The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has appointed Louis C. Seno as executive director, effective January 2025. Seno succeeds Wayne Starling, who has served in the position since October 2018. He brings a wealth of aviation industry knowledge and executive experience to build on the organisation's reputation.

Under Starling's leadership, IADA expanded its influence, set new standards and strengthened its position as a leading association in the aviation sector. He will continue to support the organisation in a special advisory capacity to Seno through April 2025, providing guidance to ensure a seamless transition. The continuity offered by Starling's advisory role will support Seno in building upon IADA's accomplishments to date.

Seno expresses his enthusiasm for the new role: “I am honoured to be taking the helm of such a dynamic and effective organisation and am looking forward to working with Wayne on the transition. Together with the board and IADA members, I am committed to building on the strong foundation and leading IADA into its next chapter.”

Starling adds: “I, along with the search committee and the IADA board of directors, am confident that Lou Seno will be an active visionary leader capable of taking IADA to even greater heights. I wish the board and all of IADA's members the very best into the future.”

Seno currently serves on the board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). He also holds the position of chairman of the West Michigan Aviation Academy foundation board, serves on the foundation board of Daytona State College and is a board member of the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA).

In addition, he has maintained a longstanding association with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he serves on the industry advisory board for the College of Engineering. Seno is an experienced general aviation pilot and aircraft owner with over 7,000 hours of flight time. He was given the FAA's Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, which honours individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill and aviation expertise throughout at least 50 years of piloting.