Columbus, Ohio-based avionics, maintenance and modifications solutions provider Spirit Aeronautics has appointed Greg Diognard as its regional sales manager for the southern half of the United States. Diognard will provide outside sales support for new avionics upgrades, cabin management systems and extended warranty protection programmes such as HAPP and CASP.

Diognard served in the US Airforce as a crew chief on the F-111E aircraft. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial technology and AAS in aircraft maintenance. His previous employment includes ATP/Flightdocs as a director of sales, technical sales manager at StandardAero and Northeast MRO sales manager at Landmark Aviation.

"Greg's extensive knowledge of the business aviation industry and proven sales experience make him the ideal match to fill our sales role at Spirit Aeronautics," says president and CEO Rick Ochs. "Fostering stronger relationships and working with our end customers to provide an unparalleled service experience will help strengthen Spirits' long-term goals.