Kaspars Podins has stepped into a pivotal leadership role as Chief Commercial Officer at FL Technics Wheels & Brakes, marking a significant milestone in his aviation MRO career.
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Boeing is facing a wave of uncertainty after its engineers and technical workers resoundingly rejected new collective bargaining agreements and authorised a strike, raising the risk of major disruption as labour tensions escalate.
Boeing has announced the election of Tim Buckley as the newest member of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. Buckley will serve on Boeing’s Finance and Governance & Public Policy committees, bringing his extensive experience and expertise to these critical areas of the company’s operations.
ETF Airways, a Croatian charter and ACMI airline, has undergone a significant ownership transition as its management team has acquired the shares previously held by the airline’s initial investors. The buyout was led by CEO Stjepan Bedic, who now holds a majority stake in the company, alongside board member Marko Bankovic.
Liebherr-Aerospace has inaugurated a new MRO service center at the Aerospace Hub in Dubai South, reinforcing its commitment to supporting aircraft maintenance operations in the Middle East.
Fiji Airways has confirmed that its Managing Director and CEO, Andre Viljoen, will be stepping down later in 2025 to take over as the Chief Executive Officer of Air Mauritius. This leadership transition marks a significant development for both carriers as they continue post-pandemic recovery efforts and strategic realignment.
Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship carrier, is making strides in its efforts to return to profitability, according to CEO Jens Ritter. While the initial success of the airline’s restructuring plan is promising, Ritter acknowledges that there is still work to be done to achieve sustained financial recovery.
