The European Business Aviation Association has appointed Fabio Gamba as chief executive. In September he will take over from Brian Humphries, who will remain in the role of EBAA president. Gamba will run the EBAA business on a full-time basis from the association's Brussels headquarters.

He was most recently the deputy secretary general of the Association of European Airlines, where he promoted the interests of legacy carriers and established strong ties with the European institutions and EU member states.

Now he is focused on the needs of business aviation: "In order to realise its truly amazing potential and deploy its full benefits to the economy, business aviation needs fair and equitable rules that recognise its specificities," he says. "Having spent the last five years fighting the airline corner, I now look forward to using that expertise to help business aviation grow and develop its vital role in Europe."

"We are delighted to welcome Fabio to EBAA," says Humphries. "His extensive experience in the airline sector will be a particular asset in continuing to convince European leaders of the vital role of our sector in the European economy."