Marion Blakey named CEO of aircraft engine manufacturer; association announces plans to quickly find her replacement Blakey Aerospace Industries Association CEO Marion Blakey is stepping down to become head of Rolls-Royce North America, a major manufacturer of aircraft engines. The company announced Tuesday that Blakey would become CEO of its North American operations, headquartered in Reston, Va. No start date was given but the Rolls-Royce media release noted she will replace current CEO James Guyette, who will retire in May. Blakey joined the $18 million-revenue in 2007. She previously spent five years as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and is… Read More