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Press releaseFinmeccanica: statement on trading stock suspension
Rome, Italy - Borsa Italiana has not taken any formal measures
"Finmeccanica wishes to clarify that Borsa Italiana SpA has not taken any formal measures to suspend trading in the Group shares. Under the market regulations, shares may be automatically suspended for... more
Press releaseEurofighter: handover to the Royal Air Force
Hallbergmoos, Germany - "Tranche 2"
"The handover of BS040 to the Royal Air Force today marks the beginning of Tranche 2 aircraft deliveries to the four partner air forces. The other three air forces will start receiving their aircraft in... more
Press releaseSelex Sistemi Integrati wins contract for the new Doha Airport in Qatar
Rome, Italy - Worth 105 million dollars
"The new airport in Doha, Qatar, is going to be the first Large System realised by SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, in the ATC (Air Traffic Control) domain. The company will play a leading... more
Press releaseAlenia Aermacchi: the first pre-series M-346 takes to the air
Venegono, Italy - The aircraft will present at "Farnborough Air Show 2008" next week
"The first M-346 advanced trainer in the industrial pre-series configuration made its official first flight yesterday, flown by Alenia Aermacchi Chief Test Pilot Olinto Cecconello. The aircraft, identified... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: shareholders’ meeting approves 2007 results and dividend
Rome, Italy - In Rome on June 6th, 2008
"The shareholders of Finmeccanica, who met in Rome, have approved the company’s annual results for 2007 and viewed a presentation of the consolidated figures. The results were positive and up sharply o... more
Press releaseSDL: if Alitalia will be put under a commissioner we apply to the magistrature
Rome, Italy - After the Padoa Schioppa's declarations
"We find out by the press that the Italian Economy and Finance Minister, Padoa Schioppa, affirms that 'Alitalia risks seriously to be put under a commissioner'. These worrying affirmations hit the share... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: clarification on EU Commission decision on State aids
Rome, Italy - "The Group expresses disbelief on the doubts by EU Commission about the two programmes in the helicopter sector"
"With reference to the European Commission’s decision on aid to certain R&D projects in the aeronautics sector carried out by Group companies, Finmeccanica - which has always collaborated with the Italian g... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica wins USD 100 million contract to equip new Airbus A-350XWB
Milan, Italy - To fit out the new Airbus airplane
Finmeccanica, SELEX Communications subsidiary Sirio Panel, has signed two contracts worthover USD 100 million with Airbus, to develop and supply avionics interface control units and manufacture the cockpit... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica inaugurates the new assembly line for the AW-139 in Philadelphia
Milan, Italy - The facility will be soon able to produce 30 AW-139 helicopters each year
Finmeccanica inaugurated its new AgustaWestland facility in Philadelphia, where the medium twin-engine AW-139 helicopter will be assembled and where the assembly line for the single-engine AW-119 Ke is... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Giorgio Zappa’s statement on the Boeing 787 programme
Rome, Italy - No impact on Alenia Aeronautica
"Delays in the maiden flight of the Boeing 787 do not impact on Alenia Aeronautica or Finmeccanica in the 2008 financial year, either in terms of the manufacture of components for the new aeroplane, as... more
Press releaseAlenia Aeronautica signed a 217 EUR million contract with Romania
Rome, Italy - For seven C-27J "Spartan" airplanes
"New international success for the C-27J, which ever more confirms its position as the standard tactical airlifter of the NATO countries. Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica Group) has signed today in Bucharest... more
Press releaseItalian Net for Disarmament: stop to Italian military supplies to Turkey
Rome, Italy - The day before the visit of the Turkish prime minister to Italy, the Net demands a suspension on the arms supply following the operations against the independentists in Eastern Turkey
The official website of the Italian Net for Disarmament reads as follows: "' The Italian government needs to consider appropriate actions to bring to an end each kind of military supply to Turkey'. This... more
Press releaseItalian Net for Disarmament: stop to Italian military supplies to Turkey (2)
Rome, Italy - The day before the visit of the Turkish prime minister to Italy, the Net demands a suspension on the arms supply following the operations against the independentists in Eastern Turkey
Technical dossier: Human rights in Turkey The European Parliament prepared and voted a Resolution Proposal ( B6-0000/2007 of last 9/11) about Turkey, in which it 'Refers to its resolution of 2006... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland: report on the contract for the helicopters to Turkey
Rome, Italy - The details of the contract will be announced during an official ceremony currently being finalised
"Finmeccanica would like to state that the Turkish Government has announced on its Website that it has reached an agreement with AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, in partnership with the Turkish... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: councillor Scannapieco resigns
Rome, Italy - From next September 3
"Finmeccanica informs that Mr Dario Scannapieco resigned as company administrator, starting from next September 3, 2007, in regard to the assignment as vice-president and member of the Management Committee... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: the Board of Directors appoints the Lead Independent Director
Rome, Italy - Guido Venturioni, already member of the Strategy Committee
"In accordance with the recommendations of the new Code of Conduct, Finmeccanica’s Board of Directors in the meeting of the 26 of July appointed, with the abstention of the Chairman and CEO, director G... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Board of directors approve 1Q results
Rome, Italy - Revenues show organic growth of 6% EBIT and net profit up vs 1Q06 excluding extraordinary operations
Finmeccanica improved its results once again in the first quarter of 2007, thanks to organic growth. The figures confirm the stability and quality of the group's growth. Revenues came in at EUR 2,740... more
Press releaseAlitalia: apostolical trip by Pope Benedict XVI in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Rome, Italy - On board of a Boeing 777 airplane
"On the occasion of the V General conference of the Latin-American and Caribbeans Episcopate, that will take place in Aparecida, Brazilian city, the apostolic trip by His Holiness, Benedict XVI, will be... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: creation of the new Space Alliance with Thales
Paris, France - "The cornerstone of the European space industry"
On April 4th 2007, the European Commission approved the transfer to Thales of Alcatel- Lucent’s shareholdings in the two space sector joint venture companies Alcatel Alenia Space* (67% Thales and 33% F... more
Press releaseADR opens in Fiumicino a new passenger infrastructure
Rome, Italy - Yesterday inaugurated the new boarding room
"Yesterday morning, at 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively, AirOne passengers bound to London and Czech Airlines customers bound to Prague left from the brand new boarding room of Fiumicino airport.... more
Press releaseGalileo Avionica strengthens its ties in India
New Delhi, India - Leasing contract for Mirach 100/5
The company acquires a leasing contract for Mirach 100/5 while the Precision Approach Radar is operating in the Indian Air Force Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, has been conducing a successful... more
Press releaseThe visit by the Italian Defense Undersecretary, Forcieri, in India concluded
Rome, Italy - The Ministry of Defense's press release
Last Friday concluded the visit by the Italian Defense Undersecretary, Lorenzo Forcieri, in India, where he went in these days for a series of bilateral meeting. In particular, after that he held a conference... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: the delay in the A-380's delivery will not have any impact on our accounts
Rome, Italy - The Italian society's press release
"The delays in the delivery of the A-380 aircraft, announced yesterday evening by EADS, will not have impact on the economic-financial trend and on the profits of the Finmeccanica Group in the years 2006-2008.... more
Press releaseGalileo Avionica ready to win the Venus challenge
Rome, Italy - After an interplanetary journey of about five months
"After an interplanetary journey of about five months, the European probe Venus Express is now ready to enter the polar elliptical orbit of the planet Venus. Galileo Avionica’s star trackers will guide t... more
Press releaseTelespazio: signed an agreement for the development of communication in Mozambique
Rome, Italy - It was announced by Finmeccanica's company in a statement
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Alcatel’s company, and Mozambique Minister of Defence signed an agreement which forecasts the development of the telecommunication in the African country, with particular attention t... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica. Board of directors approves 2005 results: EBIT up to EUR 735 m; value of production up to EUR 11,469 m, operating cash flow of EUR 501 m
Rome, Italy - New orders up 46% at EUR 15,383 million; order backlog up 32% at EUR 32,114 million, equivalent to around three years’ activity
"• Finmeccanica once again saw improved results in 2005 thanks to growth from all sectors, particularly Aeronautics, Defence Electronics and Helicopters. • Organic growth made a major contribution to... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica board approves preliminary consolidated results 2005. EBIT EUR 735 million (+58%)
Rome, Italy - Value of production 11.5 billion (+25%). Order intake about 15.4 billion (approx +45%)
"Please note that the figures contained in this press release are currently being audited by PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS SpA, Finmeccanica’s external auditor for the period 2003-2005. The results of the audit w... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Alenia Aeronautica signs agreement with Bulgaria for five C-27J aircraft and options for three more
Rome, Italy - The Italian and Greek air forces have also ordered 12 planes each
"Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defence today signed an agreement to supply five C-27Js, the tactical military transport aircraft produced by Finmeccanica subsidiary Alenia Aeronautica and the US company Lockheed M... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: board of directors approved operational integration of Datamat and Elsag
Rome, Italy - In this respect, the board has approved some appointments at the leaderships of the two societies
"At yesterday’s meeting, Finmeccanica’s board of directors gave the go-ahead to the process of establishing the management structure for Elsag and Datamat according to joint criteria established for the... more
Press releaseAvio: refunded senior debt with banks, finalized agreement with Banca Intesa, Calyon and Mediobanca
Turin, Italy - Greater flexibility obtained and less costs, ensured a credit availability until EUR 300m on Revolving Facility
Avio has positively finalized an agreement last December 30, 2005 with Banca Intesa, Calyon and Mediobanca regarding the refunding of existing bank senior debt paid out at last September 30, 2003 about... more
Press releaseADR: group Board of Directors assigned Fiumicino Airport's Pier C construction
Rome, Italy - A partnership agreement has been signed to manufacture a cogeneration plant at the air station
Rome-Fiumicino Airport operator ADR assigned Fiumicino Airport’s Pier C construction and signed a cooperation deal with Sistemi di Energia SPA to manufacture cogeneration plant at the air station. Also t... more
Press releaseGalileo: Control Centre for both Constellation and Mission and Performance Valuation Centre in Italy
Rome, Italy - Telespazio (Finmeccanica) will have the key of the new European Satellite System
The Control Centre for both Constellation and Mission and the Valuation Centre for Performance of the new European Satellite System Galileo will be realized in Italy, in the Fucino area and Rome respectively.... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Board of Directors approves the 1H05 results: EBIT +29% and net profit at EUR 105 million
Rome, Italy - Focus on integrating acquisitions and growing profitability; management confirms its guidance for FY2005
"- EBIT rose 29% in 1H05, following growth of 13% in value of production to EUR 4,958 million. Net profit was EUR 105 million, vs. EUR 94 million in the same period of 2004 (which benefited moreover from... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica (2): key figures
Rome, Italy - Value of production stood at EUR 4,958 million at 30 June 2005
"Value of production stood at EUR 4,958 million at 30 June 2005, a sharp increase of +13% on the EUR 4,374 million generated in 1H04. The result was in line with targets, and was due essentially to the... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica (3): first-half highlights and significant events since June 2005
Rome, Italy - Outlook
"First-half highlights and significant events since June 2005 On 1 March 2005, the Eurely consortium (of which Finmeccanica is a member) was selected, together with the rival iNavSat consortium, to enter... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems wins USD 67 million contract
Rome, Italy - To supply Seaspray radars to US Coast Guard
"The United States Coast Guard has selected SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems’ Seaspray 7500E radar system for its HC-130H radar upgrade program. The contract valued at US$67 million is scheduled to r... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica signed letter of intent with Hellenic Aerospace Industry for joint programmes
Rome, Italy - Around EUR 300 million over the next three years
"At the 70th Thessaloniki International Fair, Finmeccanica last Saturday signed a letter of intent with Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) for the development of joint programmes in the aerospace and defence... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica acquires 52.7% of Datamat SpA
Rome, Italy - The company will provide Finmeccanica with operations and key skills in IT for aerospace, defence and public administration
"Finmeccanica announces the purchase of 14,869,829 shares representing 52.7% of the capital of Datamat SpA, a company listed on the telecoms (TechStar) segment of the Italian Nuovo Mercato. The group... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: shareholders’ meeting appoints new board of directors
Rome, Italy - Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini confirmed as Chairman and CEO
"At today’s meeting in Rome, shareholders appointed the new Board of Directors, whose mandate will last from now until the meeting to approve the 2007 results. Shareholders also voted that the Board s... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica and Alcatel finalize creation of new joint-ventures
Rome, Italy - Announced nominations of senior management
"Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) and Finmeccanica (Milano: SIFI.MI, FNC.IM) last Friday announced the successful creation of two new joint-ventures effective as of July 1st 2005: Alcatel Alenia... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems secures EUR 1.25bn Eurofighter order
Rome, Italy - Order brings total value awarded to SELEX S&AS for Eurofighter Tranche 2 to EUR 2.2 bn
"SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems, a Finmeccanica company, has secured an GBP 850 million order (EUR 1.250 bn), to manufacture the EuroDASS Electronic Warfare suite for the second production batch of... more
Press releaseAermacchi (Finmeccanica Group): the M-346 is recognised with the "Frost & Sullivan Award"
Venegono Superiore, Italy - For being the most innovative training aircraft on the market
"The M-346 programme of Aermacchi for a new generation advanced/LIFT trainer has been recognised with the ’Frost & Sullivan’ award for setting new standards in military pilots training aircraft. ’Frost & Sul... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: AgustaWestland wins contract to upgrade UK Apache AH Mk1 helicopter fleet
Rome, Italy - For a value of GBP 194m
"The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, a GBP 194m contract (EUR 283,7 million) to upgrade the Apache AH MK1 sighting and targeting system. This system, known... more
Press releaseAeronavali: the first MD-11 cargo delivered to Alitalia
Venice, Italy - The model is part of a modification contract of five MD-11 Combi within the end of this year
"Aeronavali, Alenia Aeronautica/Finmeccanica’s company, delivered to Alitalia Cargo the first MD-11 modified from passenger aircraft to all cargo. The model is part of a modification contract of five M... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Selex venture boosts Finmeccanica’s Defence Electronics business
Rome, Italy - Encompassing avionics, communications, integrated systems and security, the new business will generate EUR 3 billion in revenues and employ 19,000 staff
"Following the signing of the agreement with BAE Systems, Finmeccanica has created a new Defence Electronics division, making the Italian group Europe’s second-largest operator in the sector and sixth-largest i... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: orders more than double in 1Q05, while value of production rises 8%
Rome, Italy - 1Q loss falls from EUR 35 million to EUR 16 million following sharp increase in EBITA
"- EBITA jumped from EUR 36 million to EUR 62 million, mainly thanks to the Helicopters and Aeronautics businesses. The EBITA margin was up from 1.8% to 2.9%. - The group reduced its normal 1Q loss from... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland wins competition to supply 32 The Royal Squadron, Royal Air Force
Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - With A-109 Power helicopters
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Defence Logistic Organisation, on behalf of Headquarters 2 Group, Royal Air Force Strike Command, accepted the AgustaWestland tender,... more
Press releaseThe European Commission clears creation of two joint ventures between Alcatel Space and Alenia Spazio, subject to conditions
Brussels, Belgium - Under the EU Merger Regulation
"The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of two joint ventures resulting from the French electronics company Alcatel merging its space activities with those of Alenia... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: final agreement signed with BAE Systems for defence electronics
Rome, Italy - Moreover it has also reached agreement with the British group for the reorganisation of the AMS NV joint-venture
"Finmeccanica last Friday announced that it has concluded the operations relating to the agreement with BAE Systems for the acquisition of some assets and shareholdings in the defence electronics sector,... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Meads, antimissile defence system, for Italy, Germany and Usa, started
Rome, Italy - A contract of a total value of EUR 580m for the MBDA Italia will be signed
"Thanks to the positive decision by the German Parliament took place last April 20 and the consequent signature of Mou by the German National Arms Director, occurred last April 22, the realization of Meads... more