ORIX Aviation, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing and asset management company, has announced the promotion of Cian Coakley to the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This leadership change reflects the company’s strategic emphasis on revenue growth, portfolio optimization, and commercial agility in a dynamic global leasing environment.
airBaltic, the national airline of Latvia, has officially launched an international executive search to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of longtime CEO Martin Gauss. The process is expected to last approximately three months, and notably, the airline confirmed that no compensation or severance will be paid to Gauss.
Air France-KLM has appointed Florence Parly as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for the airline group, marking a notable leadership transition at one of Europe’s largest airline conglomerates. The appointment reflects the company’s continued focus on strategic governance and sustainable growth.
The Civil Aviation Pilots Union of Portugal has publicly condemned the operational state of SATA Azores Airlines, stating that the carrier is experiencing serious and recurring failures that pose direct risks to operational safety, result in misuse of public funds, and erode the trust of workers and passengers.
ASL Airlines France, a key player in the European cargo and passenger charter sector, has announced the appointment of Bruno Besnehard as its new Commercial and Program Director. In addition to this strategic role, Besnehard will also join the airline’s Management Committee, underscoring the company’s intent to reinforce its executive leadership during a period of operational expansion.
APOC Aviation, a Netherlands-based aircraft leasing, trading, and part-out company, has named Geoff Ellis as its new Technical Asset Manager. The appointment comes as the company continues to expand its global portfolio of aviation assets and seeks to enhance technical oversight in line with its growth trajectory.
Air Corsica, the regional French carrier, has unveiled a transformation plan aimed at restoring financial stability by reducing its annual costs by $34 million. As part of this strategy, the airline plans to implement a voluntary departure program affecting 70 employees by 2027, marking a significant operational downsizing.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings has reached a definitive agreement with Airbus to transfer ownership of certain assets and sites involved in the production of Airbus aerostructures directly to Airbus. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, representing a major structural shift in their longstanding manufacturing relationship.
Air Senegal, the national carrier of Senegal, has initiated discussions with Boeing as part of a strategic push by the government to revitalize the airline’s operations. The talks focused on fleet expansion, maintenance support, and technical training programs, aiming to restore the airline’s competitiveness and operational resilience.
Aerolineas Argentinas, the national airline of Argentina, has announced plans to close 17 of its 21 branch officeslocated across provincial regions of the country, effective 30 April 2025. The move is part of a broader cost-cutting directive issued by the Argentine government, which continues to restructure state-owned enterprises.
