Global aviation group AIR ONE has appointed Ilya Gavrilin as Business Development Director APAC to support the growth of its Boeing 777F and 747F scheduled and charter freighter services across Asia Pacific. In this new role, Ilya will lead strategic commercial growth, strengthen client partnerships, and support network expansion in the region for AIR ONE’s managed freighter fleet of 11 Boeing 747-400Fs and 2 777Fs. He is based at AIR ONE’s new regional headquarters in Hong Kong. AIR ONE has … [Read more...] about AIR ONE appoints Ilya Gavrilin as Business Development Director APAC to drive scheduled and charter freighter growth
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APOC Aviation appoints Darren Naughton as Vice President Engines to drive growth
APOC Aviation, a trading and leasing specialist for aircraft parts, engines and landing gear, has appointed Darren Naughton as VP Engines. The move marks a proactive expansion of APOC's engines division as the Company continues to establish its position as the intuitive choice for airlines, lessors, MROs and OEMs worldwide. Naughton joins APOC with 13 years’ experience in aircraft and engine leasing, gained across commercial, pricing and trading roles at both aircraft and engine lessors. … [Read more...] about APOC Aviation appoints Darren Naughton as Vice President Engines to drive growth
TAM Group launches dedicated Air Charter Division and appoints Fernando Carballal as Group Charter Director
TAM Group announced the launch of its dedicated Air Charter Division, strengthening its ability to provide tailored cargo capacity solutions for airlines, freight forwarders, and logistics customers across its global network. The move formalises an incubation phase that began in September, 2024. Operating from TAM Group's Americas regional headquarters in Miami, the charter unit initially focused on specialised charter opportunities across South America, validating the model through … [Read more...] about TAM Group launches dedicated Air Charter Division and appoints Fernando Carballal as Group Charter Director
Jettainer appoints Moritz Köhler as Chief Operating Officer
Jettainer has named Moritz Köhler as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Effective July 2026, the experienced air cargo executive has assumed responsibility for the company's newly restructured Operations division. In his new role, he will lead the continued development of Jettainer’s global operations, overseeing strategic fleet management and optimising the company's worldwide network of ULD Control Desks and repair partners. A particular focus will be on advancing the digitalisation of … [Read more...] about Jettainer appoints Moritz Köhler as Chief Operating Officer
IATA Board appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF) where she is a Managing Director and Member of the Managing Board. Willie Walsh, IATA’s current Director General, will conclude his duties on 31 July 2026. The … [Read more...] about IATA Board appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
TIACA appoints Mammen Tharakan as Next Director General
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mammen Tharakan as its next Director General. Tharakan will officially assume the role in August 2026, succeeding Glyn Hughes, who has successfully led the Association since 2021. Following a rigorous selection process led by the TIACA Executive Committee and Board of Directors, with leaders considered from across the global air cargo community, Mammen Tharakan was unanimously selected to lead the … [Read more...] about TIACA appoints Mammen Tharakan as Next Director General
