ARGUS International

Former executive vice president Bill Yantiss has been appointed chief operating officer, a new position within ARGUS International. Yantiss will be responsible for all operational activities within three ARGUS business units: market intelligence, partners and resources for oper- ational safety, and professional resources in system management. He will also be responsible for IT support for the three ARGUS software platforms: safety and quality management tool Aviation Risk Management Online Resource; the TRAQPak aviation intelligence tool; and the TripCHEQ due-diligence tool to validate commercial operator credentials to include flight crew and aircraft.

ARGUS founder and CEO Joe Moeggenberg says: "Bill is a trusted leader and a seasoned aviation professional. With his military, business aviation and air carrier experience he is uniquely qualified to provide strategic development and accountability across a broad range of products and services. He will be leading the development of new services to be delivered this calendar year, evidence of continued emphasis on anticipating customer needs and requirements."