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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PeopleShiju Thomas appointed Chief Information Officer of Air Italy
He will be responsible for leading the airline’s Digital Transformation
Air Italy announced that Shiju Thomas has been appointed in the last days as Chief Information Officer for Air Italy. He joins airline with more than 24 yers of information technology (IT) experience in... more
PeoplePaola De Micheli comments on Alitalia
Statements by the Italian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
The Italian Infrastructure and Transport Minister (MIT) Paola De Micheli said about Alitalia: "The decision is in the hands of the Mise (Italian Ministry of Economic Development, Ed.) But I believe that... more
PeopleAntonio Garcia appointed Embraer’s new CFO
Nelson Salgado will be the company’s COO
Embraer's Board of Directors elected yesterday Antonio Carlos Garcia as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and investor relations officer, replacing Nelson Salgado, who will serve as industry’s Chi... more
PeoplePresident Boeing supports CEO choice
"He did everything he could"
President Boeing Dave Calhoun supported the choice by Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg not to receive any bonus award until the B-737 Max aircraft returns fully in service (see AVIONEWS) following fatal... more
PeopleATR appoints SVP Procurement & Supply Chain
It is Eric Segura as of next November 1st
Eric Segura, 55, has been nominated SVP Procurement and Supply Chain of ATR, the world regional aircraft manufacturer. Starting 1 November 2019, he will be reporting to the CEO, Stefano Bortoli and joins... more
PeopleFrom November 1st Christine Lagarde will succeed to Mario Draghi at the ECB
European leaders greet the ex-president - VIDEO
From November 1st Christine Lagarde will succeed to Mario Draghi at the ECB (European Central Bank). Yesterday the witness passage in Frankfurt where Draghi received the greetings by all the main European... more
PeopleMattarella-Trump meeting: "Relations with Italy are excellent"
Confirmed program F-35 aircraft and discussion about duties
The meeting took place yesterday between the Italian head of the State Sergio Mattarella and the leader of the United States Donald Trump.The US president affirmed that the Italian complaints will be carefully... more
PeopleAlexey Leonov, the first man "suspended" in Space, dies
His disappearance in the days of astronaut spacewalkers -VIDEO
The cosmonaut "Roscosmos" Alexey Leonov died on October 11, 2019 at the age of 85. Leonov, born in the then Russian RSFS (Russian Socialist Federal Republic), was the first human being to leave his capsule... more
PeopleBoeing: BoD separates CEO and Chairman roles
Their separation will allow to concentrate on the B-737 Max aircraft
Dennis Muilenburg continues as CEO, President and Director; lead Director David Calhoun elected Non-Executive Chairman Board to add New Director with deep safety experience more
PeoplePutin awards astronaut Nasa Nick Hague
"Medal of courage" following the Baikonur incident
Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the "medal of courage" to NASA astronaut Nasa Nick Hague awarded "for the high professionalism demonstrated in the performance of his duties in life-threatening... more
PeopleEuropean Parliament: first European tour for president Sassoli
Budget, "Brexit" and global challenges at the center of talks with Macron, Merkel and Johnson
On his first European tour, the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli will meet the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron on Monday 7 October at the Elysée. On 8 October, he will... more
PeopleEx-cosmonaut Sigmund Jähn died
He was the first German to go into space
On Saturday September 21, Sigmund Jähn, the first German cosmonaut to go to Space died at 82 years of age. He went to the cosmos aboard Soyuz in 1978 along with Valerij Fëdorovič Bykovskij to the Saljut 6... more
PeopleGeneral Manager of Airbus Helicopters in Italy appointed
The assignment follows the recent acquisition of Aersud Elicotteri
Airbus Helicopters has appointed Alexandre Ceccacci as General Manager of its Customer Center in Italy. The designation follows the recent acquisition by the industry of Aersud Elicotteri, historical... more
PeopleThe Von der Leyen Commission: for a more ambitious Union
Today, President-elect presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission
Today, President-elect Ursula von der Leyen presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission.The new Commission will reflect the priorities and ambitions set out in the Political... more
PeopleBastiaan de Bruijne appointed General Counsel at ACI EUROPE
With immediate effect
ACI EUROPE, the trade association for Europe’s airports, announced the appointment of Bastiaan de Bruijne as its new General Counsel, with immediate effect.He joins the ACI EUROPE team from Royal Schiphol G... more