People
5,963 news found
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
PeopleBabbitt confirmed as FAA administrator
Washington, USA - Secretary of transportation LaHood asks for quick times for FAA's reauthorization
The American Senate confirmed Randolph Babbitt as FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) administrator for a period of five years, after his entitling in March. Also confirmed in their roles were John Porcari... more
PeopleThe third European female astronaut is Italian
Rome, Italy - Samantha Cristoforetti, 32-years-old, comes from the Air Force
Among the six new astroanuts selected today by ESA (European Space Agency) for the future ISS (International Space Station) missions there is also a woman, the third in Europe after English Helen Sharman... more
PeopleFabrizio Palenzona new president of Italian Assaeroporti
Rome, Italy - Appointed today by the assembly of the association of airports managing societies
The assembly of the association of Italian airports managing societies (Assaeroporti) today appointed Fabrizio Palenzona, head of AdR-Aeroporti di Roma, as its new president as suggested by the executive... more
PeopleNew appointments at Eurofighter GmbH
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Enzo Casolini and Bernhard Gerwert, respectively, have been appointed
"The Shareholder representatives of the Eurofighter consortium appointed with effect from 1st May 2009 Bernhard Gerwert as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Enzo Casolini as the new CEO of Eurofighter... more
PeoplePisa airport, Costantino Cavallaro confirmed chairman, Gina Giani appointed new CEO
Pisa, Italy - They will be in charge till the end of 2011
The board of directors of SAT Galileo Galiei (Pisa airport operator), confirmed Costantino Cavallero as chairman of the board and appointed Gina Giani as new CEO. The new board of directors of SAT will... more
PeopleChristoph Franz new Lufthansa deputy chairman
Cologne, Germany - The appointment effective starting on June 1
German Lufthansa group appointed Christoph Franz, Swiss International Airlines CEO, as its new deputy chairman. The decision will be effective since the 1st of June. Furthermore Franz might take Wolfgang... more
PeopleBodo Uebber appointed as new EADS's Board chairman
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Takes place of resigned Rudiger Grube
The EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) board of directors has appointed Bodo Uebber as chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Uebber, who has been member of the EADS management since... more
PeopleAlitalia appointed Clemente Senni as Communication Manager and External relations
Rome, Italy - He will take on the assignment from next Monday, on April 6
"Clemente Senni will lead the new Communication and external relations Direction of Alitalia, from next Monday, on April 6. It will have the task to support the President, Roberto Colaninno, and the... more
PeopleNASA: inspector general Robert Cobb resigns
Washington, Usa - He submitted a letter to the White House
NASA inspector general Robert Cobb submitted a letter of resignation to the White House on Thursday, April 2, 2009. President Barack Obama accepted Cobb's resignation, which is effective April 11. The... more
PeopleEutelsat, Giuliano Berretta awarded as “Promoter of the information society"
Paris, France - Within the information technology
Giuliano Berretta, chairman and CEO of Eutelsat Communications, has been awarded in Paris as "Promoter of the information society". The prize is awarded yearly to a key figure in recognition of his or... more
PeoplePablo Lázaro Melgar is the new general manager of Gran Canaria airport
Gran Canaria, Spain - He will substitute Francisco Macho Argüeso
Pablo Lázaro Melgar is the new general manager of Gran Canaria airport. He comes after Francisco Macho Argüeso, who ran this Spanish airport for about 12 years. The appointment has been made by AENA, S... more
PeopleSkyTeam (3): Marie-Joseph Malé, new managing director
Milan, Italy - Named upon proposition of its Chairman
"Marie-Joseph Malé is the managing director of SkyTeam and will be in charge of the newly created centralized managing body of the alliance. He was named to this position upon proposition of SkyTeam Chairman... more
PeopleBoeing appoints Marcello Bruni as Communications Director for Italy and Southern Europe
Rome, Italy - He succeeds Antonio De Palmas
Boeing has appointed Marcello Bruni as director of corporate communications for Italy and Southern Europe. Bruni, 40, succeeds Antonio De Palmas, who had been appointed president of European Union and... more
PeopleNew board leadership takes charge at Dallas International Airport
Dallas, Usa - Ben Muro elected Chairman. New board leaders bring extensive experience and diversity
Ben Muro will assume his new role as chairman of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport board of directors on April 1, 2009. Muro has served on the Board since May 2005 and most recently served as... more
PeopleStefan Schulte appointed CEO of Fraport Airport company
Frankfurt, Germany - Peter Schmitz is a new member of executive board
Fraport AG’s supervisory board appointed Stefan Schulte to a five-year term as the company’s new executive board chairman (CEO) effective September 1st, 2009. Currently the company’s executive board vice-... more
PeopleRobert Ajtai is the new Air Europa manager for Italy
Milan, Italy - The Hungarian comes to Milan after his long experience with Malev and Air Europa Hungary
Robert Ajtai, new Air Europa manager for Italy, will bring all his long-time experience at Malev Hungarian Airlines pricing and international sales department and Air Europa Hungary. After five years working... more