ACI-NA honored Representative Bennie G. Thompson, chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, with the 2007 Congressional Leadership Award.

Airbus appointed Didier Evrard head of the A350 XWB Program, where he will lead the technical and industrial development of the program.

Batelle’s national security business development division named Pete Hennessey, a retired Air Force brigadier general, to vice president.

Jim Robertson, former Sabreliner Corp. executive, rejoined the company to serve as VP and GM of its Independence, Kan. operation, focusing on new business development for engine accessories, overhaul and repair.

EADS Sogerma and TAT Group set up a joint venture called Sogerma Services and appointed Philippe Rochet as the managing director.

Airbus North America promoted Andrew Shankland from vice president to senior vice president, sales and marketing.

Empire Airlines hired Rich Vernon as director of quality assurance. Vernon has 26 years aviation experience with 20 in quality assurance.

Streamlight announced that Geoffrey Evans has joined Streamlight as territory sales manager-industrial division. Evans comes to Streamlight from R.C. Bremer Marketing Associates Inc.