Leonardo’s AW139 signed for rescue and border patrol services in Italy Pg2

MTU Maintenance Canada launches V2500-A5 MRO capabilities Pg4

Honeywell launches first Authorized Warranty and Repair Station in Colombia Pg7

Dec 15th, 2017 CEO Tom Enders decides to quit Air Canada’s new 737 MAX enters service irbus has announced changes at the top Alevel management after the current chief executive officer, Tom Enders decided to step down in 2019. Tom Enders does not wish to seek another term as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) beyond his current mandate which runs until the 2019 Annual Shareholders Meeting (April 2019). “The privilege of serving this great company comes with a responsibility to support a smooth succession when the time is ripe. In the time is right to pursue other opportunities 2019, I will have served all together 14 years outside. I have been fully dedicated to Airbus ir Canada, the flag carrier and largest at the helm of Airbus and EADS. It’s been and to its success during all these years, and up Aairline of Canada started the service a long and exciting journey but now is the to my departure next year I will remain focused of its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. time to initiate a leadership change. We need on meeting Airbus’ commitments to all stake- Flight AC137 from Toronto to Calgary was fresh minds for the 2020s. In the coming 16 holders and on ensuring a smooth handover to the first to be operated featuring Air Can- months, I will work with the Board to ensure a my successor,” commented Fabrice Brégier. ada’s next generation in-flight entertain- smooth transition to the next CEO and a new “I understand Fabrice’s decision and his mo- ment system, spacious overhead storage generation of leaders; I will focus on our busi- tives and, frankly, I would not have done differ- bin capacity and Boeing’s Sky Interior. ness challenges; and I will further progress ently,” said Enders. “Many of the achievements “Introducing a new aircraft type to the and strengthen our ethics and compliance this company can be proud of over the past fleet is always exciting for an airline, but programmes,” said Tom Enders. decade were led by Fabrice and me, together. we know customers will be even more Fabrice Brégier Airbus Chief Operating Officer Airbus is deeply grateful for his outstanding thrilled by the Boeing 737 MAX, which is (COO) & President Airbus Commercial Aircraft contribution to the operational excellence and set to become the mainstay of our North has indicated to the Board that, as he does not competitiveness of our business.” American, narrow-body fleet. With this intend to be part of the selection process for currently CEO of Airbus new aircraft we are introducing the next the CEO position in 2019, he will step down in Helicopters, will succeed Fabrice in his role as generation of our onboard entertainment February 2018 and pursue other interests. President Airbus Commercial Aircraft. system and customers will find ample “After 25 years with the company including “I am honoured to have been entrusted with storage space for carry-on baggage in its five years as MBDA CEO, four years as CEO of this new challenge, and I look forward to lead- generous overhead bins,” said Benjamin Eurocopter and eleven years as COO, CEO or ing the inspiring commercial aircraft business Smith, President, Passenger Airlines at Air President of Airbus commercial aircraft, I feel of Airbus,” said Guillaume Faury. Canada.

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Qatar contracts BAE Systems for Typhoon Duncan Aviation aircraft boosts Honeywell Primus II capabilities at its Nebraska facility uncan Aviation, an aircraft service Dprovider has added repair and overhaul capabilities for the Honey- well RM-855 Radio Management Unit (RMU), the primary interface used to control the Primus II radio system in the Primus 1000 and Primus 2000 flight decks at its Avionics & Instru- ments Repair shop in Lincoln, Ne- braska. Duncan Aviation is now able to ser- vice nearly all the units in the Primus II radio system. They have more than 25 years of repair and overhaul service AE Systems, a British multinational no later than mid-2018. experience on the RNZ and RCZ inte- Bdefence, security, and aerospace The contract provides for 24 Typhoon grated Nav and Comm units, as well company has entered into a contract with aircraft with delivery expected to start in as the AV-850 Audio Panel, averaging the Government of the State of Qatar late 2022. more than 450 units every year. for the supply of Typhoon aircraft to the Charles Woodburn, BAE Systems chief Kevin Miesbach, Duncan Aviation Qatar Emiri Air Force along with a bespoke executive said, “We are delighted to begin a manager of Component/OEM Business support and training package valued at new chapter in the development of a long- Development, commented, “Duncan approximately £5bn. term relationship with the State of Qatar and Aviation has been aligned and col- The contract is subject to financing condi- the Qatar Armed Forces, and we look forward laborating with Honeywell for more tions and receipt by the Company of first to working alongside our customer as they than 40 years to bring a consistent payment, which are expected to be fulfilled continue to develop their military capability”. quality to our mutual customers.”

www.mrobusinesstoday.com 2 Dec 15, 2017 First A330-300P2F enters service with DHL Express

dynamic express volume growth.” “We congratulate DHL on the delivery of its first A330-300P2F. We are confident that this new-generation and efficient mid-sized freighter will bring significant benefits to DHL’s international express operations,” said Christopher Buckley, Airbus EVP Sales. “With its large internal volume and unbeat- able economics, the A330-300P2F allows operators to step up capacity in markets where existing mid-sized freighters are HL Express has become the first opera- for eight A330-300P2F units in total, with ad- becoming too small.” Dtor to receive the A330-300 Passenger- ditional options to receive another 10. The A330P2F conversion programme is to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft from “DHL Express is very excited to be bring- a collaboration between ST Aerospace, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture ing the first A330-300 P2F into commer- Airbus and their joint venture EFW. ST between ST Aerospace and Airbus. This cial operation within our international Aerospace is responsible for applying for delivery, which took place at EFW’s freighter air network,” said Geoff Kehr, Senior vice the STCs from EASA and the US Federal conversion facilities in Dresden, follows the president, Global Air Fleet Management, Aviation Administration (FAA). Airbus con- successful completion of test flights and DHL Express. “The first aircraft is scheduled tributes to the programme with OEM data awarding of the Supplemental Type Certifi- to strengthen our Asia Pacific air network, and certification support, while EFW leads cate (STC) by the European Aviation Safety bringing added capacity and increased the industrialisation phase and marketing Agency (EASA). DHL Express has firm orders efficiency to a market where we are seeing for the freighter conversion programme.

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www.mrobusinesstoday.com Dec 15, 2017 3 Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6A-140 engine series MTU Maintenance Canada enhanced with extended Time Between Overhaul launches V2500-A5 MRO and Hot Section Inspection intervals capabilities

TU Maintenance Canada, the ratt & Whitney Canada, a global leader enhancing performance and reliability so MNorth American member of Pin aerospace announced the extension that our customers from all segments can the MTU Maintenance network of of the basic Time Between Overhaul (TBO) spend more time flying and generating companies has launched V2500-A5 and Hot Section Inspection (HSI) intervals revenue for their businesses,” commented maintenance, repair and overhaul for in-service and future PT6A-140, -140A Nicholas Kanellias, VP, General Aviation, capabilities and is fully certified by and -140AG engines. The TBO is increasing P&WC. the Transport Canada Civil Aviation to 4,000 from 3,600 hours, while the HSI The increased TBO and HSI intervals are Authority. The introduction of the en- interval is extended from 1,800 to 2,000 made possible by the excellent perfor- gine line that serves the A320 fleet is hours. These enhancements will benefit mance and reliability of the PT6A engine the result of an agreement between general aviation operators by increasing family with 71 models and 128 aircraft Pratt & Whitney, IAE and MTU Aero flying time and decreasing maintenance applications. Engines. It enables MTU Maintenance costs. “Whether it’s extending the TBO and HSI Canada to serve the IAE aftermarket “With the PT6A family, operators get interval or developing cutting-edge tech- network for the life of the V2500 much more than just an engine. We put our nologies that support more proactive and program. The first engine is already customers at the heart of everything we predictive maintenance, we’re dedicated to at the facility for overhaul. do, offering simplified maintenance and working with our customers to understand “We are delighted that MTU Main- tailored service offerings to help maximize their needs and provide them with greater tenance Canada is now part of the availability and minimize costs. As these flexibility and tailored solutions that will IAE maintenance network,” said Joe latest extensions for the PT6A-140 series improve their bottom line and give their Sylvestro, vice president, Aftermarket demonstrate, we’re committed to further business an edge,” added Kanellias. Operations, Pratt & Whitney. “The V2500 engine’s success is a testament to the reliable performance and value it has delivered to its custom- Hyderabad Metro Rail equipped with ers for almost three decades. We look Thales signalling system inaugurated forward to further strengthening our relationship with MTU Maintenance, he Hyderabad Metro Rail, world’s largest composed by Data Transmission, Passen- building on our existing relationships Tpublic private partnership mode venture ger Announcement, Passenger Informa- with MTU facilities in and for an elevated metro rail, was inaugurated tion Display, Fault Reporting Facilities, China.” by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India Office Automation and Information Tech- “By adding capabilities in Van- and state chief minister K Chandrasekhar nology, CCTV, Access Control and Intrusion couver, we are expanding MTU Rao. The Metro Rail equipped with the Ad- Detection, Master Clock, Telephony, Voice Maintenance’s V2500 network into vanced Signalling & Train Control technology Recording and Radio Tetra systems. North America and strengthening by Thales covers over 30 km. Emmanuel de Roquefeuil, VP and Coun- its leading position globally,” said In December 2012, Larsen & Toubro se- try Director for Thales in India, said, “The Helmut Neuper, President and CEO, lected Thales in India for providing India’s Hyderabad Metro Rail Project is a landmark MTU Maintenance Canada. “We look first Signalling System with Communica- in India and will transform mass rapid forward to serving customers with tions Based Train Control (CBTC) and Inte- transit systems in the country. Hyderabad the highest quality they have come grated Communications and supervision Metro Rail Limited (HRML) and Larsen & to expect from MTU Maintenance. (ICS) systems for Hyderabad Metro Rail Toubro have chosen Thales’ high tech sig- The first engines have already been Project. Besides the CBTC signalling, Thales nalling to offer passengers better service inducted and we are ready to ramp has delivered its complete ICS package, and more frequencies.” up in the near future.”

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Safran Transmission Systems acheives billion hours continued confidence on the business and regional aircraft market, supplying power of flight record transmission systems from the BR700 en- gine range, and more recently the engine for the Gulfstream G650 aircraft. Safran Transmission Systems and Rolls- Royce announced the creation of Aero Gearbox International in 2015, a 50/50 joint venture in charge of the development, production and operational maintenance of power transmission systems (ADT) for all Rolls-Royce commercial engines. The Airbus 330neo, equipped with the Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engine completed its first flight lately. Safran Transmissions Systems has also partnered with Dassault Aviation since 1984, having supplied the M88 (Safran Aircraft Engines) engine’s power transmis- sion system and the aircraft-mounted accessory drive for Dassault’s Rafale aircraft. Such expertise has led Safran Transmis- sion Systems to collaborate on the Airbus A400M programme powered by Europrop International (EPI) in 2003, and to venture afran Transmission Systems achieves a Hispano-Suiza) delivered the first power into the helicopter market with the H175 Smilestone of billion hours of flight on its transmission system to CFM International for Airbus Helicopter in 2006. power transmission systems since the entry in 1980. A decade later, Rolls-Royce se- Overall, Safran Transmission Systems into service of the first aircraft powered by lected Safran Transmission Systems to pro- has delivered more than 36,000 pieces of the CFM56-2 engine – a McDonnell Doug- vide engines from the Trent family for the equipment totalling a billion hours of flight las DC-8 – in April 1982. Airbus A340, A330 and the Boeing 777. The for commercial, military and helicopter ap- Safran Transmission Systems (formerly British engine manufacturer demonstrated plications so far.

Boeing KC-46A tanker for US Air Force took off for the first time

he first Boeing KC-46A tanker that will be Tdelivered to the US Air Force next year successfully completed its maiden flight and airborne tests. “This flight is another milestone for the Air Force/Boeing team and helps move us closer to delivering operational aircraft to the warf- ighter,” said John Newberry, US Air Force KC-46 System program manager. During the flight, Boeing test pilots took the tanker to a maximum altitude of 39,000 feet and carried out operational checks on engines, flight controls and environmental systems “We still have some tough work ahead of us, ing flights with F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, C-17, A-10, as part of the Federal Aviation Administra- including completing our FAA certification KC-10 and KC-46 aircraft. tion (FAA)-approved flight profile. Prior to activities, but the team is committed to ensure Boeing is currently on contract for the first subsequent flights, the team will conduct a that upon delivery, this tanker will be every- 34 of an expected 179 tankers for the US Air post-flight inspection and calibrate instrumen- thing our customer expects and more.” Force. tation. The latest tanker is the KC-46 program’s The KC-46A is a multirole tanker that can “We’re very proud of this aircraft and the seventh aircraft to fly up till now. The previous refuel all allied and coalition military aircraft state-of-the-art capabilities it will bring to the six are being used for testing and certification compatible with international aerial refueling Air Force,” said Mike Gibbons, Boeing KC-46A and so far have completed 2,200 flight hours procedures and can carry passengers, cargo tanker vice president and program manager. and more than 1,600 “contacts” during refuel- and patients.

www.mrobusinesstoday.com 6 Dec 15, 2017 Honeywell launches first Authorized Warranty and ably cut down on aircraft downtime and Repair Station in Colombia maintenance costs for regional military aircraft, giving operators quicker and more oneywell has launched its first Autho- reliable service. Aircraft that can be ser- Hrized Warranty and Repair Station in viced include Bell 212, Bell 412, C90, T27, Colombia to offer maintenance, repair and ARAVA, C95, Cheyenne, PA-42, C208, H500, overhaul services for military forces in the Bell 206, TH67, Bell206J, C208, C90GTX, region. The new facility will provide Colom- and Y12. bia’s Aeronautics Industry Corporation the This is the second Authorized Warranty capacity and resources it needs to main- Aeronautics Industry Corporation (CIAC) and Repair Station (AWARS) certified tain engine fuel control units and power and the Aeronautical Center of Mainte- by Honeywell in Latin America, but it is turbine governors for the Military Forces nance from the Colombian Air Force on the first time in Colombia that an agree- of Colombia and other militaries and civil infrastructure and training for the new ment has been established between a customers in-region, eventually improving facility. With it, CIAC now has access to national entity and an original equipment aircraft availability and readiness. Honeywell-certified aircraft parts that are manufacturer for the commercialisation of Honeywell collaborated with Colombia’s available in-region. This helps consider- aeronautical services.

Safran and Airbus celebrate delivery of last Bombardier selected for harnesses for first BelugaXL Pratt & Whitney powered A320neo Airbus nacelle programme

ombardier Aerostructures and Engi- Bneering Services has been chosen by Airbus as a supplier on a new engine na- celle programme for the Pratt & Whitney powered A320neo family of aircraft. Bombardier’s Northern Ireland op- erations (Short Brothers plc) has been selected to develop and manufacture a afran delivered the last harnesses needed Temara (Morocco), Hamburg (Germany), and new thrust reverser to enable Airbus to Sfor the final step in the assembly of the Be- Ajaccio, Villemur-sur-Tarn and Toulouse (France) provide a new nacelle and its aftermar- lugaXL. Airbus’ jumbo aircraft will shuttle major sites. By following the existing processes for the ket support for Pratt & Whitney’s Pure parts for the manufacturer’s products between A330, the teams demonstrated their excellent Power PW1100G engine. its various production sites. ability to adapt and innovate in order to be- Stephen Addis, VP, Customer Services The BelugaXL is the successor of the existing come more agile, faster, and more competitive,” and Programmes, Bombardier Aerostruc- BelugaST. The program was started in Novem- says Benoît Gagey, BelugaXL program manager tures and Engineering Services, said, ber 2014 to meet higher transport capacity with Safran Electrical & Power. “We are delighted to have been selected needs caused by a faster pace of production. “With this first plane, the BelugaXL adventure as a supplier on this new nacelle, which Airbus decided to develop and produce five has only just begun. Such great performance will enable us to build on the relation- new BelugaXL aircraft based on the design of on either side further strengthens the bonds ship we already have with Airbus. This its versatile jumbo craft, the A330. These new between our two companies. New milestones work package reinforces our long-term planes would progressively replace its fleet of are on the horizon, so we need to stay focused strategy to grow our capabilities in the BelugaSTs. and involved throughout the development pro- nacelles market and to focus on deliver- “The electric harnesses for the fuselage of the cess to ensure the plane’s first in-flight tests go ing innovative, higher value products BelugaXL were designed and manufactured well next summer,” says Alain Sauret, president and services in an extremely competitive in collaboration with the Chihuahua (Mexico), of Safran Electrical & Power. global environment.” www.mrobusinesstoday.com Dec 15, 2017 7 Pilatus receives PC-24 type certificates from EASA and FAA

pure Pilatus, and typical of the qualities which set us apart!” Pilatus invested over 500 million Swiss francs of own funds in the PC-24 develop- ment programme. A further 150 million francs went into buildings and state-of-the- art production machinery at Stans in order to expand our PC-24 series production capacity in parallel. Pilatus currently has eight PC-24s on the assembly line in Stans, with 23 deliveries to customer around the ilatus obtained type certificates from of its limits and even beyond, flying it in world planned throughout 2018. Pthe European Aviation Safety Agency configurations and maneuvers forbidden Schwenk comments further on achieving (EASA) and the US-American Federal to the commercial pilots who will subse- the milestone of certification,“I’m extremely Aviation Administration (FAA) for the first quently occupy the cockpit. proud of my workforce, and would like ever Swiss business jet. Certification of the Oscar J. Schwenk, Chairman at Pilatus, to thank Pilatus owners, the two aviation Super Versatile Jet prepares the ground for said, “The PC-24 is the first ever Pilatus authorities and our first 84 PC-24 custom- initial customer deliveries, which will see business jet. Naturally, the requirements as- ers for their trust and confidence in myself the PC-24 business jet take off from Central sociated with obtaining certification for this and my team. This project involved con- Switzerland for its entry on the global sort of aircraft are extremely rigorous, and siderable risk, but we always believed 100 market. I need hardly mention that we faced some percent in our PC-24 and were prepared The first PC-24 prototype completed its big challenges. In 2013 we announced to go all the way to the limits of what we first flight in May 2015. All three pro- that the PC-24 would be ready in 2017, can reasonably do to ensure its success. totypes used in the certification pro- and now, shortly before the end of the Obtaining certification is our reward for so gramme have flown a total of 2205 hours year, we have achieved exactly that. And many years of untiring effort.” worldwide so far. Some flight tests were all performance data promised to our first The very first PC-24 will be handed over conducted in extreme environments. 84 customers have been achieved or even to the American fractional aircraft own- Other tests have included bird impacts, exceeded. The PC-24 delivers a maximum ership business PlaneSense in Stans in structural stress tests, noise tests and speed of 440 knots (815 km/h) compared December. The aircraft will then be flown general function. In fact, Pilatus test pilots to the contractually agreed 425 knots (787 to the USA in January 2018, for official took the aircraft to the very boundaries km/h) – to cite just one example. That is delivery to the customer.

American Airlines becomes launch retrofit Spring Airlines Japan, JAL expand maintenance customer for Airbus’ new Airspace XL luggage bins services contract merican Airlines (AAL), a major US pring Airlines Japan Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Aairline headquartered in Fort Worth, SSpring Airlines Co., Ltd., has expanded its Texas has chosen Airbus to provide cabin maintenance services contract with JAL Group upgrades for 202 of its A321s in-service to reinforce and promote safe operations for the – the largest retrofit project in Airbus carrier. Since the entry of service, Spring Japan history. The airline will be the first retrofit has operated its own maintenance program customer for Airbus’ new Airspace XL for their aircraft. Besides the in-house program, bins. The larger bins offer a 40 percent JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. had been awarded increase in storage space for carry-on to provide heavy maintenance services to bags, reducing bin crowding and the for Airbus into the US services market, support the company`s operations. Through this need to check bags at the gate. and we are grateful to American Airlines updated agreement, JAL now plans to outsource “Thanks to this Airbus cabin retrofit, for their trust in our expertise.” complete maintenance services to the carrier. passengers on American Airlines’ A321s The upgrades are part of a project JAL will continue efforts to support the will be able to board faster and will enjoy which will standardise American Airlines’ development of the LCC market in Japan. an overall improved travel experience,” A321s with a common seat count and Through supporting the safety program for said Laurent Martinez, Head of Services interior, providing passengers with a reli- Spring Japan and by realising their reliable by Airbus. “This is exactly the type of able travel experience. New production operations, the company looks to further added-value that our services can bring A321s for American Airlines will also be increase the inbound market from China to to airlines. This contract is a major step equipped with Airspace XL bins. Japan.

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Mark Schwab joins Gogo as International United Airlines appoints Sales Advisor Kate Gebo as Executive

ogo, the leading inflight internet executive officer of Star Alliance Services Vice President Human Gand entertainment provider has GmbH, one of the world’s largest global air- Resources and Labor appointed Mark Schwab as senior advisor line alliances. Prior to leading Star Alliance, Relations of international sales for the company’s Schwab held numerous senior positions at commercial aviation division. United Airlines, US Airways and American nited Airlines has named Kate Gebo Schwab will provide guidance on strate- Airlines, spanning over 42 years in commer- Uas executive vice president Human gic business development initiatives and cial aviation all around the globe. Resources and Labor Relations, replacing assist Gogo’s international sales team in its “Mark’s knowledge and experience in Mike Bonds, who announced retirement efforts to win new airline customers the commercial aviation is second to none, earlier this year. glob- ally. He previously particularly in the international space “I could not be prouder or more served as chief where as the head of Star Alliance, he was confident in the selection of Kate for overseeing a global aviation network that this important role,” said Oscar Munoz, connected the entire world,” said Niels CEO of United. “Her track record clearly Steenstrup, Gogo’s senior vice president of demonstrates her proven ability to build international sales. “We are delighted to and enhance strong partnerships with have Mark join the Gogo team and support our union leaders, her understanding of Mark Schwab our international sales efforts.” the importance of establishing human Gogo Besides his advisor role at Gogo, Schwab connections between employees and is presently a member of the board of the the customers they serve and an obvious Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) in talent for building and developing suc- Toronto, Canada. cessful teams throughout the company. Those qualities and experiences will put her in an excellent position as she sets to work engaging our employees and C&L Aviation Group names Ron Jennings as putting customer service at the center of everything we do.” Regional Sales Manager Gebo will report directly to Munoz. &L, a global aviation services and Inspection Authorization, as well as a licensed Gebo at present serves as senior vice Caftermarket service provider has selected pilot, and earned a degree from the Spartan president and chief customer officer, Ron Jennings as Regional Sales Manager. School of Aeronautics. where she oversees all of United’s Jennings will assist C&L’s corporate aviation “We are delighted to have Ron join C&L customer-facing teams from booking to customers with maintenance packages, Aviation’s team, which is hand-picked from landing. Gebo has more than 20 years including modifications, avionics upgrades, among the industry’s top MRO firms,” said of airline experience, working in several interior and paint services. Tom Chapman, VP of Corporate Aircraft. functions at United, including leading Jennings’ experience includes 33 years in “These companies are noted for their superior the real estate function to work with air- the corporate aviation industry. Prior to C&L, customer experience, and that, plus value, is ports worldwide to improve the overall Jennings served as Vice President Technical what defines C&L. Ron’s years of experience customer experience through new facili- Sales and Services at J.A. Air Center and also and knowledge of corporate aircraft will be a ties and services. at Constant Aviation. Before that, he held a great asset for any operator Gebo has her bachelor’s de- 17-year tenure at Elliott Aviation beginning as seeking maintenance, avi- gree in finance from DePaul a regional sales manager and progressing to onics, interior and paint University and her MBA Director of Service Sales and later Completion services.” from Loyola University of Sales, while managing inside and technical Chicago. sales teams. Earlier in his career, he served in Ron Jennings an operational role as Director of Maintenance C&L Aviation Group at JetCorp. Throughout his career, Jennings Kate Gebo has assisted customers with their technical Human Resources and services sales for many different aircraft types, Labor including Bombardier, Gulfstream, Falcon, Robert Jubb Textron, and Embraer. Air Partner Jennings is a licensed A&P technician with www.mrobusinesstoday.com Dec 15, 2017 9 Executive Focus

Cabot Microelectronics Corporation names Scott D. Bombardier elects Beamer as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Diane Giard as new abot Microelectronics Corporation ours will benefit our company greatly in director Chas appointed Scott D. Beamer as vice significant areas,” said David H. Li, Cabot president and chief financial officer. He will Microelectronics’ president and chief ex- succeed William S. Johnson, who plans to ecutive officer. “In addition, I want to thank Bombardier has appointed Diane retire after almost 15 years as chief financial Bill Johnson for his many important con- Giard to its Board of Directors. officer of the Company. tributions to the growth and profitability Giard is the Executive Vice Presi- Beamer began his career at Ernst & Young. of Cabot Microelectronics during his many dent – Personal-Commercial Bank- He served for more than four years as vice years of service. All of us congratulate him ing and Marketing of National Bank president and chief financial officer at Ste- upon his retirement and wish him well in of Canada since March 2017. She pan Company, a manufacturer of specialty his future endeavors.” joined National Bank of Canada in chemicals headquartered in Northfield, Beamer, who is also a CPA, has a B.Sc. 2011 as Executive Vice President – Illinois. Prior to Stepan, he held various from Bloomsburg University and an M.B.A. Marketing and less than a year later senior finance roles over a 16-year career at from the University of Pittsburgh. became responsible for Personal PPG Industries, Inc., including serving as its & Commercial Banking. Giard has CFO – Europe, and as its Assistant Corporate more than 30 years’ experience in Controller. the banking industry. Beamer will assume his role as VP and CFO Scott D. Beamer Diane Giard is a member of the on January 15, 2018. Johnson will remain Cabot Microelectronics Steering Committee for Montréal, with the Company for a period of time to Corporation Cultural Metropolis and of HEC assist with a flexible transition. Montréal’s Conseil des gouverneurs. “I am delighted to welcome Scott Beamer Since 2015, she has also been in- to Cabot Microelectronics, and am confi- volved with L’effet A, an innovative dent his executive and financial expertise project that aims to spark ambition with worldwide, multi-billion dollar public in women. companies in industries synergistic with In 2008, Giard received the Prix Performance from UQAM’s School of Management in the Manager category. She has also received Lockheed Martin chooses Jeh Johnson and James the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Taiclet to Board of Directors Jubilee Medal in recognition of her contribution to the community. She ockheed Martin, a global security and specializing in telecommunications and has been ranked among the Top Laerospace company has elected Jeh C. aerospace strategy and operations. He 25 of Quebec’s financial industry Johnson and James D. Taiclet, Jr. to the board began his career as a US Air Force officer seven times, and was named one effective January 1, 2018. and pilot. of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Johnson is a partner at the international “Jeh and Jim will bring additional critical Top 100 by the Women’s Executive law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton experience as we develop next genera- Network in 2014 and 2015. & Garrison LLP. Earlier, he served as US tion technology and grow internationally,” Giard has a Bachelor’s degree in secretary of homeland security as part of an said Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed Mar- Economics from the Univer- exemplary career of public service. He also tin’s chairman, president and CEO. “Jeh’s sité de Montréal and an served as general counsel of the US Depart- experience in acquisition and government MBA from UQAM. She is ment of Defense and the US Department operations and Jim’s aerospace and global a Fellow of the Institute of the Air Force. He’s currently a director of perspective will help advance our ability of Canadian Bankers. PG&E Corporation. to anticipate and exceed our customers’ Taiclet is chairman, president and chief expectations.” executive officer of American Tower Cor- Johnson will serve on the corporation’s poration. Prior to that role, he focused on Classified Business and Security Committee Diane Giard aerospace, serving as president of Honey- and the Ethics and Sustainability Committee. Duncan Aviation well Aerospace Services; as vice president, Taiclet will serve on the Nominating and Cor- Engine Services at Pratt & Whitney and porate Governance Committee and Strategic as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, Affairs Committee.

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