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Press releaseFinmeccanica on closing disposal of Ansaldo Sts shares
Rome, Italy - Started with Hitachi final verification satisfy Conditions
With respect to the closing of the transfer of about 40% of Ansaldo STS SpA and with reference to its press releases issued on September 18th and October 20th, 2015, Finmeccanica informs that it has... more
Press release"EXPO 2015": EC draws to find ways to bolster food and nutrition security
Brussels, Belgium - Ahead of the closing of the Universal Exhibition in Milan at the end of October
As a result of its Scientific Programme at "EXPO 2015", the EU is making available a set of expert recommendations on the role of science and research in improving food and nutrition security, which has... more
Press releaseEC invests in funding for research and innovation over next two years
Brussels, Belgium - For €16 billion, under "Horizon 2020", the EU's scheme
The European Commission (EC) will invest almost €16 billion in research and innovation in the next two years under "Horizon 2020", the EU's research and innovation funding scheme, following a new Work P... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia aims to a profitable 2017 and speeds up its turnaround
Rome, Italy - New destinations to Latin America; strong investments and a dedicated customers services team at Fiumicino airport
Alitalia today unveiled a series of customer service enhancements that will improve the travel experience for air passengers. The national airline of Italy also confirmed that its three years business... more
Press releaseStatement by the Members of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL
Rome, Italy - The coalition at one year
"In the year since the formation of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL we have made progress on our campaign to degrade and defeat this unprecedented terrorist scourge. As we have acknowledged from... more
Press releaseBudget MEPs approve EU aid for redundant workers in Germany, Belgium and Italy
Strasbourg, France - Over €14.6 million
Germany, Belgium and Italy should get over € 14.6 million in EU aid to help more than 7,300 workers made redundant by three firms get back on to the job market, following a vote by the budgets committee o... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC on Volkswagen and Germanwings (Lufthansa): "What we expect"
Rome, Italy - The Association asks in a press release the resignation by the top managers
We receive and publish it, keeping the same opportunity to eventual replies: "The sequences of events are known: a) Germanwings (Lufthansa) had a crash last March 24, 2015, when an A-320 airplane fell... more
Press releaseThe Board of Directors of Alitalia approved the 2015 first half financial results.
Rome, Italy - The results are in line with the industrial plan.
Return to profitability confirmed in 2017. The Board of Directors of Alitalia, chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo met today and approved the 2015 first half financial results. The Board of... more
Press releaseJoint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Rome, Italy - They welcome the current round of the UN political dialogue
The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States welcome the current round of the UN political dialogue in Skhirat, Morocco and reiterate their full support for... more
Press releaseAirplanes. CJ EU: passenger compensated also if the flight is cancelled for unforeseen technical problems
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - But, hidden manufacturing defects affecting the safety of flights, or acts of sabotage or terrorism, may exempt carriers from obligation
"In case of cancellation of a flight, air carriers are required, under EU law, to provide adequate care for the passengers concerned and to pay compensation (between € 250 and € 600, depending on the... more
Press releaseAlitalia confirms Silvano Cassano (CEO) resignation with immediate effect; power to the Chairman
Rome, Italy - He leaves for personal reasons
"Alitalia confirms that Silvano Cassano is to step down as Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. Cassano, who is leaving for personal reasons, formally tendered his resignation to the Board of... more
Press releasePlanes and employment. EC proposes €1.4 million from EGF for former workers of Alitalia in Italy
Brussels, Belgium - Most of the redundancies occurred in the region of Lazio
The European Commission has proposed to provide Italy with €1.4 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 184 former workers of Alitalia to find new jobs. Most of the redundancies o... more
Press releaseEC: managing migration and financing a safer and more secure Europe; 23 multiannual national programmes approved
Brussels, Belgium - €2.4 billion to support Member States
The European Commission has this month approved 23 multiannual national programmes under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and the Internal Security Fund (ISF). The total funding for the... more
Press releaseFire in Fiumicino: Alitalia calculated damages cost at 80 million euros
Rome, Italy - In the absence of a credible investment plan on the airport, the airline will be forced to shift its growth elsewhere
The damage to Alitalia by the consequences of the fire which broke out on May 7 at Fiumicino Airport amounted to 80 million Euros to date, according to a press release issued by the airline. The recent... more
Press releaseAlitalia to issue € 375 ml bond with a five-year maturity
Rome, Italy - The placement is intended for qualified institutional investors
Alitalia - SAI SpA will issue a senior unsecured bond for a total nominal amount of 375 million euros. The bond, not subject to rating, will be fully underwritten by Morgan Stanley in its role as Sole... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Eca: attempt underway to force instant global airline deregulation
Bruxelles, Belgium - “We find both the process of drafting this agreement as well as its content, nothing less than scandalous”
A small group of countries is pushing hastily for full liberalisation of the global airline industry, without safeguards, or consideration of the impact of such a move. The deal is currently on the table... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce updates 2015 guidance and implications for 2016
London, United Kingdom - Including a preview of expected half-year results
We are today updating our 2015 guidance, including a preview of our expected half-year results, and at the same time identifying a number of market developments in 2015 that are now expected to have a... more
Press releaseAirbus Helicopters opens new Training Academy in Donauwörth
Paris, France - New training facility for future pilots and aircraft technicians adjacent to the production site in Donauwörth
Airbus Helicopters opens new Training Academy in Donauwörth New training facility for future pilots and aircraft technicians adjacent to the production site in Donauwörth Wide range of training offers r... more
Press releaseAlenia Aermacchi: the M-346 starts its activity as “Aggressor” for the Italian Air Force’s Eurofighter aircraft
Turin, Italy - On Grosseto Air Base
A M-346 of the Italian Air Force’s 61st Air Wing (called T-346A by ItAF) has been temporarily deployed to Grosseto Air Base to start testing the aircraft’s capability as an "aggressor" in dissimilar com... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica. Selex ES has delivered Hanoi’s new air traffic management system ahead of schedule
Rome, Italy - The technology will also allow for enhanced cooperation with other nearby air traffic control centers
Finmeccanica-Selex ES delivered a new Hanoi’s air traffic management system ahead of schedule to the Vietnamese Air Traffic Management Organization (VATM). The system was put in operation just 22 months a... more
Press releaseLe Bourget. Thales launches STAR NG, revolutionary new ATC radar
Paris, France - With specific dual civil/military applications
"On the opening day of the 'Paris Air Show', Thales announces the unveiling of STAR NG, revolutionary new generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) radar. An S-Band Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) which... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica-Selex ES to provide SAGE electronic warfare system to Indonesia
Le Bourget, France - The system will be integrated onto an Indonesian Air Force CN-235 aircraft
This is the first time that the SAGE Electronic Support Measure (ESM) has been chosen for a fixed-wing maritime patrol requirement. It will be used by the Indonesian Air Force for maritime patrol missions. SAGE... more
Press releaseAlitalia: introduced its new brand, new aircraft livery and new products to Milan
Milan, Italy - After 46 years, the green band will disappear from the fuselage for the first time
"Alitalia introduced last Friday its new brand, new aircraft livery and new visual identity to its employees, media, and key corporate customers in the North of Italy. At events at Milan-Malpensa Airport,... more
Press releaseLaunch of new Alitalia brand heralds a bright future for Italian aviation
Rome, Italy - Aircraft fuselages will now be painted in a calm ivory
"Italian flag carrier Alitalia has embarked on the next phase of its evolution as a rejuvenated global airline by introducing a new brand identity, including a fresh new livery, which aims to position... more
Press releaseAlitalia introduces new guest experience on long-haul flights
Rome, Italy - The new Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class
"Coinciding with the launch of its new livery and brand design, Italy’s national airline, Alitalia announced a series of new inflight and ground product and service upgrades in its new Business, Premium E... more
Press releaseAlitalia looks at the future and unveils its new brand, new aircraft livery and new products
Rome, Italy - The new developments were unveiled at a major launch event at Rome's Fiumicino Airport
Alitalia today introduced its new brand, new aircraft livery and new visual identity to its employees, to the worldwide media, and to key business and institutional stakeholders. The new developments... more
Press releaseAirplanes, helicopters, ships and experts. EC makes progress on agenda on migration
Brussels, Belgium - The first proposals adopted of its comprehensive approach to improving the management
Two weeks after presenting the European agenda on migration, the Commission yesterday adopted the first proposals of its comprehensive approach to improving the management of migration. Following the... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC and temporary reduction of the operativeness capacity at Fiumicino: it will be about 80% from midnight
Rome, Italy - It was returned to 100% in the last days
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority, ENAC, unveils that it has decided a temporary reduction of the operative capacity at the Rome-Fiumicino airport, following to the precautionary seizure measure of... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Rome-Fiumicino airport returns to be fully in service from today
Rome, Italy - Also the NOTAM will be cancelled
"ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, informs that the gates to access to Schengen and extra-Schengen areas of the Terminal 3 in 'Leonardo da Vinci' in Fiumicino are reopened from today, on May... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian ANPAC: pilots and flight assistants by Alitalia and Cityliner on strike for 24 hours next Monday
Rome, Italy - The confirmation of the protest after an extraordinary meeting today
"ANPAC (Italian Civil aviation Association) confirms a 24 hour strike by pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia-SAI and Cityliner for next Monday, May 25, after an extraodinary meeting took place today.... more
Press releaseAirplane and joint ventures. Alitalia to withdraw from the Partnership Agreement with Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - From January 2017, if there will be new arrangements
Alitalia SAI today announced that it will not renew its partnership agreement and ancillary joint ventures agreements with Air France-KLM when they come up for renewal in 2017. The agreements govern p... more
Press releaseAirplanes and ETS. EC: 2014 data shows emissions reduction
Brussels, Belgium - By about 4.5%
Emissions of greenhouse gases from installations participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) are estimated to have decreased by about 4.5% last year, according to the information recorded... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Etihad Airways: America's largest airlines received benefits, new study shows
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Worth USD 71.48 billion
We receive and publish, leaving the same opportunity to possible replies, this press release that proposes again a question debatable for months on subsidies and State aid to the carriers and that sees... more
Press releaseEC. Managing migration better in all aspects: an European agenda on the phenomenon
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission has set out yesterday the concrete and immediate actions it will take
The European Commission presented yesterday an European Agenda on Migration outlining the immediate measures that will be taken in order to respond to the crisis situation in the Mediterranean as well... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Antitrust: European Commission accepts commitments by Air France/KLM, Alitalia and Delta (Skyteam) on three transatlantic routes
Brussels, Belgium - The EC has adopted a decision that renders them legally
The European Commission has adopted a decision that renders legally binding commitments offered by Air France/KLM, Alitalia and Delta, members of the SkyTeam airline alliance, to lower barriers to entry... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: general manager and deputy director of the Authority started twinning with Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA)
Rome, Italy - The financing by EU is equal to EUR 1,1 million
"The general manager of ENAC, Alessio Quaranta, and its deputy director Benedetto Marasà started off officially to the Twinning project between the Italian Civil Aviation Authority and the ECAA, Egyptian... more
Press releaseAmnesty International. Lybia: horrific abuse driving migrants to risk lives in Mediterranean crossings ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - A 31 page detailed report describes the full horror and plight
Refugees and migrants across Libya face rape, torture and abductions for ransom by traffickers and smugglers, as well as systematic exploitation by their employers, religious persecution and other abuses... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC on fire at Fiumicino (2): the Authority invites passengers to not go to the Roman airport
Rome, Italy - The "Leonardo da Vinci" is closed from 8am to 12:00 italian time
"With reference to the fire of last night at the Terminal 3 of the Rome-Fiumicino airport, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) invites passengers to not arrive at the airport and to contact the reference... more
Press releaseEurope's response (2). Amnesty International: "Face-saving not a life-saving operation"
Rome, Italy - The declaration by John Dalhuisen, Amnesty International’s Director for Europe and Central Asia
"The failure to extend Triton’s operational area will fatally undermine today’s commitment from several European nations to provide resources, ships and aircraft to search and rescue operations in the... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica with regards to the actions taken by the Varese Finance Police by the AW: facts related to previous managements
Rome, Italy - To avoid the risk that the new Finmeccanica remains for too long in a severely limited competitive situation
"With regards to the actions taken yesterday by the Varese Finance Police by the AgustaWestland offices, Finmeccanica highlights that, as reported by the press, they refer to facts related to previous... more
Press releaseAirplanes, helicopters and ships. Amnesty International: Brussels Summit proposals inadequate but leaders still have a chance to end Med crisis
Rome, Italy - According to a draft read by the Association
Draft Brussels summit proposals are a woefully inadequate and shameful response to the crisis in the Mediterranean and will fail to end the spiral of deaths at sea, said Amnesty International. According... more
Press releaseAirplanes and helicopters. Amnesty International's "Blueprint for action" to end refugee and migrant deaths in the Mediterranean ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - A delegation will be in Lampedusa next 23 and from April 23-25 in Catania
"On the eve of an emergency summit in Brussels, Amnesty International is publishing a 'Blueprint for Action' calling on European governments to take immediate and effective steps to end an ongoing catastrophe... more
Press releaseSolar Impulse airplain arrives in China
Chongqing, China - successfully landed at the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport on Tuesday March 31st
Attempting the First Round-The-World Solar Flight to inspire innovation and encourage the use of clean technologies, the solar powered airplane of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg successfully la... more
Press releaseINDRA awarded renewal of Aair traffic control radars in Romania
Rome, Italy - Best flow and safety in Bucharest, enhanced surveillance in two other airports
The Romanian air navigation services provider, ROMATSA, commissioned Indra to supply radars to monitor the air movements in the area corresponding to the country's main airport, Henri Coandă in Bucarest,... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport: improved bag handling save industry USD 18 billion
Rome, Italy - According to the Sita Baggage Report
The air transport industry has cut the rate of mishandled bags by 61.3% globally since 2007, creating US$18 billion in total estimated cost savings, according to air transport IT specialist, SITA. The... more
Press releaseEtihad Airways. Hogan: "Investing in success is not a crime; blocking competition would be"
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The President affirmed it during a keynote speech in London
"The dark clouds of protectionism" gathering over the air travel industry in Europe and the United States pose a significant threat to the millions of travellers who have benefitted from new choice in... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: the BoD has resolved shareholders' meeting and incentive plan and authorization of share buyback scheme
Rome, Italy - Convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, has resolved on the following points: Shareholders’ Meeting It will be convened in Ordinary s... more
Press releaseAirplanes. SkyTeam awarded airline "Alliance of the year" by Air Transport News
Amsterdam, Holland - In its 15th anniversary the alliance continues its customer focused initiatives across its global network
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has been announced "Airline Alliance of the Year" in the 2015 "Air Transport News" awards. The award comes in SkyTeam’s 15th anniversary year, as the alliance continues i... more
Press releaseTim Clark-Emirates cautions: "American consumers and regional State economies the ultimate victims of US carriers’ protectionist campaign"
Washington, USA - Debunks allegations of subsidy and “stealing traffic” in white paper presented by Delta, American, and United
"American consumers, international gateway airports, local and regional economies, and businesses will be the ultimate victims of the protectionist campaign being run by Delta, American, and United Airlines",... more
Press releaseAnsaldo STS. Hitachi: ok to the dividend distribution to the upcoming shareholders' meeting
Rome, Italy - If approved it will trigger a price adjustment mechanism, that the Group will pay to Finmeccanica
"With reference to the share purchase agreement signed on 24 February 2015 between Finmeccanica and Hitachi, pursuant to which the latter undertook to acquire all Finmeccanica’s shares in Ansaldo STS S... more