Melbourne, Fla.-based Liberty Aerospace promoted Keith Markley to the president and CEO position. Markley formerly was the airplane manufacturer’s chief operating officer. “Liberty Aerospace has grown significantly over the last two years, moving to a full production Part 23 aircraft manufacturer,” said former CEO Anthony Tiarks, who founded the company in 2000. “This appointment, which has been planned for some time, will now allow me to strategically focus on Liberty’s growing presence in international markets, an area the company sees as high growth.” Tiarks will remain on the company’s board of directors. Liberty sells the two-seat XL2. The airplane has recently been certified in Indonesia and Australia.
New CEO At Liberty Aerospace
Key Takeaways:
- Keith Markley has been promoted to President and CEO of Liberty Aerospace, succeeding founder Anthony Tiarks.
- Former CEO Anthony Tiarks will shift his focus to strategically expanding Liberty Aerospace's presence in international markets, while remaining on the board.
- Liberty Aerospace, a Part 23 aircraft manufacturer producing the two-seat XL2, has experienced significant growth and recently achieved certification in Indonesia and Australia.
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