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Press releaseGreen light to Finmeccanica's business plan by the Italian Economy and Development Ministries: outlook for transports sector
Rome, Italy - The decisions by BoD communicated yesterday afternoon to the unions in a meeting with vice-minister De Vincenti
The Italian Economy and Finance Minister, Pier Carlo Padoan, as major shareholder of Finmeccanica and the Economic Development Minister Federica Guidi for the competences in industrial policy topic, share... more
Press releaseHelicopters. Finmeccanica-Contract with India: the Italian Civil Court of Milan confirms the prohibition to pay collateral
Rome, Italy - The Milan Court upheld almost all the claims, recognizing the patently abusive behaviour of the Indian Defence Ministry
Finmeccanica informs that today the Court of Milan –upholding the appeal lodged by its subsidiaries AgustaWestland S.p.A. and AgustaWestland International Ltd seeking an emergency interim ruling on the r... more
Press release"Heli Expo 2014" (3): AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) announces orders worth a total of EUR 260
Anaheim, USA - A total of 24 aircraft such as the AW119Kx, GrandNew, AW139 and AW189, and support and training services
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded contracts totally valued about EUR 260 million to supply helicopters for both commercial and government applications to customers in various... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV tests using its own aircraft the first procedures for landing with the European satellite signal EGNOS in Tunisia
Monastir, Tunisia - These activities fall within the ambit of the "MEDUSA" programme
ENAV, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider, has tested and validated the new precision landing procedures with the European satellite system EGNOS, using its own specially fitted out aircraft, at... more
Press releaseAW/India. New Delhi appoints arbitrator and stops helicopters delivery. AgustaWestland comments
Rome, Italy - As they move towards the arbitration process, the company claims to be ready to fulfill the remaining contract obligations. Also according to the Indian Defence, the tender has been duly followed
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, confirms to have received last Wednesday from India’s Ministry of Defence a notification concerning the appointment of an arbitrator from its side, as requested b... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: AW delegation met the Indian representatives regarding the contract for supply of helicopters
Rome, Italy - AgustaWestland confirms that the written response will be delivered by 25th November
"Finmeccanica informs that a delegation of its subsidiary AgustaWestland in New Delhi today had a meeting with the representatives of the Indian Ministry of Defense regarding the contract for the supply... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica related to the possible cancellation of the contract for the supply of helicopters to India
Rome, Italy - The Group confirms that AW has received no such communication
"Referring to press reports related to the possible cancellation of the contract for the supply of 12 VVIP AW-101 helicopters to India, Finmeccanica confirms that its subsidiary company, AgustaWestland,... more
Press releaseAlitalia Group Board of Directors: positive progress in the recapitalization process
Rome, Italy - Increased destinations in Winter season
The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met last Thursday in Rome. The BoD approved the operating results for the first nine months of 2013 (January... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica approves the sale of Ansaldo Energia
Rome, Italy - To Fondo Strategico Italiano
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened last Friday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, has resolved to sell its shareholding in Ansaldo Energia to Fondo Strategico Italiano. The transaction... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the appointments of Andrea Leistner and Massimo Marsili
Rome, Italy - Director of purchases and services of the airline, and Chief Commercial Officer, respectively
Gabriele Del Torchio, Alitalia's CEO, presented yesterday at the Board of Directors the designations of: - Andrea Leistner, manager of purchases and services of the airline; - Massimo Marsili, Chief... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: agreement with steel workers unions about supplemental health care services
Rome, Italy - Extended to all personnel of the Group, within the framework of the company's welfare initiatives
Within the framework of the Company’s welfare initiatives, an agreement was signed on 30 July between the Finmeccanica Group and the three National Secretaries of the FIM, FIOM and UILM Trade Union Confederations w... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: integration of the Board of Directors and new designations De Gennaro and Minuto Rizzo
Rome, Italy - During the shareholders' meeting held today
"The Shareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica, held today to integrate the Board of Directors, upon the proposal of the shareholder Ministry of Economy and Finance, has appointed Giovanni De Gennaro and A... more
Press releaseItalian Treasury Ministry designates De Gennaro and Minuto Rizzo as candidates for Finmeccanica board
Rome, Italy - As Chairman and councilor, respectively
The Italian Ministry for Finance and Economy designated prefect Giovanni De Gennaro and ambassador Alessandro Minuto Rizzo as candidates for the board of directors of Finmeccanica SpA. The designations,... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica. Shareholders’ Meeting: proposed candidacy for the integration of the Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Dario Frigerio to replace outgoing Board member Christian Streiff
Relatively to Point 1.3 on the agenda of Finmeccanica’s Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting convened on the 3rd and 4th of July 2013, on first and second call respectively, Finmeccanica hereby informs that it... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica SpA: decisions by the shareholders' meeting
Rome, Italy - Met yesterday under the chairmanship of Admiral Guido Venturoni
The Shareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica Spa, which met yesterday in Rome, under the chairmanship of Admiral Guido Venturoni, made the following decisions: · To appoint Ivanhoe Lo Bello, who was al... more
Press releaseGemina (Aeroporti di Roma)-Atlantia: merger plan approved
Rome, Italy - Reasons, terms, conditions, timing of the transaction
Last Friday’s meetings of the Boards of Directors of Gemina SpA (“Gemina”) and Atlantia SpA (“Atlantia”) have approved the plan for Gemina’s merger with and into Atlantia (the “Merger”) and the related... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica's BoD: continuing the process to strengthen control system on operating companies
Rome, Italy - The adopted measures
Yesterday the Board of Directors of Finmeccanica met under the Chairmanship of Vice-Chairman Admiral Guido Venturoni and took several measures in order to further consolidate the process of strengthening... more
Press releaseAlitalia inaugurates its new "Dolce Vita" lounge at Terminal 1 of Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - 700 square metres, realized in collaboration with many Italian renowned brands
On March 7, 2013, Alitalia inaugurated its new "Dolce Vita" lounge at Terminal 1 of Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport. The new structure, completely renewed in its style and services for passengers... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica Shareholders' meetings: filing of documentation
Rome, Italy - It will take place next April 2 and 15
Finmeccanica advises that, with reference to the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, convened for 2 and 15 April 2013 (first and second call), the explanatory report of the Board of Directors on the only i... more
Press releaseThe Board of Finmeccanica: CEO AgustaWestland N.V. Daniele Romiti; replacing Bruno Spagnolini
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica is continuing its st rategic and industrial strengthening path
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, which met today under the Chairmanship of Vice Chairman Admiral Guido Venturoni, made some significant decisions, in order to accelerate the reorganisation process,... more
Press releaseHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica highlights that it has acted correctly in more than 40 years of activity in India
Rome, Italy - Concerning the alleged involvement of AW supply to local government
"Following recent reports concerning the alleged involvement of AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Group company, in irregularities relating to a contract for the supply of helicopters to the Indian government,... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica Board gives positions: CEO Pansa, Venturoni vice-president
Rome, Italy - 2 and April 15 shareholders' meeting
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, which met today, confirms that the Company is fully operational, and has resolved to confer to Mr Alessandro Pansa, the powers and duties previously held by Mr Giuseppe... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Tomorrow Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - The company confirms that the operating activities and ongoing projects
In accordance with and pursuant to art. 114, paragraph 5, of law N. 58/1998, in compliance with the request from CONSOB today, Finmeccanica notes the following: The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica about arrests of today for alleged bribery on helicopters to India
Rome, Italy - The Group expresses support for its Chairman and CEO
"With reference to the precautionary measures issued today towards the Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica and the CEO of the controlled Company AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica confirms that the operating activities... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica about Eurofighter aircraft order from Oman
Rome, Italy - It is the seventh country at global level for the European airplane
Finmeccanica, partner in the Eurofighter programme through Alenia Aermacchi, welcomes with great satisfaction the new order of 12 Eurofighter signed by Oman which thus becomes the seventh customer, at... more
Press releaseAbu Dhabi Special by AVIONEWS: inauguration ceremony for the first Rome-Abu Dhabi aircraft
Rome, Italy - In code-share agreement with Etihad Airways
The inauguration ceremony for the first Abu Dhabi-bound aircraft from Rome took place on December 4 at the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport in the Italian capital. The connection is operated by Alitalia, in... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: statement or the Preliminary Investigations Mr. Paolo Pozzessere
Rome, Italy - Mr. Paolo Pozzessere stood aside, in September 2011, as Commercial Director of the Finmeccanica Group
With reference to the precautionary measure issued today by the Judge for the Preliminary Investigations at the Court of Naples towards Mr. Paolo Pozzessere, and to the alleged payment of bribes by the... more
Press releaseAlitalia Group: the novelties for Winter season. Catania is the new operating base by AirOne
Rimini, Italy - Renew of aircraft fleet; new advertising campaign; new destinations from Rome-Fiumicino
"The Alitalia Group announces the novelties for Winter 2012-2013 during the 'TTG', the touristic fair in Rimini (October 18-21). It will fly to 78 destinations (22 in Italy and 56 in the world), with... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma: new Airport-CDM procedure in Fiumicino gets underway
Rome, Italy - Improved punctuality of flights, reduction of taxiing time and fuel economy
"Since last Wednesday September 19, at the 'Leonardo da Vinci' Rome-Fiumicino Airport the Airport-CDM (Airport Collaborative Decision Making), a new computing platform based on an accurate system of real... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica about the announcement regarding a possible combination of the businesses between EADS and BAE Systems
Rome, Italy - "It represents an important step in the consolidation of the European defence industry"
"The announcement of discussions regarding a possible combination of the businesses between EADS and BAE Systems represents an important step in the consolidation of the European defence industry, and... more
Press releaseAlenia Aermacchi: roll-out first M-346 airplane for the Republic of Singapore Air Force
Rome, Italy - The delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for the end of 2012
The first M-346 advanced trainer for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) was rolled out in a ceremony held at Alenia Aermacchi’s plant in Venegono Superiore, Italy. In September 2010, ST Aerospace, a... more
Press releaseSpace, Curiosity. Terzi to Clinton: "An extraordinary progress, Italy is on board too"
Rome, Italy - The Minister sent a letter to the US Secretary
The Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Terzi di Santagata sent a letter on August, 6 2012 to the US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, expressing his "Most sincere congratulations for the landing of... more
Press releaseItalian ASI. Curiosity rover: successfully landed on Mars (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Its voyage began on November 26, 2011. The "Flight code" of Da Vinci is on board
"Touchdown confirmed!": at NASA Control Room the news arrives with a sense of release and joy. The operation ran smoothly and the "Seven minutes of terror" (as the descent was named by NASA scientists)... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: clarification on the supply of a Tetra network to Syria
Rome, Italy - With regards to media reports
"With regards to media reports relating to the supply of a Tetra network by SELEX Elsag to Syria in 2008, Finmeccanica clarifies that this system was intended for use by emergency and rescue services ("Public... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: the resolutions by Board of Directors met yesterday
Rome, Italy - Confirming the governance
The Finmeccanica Board of Directors which met yesterday under the Chairmanship of Giuseppe Orsi, has passed the following resolutions, confirming the governance of Finmeccanica: • has co-opted to t... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica BoD: Pansa CEO; Iansiti who has recently resigned. Confirmed "Guidance" 2012
Rome, Italy - Key economic data
Finmeccanica: Shareholders' Meeting approves 2011 financial statements. · Appointed Director Mr. Alessandro Pansa, already co-opted by the Board of Directors on December 1, 2011 · Appointed new B... more
Press releaseClarification from Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica, Giuseppe Orsi
Rome, Italy - With regard to reports published in certain newspapers
Giuseppe Orsi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, has made the following statement with regard to reports published yesterday in certain Italian newspapers: "It is completely false... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica releases a statement about accusations published
Milan, Italy - The statement is related to the articles published last Tuesday by Italian dailies
Finmeccanica released an official statement after the accusation published last Tuesday by Italian dailies. Below, AVIONEWS reports the statement: "Finmeccanica clarifies the accusations published by... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica-AW helicopters-Lavitola: clarifications about some reports in the press
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica and AW have not paid, nor promised to pay, any bribe to him, to the Panamanian Government or any other negotiators
"With reference to the articles published in the last few days by some newspapers -and with particular reference to the circumstances that have associated the names of Finmeccanica and AgustaWestland (AW)... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma improves performance for baggage management
Rome, Italy - Thanks to the innovative SITA's technologies
"A saving of US$ 36 million for airlines using 'Leonardo da Vinci'-Fiumicino Airport Rome, Italy's largest airport and the main hub for Alitalia, was today announced by SITA, the IT company which provides... more
Press releaseMeridie SpA: contract renewed to Atitech regarding maintenance of short-medium haul fleet of Alitalia
Naples, Italy - It will have a duration until 2020
"Meridie SpA, investment company dedicated to the enterprises of the central-South of Italy, communicates that its own subsidiary Atitech SpA, society specialized into the aircraft maintenance based in... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma: the main lines of the Development Plan of Fiumicino's airport
Rome, Italy - Described to the Mayor and to a delegation of the local Municipal Council
The Top Management of Aeroporti di Roma, represented by the Chairman Mr. Fabrizio Palenzona and by the CEO Mr. Lorenzo Lo Presti, described the main lines of the Development Plan to the Mayor Mr. Mario... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica statement: AW is not involved in any irregularity concerning the supply of helicopters in India
Rome, Italy - With reference to articles published today
"With reference to articles published today, Finmeccanica declares that AgustaWestland is not involved in any irregularity concerning the supply of helicopters in India. No notice related to the purported... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica will sell activities for about 1 billion Euro
Varese, Italy - It will enforce its patrimonial structure
"Finmeccanica specification: about what declared by union representative Giovanni Contento, Finmecanica states that the Group confirms the objective to sell activities for about 1 billion Euro to enforce... more
Press releaseAlenia Aermacchi: Israel selects the Italian M-346 trainer aircraft (VIDEO)
Varese, Italy - Selected by Israel’s Ministry of Defence to train its Air Force pilots
Giuseppe Giordo, Alenia Aermacchi’s Chief Executive Officer and Responsible for Finmeccanica’s Aeronautics Sector, has commented: “We would like to thank the Israeli Ministry of Defence for their trust... more
Press releaseItalian Assaeroporti: balance 2011 for airport traffic data
Rome, Italy - Passengers increasing into the national air stations: +6,4% compared to 2010; near 149 million passengers
The Italian airport system closed 2011 with a growth of passenger traffic equal to 6,4% corresponding to over 9 million passengers more than 2010. In particular, the passengers transited have been 148,781,361... more
Press releaseRome-Fiumicino's airport: 120,000 passengers expected next Sunday, January 8
Rome, Italy - A day of most criticality
The airport has exceeded this period of the year, always characterized from criticalities for transport by aircraft. For the end of the holidays (January 6, 7 and 8) the traffic predictions indicate for... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma precised: passengers' luggage is handled solely by airlines
Rome, Italy - The management company does not offer any handling services
"The 'Leonardo da Vinci' is the first Italian airport that since Summer 2000, made ??operational the liberalization of ground handling service, pursuant to Legislative Decree No.18 of January 13, 1999.... more
Press releaseItalian Assaeroporti comments the closure of "Net 6000": "Irresponsible is the fact that the service rendered to the passengers is not being paid for"
Rome, Italy - "Airlines must adapt themselves to ENAC's decisions"
We receive and publish, by reserving the same space for any replies: "Assaeroporti can not understand how IBAR, the association representing the airlines that operate in Italy, could define the position... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma: "Net 6000" service will cease because of the refusal to pay for it by airlines
Rome, Italy - The old luggage handling system will be restored
We receive and publish the following this press release and we reserve the same space for any replies: "AdR (Aeroporti di Roma) the management company of the airport, announced that as from midnight of... more