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PeopleItalian civil defense: Guido Bertolaso on Thursday resigns as Under-Secretary of State
Rome, Italy - The official act with an Italian Presidential Decree signed on last November 5th
Starting from Thursday, November 11, 2010, Guido Bertolaso resigns as Under-Secretary of State at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. The decision was transformed into an official act with... more
PeopleAlitalia: apostolic travel by airplane of Pope in Santiago De Compostela
Rome, Italy - On board of an A-320 aircraft "Città di Fiumicino"
Alitalia is the airline chosen by Holy Father Benedict XVI for His apostolic journey that will begin tomorrow, on November 6, with the flight AZ4000 from Rome-Fiumicino to Santiago De Compostela. The... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviews Philippe Leroy, whom has just turned 80 years (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - A milestone in his life written in the sky of Rome from his parachutist friends
AVIONEWS interviewed a well-known figure of the small and the big screen. A "Noble" French man whom is in love with Italy, and whom lives either in the Nation where he was born and in his adopted Country,... more
PeopleAVIONEWS: interview to Leonardo Tricarico about the four Italians killed in Afghanistan (Video)
Rome, Italy - Ex-Chief of General Staff of Aviation confirms it is important to arm the Predators
For Tricarico, the employment of bombs is right only when, in the phase of missions planning, it is established that "The risk of collateral damages is zero or nearly zero, for example never in densely... more
PeopleAVIO: sudden loss of its CEO and General Manager, Orazio Ragni
Turin, Italy - 49 years old, and almost from two years ago he was as head of Group
The Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Avio Group, Orazio Ragni, passed away yesterday after suffering a heart attack. The whole Company, stricken with sorrow at this sudden loss, feels... more
PeoplePiaggio Aero industries named Eligio Trombetta as new general manager
Genoa, Italy - The role announced today by its Board of Directors
Piaggio Aero Industries announced today that its Board of Directors, under the direction of its Chairman Piero Ferrari, has appointed Eligio Trombetta as General Manager of Piaggio Aero. With this key... more
PeopleJohn Grubbström new FAI President, Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
Lausanne, Switzerland - The General Conference held from October 5-10 in Dublin
John Grubbström has become the new FAI President following his election at the FAI General Conference held from 5 to 10 October 2010 in Dublin. He succeeded Pierre Portmann, who stepped down from the... more
PeopleNew Italian Minister of Economic Development: meeting with Finmeccanica's Chairman Guarguaglini
Rome, Italy - Satisfaction for the attention that Government will continue to give to Italian industry
As part of the round of meetings with the most important representatives of the economic categories and Italian companies, the new Minister of Economic Development Paolo Romani last Wednesday met Finmeccanica’s C... more
PeopleRolls-Royce: board changes
Rome, Italy - Announced today
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announced today that Sir John Rose will retire from the company at the end of March 2011. He will be succeeded by John Rishton, currently Chief Executive... more
PeopleFranz appointed Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Frankfurt, Germany - Effective 1 January 2011
In its meeting yesterday, the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG named the Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board, Christoph Franz, as the successor to Wolfgang Mayrhuber, the current Chairman... more
PeopleRickard Gustafson new President and CEO of SAS
Stockholm, Sweden - He will assume his position not later than March 2011
The Board of Directors of SAS AB has appointed Rickard Gustafson, 46 years old and currently the CEO of Codan/Trygg-Hansa (an insurance company), as the new President and CEO of SAS. He is a Graduate... more
PeopleThe Apostolic trip by Pope Benedict XVI in UK by Alitalia's airplane
Rome, Italy - The visit will take place from September 16-19
Alitalia will accompany the Pope Benedict XVI in the apostolic travel that will take place on September 16-19 in UK. The Holy Father, to reach the different legs of travel, with His delegation and media... more
PeopleSingapore Airlines announces new CEO
Milan, Italy - From next January 1st
The Board of Directors of Singapore Airlines announces that Mr Goh Choon Phong will succeed Chew Choon Seng as CEO when Mr Chew retires at the end of December 2010. Mr Goh, age 47, joined SIA in 1990,... more
PeoplePassed away Ilario Testa, "Father" of Bergamo-Orio airport
Bergamo, Italy - President of the hub until 2008
Died suddenly yesterday in Madonna di Campiglio, Trentino, Ilario Testa, 85 years. His name remains linked - in regard to our sector - to the rise and development of Orio al Serio airport. President... more
PeopleFather of Flight Data Recorder died in Australia
Sidney, Australia - David Warren was 85
Died Monday at age 85 David Warren, the Australian who 54 years ago invented the black box (actually today is orange). The announcement from Australian Defence sources, noting that Warren began working... more
PeopleSTS-130 mission's astronauts to ISS in visit in Italy
Rome, Italy - Before in Turin, where have visited the Thales Alenia Space's facility, and today in Rome, guests of the Italian ASI
Four months ago they were into the orbit at around 340 km far from terrestrial surface to install on the ISS (International Space Station) the Node 3 (Tranquillity) and the Cupola, the last two "Jewels"... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Board of directors designates senior managers of group companies
Rome, Italy - With six important roles
Finmeccanica SpA’s board of directors, which met yesterday at its headquarters in Rome, has approved the designation of the following senior managers at its subsidiaries: · Giuseppe Giordo, currently Ch... more
PeopleAlitalia has a new ground activities coordinator at the SkyTeam Terminal 4 of Heathrow
Rome, Italy - It's Sergio Barbieri, already previous airline manager at London's airport
From next July Sergio Barbieri, Alitalia airline manager at the London-Heathrow airport, will be the coordinator of every ground activity of the SkyTeam airlines. He will work at the Terminal 4 of the... more
PeopleLM: CEO defines "New Reality" and confirms the commit to Affordability: F-35, Lcs I, Orion among the faced themes
Bethesda, Usa - To give an update on the Corporation’s programs and priorities
Lockheed Martin's (LM) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Stevens told a group of journalists that the company is committed to supporting its customers by providing affordable solutions to meet their... more
PeopleATR appoints Filippo Bagnato as Chief Executive Officer
Toulouse, France - He previously served this role between 2004 and 2007
The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Filippo Bagnato (62) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the industry. He succeeds Stéphane Mayer, whose three-year mandate according to ATR’s statutes has ex... more
PeopleRutten re-elected ACI EUROPE President
Milan, Italy - For a second term
The Annual Assembly of European airport trade body ACI EUROPE took place in Milan yesterday, as part of the 20th ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly, Congress and Exhibition entitled “A 20 year vision of the a... more
PeopleFedEx’s Bronczek new IATA Chairman of the Board of Governors
Berlin, Germany - KLM’s Hartman to follow in 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that FedEx Express President and CEO, David Bronczek, started an one-year term as the Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors. He succeeds Tony... more
PeoplePiaggio Aero Industries: new director for sales team in USA
West Palm Beach, Usa - Italian aircraft manufacturer hires Stevenson for Central US and Canada to further its presence in North America
Piaggio America, Inc. announced today that it has named Mark Stevenson as Sales Director for the Central United States and Central Canadian regions. He is a key hire who will contribute to the company’s o... more
People"Gala" award to Neil Armstrong
Berlin, Germany - For space program contributions to safety and efficiency of the Civil Aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) honored aerospace engineer, astronaut and aviation pioneer Neil Armstrong with its Global Aviation Leadership Award (GALA). Armstrong received the award... more
PeopleApostolic journey by Holy Father Benedict XVI in Ciprus by Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The take-off tomorrow morning from Fiumicino
Alitalia will accompany the Holy Father Benedict XVI and his papal delegation in Cyprus, on the occasion of the apostolic journey that will take place from June 4-6. The special flight will take off... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Guarguaglini's Lecture, Chairman and CEO
Rome, Italy - It seals Imperial College, Aerospace, Defence and Security Giant Deal
Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, chairman and chief executive officer of Finmeccanica, marked a strategic collaboration between London’s Imperial College and the Italianbased aerospace, defence and security g... more
PeopleClaudio Rovai new ELV chairman
Rome, Italy - He replaces Luigi De Magistris
Claudio Rovai has been appointed as Chairman of ELV (European Launch Vehicle), the company controlled by Avio (70%) and the Italian Space Agency (30%), which is responsible for the development and production... more
PeopleLockheed Martin Aeronautics announces executive selections
Fort Worth, Usa - Aligned with future business needs and growth
Reflecting a need to prepare for anticipated growth and to meet the future operational needs of its key aircraft programs, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics announced new assignments for three key executives. The... more
PeopleAirbus Military: Antonio Rodríguez Barberán appointed Senior Vice President Commercial from May 1st
Madrid, Spain - He replaces Ignacio Alonso Recarte in a new high role in Singapore's base
Antonio Rodríguez Barberán has been appointed Senior Vice President Commercial of Airbus Military, as of 1st May 2010. He replaces Ignacio Alonso Recarte who has been holding this position for ten years a... more
PeopleAndrea Gaudenzi is Avio’s new Director of Communications
Turin, Italy - 37 years old but with a wide experience
Andrea Gaudenzi is the new Director of Communications at Avio, a group in the aerospace sector worldwide. Mr Gaudenzi, who will be directly responsible to Avio CEO, Orazio Ragni, will be in charge of... more
PeopleAir Malta will bring Pope in Rome after his visit on the isle
La Valletta, Malta - By an Airbus A-320 airplane with a special configuration
"Preparations ongoing at Air Malta (AM) for the important task to transport Pope Benedict XVI to Rome next April 18 after his two day pastoral visit at Maltese archipelago. The flag carrier has established... more
PeopleEurocopter: new Vice President, Head of Corporate Strategy & Company Development
Marignane, France - It's Matthieu Louvot, 35 years old
Matthieu Louvot has been named Vice President, Head of Corporate Strategy & Company Development for the Eurocopter Group and will be reporting directly to Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling. After having... more
PeopleEurocopter names Christian Gras Executive Vice President, Customers
Marignane, France - He succeeds Philippe Harache, who is leaving the company
Christian Gras has been named within the Eurocopter Group as Executive Vice President, Customers and will be reporting directly to Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling. In this function, he will be a member of... more
PeopleChanges in Embraer's management structure
São José dos Campos, Brazil - In three important leadership roles
Effective yesterday, Embraer implements important changes in its senior management structure, in order to enhance its ability to assure full customer satisfaction and expand its business dynamics, while... more
PeopleeasyJet plc announces the appointment of a new Chief Executive
Milan, Italy - It's Carolyn McCall
easyJet plc announces that Carolyn McCall OBE will join the Board of easyJet plc as Chief Executive. Carolyn joins from Guardian Media Group where she has carried out a number of roles including, since... more
PeoplePAI: Bingham new Piaggio America President and CEO
Genoa, Italy - He is responsible for the P-180 Avanti II aircraft's distribution in the Americas
Piaggio Aero Industries (PAI) today named John M. Bingham as President & CEO of Piaggio America Inc. the US subsidiary of the Italian aircraft manufacturer, which is responsible for the distribution of... more
PeopleFranco Pecci, president of Blue Panorama, talks to AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Life and professional experience of the founder of the Italian airline
Franco Pecci, president of Blue Panorama, told AVIONEWS about its life and professional experience (see attached Videos, in Italian, for a full version of the interview). After completing the military... more
PeopleGiuseppe Verde, designer of Oma Sud's Skycar, interviewed by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The engineer talks of the airplane and its specifications
AVIONEWS interviewed engineer Giuseppe Verde, designed of Oma Sud's Skycar aircraft, speaking of the airplane and its specifications. "I have accepted president Proietti's invite when he had bought Oma... more
PeopleAirbus nominated new Head of Engineering
Toulouse, France - From next April 1st
Charles Champion has been appointed Head of Engineering with effect from 1st April 2010, replacing Patrick Gavin who will retire after many years of dedicated service. In this position, Mr Champion will... more
PeopleAlenia North America appoints John H. Young, Jr. CEO of Alenia North America Defense
Washington, Usa - He spent over 30 years of his carreer at the Northrop Grumman Corporation
"Today Alenia North America Inc., a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica (a Finmeccanica Company) is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of John H. Young, Jr. as the Chief Executive Officer of Alenia... more
PeopleMichael O'Leary might leave Ryanair in 2 or 3 years
Dublin, Ireland - The main goal remains taking over Aer Lingus
Ryanair's eclectic CEO might leave his role in two or three years, as Michael O'Leary himself told the "RTE" Radio stations, adding that his main goal is still to take over rival airline Aer Lingus, operation... more
PeopleItalian historic pilot Giorgio Bertolaso dies at 91
Rome, Italy - General of the Italian Air Force
Giorgio Bertolaso, historic pilot and general of the Italian Air Force (AMI), died yesterday in his home in Anzio, near Rome, at the age of 91. The funeral will be held today in Santa Maria del Popolo... more
PeopleGuy Joannes new head of Eurocopter Canada
Fort Erie, Canada - Starting from October 2009
Eurocopter Canada has appointed Guy Joannes as its new President and CEO, starting from October 2009. Guy has an impressive track record in the rotorcraft industry where he has held key senior positions... more
PeoplePiper Aircraft president resigned
Vero Beach, USA - Just six months after taking the role
The president of Piper Aircraft, John Becker, has resigned with effect from December 1, 2009. The company's vice-president of Human Resources, Steve Johnston, issued a communication to the employees, explaining... more
PeopleGiancarlo Zeni, new COO of Blue Panorama Airlines
Rome, Italy - Manager of great experience and professionalism, Zeni is to coordinate different, strategic and operational areas of the company
"Blue Panorama Airlines announced the appointment of Dr. Giancarlo Zeni (Chief Operating Officer) as Director General of the air company. The choice to choose Zeni, corresponds with the will to appertain... more
PeopleLockheed Martin adds F-35 program managers
Fort Worth, Usa - James “Sandy” Sandstrom, Stephen Weatherspoon and the last one will be announced later this year
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II team has established three new leadership positions to ensure a successful F-35 Initial Operational Capability (IOC) and introduction into U.S. military fleets. The... more
PeoplePeter Malanik is voted onto AEA Presidents’ Committee
Milan, Italy - For two years
"At last Friday’s Annual General Meeting of the Association of European Airlines (AEA), Peter Malanik, a Member of the Executive Board of the Austrian Airlines Group, was voted onto the AEA Presidents’ Com... more
PeopleItalian ENAV's board of directors: Massimo Garbini new director general
Rome, Italy - Alreay head of the company's operating area
"ENAV's (Italian Flight Assistance Company) board of directors gathered in Rome, chaired by Luigi Martini, and appointed Massimo Garbini, already head of the company's operating area, as ENAV's new director... more
PeopleNew appointments at Airbus Military
Toulouse, France - To reinforce the company’s new operational efficiency
Airbus has made the following appointments with immediate effect: - Rafael Acedo is the new Head of Strategy. - Miguel Angel Morell succeeds Rafael Acedo as the new Head of Engineering and Technology.... more
PeopleItaly: Nadio Di Rienzo new president of Assoclearance
Rome, Italy - He succeeds to Carlo Griselli
Assoclearance's new President was appointed today by the board, at the company's headquarters. The chosen person is the Director General of the Italian Flight Assistance Company (ENAV SpA), Nadio Di Rienzo.... more