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8 October 2026

Continental Aerospace Technologies Appoints Keith Chatten as Chief Executive Officer

Continental Aerospace Technologies has appointed Keith Chatten as CEO, returning a former company executive with more than 30 years of general aviation experience.
Portrait of Keith Chatten, smiling, in a light check blazer and an open-collared blue shirt against a plain grey background.
Keith Chatten [© Continental Aerospace Technologies]

Continental Aerospace Technologies (“Continental” or the “Company”) announced the appointment of Keith Chatten as its Chief Executive Officer. Continental is a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (“Arcline”).

Mr. Chatten is an aviation executive with more than 30 years of experience across the general aviation industry. He returns to Continental having previously spent nearly 15 years at the Company across a variety of engineering and leadership roles. His experience includes engineering, commercial and operational leadership, together with familiarity with Continental’s products and the pilots who use them. He will lead the Company as it strengthens its manufacturing operations, expands its aftermarket support network and delivers its next generation of engines.

Keith Chatten, Chief Executive Officer of Continental Aerospace Technologies, said, “Continental has been at the heart of general aviation for more than 120 years, and I am honored to lead the Company during this exciting moment in its history.”

CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES™

“I spent nearly 15 years of my career at Continental, and this company and its people have always held a special place for me. I look forward to working alongside this talented team to build on Continental's legacy of engineering excellence while continuing to deliver the high-quality products, reliability and customer support that have defined the Company for generations.”

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