The FAA is taking steps to significantly overhaul outdated repair station ratings and certification requirements, but a proposal released yesterday avoids attempts to impose new quality system requirements.

Qantas is taking a major step to consolidate its engineering operation.

L-3 Aviation Products , Phoenix, named Ralph DeMarco VP-sales and marketing.

JetBlue Airways , New York, appointed Mary Neff VP-supply chain.

Air Baltic , Riga, Latvia, named Martin Sedlacky chief operations officer and a member of the executive board.

SR Technics , Zurich, named Andrew Best head of Line Maintenance International.

Delta Air Lines , Atlanta, appointed Jeffrey Bernier managing director for Asia Pacific.

Vueling , Barcelona, promoted Fernando Val to chief operating officer from director of quality and inflight safety and Julio Rodriguez to director of network planning, revenue management and distribution from director of revenue.