New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
A J Walter Aviation continues to build management team
A J Walter Aviation’s new chief executive, Boris Wolstenholme, has recruited Gareth Cunningham to be the company’s new director of contract services, as well as promoting Andrew Braley to the role of director of business development
Cunningham brings a wealth of experience from his roles at ST Aerospace Solutions, FLS Aerospace and Air 2000 to help AJW focus on developing flexible and robust spares support solutions to assist airlines in challenging economic times.
Working closely with John Avery, director of supply chain services, Cunningham forms part of an AJW commercial team offering flexible component PBH, pooling and serviced leasing options.
In his new role Braley now combines communications, marketing services and sales management. He will be responsible for the development and growth of AJW’s business presence within the global marketplace by focusing on existing commercial relationships and delivering new customers and partners to meet the company’s strategic ambitions.
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