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The Air League appoints Janine Hornsby as Chief Executive

The Air League, one of the UK’s oldest and foremost aviation charities, has appointed Janine Hornsby as its new Chief Executive, marking a key moment in its mission to inspire and develop the next generation of aviation and aerospace talent.

Image courtesy The Air League

Janine Hornsby (above) joins The Air League from Marshall Aerospace, where she led significant Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) engagement programmes aimed at schools and communities across the UK. Her work focused on fostering industry collaboration to address the growing skills gap within the aerospace sector, which has been recognised as a key challenge for the future of the industry.

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Before her tenure at Marshall, Hornsby, an MBA graduate of Westminster University, transitioned from the education sector, where she held teaching roles and later became Head of Curriculum at one of Cambridgeshire’s most challenging secondary schools, further strengthening her ability to engage with young minds and develop their potential.

Claire Macaleese FRAeS, Chair of The Air League, welcomed the new appointment: "Air League Trustees are thrilled to have Janine as our new Chief Executive. Her combined experience in the aerospace and education sectors, along with her passion for addressing social mobility and widening access to STEM, makes her the ideal person to take The Air League forward. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as we continue our mission to inspire young people, particularly from underserved communities, to pursue opportunities in aviation and aerospace."

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Commenting on her new role, Janine Hornsby said: "Becoming CEO of The Air League is an incredible honour. This role is much more than a job – it’s about making a tangible difference and empowering the next generation of aviation talent. "I am excited to collaborate with our partners, supporters and trustees to deepen the connection between the aviation industry and the education sector. We will ensure that The Air League's programmes are accessible to all young people, regardless of their background, and remain aligned with the evolving needs of the global aviation industry."

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