Tony Whitty, AJW Group's senior vice president of aircraft & engine procurement, has been elected chairman of The Aviation Club UK.
Whitty succeeds Karl Brunjes, who AJW said "diligently served as chairman for the past five years" and steered the club "through the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic".
"I am deeply honoured and privileged to have been elected as the chairman of The Aviation Club UK," said Whitty, adding he felt "grateful for the opportunity to lead this prestigious organisation and build on its legacy of excellence in the aviation industry."
Whitty's "wealth of experience and expertise in the aviation industry" makes him "well-equipped to take on the role," AJW said, describing the club as "a renowned organisation" with a mission of "fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking among aviation professionals".
AJW is a global aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provider.