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PeopleAirplanes and roles. Delta appoints new SVP for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
London, UK - Corneel Koster takes over from Nat Pieper
Delta Air Lines has appointed Corneel Koster as Senior Vice President Europe, Middle East, Africa and India. He takes over from Nat Pieper who has become Senior Vice President Global Alliances. Based... more
PeopleEric Trappier new President of ASD (Aerospace and Defense Industries Association of Europe)
Brussels, Belgium - Already Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation
ASD announces the appointment of Eric Trappier, the French Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dassault Aviation, as President of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD). He... more
PeopleMinister Alfano visited yesterday Amatrice with the Canadian PM Justin Trudeau
Rome, Italy - "The visit of a Head of Government of a G7 Country represented an act of great sensitivity"
"The visit of a Head of Government of a G7 Country to Amatrice represented an act of great sensitivity to the people who were struck by a very violent earthquake that ruined their lives, in addition to... more
PeopleAlfano meets Jason Greenblatt, Special Representative of the US President for International Negotiations
Rome, Italy - The minister expressed his appreciation for the Special Representative's particular focus and dynamism on the Israeli-Palestinian dossier
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met today the Special Representative of the President of the United States of America for International Negotiations, Jason... more
PeoplePaolo Gentiloni met the US President, Donald Trump at Villa Taverna -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - While his daughter Ivanka has been received by the Undersecretary Boschi
The Italian Premier Paolo Gentiloni met the US President Donald Trump at Villa Taverna. The Undersecretary Maria Elena Boschi has received Ivanka Trump, his daughter at Villa Taverna too. Below,... more
PeopleObama's airplane landed at the "Baccarini" airport in Grosseto
Grosseto, Italy - The former president of the United States will begin today a short holiday in Italy
Escorted by six Eurofighter airplanes of the 4th Wing of the Italian Air Force, the former president of the United States Barack Obama landed in the late morning at the "Corrado Baccarini" airport in Grosseto... more
PeopleLeonardo (3). Alessandro Profumo, "who's who"
Rome, Italy - Born in Genoa, Italy on 17 February 1957, he holds a degree in Business Economics from "Bocconi" University
Alessandro Profumo is Chief Executive Officer of Leonardo SpA since 16 May 2017. Born in Genoa, Italy on 17 February 1957, he holds a degree in Business Economics from "Bocconi" University. In 1977,... more
PeopleLeonardo (2): Alessandro Profumo CEO. The designations
Rome, Italy - Confirmed to Chairman Giovanni De Gennaro
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, convened yesterday following the Shareholders' Meeting, confirmed to Chairman Giovanni De Gennaro, who is the legal representative of the Company in accordance with... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Superjet International appoints Marazzani new CEO
Venice, Italy - He succeeds to Nazario Cauceglia, in this role since January 2012
SuperJet International’s Board of Directors has appointed Stefano Marazzani new Chief Executive Officer of the industry. He succeeds to Nazario Cauceglia, who has been the CEO of SuperJet International s... more
PeopleICAO: historic ‘Dreams Soar’ round-the-world STEM mission takes flight
Montreal, Canada - The mission will be spending the entire week of 15-19 May in Montreal, conducting a wide range of visits and events with ICAO support
Shaesta Waiz, the courageous 29 year old pilot of the 2017 ‘Dreams Soar’ solo round-the-world flight for STEM, touched down in Montréal today at "Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport" and was gree... more
PeopleItalian Minister Alfano "Condems the new missile test conducted by North Korea"
Rome, Italy - Italy will continue to contribute to giving a firm and cohesive response by the international community
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano declared: “Italy expresses its firm condemnation for the ballistic missile test conducted by North Korea. The test represents a... more
PeopleRoberto Tazzioli new CEO of Thales Italia
Florence, Italy - 62 yo, from Modena, he works in the Group since 2014
Roberto Tazzioli is the new CEO and Country Director of Thales Italia from today. 62 years old, from Modena he works in the Group since 2014. He has a degree in civil engineering at the Florence University,... more
PeopleAlitalia's A-321 airplane accompanies today Pope Francis in Fatima
Rome, Italy - The aircraft named "Piazza della Signoria di Gubbio"
Pope Francis took off today, on Friday May 12, at 2:00pm for his apostolic pilgrimage in Fatima, with an Alitalia's AZ-4000 flight. The extraordinary commissioner, Luigi Gubitosi was present at the Rome-Fiumicino... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Etihad Aviation Group: interim group CEO confirmed
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The BoD confirmed that James Hogan will leave the company next July 1st, 2017
The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors today appointed Ray Gammell as interim Group CEO, and confirmed that James Hogan, current President and Group CEO, will leave the company on 1 July 2017. Consistent... more
PeopleItalian ENAV: the BoD appoints Roberta Neri as CEO and establishes Board Committees
Rome, Italy - Held under the chairmanship of Roberto Scaramella
The Board of Directors of ENAV SpA, appointed by the Shareholders’ meeting on 28 April 2017, held yesterday under the chairmanship of Roberto Scaramella, appointed Roberta Neri as Chief Executive Officer. T... more
PeopleAirplanes (2). Italian MISE on Alitalia: extraordinary administration and commissioners appointed
Rome, Italy - They are Luigi Gubitosi, Enrico Laghi and Stefano Paleari
The Italian Economic Development Minister, Carlo Calenda arranged yesterday with decree the admission of Alitalia to the extraordinary administration, according to the Marzano decree law. With the same... more
PeopleAlfano had a phone conversation with Netanyahu
Rome, Italy - "Excellent bilateral relations existing between the two Countries"
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and of International Cooperation Angelino Alfano had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. "Just before the vote -Alfano said- I... more
PeopleAnn Wolgers appointed as new press officer at Saab
Linkoping, Sweden - She took up her position on May 2
Defence and Security company Saab has appointed Ann Wolgers as the new Press Officer. She took up her position on May 2. She was most recently employed at the Swedish Prime Minister’s Office where she h... more
PeopleThe Italian Undersecretary of State Della Vedova took part in a meeting on the denuclearisation of North Korea
Rome, Italy - He expressed Italy's firm condemnation of nuclear and missile programme
In New York the Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, took part in the last days in a ministerial-level meeting of the UN Security... more
PeopleEmbraer announces leadership changes at Savis-Bradar
São Paulo, Brazil - Marcus Tollendal leaves the position of CEO and will assume a role in identifying new business opportunities for Defense & Security
Embraer announces leadership changes at Savis Tecnologias e Sistemas SA and Bradar Indústria SA, whose operations were consolidated in March 2016. Marcus Tollendal leaves the position of Chief Executive... more
PeopleBrexit (2). Tajani in London: “Citizens deserve certainty regarding their post-future”
Brussels, Belgium - In addition to meeting the PM, he was also due to meet representatives from NGOs
Antonio Tajani stressed the importance of a deal to safeguard people’s rights in the wake of Brexit during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday morning. "The European Parliament's message i... more
PeopleAlfano meets with Davis, British Secretary of State: the Italians after Brexit as the subject
Rome, Italy - The living conditions of compatriots residing in London prior to exit from EU will not undergo changes
“We deem it very important that, following Brexit, the acquired rights of Italian and European citizens residing in the United Kingdom, just as those of the British citizens living in EU Countries, continue t... more
PeopleItalian ENAV: appointment of BoD of Techno Sky for a three year term 2017-2019
Rome, Italy - Roberta Neri (Chairman), Massimo Bellizzi and Luca Colman (board members) retain their offices in Enav
The Shareholders’ Meeting of Techno Sky, held today in Rome, appointed the members of the new Board of Directors who will be in office for a three-year term, from 2017 to 2019: Roberta Neri (Chairman), M... more
PeopleICAO SG stresses links between air transport investment and socio-economic prosperity to Uruguay leadership
Montreal, Canada - During her official mission in the Country this week
ICAO Secretary General (SG) Fang Liu delivered an important message to the leadership of Uruguay this week, highlighting the fundamental links between States’ investments in air transport and the sustainable s... more
PeopleNew management at AeroLogic, as of 1 May, 2017
Frankfurt, Germany - Josef Moser and Wolfgang Raebiger to be appointed new Managing Directors of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo jv
As of 1 May 2017, Josef Moser, previously Head of Flight Operations and Crew Training, will take over as Chief Operations Officer and Accountable Manager at AeroLogic GmbH. At the same time, Wolfgang Raebiger,... more
PeopleUS attack in Syria (2). Farnesina: the Italian reaction
Rome, Italy - The declarations by Minister Alfano
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano declared about it: "Italy understands the reasons of a US military action, proportionate in time and manner, in... more
PeopleICAO Secretary General accorded "2017 Leader of the Year Award"
Montréal, Canada - During her mission to Greece, Liu conducted bilateral meetings
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Secretary General Fang Liu stressed the need for continued progress on the sustainability of international aviation this past Saturday, as she accepted... more
PeopleAircraft and roles. Italian ENAC: its general manager, Alessio Quaranta, appointed President of the European EASTI
Rome, Italy - It oversees of training in terms of air transport security
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority informs that its director general Alessio Quaranta has been chosen President of the EASTI Foundation (European Aviation Security Training Institute), of which... more
PeopleAirbus DS appoints four new Executive Committee members
Munich, Germany - They are Jana Rosenmann, Grazia Vittadini, Bernhard Brenner and Peter Weckesser
As part of its reorganisation following the division’s strategy update, Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has appointed Jana Rosenmann, Grazia Vittadini, Bernhard Brenner and Peter Weckesser as new Executive C... more
People60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties: celebrations last Saturday in Rome -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The EU heads of State and Government received by the Pope Francis last Friday
The celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome took place on the 25th of March care of the Palazzo dei Conservatori in Campidoglio. After the speeches and the signing... more
People60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome signing: European Parliament delegation in Norcia (Perugia)
Perugia, Italy - For an institutional visit, and to meet the local and regional authorities
Today, on Friday March 24 the European Parliament President Antonio Tajani, the VPs and the Presidents of the political groups of the same Parliament are in Norcia (Perugia) for an institutional visit.... more
PeopleBerlin Airports (FBB): Rainer Bretschneider new Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Frankfurt, Germany - The very successful operation of Schönefeld and Tegel airports continues
The State Secretary of Brandenburg and Airport Coordinator Rainer Bretschneider is the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH. Bretschneider was appointed unanimously... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. New Head of Saab market area Asia Pacific
Linkoping, Sweden - It is Dean Rosenfield form next January 1, 2018
Defence and security company Saab has appointed Dean Rosenfield as new head of Market Area Asia Pacific from 1 January 2018. He is today the Managing Director of Saab Australia. In his present role, Dean... more
PeopleAirplanes and people: Luigi Pascale dead, "founding father" of P-68, up to modern P-92 and P-2012 -3 VIDEO
Capua, Italy - The news reported yesterday on industry's website
The Tecnam website reported yesterday that: TECNAM Aircraft, sadly announced yesterday that prof. Luigi Pascale its Founder, President, Chief Preliminary Design Officer died unexpectedly on March 14,... more
PeopleCALC appoints Yu Tai Tei as Chief Risk Officer
Hong Kong, China - With effect from last 27 February
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced the appointment of Yu Tai Tei as Chief Risk Officer with effect fro... more
PeopleFlughafen Berlin Brandenburg: personnel change within the supervisory board and executive
Berlin, Germany - Engelbert Lütke Daldrup appointed CEO of the airport company
In yesterday’s meeting, the Supervisory Board voted unanimously for a comprehensive change in personnel at Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH. The new CEO will be Engelbert Lütke Daldrup, currently St... more
PeopleAirbus to propose new Board Member, legal name change at "AGM" in April
Amsterdam, Holland - Agenda includes appointment of Lord Drayson as non-executive director
Airbus has published the agenda for its "Annual General Meeting" ("AGM") being held on 12 April 2017, including the proposed appointment of a new independent director, renewal of the Chairman’s Board m... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Marco Tulio Pellegrini named new CEO of OGMA in Portugal
Alverca, Portugal, - The change will become effective as of April 3rd, 2017
Embraer announced today Marco Tulio Pellegrini as the new CEO of OGMA – Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal. He will succeed Rodrigo Almeida Rosa who will take over as CFO of Embraer Europe, responsible for... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. ANA announces new President and CEO
Tokyo, Japan - From next April
ANA, Japan's airline, announced changes to its board. Yuji Hirako, Executive Vice President and Member of the Board, will succeed Osamu Shinobe as President and CEO from 1 April this year, while Shinobe... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Embraer appoints a new CEO for Executive Jets business unit
Melbourne-Florida, Usa - Michael Amalfitano will succeed Marco Tulio Pellegrini from March
Embraer announced yesterday the appointment of Michael Amalfitano as the President and CEO of its Executive Jets business unit. He will succeed Marco Tulio Pellegrini, who will assume another leadership... more
PeopleEuropean Commissioner Corina Crețu visits Italy
Rome, Italy - From 9 to 11 February four steps (Pompei, Naples, Norcia and Cascia)
From yesterday to 11 February, Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Crețu is in Italy to express the EU's support for the reconstruction process after the earthquakes. Yesterday she visited the historical... more
PeopleMarwan Lahoud to leave Airbus
Amsterdam, Holland - As Head of International, Strategy and Public Affairs effective end of February
With the upcoming end of his mandate as a Member of the Group Executive Committee (GEC), Marwan Lahoud, 50, will leave his current position as Head of International, Strategy and Public Affairs of Airbus... more
PeopleAngelino Alfano received his Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs
Rome, Italy - Focused on the bilateral relations between the two countries
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, receives his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani, at the Farnesina last Friday. The rich agenda of the talks focused... more
PeopleItalian Minister Alfano holds a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Lavrov
Rome, Italy - The talk enabled the two ministers to take stock of the current international situation (focus on Libya and Ukraine)
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, today had a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergey V. Lavrov. The two... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Thomas Winkelmann as CEO of the airberlin group
Berlin, Germany - He was appointed by the Board of Directors on 18 December 2016
On his first day in office, Thomas Winkelmann (57) yesterday assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and therefore full responsibility for all activities of the airberlin group. He was appointed... more
PeopleViareggio trial: declarations by one of the lawyers of the victims' families
Viareggio, Italy - Fabrizio Bartolini. Ferrovie dello Stato absolved, but not Moretti
The lawyer Fabrizio Bartolini, defending of many families of the victims of the disaster in Viareggio on June 29, 2009, so commented to AVIONEWS the verdict of the Court of Lucca officiated by the judge... more
PeopleCan Mauro Moretti remain to lead Leonardo, ex-Finmeccanica?
Rome, Italy - A problem arises for the Government
After a legal punishment to 7 years of detention in first degree, a question has spontaneous generated on Mauro Moretti. Can a sentenced person remain to lead a State affiliated company like Leonardo (ex-Finmeccanica)... more
PeopleFLASH: Mauro Moretti guilty. Sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment
Lucca, Italy - He was considered guilty together with the other accused persons
Mauro Moretti ex-CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato and today CEO of Leonardo-Finmeccanica was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment by the judges of the Court of Lucca, for the train disaster in Viareggio... more
PeopleFirst official visit by President of EU Parliament Antonio Tajani in Italy
Rome, Italy - To a series of the institutional meeting
Antonio Tajani made his first official visit to Italy as president of the European Parliament on 27-30 January. During the visit he met Italian president Sergio Mattarella, prime minister Paolo Gentiloni,... more
PeopleWashington-Dulles Airport: Brian Leuck appointed interim VP and Manager
Washington, Usa - Chris Browne retires to assume new leadership position at Smithsonian Institution
Brian Leuck was named interim vicepresident and airport manager for Washington-Dulles International Airport, succeeding Chris Browne, who is retiring to take on new responsibilities as deputy director... more