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Civil aviationICAO encourages increased alignment of national aviation recovery efforts
The declarations by its Secretary General Fang Liu
Addressing recent European (EURNAT) and South American (SAM) Directors-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) meetings, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu reminded the national heads of civil aviation of the urgent... more
![Alessandro Profumo (CEO Leonardo) nominated to the Presidency of AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD)](https://avionews.it/resources/small/eaba1a02e9a2340a161fc32ba4adad16.jpg.webp)
AerospaceAlessandro Profumo (Leonardo CEO) nominated President of ASD
It represents the largest companies and over SMEs and associations from 18 European countries
Leonardo announces the appointment of Alessandro Profumo to the Presidency of AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD). The CEO of Leonardo will lead the organisation for the next... more
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AirlinesAci Europe: appeal to EC President to end quarantines
And develop common EU Testing Protocol
Over 20 travel and tourism bodies as well as unions across Europe united today in an unprecedented call for European Commission leadership to replace quarantine restrictions with an EU Testing Protocol... more
![From left: Boeing appoints Marc Allen Chief Strategy Officer and names Chris Raymond as Company's First Chief Sustainability Officer](https://avionews.it/resources/small/63cb3f08c3a5aeb5077af721c463258b.jpg.webp)
IndustryBoeing appoints Marc Allen Chief Strategy Officer
And it names Chris Raymond as Company's First Chief Sustainability Officer
The Boeing Company named yesterday B. Marc Allen as chief strategy officer and senior vice president, Strategy and Corporate Development, reporting to President and CEO David Calhoun. The company also... more
![Defence Ministers of Germany and France visit Airbus in Manching, Germany](https://avionews.it/resources/small/9c2e8d95c11a333bfa0085e8b2e23490.png.webp)
DefenseDefence Ministers of Germany and France visit Airbus in Manching
Support for key European programmes
During a visit of the Airbus premises in Manching, the Defence Ministers of Germany and France, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and Florence Parly, expressed their nations’ support for key European defence pro... more
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AirlinesRyanair, one third of shareholders said no to O'Leary bonus
CEO of low-cost carrier collected 458,000 euros
This bonus doesn't have to be done. Like in Alessandro Manzoni romance "I promessi sposi", this phrase fits perfectly to describe what happened yesterday, Thursday 17 September 2020, during the vote on... more
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AirportsNavalny, poisoning wouldn't have happened at the airport
Russian activist has just begun to breathe independently
An intricate story that perhaps begins to become clearer. Poisoning of Russian activist Alexei Navalny caused a sensation all over the world and the photo of the man who woke up in the hospital after... more
![Salvatore Sciacchitano elected as President of the ICAO Council for the period 2020-2022](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ceb61095c0d17c0e62b6d667854b7c55.jpg.webp)
Civil aviationICAO Stocktaking Seminar highlights latest achievements
And new opportunities for in-sector CO2 emissions reductions
Summarizing the outcomes of an ICAO sustainability event last Friday, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano stressed the need to seize the post-COVID recovery as a vital opportunity for aviation... more
![Javier Sánchez-Prieto named Iberia’s new executive chairman](https://avionews.it/resources/small/2f3233d540cb72b3e936b30f14cc46d1.jpg.webp)
AirlinesJavier Sánchez-Prieto named Iberia’s new executive chairman
He replaces Luis Gallego
Javier Sánchez-Prieto, 51, today replaces Luis Gallego as Executive Chairman of the Iberia Group. Iberia’s new chief holds a degree in economics and business from Madrid´s Complutense university, and... more
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DefenseTrump vs Pentagon: "Wars to please aircraft manufacturers"
American president did not mention the names of alleged perpetrators
Washington vs Arlington County. American President Donald Trump came out of the closest in recent hours with very specific accusations against the Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department... more
![ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu at the official opening of the final week of the Virtual World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2020 on September 7](https://avionews.it/resources/small/18936682eefcf5491920ad86905d9b6a.png.webp)
Civil aviationDigital innovations important to aviation "building back better" from COVID-19
According to Fang Liu, ICAO Secretary General said at a world summit
In her remarks yesterday at the official opening of the final week of the "Virtual World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2020", ICAO (International Civil Avaition Organization) Secretary... more
![Lorenzo Mariani appointed executive Group director sales and business development and managing director MBDA Italia](https://avionews.it/resources/small/29b421f84a280fb4d362f68375fe0713.jpg.webp)
DefenseMbda Italia: Lorenzo Mariani new managing director
Starting from today
Starting from today, on September 1st, 2020, Lorenzo Mariani has become Executive Group Director Sales & Business Development of MBDA and Managing Director of MBDA Italia. Reporting directly to Eric Béranger,... more
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AirlinesLufthansa: change in its supervisory board
Two new members appointed
It is agreed, among other things, within the stabilization package of the Economic Stabilisation Fund (WSF) of the Federal Republic of Germany for Deutsche Lufthansa AG, that the Federal Government may... more
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IndustryEmbraer announces new Global Commercial team
Four appointments, after that one in June as President and CEO
Following the appointment of Arjan Meijer as President & CEO of Embraer’s Commercial Aviation business in June (see AVIONEWS), Embraer is making a number of key leadership appointments in its global c... more
![Historic aircraft lover Daniel Friedkin](https://avionews.it/resources/small/96d86817f1531d5644b3bdbc9adb5030.jpg.webp)
Civil aviationDan Friedkin's great passion for airplanes
He just became the new owner of AS Roma
During last hours, AS Roma football team had a new owner: the president is Dan Friedkin, 187th richest man in United States and number 504 in the world. In addition to his new passion for football (on... more
![Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME), appointed Senior VP for Customer, Financial and Digital Services (CFDS), based in Geneva and effective 1 March 2021](https://avionews.it/resources/small/7eb729a4d7c5d6505a796828f8ad2352.jpg.webp)
Civil aviationLeadership succession for IATA’s CFDS
From next March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME), will be appointed Senior Vice President for Customer, F... more
![Robina Asti, the woman who flied an airplane at 99](https://avionews.it/resources/small/16d50e63de0c14db1e36ece2225354e6.jpg.webp)
Civil aviation99 year old woman is the oldest in the world to fly a plane
The Guinness World Record has made the singular record official
Almost a century of life: Robina Asti is a 99 year old lady who conquered a singular record in the last few hours. As certified by the Guinness World Record, she is the oldest person in the world capable... more
![From left to right: DG EUROCONTROL Eamonn Brennan and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Executive Director Patrick Ky together officially opened the joint Technical and Coordination Office (TeCO) at EUROCONTROL’s Brussels Headquarters](https://avionews.it/resources/small/544e858b7eea40e87c1b543b34e239de.jpg.webp)
Civil aviationEasa-Eurocontrol: new joint unit cements cooperation
The Office is designed to improve the efficiency of the two organisations’ joint activities
Director General EUROCONTROL Eamonn Brennan and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Executive Director Patrick Ky together officially opened the joint EASA-EUROCONTROL Technical and Coordination... more
![Karen Clayton General Counsel of IATA in addition to her responsibilities as Corporate Secretary effective on July 1st, 2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/0186c1e36c58b836d30765318bd647bd.jpg.webp)
PeopleNew General Counsel at IATA as Jeff Shane retires
Effective today, on July 1st, 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Karen Clayton has taken on the duties of General Counsel in addition to her responsibilities as Corporate Secretary effective today, 1... more
![Fabio Lazzerini, Chief Business Officer of Alitalia](https://avionews.it/resources/small/7695fc45ccc3840a7bca7d3e2d3860be.jpg.webp)
PeopleFlash news. Alitalia: Fabio Lazzerini new CEO of the NewCo
Francesco Caio as President
The leadership of the new Alitalia has been chosen today. Fabio Lazzerini currently responsible for the commercial development of the company will be CEO. President of the Newco will be Eng. Francesco... more
![André-Hubert Roussel President of Eurospace](https://avionews.it/resources/small/c8a8b3d40e4189ab91273b5d0260a27c.jpg.webp)
PeopleAndré-Hubert Roussel President of Eurospace
He replaces Jean Loïc Galle
The General Assembly of Eurospace has appointed yesterday André-Hubert Roussel as President, succeeding Jean-Loïc Galle André-Hubert Roussel is CEO of ArianeGroup, lead industrial contractor for the Ari... more
![Marco Folino appointed Managing Director and CEO of Spaceopal](https://avionews.it/resources/small/fda69e82959a05776638ea13bede10fc.jpg.webp)
PeopleSpaceopal: Marco Folino appointed Managing Director and CEO
He succeeds to Paolo Minciacchi
Spaceopal announced today the appointment of Marco Folino as Managing Director and CEO of the company.He succeeds to Paolo Minciacchi, who has been appointed CEO of e-GEOS (a Telespazio and Italian Space... more
![Jim Taiclet new Lockheed Martin President and CEO](https://avionews.it/resources/small/7047334610f0943864598b7411a425bb.jpg.webp)
PeopleJim Taiclet new Lockheed Martin President and CEO
Marillyn A. Hewson executive chairman
In a planned leadership transition, experienced chief executive, Gulf War veteran and pilot James D. Taiclet, 60, became yesterday president and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation. He succeeds Marillyn... more
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PeopleEmbraer announces new President and CEO of Commercial Aviation business
The move will be effective immediately
Embraer started today its restructuring process with the reintegration of the commercial aviation business and announces Arjan Meijer as the new President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, succeeding... more
![David L. Calhoun, Boeing President and CEO from January 13, 2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/a3fcf3ef966bb288b2d9505734258113.jpg.webp)
PeopleBoeing CEO updates on next lay-offs
He writes a letter to employees
Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun issued the following letter to employees yesterday providing an update on workforce actions:"Team:Following the reduction-in-force announcement we made last month,... more
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PeopleBrief. Boddenberg elected as new chairman of Fraport’s supervisory board
He succeeds Karlheinz Weimar
Brief from the world. Fraport AG’s Supervisory Board, in an extraordinary meeting today, elected Hessian finance minister Michael Boddenberg as their new chairman. He succeeds Karlheinz Weimar, who st... more
![Brett J. Hart named president of United Airlines from May 20, 2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/9482568535cd3cb1fea0ce525a8689f3.jpg.webp)
PeopleChanges at the leadership of United Airlines
Top management cuts its salary for the pandemic
United Airlines has announced a series of changes at the top of the carrier. The current President, Scott Kirby will become Chief Executive Officer, while Oscar Munoz, who holds the position at this time,... more
![Antonio Parenti appointed on April 29, 2020 as Head of the European Commission's Representation in Italy, from June 1st, 2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/4a2f9fc9069a8158c7e119d6c4ccaf51.jpg.webp)
PeopleEuropean Commission appoints new head of representation in Italy
Antonio Parenti will assume his office next June 1st, 2020
Antonio Parenti has been appointed today as Head of the European Commission's Representation in Italy. In this function, he will act as the official representative of the European Commission in Italy under... more
![Sebastian Mikosz, IATA as the Association’s Senior Vice President for Member and External Relations, effective 1 June 2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/2fdafeccc56cb4b8e22435303c323da2.jpg.webp)
PeopleSebastian Mikosz to join IATA
Effective June 1, 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Sebastian Mikosz will join IATA as the Association’s Senior Vice President for Member and External Relations, effective 1 June 2020. ... more
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PeopleLeonardo: publication of the lists of candidates for the BoD
The shareholder MEF has proposed Luciano Carta as Chairman of the Board of Directors
The forthcoming Shareholders’ Meeting is called in ordinary session in May more
![LM: James-D-Taiclet president and CEO, effective June 15, 2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/63702c4a1c83baeccc193aaa4bcb689c.jpg.webp)
PeopleLockheed Martin elects James D. Taiclet as President and CEO
Marillyn A. Hewson to become executive chairman
The Board of Directors of Lockheed Martin has elected James D. Taiclet, 59, as president and CEO, effective June 15. He will continue to serve as a member of the corporation's board, which he joined in... more
![The European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen as new Commission from November 1, 2019](https://avionews.it/resources/small/be96551afe03e64a47953f3156e5943a.jpg.webp)
PeopleVon der Leyen (EC) on the coronavirus and the effects on aircraft and transport
The measures under evaluation in this one, and in other sectors
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has remarked on the Coronavirus response that: "This morning, I met with the Commission's Coronavirus Response Team. We discussed about the s... more
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PeopleAirbus publishes agenda for 2020 Annual General Meeting
Mark Dunkerley, Stephan Gemkow proposed to join Board
Airbus has published the agenda for its 2020 Annual General Meeting to be held on 16 April, with resolutions including the proposed appointment of Mark Dunkerley and Stephan Gemkow as independent non-executive... more
![Thomas Hundt appointed Executive Vice-President Finance at Airbus Helicopters form March 1, 2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/439f3133f57742a8339e14cdfae531a7.jpg.webp)
PeopleAircraft and roles. EVP Finance at Airbus Helicopters appointed
Effective 1 March 2020
Airbus Helicopters has appointed Thomas Hundt Executive Vice-President Finance and Member of the Executive Committee of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 March 2020. Previously, he served as Senior Vice-President... more
![Laurence Petiard appointed Head of External Communications of Airbus Helicopters](https://avionews.it/resources/small/fd588f33e77e1b197923c9aacba8d823.jpg.webp)
PeopleAirbus Helicopters appoints Head of External Communications
It is Laurence Petiard, effective January
Laurence Petiard has been appointed Head of External Communications for Airbus Helicopters, effective January 2020. In this new role, she will be in charge of coordinating industry’s media relations, w... more
![Enrico Palermo, Chief Operating Officer of Virgin Galactic](https://avionews.it/resources/small/937c45b971ca47c3f4d3d5620d793663.jpg.webp)
PeopleEnrico Palermo appointed Virgin Galactic’s COO
Effective immediately
Virgin Galactic Holdings, an aerospace company, announced the appointment of Enrico Palermo as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. In this newly created role, he will be responsible for... more
![David L. Calhoun, Boeing President and CEO from January 13, 2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/a3fcf3ef966bb288b2d9505734258113.jpg.webp)
PeopleBoeing: Calhoun begins today role as President and CEO
He shared his top priorities for 2020 with all its employees
New leadership to focus on safety culture, improved transparency and rebuilding trust more
![Jost Lammers President and CEO of Munich Airport](https://avionews.it/resources/small/eba75aa14f1f7bbed4365d3d2ed0d9e0.jpg.webp)
PeopleMunich Airport: Jost Lammers President and CEO
He has held management roles at various European airports since the late 1990s
He is also president of the Airports Council International (ACI) Europe more
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PeopleJames Viola, President and CEO of Helicopter Association International
He replaces Matthew S. Zuccaro from next January 16
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed yesterday James A. Viola as the new president and CEO of Helicopter Association International (HAI), effective Jan. 16. He replaces Matthew S.... more
![Historic aircraft lover Daniel Friedkin](https://avionews.it/resources/small/96d86817f1531d5644b3bdbc9adb5030.jpg.webp)
PeopleDaniel Friedkin: an historic aircraft lover for the Italian football club AS Roma
Pilot and collector as well as entrepreneur and film producer
A fan of historical planes, pilot and aircraft collector could be the next president of the Italian football team AS Roma. This is Thomas Daniel Friedkin, a Texan businessman and American film producer... more
![Virginia Lee appointed Director of Media & Communications at Aci Europe](https://avionews.it/resources/small/de9be9dd8d823a9f984d5237a98f5ac0.jpg.webp)
PeopleNew appointment as Director of Media & Communications at ACI EUROPE
It is Virginia Lee, with immediate effect
ACI EUROPE, the trade association for Europe’s airports, announces the appointment of Virginia Lee as its new Director of Media & Communications, with immediate effect.She joins ACI EUROPE from Cable E... more
![Markus Haggeney appointed Acting Secretary General of the FAI](https://avionews.it/resources/small/e09c88ef982cd3963612f984e3c15630.jpg.webp)
PeopleMarkus Haggeney appointed Acting Secretary General of the FAI
Following Susanne Schödel's departure as in the same role
Markus Haggeney, 59, has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the FAI (World Air Sports Federation), following Susanne Schödel's departure as Secretary General. He is taking on his new role as of... more
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PeopleUnited Airlines announces leadership transition
Oscar Munoz will be replaced by J. Scott Kirby
United Airlines announced today that Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in May 2020. As... more
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PeopleSalvatore Sciacchitano (3). Italian Farnesina: satisfaction for the election of ICAO
Winning against the competing candidacies of an Emirati and a Kyrgyz
The Italian Foreign Ministry (Farnesina) expresses great satisfaction for the election of engineer Salvatore Sciacchitano as President of the Executive Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization... more
![The ICAO Council has elected Salvatore Sciacchitano of Italy as its President. He replaces Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu (right), and Fang Liu Secretary General of ICAO (left)](https://avionews.it/resources/small/b923bc3a989fea4dce2bae99c0cab292.png.webp)
PeopleSalvatore Sciacchitano (2) of Italy elected President of the ICAO Council
For a three-year term, beginning 1 January 2020
The 36-member governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the ICAO Council, has elected Salvatore Sciacchitano of Italy as its President for a three-year term, beginning 1 January... more
![Salvatore Sciacchitano elected as President of the ICAO Council for the period 2020-2022](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ceb61095c0d17c0e62b6d667854b7c55.jpg.webp)
PeopleItalian ENAC: Salvatore Sciacchitano elected ICAO President for the period 2020-2022
Satisfaction and pride for the prestigious result for Italy and for the Authority
This is the first presidency of an European since the establishment of the International Civil Aviation Organization more
![Roberto Spada appointed Air Italy Chairman](https://avionews.it/resources/small/829920bb409e84e70674e9850aea5c57.jpg.webp)
PeopleRoberto Spada appointed Air Italy Chairman
He replaces Francesco Violante
Air Italy SpA announces that yesterday the Board of Directors appointed Roberto Spada as Director and Chairman. His appointment follows the stepping down of former Chairman Francesco Violante, a move which... more
![The president of the Spain Pedro Sanchez and the deputy and leader of the left party called "Podemos" Pablo Iglesias](https://avionews.it/resources/small/d8655472c5eb6b3484df66bd00aa4e0e.png.webp)
PeopleSpain: agreement for a progressive Government
Signed by the president Pedro Sanchez and the deputy Pablo Iglesias
The president of the Spain Pedro Sanchez and the deputy and leader of the left party called "Podemos" Pablo Iglesias signed today an agreement in Congress for the establishment of a coalition Government.... more
![B-737 MAX 8 airplane of Air Italy](https://avionews.it/resources/small/dd66719416b5801fb14b515a0c0ddf25.jpg.webp)
PeopleNew appointment in Air Italy
Yousef Elzaro is Chief Financial Officer
Air Italy announces today that Yousef Elzaro has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer for the carrier starting November 8th, 2019.He joins Air Italy after more than 25 successful years in the aviation... more
![Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Rome](https://avionews.it/resources/small/d7e38a0648b62d97d21f343b4660f083.jpg.webp)
PeopleGiuseppe Conte met Angela Merkel
"Joint commitment to face challenges together" - VIDEO
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Rome on November 11. The issues addressed at Villa Pamphilj concerned migrants, economic growth, employment, climate, the EU and... more