Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Philadelphia.

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Ontic tapped Jean-Christophe Gallagher as its CEO, succeeding Gareth Hall, who has served as chief executive for more than 10 years. In the coming months, Hall will transition to executive chairman and continue his work on the company’s long-term strategy.&nbsp;
Ontic supplies aircraft parts and MRO services for the civil and military sectors. “Ontic is entering an exciting new phase of growth, and this is the right moment to add to our leadership structure to match that opportunity,” said Hall. “[Gallagher] brings deep aerospace expertise and a strong track record of leading high-performing global teams. His appointment further strengthens our senior leadership and positions Ontic to build on the momentum we have created.”
Gallagher previously worked for two decades at Bombardier, most recently as executive v-p of aircraft sales and defense. Hall highlighted Gallagher’s alignment with the strategy, values, and goals of Ontic,&nbsp;as well as his “enormous energy, global perspective, and a clear passion for this industry.”
“Ontic plays a vital role in keeping aircraft flying for generations, and I’m honored to join a team so deeply committed to that mission,” Gallagher said. “The company’s purpose—supporting a lifetime of flight—resonates strongly with me, and I’m excited to build on the exceptional momentum Gareth and the team have created.”

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