Bombardier has appointed Daniel Maiden as managing director of its Flexjet Europe fractional ownership arm. Maiden was formerly commercial director of Flexjet Europe. Steve Page has returned as chief financial officer of United Technologies, which owns Sikorsky and Pratt & Whitney. Page, who previously held the post from 1993 to 1997, will replace Dave FitzPatrick, who has resigned, until his retirement in 2004. Dr Robert Del Boca has been named vice-president of infrared countermeasures and laser systems for Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems. Del Boca was formerly president of the laser systems division. Several senior executives have resigned from Sabena successor SN Brussels Airline, reportedly because of disagreements with chief executive Peter Davies. Chief of marketing Daniel Schurmans and chief pilot Yves Lootens, both ex-Sabena, have left the airline. Chief operating officer Johan Vanneste has also resigned. Operations will now report to Davies, who joined the airline in May from DHL.
Source: Flight International
