclean dies in training accident
Spanish Red Bull Air Race pilot Alejandro Maclean has died in an accident during a training session in Spain on August 17. 41 year old Maclean was a former captain of the Spanish national aerobatic team before joining the Red Bull Air Race in 2003, and... [Continue reading]
Quickstep announces more appointments
Quickstep Holdings has announced two new executive appointments which it says will help its push into production contracts and further development of the Quickstep Process. The Perth based composites manufacturer has appointed Sebastien Godbille to the... [Continue reading]
New communications appointment for Boeing
Boeing has announced that it has appointed Allison Bone to the role of communications director Australia-New Zealand. Bone succeeds Ken Morton, who has been promoted to head Boeing’s corporate communications throughout the Asia Pacific region.... [Continue reading]
MRH 90 project manager wins award
Commander Peter Ashworth has won the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) Canberra Branch’s Biennial Award for Excellence in Aviation for his work leading Project Air 9000, which is acquiring the Eurocopter MRH 90. “All nominations received for... [Continue reading]
McCormack appointed to Quickstep board
Former Chief of Air Force (CAF) Air Marshal Errol McCormack (Ret’d) has been appointed as a non executive director on the board of Quickstep Holdings, ahead of the company’s push into manufacturing parts for the Joint Strike Fighter program. “Errol... [Continue reading]
Buchanan to head expanded Jetstar team
The Qantas Group has announced a major restructuring of the management of Jetstar, which it says will position the low cost carrier group for future growth across the Asian region. Under the changes, current Jetstar CEO Bruce Buchanan has been appointed... [Continue reading]
Emirates appoints new VP Australasia
Emirates has appointed Barry Brown as its new vice president for Australasia. Prior to his new role, Brown was the chief commercial officer at Oman Air, and held similar positions with SriLankan Airlines and Hazelton Airlines. Read More →
