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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
PeopleDe Winne is the first European commander of the International Space Station
Rome, Italy - From yesterday, on October 11, the ESA's Belgium astronaut is commander of ISS
"ESA astronaut, Frank De Winne, became the first European commander of the International Space Station yesterday morning with the departure of Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka who had filled this role... more
PeoplePier Francesco Guarguaglini named President of the ASD European Association
Rome, Italy - The position was previously held by Eng. in 2004
"Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica, was named President of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) last Friday, in Helsinki, during the Association’s a... more
PeopleAlitalia, Berti: "Today I fly more and earn less"
Rome, Italy - The protagonist of last year's protests of ANPAC pilots
Fabio Berti, 43-year-old Alitalia pilot and president of the ANPAC (Italian Commercial Aviation Pilots' Association) trade union, one year ago has been protagonist of the pilots' protests against the restructuring... more
PeopleATR appoints new president for India’s Customer Services Subsidiary
Toulouse, France - He is Jean-Luc Establie
ATR appointed Jean-Luc Establie (52) as new president of the ATR India Customer Support Private Ltd, its subsidiary in India, succeeding Marc Bourret, who is taking new responsibilities as Project & Planning... more
PeopleChange at SAS Scandinavian Airlines' leadership from last September 1st
Milan, Italy - Chris Shern is the new General Manager for Italy and Eastern Mediterranean Countries
"Chris Shern is new General Manager of SAS Scandinavian Airlines for Italy and Eastern Mediterranean Countries, from last September 1st. Shern was previously as sales director of the SAS international... more
PeoplePiaggio Aero with Giancarlo Fisichella and the Ferrari team
Genoa, Italy - The Italian pilot will debut on September 13 in Monza
"The Ferrari team has chosen Giancarlo Fisichella as its new pilot for the upcoming Formula1 2009 GPs. The Italian pilot is taking place of Felipe Massa, while waiting for his comeback. Fisichella will... more
PeopleBarbara Robinson died after 12 years of illness
Hermosa Beach, USA - Ex wife of the founder of the homonym helicopter manufacturer
Barbara K. Robinson, ex-wife of the founder of Robinson Helicopters, died at 53 after 12 years of fight against cancer. In 2005 she had founded the "Robinson breast cancer research fund", initially financed... more
PeopleChange on top of Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Chicago, USA - Jim Albaugh will take the place of Scott Carson
Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Scott Carson announced yesterday that he will retire from the company at the end of the year. Jim Albaugh, 59, will take Carson's leadership role at Boeing... more
PeopleCessna names Thress as Vice-President, Customer Service
Wichita, Usa - He reports to Mark Paolucci, senior vice-president of the same Division
"Cessna Aircraft Company has named Brad Thress vice-president, Customer Service, reporting to Mark Paolucci, senior vice-president, Customer Service. In his new role, Thress will be in charge of marketing,... more
PeoplePatrice Durand is appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Telespazio Holding
Rome, Italy - He replaces Bruno Rambaud
"The Board of Directors of Telespazio Holding (Finmeccanica: 67%; Thales: 33%) appointed Patrice Durand as its new Chairman at a meeting held on 22 July 2009 at the Fucino Space Centre. Patrice Durand,... more
PeopleNTSB: Mark V. Rosenker leaves chairmanship
Washington, USA - After four years and a half
Mark V. Rosenker, US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) acting chairman, announced his retirement from the agency after four years and a half. Rosenker also stated that he has already sent is... more
PeopleAndrea Molinari is the new CEO of Air Four
Milan, Italy - The airline is focused on executive flights
Andrea Molinari is the new Chief Executive Officer of Air Four SpA, the air carrier based in Milan-Linate airport and focused on executive flights. With a multi-year experience as CEO of Lauda Air, he... more
PeopleGovernor of Virginia appoints three members to airports authority board of directors
Washington, Usa - Mame Reiley, Frank M. Conner III and Dennis L. Martire
Governor Timothy M. Kaine of the Commonwealth of Virginia has made appointments to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors. Mame Reiley, who was appointed to the Board in... more
PeopleThe Pope's holidays pass from Turin
Turin, Italy - Before he landed by an A-319 and then continued in Valle d'Aosta on an AB-212
The Holy Father has landed this morning at 11:30 on Turin-Caselle's airport runway coming from Rome-Ciampino on board of an Airbus A-319 airplane. A stage necessary to continue his journey by an AB-212... more
PeopleAntonio Vázquez, Iberia's new Chairman
Madrid, Spain - He replaces Fernando Conte
"In a meeting held yesterday, Iberia’s Board accepted the resignation of Fernando Conte, until now the Company’s CEO, as Company Chairman. The Board also unanimously resolved to appoint Antonio Vázquez, who... more
PeopleBarack Obama lands at Rome-Urbe airport again
Rome, Italy - Also used for Clinton and other personalities' visits
American president Barack H. Obama landed at 3:50 pm (Italian time) at Rome-Urbe airport, coming back from L'Aquila, after the G8 summit that had started last Wednesday. Obama and his family went to... more
PeopleEnrico Saggese is new ASI president
Rome, Italy - Appointed by the Italian government
The Italian government on July 3 has appointed Enrico Saggese as new ASI (Italian Space Agency) president. The procedure, on proposal of Mariastella Gelmini, minister of education, university and research,... more
PeopleACI welcomes two new appointees
Geneva, Switzerland - Georgina Graham and Ali Tounsi
Airports Council International (ACI) today announced two key management appointments in the organization. Effective today, Georgina Graham will serve as director of the ACI Bureau based in Montreal, Canada,... more
PeopleNBAA welcomes Debbie Hersman nomination as NTSB chair
Washington, Usa - Before joining the NTSB, she was a staff member of the US Senate
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, commended the Obama administration for nominating Deborah A. P. Hersman as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). "NBAA... more
PeopleCathay Pacific’s Tyler is new Board's IATA Chairman
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - FedEx’s Bronczek to follow in 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Cathay Pacific Airways CEO Tony Tyler started his one-year term as the Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors. Tyler succeeds Samer Majali,... more
PeopleEnrico Saggese is new Italian CIRA's President
Capua, Italy - For the next three years
"The members' meeting has appointed Enrico Saggese, President of the Italian Aerospace Researches Center (CIRA) for next three years. He replaces Renzo Piva as leadership of the CIRA. The new President... more
PeopleCharles Bolden new NASA administrator
Washington, USA - He flew four times with the space shuttle
Charles Bolden, former astronaut four time in space with space shuttle missions, will be the new NASA administrator. President Obama appointed him. 62-year-old Bolden is a former major general of the Marine... more