Bernhardt, CEO

Frankfurt-based Lufthansa Systems Group GmbH, an information technology (IT) provider to the aviation industry, has appointed Klaus Bernhardt as chief executive officer of its subsidiary, Lufthansa Systems Americas, in Miami. His experience in IT and aviation includes serving as managing director of Synavion, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Siemens. He also was instrumental in founding and developing Siemens Business Services’ external business arm, establishing joint ventures and outsourcing contracts for the company. Visit www.lhsystems.com.

Caisse, Commission Member

The World Meteorological Office has named Michael Caisse, director of engineering for All Weather Inc., Sacramento, Calif., to its Commission for Instruments and Methods of Observation, Expert Team on Surface Technology and Measurement Techniques. The group evaluates instrumentation. Visit www.allweatherinc.com.

Hesselbach, Manager-Avionics Sales

Keri Hesselbach has been selected as manager of avionics sales for Midcoast Aviation, St. Louis. Most recently she managed international programs for the company. Hesselbach has five years of aviation sales experience with Midcoast and its parent company, Sabreliner Corp. Visit www.midcoastaviation.com.

Niehaus, General Manager

Stevens Aviation, Greenville, S.C., has appointed Mark Niehaus as the general manager of its Denver service center, in charge of daily operations and business aviation division growth. Niehaus brings 24 years of aviation experience to the post. He was most recently the director of service sales support and engine programs for Bombardier Business Aviation Services. Visit www.stevensaviation.com.

Jones, Vice President

BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration (IESI) sector has named Howard "Jay" Jones vice president of the company’s new Advanced Programs business line. Jones was most recently IESI’s vice president of strategic planning and has served as vice president of business development for Lockheed Martin Tactical Systems. Visit www.baesystems.com.

Johnson, Office Head

Innovative Concepts, McLean, Va., has announced that Bill Johnson, the current vice president of Asia-Pacific programs, will head the company’s new satellite office in the Pattaya Chonburi province of Thailand. Johnson will handle business activities in the area, which also includes Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia. Visit www.innocon.com.

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