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David Davenport and Ray Johns named co-CEOs of FlightSafety
October 19th 2018
FlightSafety International this week announced that David Davenport and Ray Johns would lead the training company as co-CEOs, following the passing of former chairman, president and CEO, Bruce Whitman. Read More »
Davenport will also serve as president of commercial, while Johns will be president of government and manufacturing.
“We are honored and humbled to have been named to succeed Bruce Whitman,” the duo commented. “We are thankful for his outstanding leadership and countless contributions to
FlightSafety’s success during his 57 years of service. Together we will continue to embrace and
promote the culture of customer service, quality, trust, caring, respect, and family he created at the company, and his commitment to enhance aviation safety around the world.”
In addition to serving as co-CEOs, Davenport will continue to oversee all aspects of
FlightSafety’s business and commercial aircraft training and Ray retains responsibility for the
training services and products FlightSafety offers to government and military agencies, as well as the design, manufacture, and support of flight simulation equipment and visual systems.
Davenport joined FlightSafety in 1996 and has held many positions of increasing responsibility at various company locations since then. He most recently served as executive vice president of commercial.
Johns served in the United States Air Force for 35 years and retired as a general prior to joining FlightSafety in 2014.
