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Voyager Technologies has appointed recently retired U.S. Space Force Gen. Chance Saltzman as chairman of its board of advisors. The appointment brings a former senior military leader into an advisory role at the company; the available report provides no further details on the board’s mandate or Saltzman’s responsibilities.
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Pakistan International Airlines has named Adrian Hamilton-Manns, formerly chief executive of SalamAir, as its new chief executive. The carrier described the appointment as a “pivotal chapter” in its transformation, though the announcement provided no further details on his remit or the airline’s plans.
Voyager Technologies has appointed recently retired U.S. Space Force Gen. Chance Saltzman as chairman of its board of advisors. The appointment brings a former senior military leader into an advisory role at the company; the available report provides no further details on the board’s mandate or Saltzman’s responsibilities.
Black joins Eaton after serving as president of defense at GKN Aerospace and president and CEO of Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions. His more than two decades in aerospace and defense also include nearly 16 years at DRS Technologies, bringing experience across major defense and aerospace businesses to the role.
The Russian carrier has named Roman Chuev, formerly head of airport group Novaport Holding, as chief executive following Alexander Lebedev’s departure. Chuev is expected to oversee fleet modernization, including plans to introduce Russian-built aircraft.
Aer Lingus has appointed a new interim chief financial officer. The available report provides no further details on the appointee, the timing of the change or its financial and operational context.
Emily Williams, co-founder of private aviation adviser IW Aviation and an ACA board member since 2021, will become chairperson of the Air Charter Association on Jan. 1, 2027. She succeeds Kevin Ducksbury, who is stepping down after seven years in the role.
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