Hawker Beechcraft Corporation has appointed Justin Firestone as its new president of Asia Pacific sales, based in the company’s Hong Kong regional headquarters. “This confirms our focus on international customers and our commitment to this growing market,” said Shawn Vick, HBCexecutive vice president. “We are pleased to lead the industry in placing senior management in
Boeing has flagged an increase in development activity on the 777 and 737 with key management changes which will also put an increased focus on program execution following the troubles experienced in the 787 and 747-8 programs. “Our priorities for 2010 and beyond are clear,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Jim Albaugh. “We must execute
Air New Zealand has revealed its new longhaul product which will feature onboard its Boeing 777-300ERs, including an economy seat able to convert into a bed, a redesigned premium economy and slight update to its business class product. “Our ultimate goal, after extensive customer research, is to give passengers what they want, which is to
EADS subsidiary Australian Aerospace has promised to create 750 skilled jobs to build the NH90 NFH (Nato Frigate Helicopter) locally if it is chosen to replace the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of S-70 Seahawks and cancelled Super Seasprites. The announcement came as an NH90 NFH started demonstration flying in Australia, with an Italian Navy example arriving
Pilatus announced on January 26 that it delivered 100 PC-12NGs during 2009, setting a new record for PC-12 deliveries during a single year. “Achieving 100 deliveries in a single year is a significant milestone for Pilatus and the PC-12 NG production program and reason to celebrate,” said Ignaz Gretener, vice president of general aviation. “This
The Financial Times is reporting that struggling American International Group may no longer sell off its International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) aircraft leasing subsidiary, amid other reports that its influential CEO and founder, Steven Udvar-Hazy is to leave the company. Citing sources close to the situation, the British newspaper claims AIG has realised that it will
