Aviation News

Bob Stangarone Robert Stangarone is the new VP of Corporate Communications for Embraer North America. He recently left Cessna as VP of Corporate Communications.

Flavia Sekles Flavia Sekles has been appointed the external communications director for Embraer. She’s been with the company for four years, most recently at the So Paulo office.

Derek Zimmerman Derek Zimmerman is Gulfstream’s new VP of product support materials. He was previously VP of supply chain and aftermarket development for Piper Aircraft.

Marc Viggiano Marc Viggiano has taken over as president and CEO of Saab Sensis. He was previously senior vice president and director of corporate development for Sensis Corporation.

Jet Source Joey Crawford is the new chief inspector for the maintenance and avionics department of Jet Source. He has a 36-year career in the industry and most recently worked for Crownair.

Bob Stangarone Bob Stangarone, Cessna’s VP of Corporate Communications, left the company abruptly last week. He said in an e-mail to colleagues that it was “time to move on” and said his immediate plans were to relocate to be nearer his family on the east coast.

Roger Whyte Former Cessna executive Roger Whyte has been named special counsel to NBAA President Ed Bolen to prepare for the Asian Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (ABACE) next March. Whyte was responsible for developing the Asian market for Cessna.

Dennis Hildreth Dennis Hildreth is Aircell’s new manager for OEM sales. He was formerly at Rockwell Collins and Hawker Beechcraft.

Todd Simmons Todd Simmons is Cirrus Aircraft’s new executive vice president for sales and marketing. He was formerly vice president of marketing.

LMI Aerospace LMI Aerospace has promoted Ryan P. Bogan to chief operating officer. Bogan was previously CEO of D3 Technologies, which LMI acquired in 2007.