New EASA Leader Steps Into Expanded Role With Broader Mandate

Patrick Ky and Florian Guillermet

Florian Guillermet (right) is to succeed Patrick Ky (left) as executive director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

Credit: EASA
It was clear that whoever was selected would have big shoes to fill—Patrick Ky had led the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for 10 years and could not run for another term. The role as the agency’s executive director now falls to Florian Guillermet, currently director of French air navigation...
Helen Massy-Beresford

Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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