Airbus Appoints Matthieu Louvot as CEO of Airbus Helicopters, marking a significant leadership transition within one of the group’s most strategic divisions. The appointment will take effect on 1 April 2026, with Louvot reporting directly to Guillaume Faury, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus, and joining the company’s Executive Committee.
Adriaan Den Heijer has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)of the Air France-KLM Group, effective September 1, 2025. The promotion marks a significant internal advancement for Den Heijer, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo, a role he will retain in parallel during the transition.
Deerjet MENA FZCO has announced the appointment of Carlos Schattenkirchner as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this strategic leadership role, Schattenkirchner will oversee all commercial operations and lead strategic growth initiatives across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, reinforcing the company’s position in the dynamic business aviation market.
VietJet, the Vietnamese low-cost airline, has announced the appointment of Nguyen Thanh Son as its new Managing Director, effective immediately. He takes over the executive position from Dinh Viet Phuong, as the airline continues to strengthen its leadership team to support its long-term growth strategy.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has announced the appointment of Cronan Enright to the newly created position of Head of Strategy. This appointment underscores ACG’s commitment to enhancing its long-term strategic vision as it navigates a rapidly evolving global aviation market.
BOC Aviation, a leading global aircraft operating lessor based in Singapore, has appointed Yogesh Farswani as its new Head of OEM Strategy and Procurement, effective 1 July 2025. The appointment is part of the company’s strategic initiative to strengthen engagement with aircraft and engine manufacturers amid ongoing fleet expansion.
Air Botswana, the flag carrier of Botswana, has appointed seasoned airline executive Dane Kondic as its new Chairman, tasking him with steering the airline through a critical recovery and restructuring phase. This leadership change comes as the carrier seeks to improve performance, rebuild market confidence, and position itself for sustainable growth.
T’way Air, a South Korean low-cost carrier, has appointed Lee Sang-yoon as its new Acting Chief Executive Officer, following a board decision aimed at realigning the airline’s strategic vision and leveraging group synergies. The appointment marks a key leadership transition as the airline navigates expansion and post-pandemic recovery in an increasingly competitive market.
Ibom Air, Nigeria’s rapidly growing airline, has announced a significant leadership transition. George Uriesi, previously serving as the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been appointed as the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). At the same time, Mfon Udom, the airline’s founding CEO, has taken on the role of Non-Executive Chairman.
Fuji Dream Airlines, a regional Japanese airline known for its colorful fleet and domestic network, has launched a new executive leadership structure by appointing Shunsuke Honda as its new president. This change follows the retirement of Shunichi Kusunoki, who had served in the role and overseen significant developments in the airline’s operations.
