Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas selects FL Technics for CAMO and OASES support Pg3

Boeing subsidiary Aviall to lead AHRLAC supply chain, join industry team Bronco Combat Pg6 Systems American places order for 15 firm Bombardier CRJ900 Aircraft Pg8

May 15th, 2018 Magnetic MRO receives heavy maintenance contract from

slots in Tallinn, Estonia. Under the new agreement, Magnetic MRO will continue to provide the carrier with services for their A320 family fleet. Markus Besta, Austrian Airlines’ Head of MRO Management stated that “Due to proven reliability and infallible quality that Magnetic MRO has been demonstrat- ing for more than 10 years of serving Aus- trian aircraft, we haveconfidently decided to proceed with them for the upcoming seasons as well.” “We are so glad to further expand our long term cooperation with Austrian Airlines by signing this agreement under which Magnetic MRO will execute mul- tiple C-checks.” said Andres Uusoja, Sales Manager at Magnetic MRO. “During the past decade we have built a mutual alle- giance with Austrian Airlines out of trust and quality work; today we are happy to dedicate most of our available slots to ustrian Airlines, the flag carrier maintenance contract to Magnetic MRO them, proving our reliability in terms of Aof Austria and a subsidiary of the for the 2019/2020 winter season, booking providing flexible and tailor-made solu- Group has awarded a heavy three quarters of all available maintenance tions based on our customers´ needs.”

Western Global Airlines to establish aircraft maintenance facility at Shreveport Regional Airport

estern Global Airlines (WGA), a US MD-11 wide-body freighter aircraft. WFAA part 121 certified all cargo WGA ultimately will create 170 new di- will establish an aircraft maintenance rect jobs with an average annual salary of facility at Shreveport Regional Airport. WGA more than $45,200, plus benefits. Besides, will make a capital investment of $3 million Louisiana Economic Development esti- for tooling and equipment to support the mates the project will result in 308 new 152,000-square-foot Hangar 40 at the air- indirect jobs, for a total of more than 475 port. The company, which provides service new jobs in Northwest Louisiana. to over 300 airports in 115 nations, selected In Shreveport, WGA will establish its own Shreveport as a conveniently located and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul well-qualified hub for maintaining its fleet facility after outsourcing these functions of 16 747 and McDonnel Douglas at multiple locations in the past. www.mrobusinesstoday.com May 15, 2018 1 EmbraerX unveils first electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft concept mbraerX, an organization areas to improve quality of life for dedicated to developing disruptive millions of people. Our collaboration Ebusinesses based on Florida’s Space Coast with key stakeholders will accelerate in Melbourne unveiled its first electrical the arrival of this new ecosystem,” said Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Antonio Campello, President & CEO aircraft concept. EmbraerX is engaged in of EmbraerX. “This is one example of several projects, including the develop- how EmbraerX is committed to explor- ment of eVTOL concepts through a coop- ing a range of disruptive products and eration with Uber and other companies nesses with the potential for exponen- services that could revolutionize the to explore business opportunities within tial growth. Urban mobility is ripe for business of air transportation.” the Uber Elevate ecosystem. transformation and we are committed to Embraer X’s first eVTOL concept is “We have excelled in our near-50-year having a major role in this key market.” the outcome of wide interaction with journey by introducing innovations into The eVTOL concept represents an aircraft potential urban air travelers about their the aviation industry and delivering true with a mission to serve passengers in an desired experience, combined with the value to customers,” said Paulo Cesar de urban environment, based on the key design expertise of Embraer’s teams and the Souza e Silva, President and CEO of Em- drivers of safety, passenger experience, af- teamwork with various companies and braer. “We are relentless in our quest for fordability and a very low footprint for the institutions. Embraer X will continue to constant growth and through EmbraerX community, in terms of noise and emissions. engage with communities to expedite we will drive disruptive innovation and “We are developing solutions to bring the development of desired solutions for accelerate the creation of new busi- on-demand air transportation to urban this innovative market.

Imperial Logistics secures contract from Airbus to supply tools

irbus has commissioned Imperial Logistics, a leading logistics provider of outsourced integrated value-add Alogistics, supply chain management and route-to-market solutions to procure and distribute metal cutting tools like milling cutters, drills and countersinks for its German production facilities. Therefore, Imperial Logistics will act as a service provider for Airbus and manages the procure- ment and logistics as far as the point of use for all aircraft models within the factories at Stade, Bremen, Donauwörth and Hamburg. “Thanks to our concept, Airbus has been able to signifi- cantly improve the processes for supplying tools within its factories,” says Carsten Taucke, the CEO of Imperial Logistics International. Imperial Logistics manages the suppliers and does not just act as the interface, but is responsible for the complete operational purchasing process within the supply chain.

www.mrobusinesstoday.com 2 May 15, 2018 Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas selects FL Technics for CAMO and OASES support

L Technics, a global provider of inte- “We decided to hire a third party for troubleshooting the data until it actu- grated aircraft maintenance, repair data induction, because we know that ally starts helping you to manage your andF overhaul services, has completed it’s crucial to perform data initiation in a fleet. Meantime, FL Technics has dozens a CAMO audit and OASES integration correct way from the beginning. That’s of aircraft under its CAMO supervision, for Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas. The airline why we have been looking for a provider years of experience with OASES, and entrusted FL Technics with which has wide experience in CAMO all of this enables us to minimize any fleet’s airworthiness data check, smooth services provision in OASES. We have data-related issues while customizing CAMO software integration and training chosen FL Technics, because from the the system to an airline’s specific needs. of its engineering team. beginning of our relationship they have Most importantly, our engineers are able “Whether it’s print or digital, it’s no se- showed a very high of profession- to reduce the entire data integration and cret that tones of airworthiness-related alism, and their CAMO engineers have system check process to just a couple of data comes with a single aircraft, left been always devoted to complying with weeks,” added Kestutis Volungevicius, alone an entire fleet. Making sure that all our needs in a duly manner. Needless Head of Engineering and Training at FL all AD/SB and other related documenta- to say, their proven experience in similar Technics. tion are up-to-date, that all maintenance projects was also valuable during the Following the audit and update of the works are completed on time and, selection process. It allowed us not only airline’s CAMO documentation, as well importantly, with as short downtime to integrate OASES, but also to perform as its integration into OASES, FL Technics as possible – that’s a challenge for any a full revision of existing data. Once the engineers have performed a specialised CAMO team. The Commsoft’s OASES process was concluded we were really training for their colleagues at Plus Ultra has proven itself to be the solution to confident in the appropriate airworthi- Líneas Aéreas. The training has enabled ease the entire process,” shared Kestutis ness control,” said Aleixandre Schudeck, the carrier’s team to update and other- Volungevicius, Head of Engineering and Technical Director of Plus Ultra Líneas wise interact with OASES software on a Training at FL Technics. Aéreas. day by day basis. The Spanish long-haul carrier decided “Some believe that after the success- “After completion of the project, I have to integrate the continuing airworthi- ful system installation, all you need to no doubt that we did the right choice, ness management system OASES for do is just to upload the data. Actually, as any other way would have implied three long-range, wide-body Airbus that’s the easiest part. The tricky part is additional time and resources. Since the A340. The aim of innovating the carrier’s to make sure that all CAMO-related data project was finished, we are operating CAMO processes was to centralise all is standardized, up-to-date, doesn’t miss the software by ourselves. I believe, it data in one, cloud-based place, boost any information and so on. This may not was a very enrichening experience for maintenance planning and optimize seem as a crucial issue, except that it the both sides,” commented Aleixandre both time and financial costs related to is. One can waste from several months Schudeck, Technical Director of Plus scheduled and un-scheduled MRO works. to up to a year while configuring and Ultra Líneas Aéreas. www.mrobusinesstoday.com May 15, 2018 3 easyJet deploys fleet maintenance solution from Aerogility

The planners can forecast when multi- functional heavy maintenance must be applied, factoring in existing plans with their third-party suppliers – and simultaneously incorporating other fleet upgrades and modifications programs.” Swaran Sidhu, Head of Fleet Technical Management, easyJet, says, “Aerogility has delivered an innovative and cost- effective maintenance planning solution for us. It’s given us the ability to look into the long-term maintenance plan- ning of our fleet with the capability to not only make a late change to the plan but at the same time understand the im- pact of that decision operationally and economically. Aerogility has provided us asyJet, ’s leading airline, has events should occur. These predictive with an essential tool to help deliver our completed the successful deploy- maintenance forecasts include the business strategy – to drive down costs Ement of a ground-breaking mainte- analysis of systems such as engines, and maximise the number of aircraft nance planning platform delivered by landing gear and airframes. available to our customers. We are really Aerogility. Aerogility automatically generates excited by the enhanced maintenance Using Aerogility’s AI-based multi- optimised schedules which easyJet can forecasting and planning capabilities agent software, easyJet will implement analyse and edit to maximise the num- this gives our team. Our Project team higher aircraft utilisation and increased ber of aircraft flying and the number worked jointly with Aerogility, ensur- cost efficiency for maintenance. of seats available for customers. This ing that the implementation process Since partnering with Aerogility in permits the airline’s planning team to was smooth, on-time, and on-budget. 2017,easyJet’s maintenance planning respond quickly by presenting alterna- This was a great learning process that team has developed powerful mainte- tive strategies and potential solutions to allowed us to finesse the system to the nance forecasting and interactive plan- the day-to-day challenges faced by the varying needs of the airline’s operation– ning capabilities. The announcement fleet. great results all round!” marks the deployment of the resulting Gary Vickers, CEO, Aerogility, says, Vickers concludes, “We could not be system for the maintenance planning of “Aerogility’s interactive maintenance more pleased about the success of this easyJet’s entire fleet. planning tool enables the easyJet team implementation and the enthusiastic With the integration of Aerogility’s in- to work through complex ‘what-if?’ support of the easyJet team. Aerogility novative platforms, easyJet is now able maintenance policies and plan ahead is proud to be helping one of the world’s to simulate flying its fleet over future efficiently. Operational data about each leading airlines drive down costs and years as well as the operation of its aircraft in the fleet is extracted from maximise the number of aircraft avail- maintenance and engineering organ- their AMOS operations system and able to fly passengers where they want isation, predicting when maintenance integrated into the Aerogility planner. to .”

Building a sustainable ecosystem for Defence & Aerospace industry Defence Conclave 2018 held in Gujarat, India ociety of Indian Defence Manufac- Aerospace sector. turers (SIDM) in partnership with This Conclave brought together high- SConfederation of Indian Industry (CII), level Government representatives, Gujarat organised 2nd Defence Con- key industry, and academia to discuss, clave, a Conference on Defence and deliberate and exchange ideas, view- Aerospace Manufacturing, on 11 May to realise the national goal. Gujarat’s points and knowledge about significant 2018, In the city of Ahmedabad,in India. fundamental strength exists in form of a defence offset policies, sector analyses This Conclave was built on the posi- large number of MSME’s, who are trans- and review choices of technology avail- tives of the “Make in India” vision for forming themselves into key players able globally for the manufacturing enhancing the defence equipment and will play a vital role in the complete and production of indigenous defense production sector at the state level, supply chain execution for Defence and systems.

www.mrobusinesstoday.com 4 May 15, 2018 opens MindSphere Application US Navy signs BAE Systems to provide Center in Dubai thousands of additional Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System Laser-Guided Rockets AE Systems has received a $175 million contract from the US BNavy for more than 7,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (AP- KWS) Laser-Guided Rockets. This latest award was made under the Navy’s 2016 $600 million indefi- nite delivery/indefinite quantity con- tract, which is the contracting vehicle to supply APKWS rockets to the US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Army and US Air Force, as well as an increas- iemens Postal, Parcel and Airport we are using our extensive expertise to ing number of allied nations. This Logistics (SPPAL), a fully owned sub- develop apps, or in the areas of machine award extends that contract’s initial sidiaryS of Siemens AG has opened a new learning, data analysis or data mining.” unit production cap and total value MindSphere Application Center (MAC) “Customers benefit from these skills in to meet the growing demand. The in Dubai to further expand its digital our cloud-based and on-premise solu- company expects additional orders portfolio. The MAC is used to develop tions. Siemens is also inviting customers to bring the total number of units for future-oriented analytics and Internet to work together on new solutions as co- this production lot to 17,500. of Things (IoT) solutions for airports, air- creation partners,” adds the head of the BAE Systems continues to ramp lines, cargo service providers and ground new MAC in Dubai, Khaled Nabli. “In this up production capacity as it builds handlers. Siemens is therefore support- way, Siemens is developing applications toward an annual production level of ing customers to continue enhance the which are tailored precisely to the needs more than 20,000 units. The com- passenger experience, simplify process- of customers, adding maximum value pany is delivering APKWS rockets es and increase efficiency. for them. This gives them a significant to meet surging customer demand The MAC in Dubai is part of the world- competitive advantage, and it provides us while maintaining an unwavering wide network of a total of 20 centers for with a USP in the market.” Siemens has commitment to quality. Its precision the digital customer applications of the already established partnerships of this guidance manufacturing facilities Siemens group. At these MACs, around kind with Dubai Airports (United Arab in New Hampshire and Texas and 900 software developers, data special- Emirates) and Munich Airport (). its strong supplier network have en- ists and engineers are developing digital Opportunities offered by the partner- abled it to speed up full-rate produc- solutions in conjunction with customers. ship include setting up a data platform tion, exceed manufacturing expecta- The solutions are based on MindSphere, (data hub). This type of hub allows the tions, and deliver units to the Navy the open cloud-based IoT operating real-time exchange of quality-assured ahead of schedule. system from Siemens. The MAC in Dubai data in a standard, secure manner, thus The APKWS rocket’s extreme ac- is located at Dubai South’s Business Park, enhancing cooperation between the curacy is perfect for minimising which is built to support every conceiv- various stakeholders at airports. Ad- collateral damage to assets in close able kind of business and industry, and ditional areas for collaboration range proximity to targets, thereby reduc- is also home to the Al Maktoum Interna- from reducing maintenance costs and ing risk for troops in the field while tional Airport and the Expo 2020. improving the power supply as well providing close air support. Additionally, the United Arab Emir- as proactive asset management and APKWS rockets are the only guided ates is a major hub between North and maintenance. 2.75-inch rockets qualified both by South, East and West, and is therefore In the era of digitalization, appropri- the US Department of Defense, and the perfect location for the new facility. ate cyber security is fundamental for for use on multiple military rotary- “We are building on our decades of ex- protecting sensitive data. In the col- and fixed-wing aircraft. APKWS perience in airport logistics and are us- laboration with airports Siemens takes rockets are used by the US Navy, US ing MindSphere in a targeted manner as on a top role, offering a wide portfolio Marine Corps, US Army, and US Air a platform for digital innovations,” says of products and services which includes Force and are available to interna- Michael Reichle, CEO of Siemens, Postal, plant and network security as well as tional customers through the US Parcel & Airport Logistics. “For example system integrity. Foreign Military Sales process. www.mrobusinesstoday.com May 15, 2018 5 Boeing subsidiary Aviall to lead AHRLAC supply chain, join industry team Bronco Combat Systems

with similar mission applications and capabilities,” said Eric Strafel, Aviall president and CEO. Bronco II is a two-crew precision-strike and C4ISR (Command, Control, Com- munications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) aircraft. It is capable of simultaneously carrying a wide range of weapons, sen- sors and systems in extended airborne mission operations, and its open system architecture enables rapid incorporation and employment of existing and emerg- ing systems. The Bronco II Interchange- able Multi-Mission Pod System allows a single airframe to be reconfigured easily viall, a wholly owned subsidiary of responsible to secure and scale the US to carry out several roles. Boeing will play a leadership role production and sustainment supply “The strengthening of our relationship inA supply chain management for the chain to meet US acquisition require- with Boeing Global Services is a key production of the Advanced High-Per- ments. milestone in the introduction of Bronco formance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft Boeing Global Services will also pro- II into the US market,” said Ivor Ichikow- (AHRLAC), developed by Paramount vide software-based solutions that en- itz, Paramount Group chairman. “Aviall Group. Aviall also is joining the recently able centralised command and control will help the program scale rapidly launched industry team Bronco Combat of flight operations and produce total in production, as well as help reduce Systems to bring the Bronco II aircraft to lifecycle support that reduces sustain- operating costs to the lowest levels ever the US market. ment costs. experienced in an aircraft of this type. Aviall will support supply chain pro- “This industry partnership provides Our collaboration with Boeing leverages curement and management for AHRLAC not only a specialized aircraft that meets the strong and diverse design and mis- production, including AHRLAC’s milita- the US customer’s unique mission needs sion capabilities of both companies to rized variants – Mwari (international) but does so at a fraction of the pro- produce and sustain an aircraft for the and Bronco II (US). Aviall also will be curement and lifecycle cost of aircraft US and other NATO markets.”

Airbus Helicopters delivers 200th H145 helicopter to Norway based Norsk Luftambulanse

irbus Helicopters recently delivered tomer has a worldwide fleet of 31 H145s the 200th H145 to Norsk Luftambu- in service, operating in HEMS and police lanseA (NOLAS), a Norwegian non-profit missions. G-SASS, an H145 operated by foundation which promotes and operates Babcock for Scottish Ambulance Service, helicopter air ambulance services. The Air is the global H145 fleet leader with more Rescue Operator will use the helicopter for than 2,500 flight hours. Helicopter Emergency Medical Services The entire H145 family (H145, EC145 and (HEMS) in the country. BK117) has accumulated more than five The 200th H145 is the final H145 deliv- million flight hours, with more than 1,400 ered to NOLAS under its current order, helicopters delivered up till now. The H145 bringing the operator’s Airbus fleet to a H145s, ahead of starting operations on 1st is the most highly developed member of total of eight H145s and seven H135s, all June as Norway’s national HEMS operator. Airbus Helicopters’ multi-purpose twin- dedicated to delivering HEMS from bases The global H145 fleet has achieved more engine category. The H145 is the aircraft of across Norway. This fleet renewal will than 100,000 flight hours since entry into choice for high intensity operations across equip NOLAS to be the only air ambulance service in 2015, with Babcock being the the widest range of missions (including operator globally to operate a 100 per cent largest global H145 operator. This cus- military, law enforcement, HEMS, utility Helionix-equipped mixed fleet of H135s and and including business aviation).

www.mrobusinesstoday.com 6 May 15, 2018 Logistik Services develops procedure allowed direct shipping of parts from the customer to the closest app to digitise material identification MRO location and back again if necessary. Using a Gate box of around one cubic meter in size, the components including name plate and documents were photo- graphed, scanned and identified at the customer’s location. The Gate app is part of the digitalization strategy of LTLS. Now the large box is being replaced by a robust industrial tablet with the preinstalled Gate app which, thanks to an ergonomic hand strap, can be held with just one hand. Each component can be photographed on all sides, the documents scanned, possible damage and packaging documented and the component data recorded with the integrated barcode scanner. The data is then sent to the Lufthansa Technik ufthansa Technik Logistik Services convenient and flexible identification of network and booked in the central (LTLS), a logistics specialist for the aircraft material, rather it also digitises service center, with forwarding then Laviation industry, has developed an app the process fully. commissioned to the relevant MRO called Gate, which now allows compo- The Lufthansa Technik subsidiary had location. The tablet with Gate app is nents to be identified using an industrial already developed an innovative proce- intended principally for use in the tablet. The Gate app will slowly replace dure for material identification in the storage and material handling areas the Gate boxes used thus far. Not only international repair cycle in 2014 called of service partners or directly with the will this development allow portable, gate.control. This material identification customer.

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Register to attend today: www.apmexpo.com/register www.mrobusinesstoday.com May 15, 2018 7 American Airlines places order for 15 firm rience and can accommodate the largest number of “oversized” roller Bombardier CRJ900 Aircraft bags of any aircraft in the same category. “We are pleased with American’s continued confidence in Bombardier and the CRJ900 aircraft,” said Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Com- mercial Aircraft. “This order is a testa- ment to the tremendous value that the CRJ Series provides to airlines in the North American regional market. With its outstanding economics and new cabin design, the CRJ900 contin- ues to offer unique revenue growth opportunities, while delivering the most modern regional jet cabin fea- tures in line with today’s trends and requirements.” American has selected PSA Airlines ombardier Commercial Aircraft on an additional 15 CRJ900 aircraft. to operate the 15 CRJ900 in dual-class has signed a firm order for 15 new Upon delivery, American will be configuration with 76 seats, including 12 CRJ900B regional jets with American benefiting from the latest improve- first class seats. Airlines, Inc. (“American”) valued at ment to the CRJ Series regional The airline intends to recieve their first approximately US$ 719 million. The pur- jets – the Atmosphère cabin, which aircraft with the new interior in the chase agreement also includes options offers a superior passenger expe- second quarter of 2019.

Swiss International Air Lines places order for two further -300ERs to its long-haul fleet

wiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has placed order for two further SBoeing 777-300ERs to take its long-haul fleet to a total of 31 aircraft. The air- craft are anticipated to go into opera- tion in early 2020 and will be used to extend the route network. The additional machines will be used to extend the route network and are expected to go into operation in early 2020. A decision will be made on the routes to be served by the two new aircraft within the next year. Representing a total investment volume of over USD 600 million, the acquisition of the two Boeing 777- 300ERs is further proof of the Lufthan- sa Group’s commitment to SWISS, and hence to Switzerland as a business lo- technic-related jobs. therefore be unable to accommodate cation. The two additional aircraft will “I’m delighted that our sustained forecast growth”, says SWISS CEO facilitate an expansion of the route profitability allows us to make a Thomas Klühr. network, thereby further strengthen- further investment in our fleet for con- Following the commissioning of the ing Switzerland’s worldwide connec- tinuing organic growth. That should two new aircraft, the SWISS long-haul tions. The entry into service of the two not, however, blind us to the fact that fleet will comprise a total of 12 Boeing Boeing 777-300ERs will also create Zurich Airport will reach its capacity 777-300ERs, five Airbus A340-300s and over 300 additional cabin, cockpit and limit in the next few years and will 14 -300s.

www.mrobusinesstoday.com 8 May 15, 2018 Executive Focus

organizations. Esterline selects Donald Walther as Executive Walther graduated from Duke Univer- Vice President and General Counsel sity and went on to earn a JD and MBA from the University of Chicago. He is sterline Corporation, a manufactur- I expect Don will continue that spirit the recipient of several industry and ing company serving principally as he comes on board with an impres- leadership awards and is a Six Sigma aerospaceE and defense markets, has sive background and a track record of Green Belt with extensive experience in appointed Donald Walther as Execu- improving business outcomes.” Strategic Goal Deployment. tive Vice President & General Counsel. Walther served for seven years as Walther will succeed Marcia Mason Executive Vice President & General Donald Walther who will retire from the company after Counsel at The Heico Companies LLC, a Esterline a career spanning 35 years, 25 of which parent holding company for a diverse were spent with Esterline. portfolio of manufacturing, construction Esterline CEO Curtis Reusser said, and industrial services businesses. He “Marcia has been a core member of the provided strategic counsel to the Board Esterline leadership team for more than of Directors and senior management two decades, heading our legal team for team while leading the worldwide legal the past five years and as HR executive and compliance functions. Previously, prior to that. Her vast knowledge and Walther served as Deputy General experience with the law combined with Counsel for ITT Corporation and Counsel her natural inclination to put people for The Boeing Company. He was also a first has bolstered our culture of trust partner with Perkins Coie LLP. Through- and respect and positively informed out his career, he has held a number many of our key business decisions. of governance roles with community

Duncan Aviation appoints two new sales managers selects at Battle Creek, Michigan Chiara Ravara as the oneywell has appointed Bin Shen as President of Honeywell China, effective new Head of Sales & May 7, 2018. Bin will directly report to Shane Tedjarati, President of Honeywell HGlobal High Growth Regions. Marketing “Over the past decade, we have witnessed rapid development in China. Honeywell yanair, an Irish low-cost airline China became the largest market outside the U.S. in 2013 and achieved 25 percent has appointed Chiara Ravara as year-on-year growth in 2017. Looking forward to the next decade, Honeywell’s Rthe new Head of Sales & Marketing, strategies are well aligned with China’s national agenda, including digital economy, promoting her from her previous role beautiful China, and so on,” said Tedjarati. as Senior Sales & Marketing Manager. Bin has broad experience in business portfolio transformation, developing and imple- Chiara will lead the airline’s Sales & menting effective strategies, defining new product experiences, and capitalising on Marketing team and activities across growth opportunities. He has a hands-on leadership experience in digital product develop- 37 countries in Europe and North ment, M&A, ecosystem partnerships, venture and incubation, and data analytical market- Africa. ing across hardware, software and service solutions. His background reflects Honeywell’s Chiara Ravara said, “I am de- worldwide focus on becoming the world’s premier Software-Industrial Company. lighted to be appointed Head of Before joining Honeywell, Bin held the position of Vice President of Corporate Sales and Marketing for Ryanair, Strategy and New Business Development at Verizon Communications in Palo Alto, Europe’s No.1 airline. These are California, USA. His prior roles include VP & General Manager exciting times for Ryanair as we Bin Shen (GM) at Marvell Technology, USA; Corporate VP & GM of Motorola roll out the latest “Always Get- Honeywell Mobility in Beijing; VP of Product Management & Development at ting Better” initiatives including Sprint Nextel; and Manager for Strategy & Value Based Manage- Ryanair Rooms with 10% Travel ment at Deloitte Consulting/Braxton Associates. Throughout his Credit, Ryanair Transfers, reduced career, Bin has kept his strong ties and worked across industries in checked-in bag fees and our China. punctuality promise. I have really Bin completed MBA in Finance & Marketing from University of enjoyed my time in Ryanair to date Rochester, a bachelor’s degree in finance from Golden Gate Uni- and I’m looking forward to this versity, and also studied in electrical engineering at Shanghai Jiao new chapter in Ryanair.” Tong University.

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