Convenor of the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) and industry stalwart Rob Rich has resigned from his role and executive position on the association’s board for a well-earned retirement, which became effective on June 30. “Rob’s passion and enthusiasm for the helicopter industry has not wavered in the almost 50 years I have known him,”
Airbus and its parent company Airbus Group have appointed a senior Qantas executive to be its new chief information officer (CIO). Luc Hennekens, who was previously CIO at Qantas, would take up his new role at the airframe on October 1, Airbus said in a statement. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
Former Chief of Air Force Geoff Brown has been appointed to the Lockheed Martin Australia board. “Geoff Brown is known for his comprehensive understanding of the complexities and challenges facing not only the RAAF, but the Australian Defence Force, as we move into the world of fifth generation capabilities, and we are delighted that he
Former Fleet Air Arm Commander Vince Di Pietro will succeed Raydon Gates as vice president and chief executive of Lockheed Martin Australia from January 2017. Di Pietro served in the Royal Australian Navy for 39 years, first training as a pilot and then serving in a variety of increasingly senior roles rising to the rank
More than 70 people gathered to celebrate the launch of Australian Aviation contributor Owen Zupp’s newest title, Without Precedent. The book details the life of his father, Phillip Zupp. Phillip not only served as a Commando in World War 2 and post-war Hiroshima, but subsequently trained as a fighter pilot and flew 201 combat sorties during the
Greg Hood has begun work as the new chief commissioner of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password Forgot password? Keep me signed in on this device. If you