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PeopleAirbus Group-Safran emergent jv in the space launcher sector: nominated Alain Charmeau as CEO
Paris, France - And Marc Ventre president, CEO. The new company to serve both commercial and institutional needs
Airbus Group and Safran have agreed to nominate Alain Charmeau (58), as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the future Space Launcher Joint-Venture. Following the initial announcement on 16 June 2014,... more
PeopleMalaysia Airlines airplane (2). Ukraine: Mogherini meets with Klimkin
Rome, Italy - The two ministers met two weeks ago in Kiev
Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini held a bilateral meeting yesterday morning in Brussels with her Ukrainian counterpart Pavlo Kimklin, with whom she also met two weeks ago in Kiev. She exchanged... more
PeopleNigeria, new Aviation Minister is Osita Chidoka
Abuja, Nigeria - After five months of vacancy, local government made its choice, immediately criticized
Osida Chidoka, the former Corps Marshall of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), yesterday was sworn as new Minister for Aviation after being appointed by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. Chidoka... more
PeopleAVIONEWS: an exclusive interview to the management of SriLankan Airlines and Distal & Itr Group (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - During the presentation of the 15th edition of SriLankan Airlines Golf Classic in Rome
Last Monday during the presentation of the 15th edition of SriLankan Airlines Golf Classic in Rome, Nishanta Wickremasinghe Chairman Srilankan Airlines gave us more information about the fleet, the projects... more
PeopleAmerican Airlines names Don Casey Senior Vice President, Revenue Management
Fort Worth, Usa - It promotes longtime leader to senior officer
American Airlines promoted Don Casey to Senior Vice-President-Revenue Management, responsible for all of American's passenger pricing and yield management activity for the worldwide network of approximately... more
PeopleAVIONEWS at the press-conference by Etihad for presentation of the flight to Rome (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The declarations by President and CEO, James Hogan
AVIONEWS attended to the press-conference held by the Etihad Airways' President and CEO James Hogan that took place in Rome yesterday. The CEO announced the new links to Rome from Abu Dhabi, as next... more
PeopleAirbus Helicopters UK: Colin James as new Managing Director to lead its UK rotorcraft business
Oxford, UK - Effective first of August. He succeeds Markus Steinke
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd. has appointed Colin James as Managing Director, effective first of August. James, who has been leading Airbus Helicopter's Engineering Test Centre organisation in the company's... more
PeopleMesse Berlin: new supervisory board appointed
Berlin, Germany - Peter Zühlsdorff is the new chairman and Cornelia Yzer is its first deputy chairwoman
At its meeting the supervisory board of Messe Berlin GmbH elected Peter Zühlsdorff (73) to the post of chairman. The appointment of Peter Zühlsdorff, who is also chairman of the supervisory board of t... more
PeopleATR appoints Giorgio Moreni as Chief Financial Officer
Toulouse, France - He succeeds Eric Baravian, after a four-year mandate
The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Giorgio Moreni (45), as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of ATR. He succeeds Eric Baravian, whose four-year mandate according to ATR's statutes has expired in June... more
PeopleFinmeccanica, State's attorney asks for six years for the ex-CEO
Rome, Italy - Accusations are international corruption and false billing
During the hearing, the State's Attorney Eugenio Fusco asked for six years in prison for Finameccanica former CEO Giuseppe Orsi, accused of international corruption and false billing. Orsi would have... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Federico Fabretti is the new supervisor of External Relations and Communication
Rome, Italy - He is the former FS General Director of External Communication and media
Marco Forlani resigned as Executive Vice-President of External Relations and Communication. But his successor has been already named. He is Federico Fabretti, ex-General Director of External Communication... more
PeopleEU, six month period with Italian Presidency: Renzi announces the program today in the afternoon
Rome, Italy - He will meet the MPs elected in Italy
The Italian Prime minister, Matteo Renzi, will present the program of the Italian presidency to the European Parliament, gathered in a plenary session, today in the afternoon (3:00pm) in Strasbourg. After... more
PeopleFinmeccanica former President Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini is under house arrest
Rome , Italy - Slush funds and bribes that reach the seventh floor
The former President of Finmeccanica Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini is under house arrest accused of criminal conspiracy aimed at corruption. Guarguaglini could have assigned bribes to politicians, trying... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Marco Forlani has resigned, the successor to be announced today
Rome, Italy - A possible mandate to Ferrovie dello Stato General Director of Communication
Marco Forlani has resigned as Finmeccanica Executive Vice-President of External Relations and Communication, yesterday. After the naming of Mauro Moretti as new Chief Executive Officer and Director... more
PeopleAci Europe: Feist re-elected president for a second term
Frankfurt, Germany - Several new additions to the Board: the Italians Modiano (SEA-Milan) and Ventola (SAB-Bologna)
As part of the "24th ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly, Congress and Exhibition" entitled “Compelling Connectivity for our Cities, Regions and Europe” earlier this week, the General Assembly re-elected Arnaud Fei... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviewed Andrea Stolfa, CEO of INAER (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - He speaks about the company success and on INAER's acquisiiton by Babcock
AVIONEWS interviewed Andrea Stolfa, CEO of Inaer, in the occasion of the "Airmed" event in Rome. He speaks about the company success and on its acquisition of Babcock, besides to the Summer programs... more
PeopleItalian ENAV: the Vice-President of European Commission visits ACC in Rome
Rome, Italy - Siim Kallas was welcomed by CEO Massimo Garbini
Today the Vice-President of the European Commission, Siim Kallas, visited the ENAV Area Control Centre (ACC) in Rome. Vice-President Kallas was welcomed by the ENAV CEO Massimo Garbini, who presented... more
PeoplePiaggio America president and CEO John M. Bingham to move from Piaggio Aero
West Palm Beach, Usa - Giuliano Felten has been appointed President and CEO of Piaggio America Inc
Piaggio Aero Industries, the company active in the design, manufacturing , and maintenance of both aircraft and aero engines, announced that Piaggio America President and CEO John M. Bingham, and also... more
PeopleATR appoints Patrick de Castelbajac as CEO
Toulouse, France - He succeeds Filippo Bagnato, CEO from 2004 to 2007 and since 2010
The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Patrick de Castelbajac (43), as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ATR. He succeeds Filippo Bagnato, whose four-year mandate according to ATR's statutes expired... more
Peopleairberlin: Helmut Weixler to become new Chief Operating Officer
Milan, Italy - A renowned aviation expert
From 1st August 2014, Helmut Weixler (56) will take over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Accountable Manager at airberlin. He will be taking over from Helmut Himmelreich (62) who is leaving... more
PeopleEL AL Airlines: B-777 aircraft with the Pope Francis' official logo. Return flight this evening at Rome-Ciampino
Tel Aviv, Israel - After an intense three day visit to the Holy Land
At a special ceremony last May 22 at "Ben-Gurion" Airport, the Ambassador of the Vatican in Israel, Nuncio HE Arch. Giuseppe Lazzarotto and the President and CEO of EL AL, David Maimon affixed Pope Francis'... more
PeopleAlitalia: tomorrow apostolic journey of Pope Francis to the Holy land. The photo exhibition about papal travels (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - 50 years of collaboration between the carrier and the Holy See
1964- 2014, for 50 years Alitalia has been chosen by the Holy See for the Pope's apostolic travels around the world. Alitalia will welcome His Holiness Pope Francis tomorrow on board its flight and... more
PeopleAirbus DS: president of Mexico visits A400M airplane
Acapulco, Mexico - During a meeting which has taken place in Acapulco
The President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, has visited the A400M new generation airplane during the Humanitarian Aid and Natural Disaster Relief Meeting which has taken place in Acapulco, Mexico. The... more
PeopleAirbus Group. German Aerospace coordinator Brigitte Zypries explores the E-Fan aircraft at "ILA" (4)
Berlin, Germany - The two-seater version of the plane is exhibited with further electric and hybrid propulsion system and models at the static display
Airbus Group CTO Jean Botti presented the E-Fan to Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and German Aerospace Coordinator, Brigitte Zypries, during her... more
PeopleAirbus Group: German Defence Minister visits the A400M airplane at "ILA Air Show"
Berlin, Germany - Berlin is scheduled to receive its first operational aircraft at the end of this year
On the second day of the "2014 ILA Berlin Air Show", one of the world’s key aerospace and defence trade shows, Airbus Group welcomed German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen at the company’s static dis... more
PeopleAirbus Group: German Economy Minister Gabriel at "ILA Berlin Air Show"
Berlin, Germany - A tour of the A400 and A-350XWB aircraft
On the first day of the "ILA Berlin Air Show", yesterday, Airbus Group’s top management welcomed German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel and briefed him about the company's exhibited products. Airbus G... more
PeopleAirbus Group welcomes Angela Merkel at "ILA Berlin Air Show"
Berlin, Germany - She was also welcomed by members of the Executive Committee of the Group, led by CEO Tom Enders
Angela Merkel officially opened this year's "ILA Berlin Air Show". During her visit to the showground at Schönefeld airport today, she was also welcomed by members of the Airbus Group Executive Committee,... more
PeopleFinmeccanica (2). Termination of the employment contract: almost EUR 5,5 million to Alessandro Pansa
Rome, Italy - An extra EUR 80,000 as compensation for specific rights waived by him with the termination of employment
In relation to the termination of the employment contract with Alessandro Pansa, started in 2001, Finmeccanica informs of the following. The Company’s Board of Directors, during the meeting held on 1... more
PeoplePiaggio Aero: Galassi appointed as Chairman; Logli new CEO
Genoa, Italy - Mubadala holds 98.05% of the share capital of the industry
Piaggio Aero SpA, the Company active in the design, construction and maintenance of both aircraft and aero engines, today announced that Carlo Logli has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. He,... more
PeopleFinmeccanica’s board: the Italian Government 5 names
Rome, Italy - In addition to chairman De Gennaro and next CEO Moretti, the ministry of Treasury will present to the shareholder’s meeting a list to be approved in May
Within a month Finmeccanica’s next board composition will be approved. The Group, which is going to be lead by the new named Mauro Moretti (the outgoing Ferrovie dello Stato managing director), h... more
PeopleAirbus Group announces key management appointments at Airbus Helicopters, Airbus DS and Aerolia
Toulouse, France - Effective 5 May
Airbus Group has made three key management changes at its Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space Divisions as well as its Aerolia subsidiary. Effective 5 May, current Aerolia CEO Christian... more
PeopleMauro Moretti: before Finmeccanica a career in Ferrovie dello Stato
Rome, Italy - New CEO, just named by Italian Government, holds lots of national and international jobs. He is also mayor of Mompeo, a small village in central Italy
Who is next Finmeccanica’s CEO? Mauro Moretti, born in Rimini 60 years ago, is from 2006 the managing director of Ferrovie dello Stato (the Italian state-owned railway company), in which he spent his e... more
PeopleItalian State-owned companies renew top management today: the candidates for Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - The appointment after stock exchange closure. No confirmation for executives with more than 3 mandates
Wait for designation is about to end. This afternoon, after stock markets closure, new state owned- companies managers (with Ministry of Treasury’s interest) will be named by Prime Minister Renzi’s gov... more
PeopleEL AL will carry Pope Francis at Rome by a B-777 airplane from his travel in Israel at the end of May
Rome, Italy - The aircraft will have a dedicated livery, with the Pontiff logo
EL AL Israel Airlines chosen to fly Pope Francis and his entourage to Rome following their historic visit to Israel. On May 26 the carrier will operate a special flight for the Pope and his delegation... more
PeopleEtihad Airways appoints Senior Vice-President Sales
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It is James Mueller, with more than 20 years’ experience in the aviation industry
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed James Mueller to the new position of Senior Vice-President Sales. With more than 20 years’ experience in the aviation i... more
PeopleLufthansa: important personnel decisions
Frankfurt, Germany - During its meeting today
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG elected Karl Ulrich Garnadt (57) to the Group's Executive Board at its meeting today in Frankfurt. He will take up his position on 1 May 2014 and assume Board... more
PeopleAirbus: Srinivasan Dwarakanath appointed CEO of Airbus India
Blagnac, France - The industry re-enforces its presence in the country
Airbus is grouping its activities in India through the creation of a fully owned subsidiary called Airbus India to manage the company’s significant Indian footprint spread across several sites. The new A... more
PeopleAlenia Aermacchi: Giancarlo Grasso replaces Amedeo Caporaletti
Turin, Italy - As the new Chairman
The Board of Directors of Alenia Aermacchi, during today’s session held in Turin, has taken note of the resignation of Chairman Amedeo Caporaletti and appointed Giancarlo Grasso as the new Chairman.... more
PeopleLufthansa: Carsten Spohr new CEO of the carrier
Frankfurt, Germany - He will assume his new role effective 1 May 2014
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa) has appointed Carsten Spohr as the future Chairman of the Executive Board & Chief Executive Officer during today’s meeting. The 47-year-old, w... more
PeopleLufthansa: Heike Birlenbach named new Vice-President Sales and Services Europe
Frankurt, Germany - Effective March 1, 2014
Heike Birlenbach (47), Head of Cabin Management Munich, has been appointed Lufthansa German Airlines’ Vice-President Sales and Services Europe, effective March 1, 2014. Based in Frankfurt, she will be r... more
PeopleBoeing Italia: Rinaldo Petrignani to retire; Antonio De Palmas named President
Rome, Italy - Effective April 15
The Boeing Company today announced the retirement of Rinaldo Petrignani as president of Boeing Italy. He will continue his relationship with Boeing as a senior counselor and is succeeded by Antonio De... more
PeopleIata: Clifford to lead the Association in Asia-Pacific
Geneva, Switzerland - As Regional Vice-President
The International Air Transport Association has appointed Conrad Clifford as Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific. Clifford joins IATA on 1 February 2014 and will be based in its Asia Pacific Regional... more
PeopleATR: François Hollande's visit in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - He welcomed by its CEO, Filippo Bagnato
The French President, François Hollande chose the ATR's facility in Toulouse to chair a round table about the "Shock of simplification" announced already in his speech on New Year's day to the French... more
PeopleAirbus Group: Allan McArtor to become Chairman and CEO next March
Toulouse, France - He succeeds Sean O’Keefe
Sean O'Keefe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Group, Inc, the company's North American business unit, will resign his position effective 1 March 2014. His successor will be Allan McArtor,... more
PeopleEADS: Tom Enders named 2013 Best performing CAC 40 Manager
Paris, France - By France's Challenges Magazine
EADS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Enders has been named "Best Performing Manager" among the CAC 40 companies by France’s "Challenges Magazine". Enders was presented with the award by Fleur Pellerin, F... more
PeopleIATA: Kevin Hiatt new Senior VP for Safety and Flight Operations
Geneva, Switzerland - He joins from Flight Safety Foundation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announces the appointment of Kevin Hiatt as Senior Vice-President, Safety and Flight Operations. He will join IATA on 17 February 2014 and be based at... more
PeopleGreg Hart to become Chief Operations Officer of United Airlines
Chicago, Usa - Succeeding Pete McDonald
United Continental Holdings, Inc. announced yesterday that Greg Hart will be named executive vice president and chief operations officer, succeeding Pete McDonald, who is retiring after nearly 45 years... more
PeopleUnited Continental Holdings names William R. Nuti to BoD
Chicago, Usa - Effective yesterday
United Continental Holdings announced that William (Bill) Nuti is joining its Board of Directors effective yesterday. He is chairman, CEO and president of NCR Corporation, the global leader in transaction... more
PeopleEADS CEO delivers symbolic certificates to a group of employees
Toulouse, France - For 10 free Group share
EADS CEO Tom Enders has handed out symbolic certificates to a group of employees from across the company entitling them to 10 free EADS shares. The free share plan was announced in May, granting all... more
PeopleEADS. Aerospace meets IT: Tom Enders and Steve Ballmer exchange views in Paris
Toulouse, France - The importance of deepening cross-industry collaboration to close the gap between the two sectors
Today, EADS CEO Tom Enders met his counterpart at Microsoft, Steve Ballmer, to exchange views on leadership, innovation and cyber protection. During their informal meeting at Microsoft’s Paris offices, b... more