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PeopleAir Malta: Filippo Micallef will be new CEO
La Valletta, Malta - He has a great experience in important and complex organizations
Filippo Micallef will be the new CEO of the Maltese airline. Maria Micallef, Air Malta President, commenting this position, declared: "Philip has all necessary qualities and experience to conduct this... more
PeopleAirbus Group announces leadership change at its UK operations
London, UK - Paul Kahn appointed President of Airbus Group UK from 1 October 2014
After nearly a decade at the helm of Airbus Group UK (formerly EADS UK), Robin Southwell, OBE, (54) has decided to stand down to pursue new business opportunities outside the Group. The company has appointed... more
PeopleThales Alenia Space UK: Ben Olivier named President and CEO. Effective today
Rome, Italy - He replaces Martin Gee, who is retiring
Ben Olivier, 52, has been named President and CEO of Thales Alenia Space UK, effective today. He replaces Martin Gee, who is retiring. Martin Gee joined Thales Alenia Space in 2013 to create a new subsidiary... more
PeopleAlitalia: A-321 airplane will bring Pope Francis in Tirana (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - His Holiness will return before the end of the day next Sunday in Rome on the same flight
Alitalia to welcome His Holiness Pope Francis on board its flight and to accompany him on his “Holy Trip” in Tirana (Albania) next 21th September. The flight will be carried out with an A-321 airplane Ali... more
PeopleIATA Director General and CEO Tony Tyler speech at Riga University
Riga, Latvia - Four topics addressed in his speech included comments
IATA Director General and CEO Tony Tyler gave a speech at Latvia University on the benefits of aviation and European aviation competitiveness. His speech followed a day of discussions in Riga with Prime... more
PeopleAlitalia appoints new Chief Commercial Officer: Ariodante Valeri
Rome, Italy - He will take up the role on 1 October 2014
Alitalia, Italy’s leading carrier and partner of the SkyTeam alliance, today announced the appointment of Ariodante Valeri, an experienced sales and marketing leader, as Chief Commercial Officer. Ariodante V... more
PeopleFederica Mogherini appointed new High Representative for EU Foreign and Security Policy
Brussels, Belgium - The role as Minister for Foreign Affairs until October
Federica Mogherini appointed new High Representative for EU Foreign and Security Policy She has been Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation since 21 February 2014 (role that she... more
PeopleAirbus Helicopters UK: Alvaro Beteta Meredith appointed as Head of Communications
Oxford, UK - He will report directly Colin James, Managing Director
Alvaro Beteta Meredith will be Head of Communications for Airbus Helicopters UK business and responsible for UK communications for the wider business. Starting in his new role on 1 September 2014, he will... more
PeopleIATA appoints Director of Safety: it is Rodolfo Quevedo
Montreal, Canada - From next September 2
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Rodolfo “Rudy” Quevedo as Director of Safety. On 2 September 2014 Quevedo will join IATA’s Safety and Flight Operations team... more
PeopleAlitalia's airplane: apostolic journey by Pope Francesco in the Republic of Korea (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - From August 13 to 18 in occasion of the Sixth Asiatic Youth Day
The apostolic journey by Holy Father Francesco in Republic of Korea is planned from August 13 to 18, in the occasion of the sixth Asiatic Youth Day. The papal travel will take off next Wednesday, August... more
PeopleAir Malta named a new marketing CEO: it is Joseph Galea
La Valletta, Malta - The airline launched an international tender to hire this role
Air Malta began the reorganization of its own management with the appointment of Joseph Galea as marketing CEO. The airline launched an international tender to hire this role, previously fullfilled... more
PeopleAirbus Group-Safran emergent jv in the space launcher sector: nominated Alain Charmeau as CEO
Paris, France - And Marc Ventre president, CEO. The new company to serve both commercial and institutional needs
Airbus Group and Safran have agreed to nominate Alain Charmeau (58), as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the future Space Launcher Joint-Venture. Following the initial announcement on 16 June 2014,... more
PeopleMalaysia Airlines airplane (2). Ukraine: Mogherini meets with Klimkin
Rome, Italy - The two ministers met two weeks ago in Kiev
Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini held a bilateral meeting yesterday morning in Brussels with her Ukrainian counterpart Pavlo Kimklin, with whom she also met two weeks ago in Kiev. She exchanged... more
PeopleNigeria, new Aviation Minister is Osita Chidoka
Abuja, Nigeria - After five months of vacancy, local government made its choice, immediately criticized
Osida Chidoka, the former Corps Marshall of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), yesterday was sworn as new Minister for Aviation after being appointed by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. Chidoka... more
PeopleAVIONEWS: an exclusive interview to the management of SriLankan Airlines and Distal & Itr Group (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - During the presentation of the 15th edition of SriLankan Airlines Golf Classic in Rome
Last Monday during the presentation of the 15th edition of SriLankan Airlines Golf Classic in Rome, Nishanta Wickremasinghe Chairman Srilankan Airlines gave us more information about the fleet, the projects... more
PeopleAmerican Airlines names Don Casey Senior Vice President, Revenue Management
Fort Worth, Usa - It promotes longtime leader to senior officer
American Airlines promoted Don Casey to Senior Vice-President-Revenue Management, responsible for all of American's passenger pricing and yield management activity for the worldwide network of approximately... more
PeopleAVIONEWS at the press-conference by Etihad for presentation of the flight to Rome (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The declarations by President and CEO, James Hogan
AVIONEWS attended to the press-conference held by the Etihad Airways' President and CEO James Hogan that took place in Rome yesterday. The CEO announced the new links to Rome from Abu Dhabi, as next... more
PeopleAirbus Helicopters UK: Colin James as new Managing Director to lead its UK rotorcraft business
Oxford, UK - Effective first of August. He succeeds Markus Steinke
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd. has appointed Colin James as Managing Director, effective first of August. James, who has been leading Airbus Helicopter's Engineering Test Centre organisation in the company's... more
PeopleMesse Berlin: new supervisory board appointed
Berlin, Germany - Peter Zühlsdorff is the new chairman and Cornelia Yzer is its first deputy chairwoman
At its meeting the supervisory board of Messe Berlin GmbH elected Peter Zühlsdorff (73) to the post of chairman. The appointment of Peter Zühlsdorff, who is also chairman of the supervisory board of t... more
PeopleATR appoints Giorgio Moreni as Chief Financial Officer
Toulouse, France - He succeeds Eric Baravian, after a four-year mandate
The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Giorgio Moreni (45), as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of ATR. He succeeds Eric Baravian, whose four-year mandate according to ATR's statutes has expired in June... more
PeopleFinmeccanica, State's attorney asks for six years for the ex-CEO
Rome, Italy - Accusations are international corruption and false billing
During the hearing, the State's Attorney Eugenio Fusco asked for six years in prison for Finameccanica former CEO Giuseppe Orsi, accused of international corruption and false billing. Orsi would have... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Federico Fabretti is the new supervisor of External Relations and Communication
Rome, Italy - He is the former FS General Director of External Communication and media
Marco Forlani resigned as Executive Vice-President of External Relations and Communication. But his successor has been already named. He is Federico Fabretti, ex-General Director of External Communication... more
PeopleEU, six month period with Italian Presidency: Renzi announces the program today in the afternoon
Rome, Italy - He will meet the MPs elected in Italy
The Italian Prime minister, Matteo Renzi, will present the program of the Italian presidency to the European Parliament, gathered in a plenary session, today in the afternoon (3:00pm) in Strasbourg. After... more
PeopleFinmeccanica former President Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini is under house arrest
Rome , Italy - Slush funds and bribes that reach the seventh floor
The former President of Finmeccanica Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini is under house arrest accused of criminal conspiracy aimed at corruption. Guarguaglini could have assigned bribes to politicians, trying... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Marco Forlani has resigned, the successor to be announced today
Rome, Italy - A possible mandate to Ferrovie dello Stato General Director of Communication
Marco Forlani has resigned as Finmeccanica Executive Vice-President of External Relations and Communication, yesterday. After the naming of Mauro Moretti as new Chief Executive Officer and Director... more
PeopleAci Europe: Feist re-elected president for a second term
Frankfurt, Germany - Several new additions to the Board: the Italians Modiano (SEA-Milan) and Ventola (SAB-Bologna)
As part of the "24th ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly, Congress and Exhibition" entitled “Compelling Connectivity for our Cities, Regions and Europe” earlier this week, the General Assembly re-elected Arnaud Fei... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviewed Andrea Stolfa, CEO of INAER (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - He speaks about the company success and on INAER's acquisiiton by Babcock
AVIONEWS interviewed Andrea Stolfa, CEO of Inaer, in the occasion of the "Airmed" event in Rome. He speaks about the company success and on its acquisition of Babcock, besides to the Summer programs... more
PeopleItalian ENAV: the Vice-President of European Commission visits ACC in Rome
Rome, Italy - Siim Kallas was welcomed by CEO Massimo Garbini
Today the Vice-President of the European Commission, Siim Kallas, visited the ENAV Area Control Centre (ACC) in Rome. Vice-President Kallas was welcomed by the ENAV CEO Massimo Garbini, who presented... more
PeoplePiaggio America president and CEO John M. Bingham to move from Piaggio Aero
West Palm Beach, Usa - Giuliano Felten has been appointed President and CEO of Piaggio America Inc
Piaggio Aero Industries, the company active in the design, manufacturing , and maintenance of both aircraft and aero engines, announced that Piaggio America President and CEO John M. Bingham, and also... more
PeopleATR appoints Patrick de Castelbajac as CEO
Toulouse, France - He succeeds Filippo Bagnato, CEO from 2004 to 2007 and since 2010
The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Patrick de Castelbajac (43), as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ATR. He succeeds Filippo Bagnato, whose four-year mandate according to ATR's statutes expired... more
Peopleairberlin: Helmut Weixler to become new Chief Operating Officer
Milan, Italy - A renowned aviation expert
From 1st August 2014, Helmut Weixler (56) will take over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Accountable Manager at airberlin. He will be taking over from Helmut Himmelreich (62) who is leaving... more
PeopleEL AL Airlines: B-777 aircraft with the Pope Francis' official logo. Return flight this evening at Rome-Ciampino
Tel Aviv, Israel - After an intense three day visit to the Holy Land
At a special ceremony last May 22 at "Ben-Gurion" Airport, the Ambassador of the Vatican in Israel, Nuncio HE Arch. Giuseppe Lazzarotto and the President and CEO of EL AL, David Maimon affixed Pope Francis'... more
PeopleAlitalia: tomorrow apostolic journey of Pope Francis to the Holy land. The photo exhibition about papal travels (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - 50 years of collaboration between the carrier and the Holy See
1964- 2014, for 50 years Alitalia has been chosen by the Holy See for the Pope's apostolic travels around the world. Alitalia will welcome His Holiness Pope Francis tomorrow on board its flight and... more
PeopleAirbus DS: president of Mexico visits A400M airplane
Acapulco, Mexico - During a meeting which has taken place in Acapulco
The President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, has visited the A400M new generation airplane during the Humanitarian Aid and Natural Disaster Relief Meeting which has taken place in Acapulco, Mexico. The... more
PeopleAirbus Group. German Aerospace coordinator Brigitte Zypries explores the E-Fan aircraft at "ILA" (4)
Berlin, Germany - The two-seater version of the plane is exhibited with further electric and hybrid propulsion system and models at the static display
Airbus Group CTO Jean Botti presented the E-Fan to Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and German Aerospace Coordinator, Brigitte Zypries, during her... more
PeopleAirbus Group: German Defence Minister visits the A400M airplane at "ILA Air Show"
Berlin, Germany - Berlin is scheduled to receive its first operational aircraft at the end of this year
On the second day of the "2014 ILA Berlin Air Show", one of the world’s key aerospace and defence trade shows, Airbus Group welcomed German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen at the company’s static dis... more
PeopleAirbus Group: German Economy Minister Gabriel at "ILA Berlin Air Show"
Berlin, Germany - A tour of the A400 and A-350XWB aircraft
On the first day of the "ILA Berlin Air Show", yesterday, Airbus Group’s top management welcomed German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel and briefed him about the company's exhibited products. Airbus G... more
PeopleAirbus Group welcomes Angela Merkel at "ILA Berlin Air Show"
Berlin, Germany - She was also welcomed by members of the Executive Committee of the Group, led by CEO Tom Enders
Angela Merkel officially opened this year's "ILA Berlin Air Show". During her visit to the showground at Schönefeld airport today, she was also welcomed by members of the Airbus Group Executive Committee,... more
PeopleFinmeccanica (2). Termination of the employment contract: almost EUR 5,5 million to Alessandro Pansa
Rome, Italy - An extra EUR 80,000 as compensation for specific rights waived by him with the termination of employment
In relation to the termination of the employment contract with Alessandro Pansa, started in 2001, Finmeccanica informs of the following. The Company’s Board of Directors, during the meeting held on 1... more
PeoplePiaggio Aero: Galassi appointed as Chairman; Logli new CEO
Genoa, Italy - Mubadala holds 98.05% of the share capital of the industry
Piaggio Aero SpA, the Company active in the design, construction and maintenance of both aircraft and aero engines, today announced that Carlo Logli has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. He,... more
PeopleFinmeccanica’s board: the Italian Government 5 names
Rome, Italy - In addition to chairman De Gennaro and next CEO Moretti, the ministry of Treasury will present to the shareholder’s meeting a list to be approved in May
Within a month Finmeccanica’s next board composition will be approved. The Group, which is going to be lead by the new named Mauro Moretti (the outgoing Ferrovie dello Stato managing director), h... more
PeopleAirbus Group announces key management appointments at Airbus Helicopters, Airbus DS and Aerolia
Toulouse, France - Effective 5 May
Airbus Group has made three key management changes at its Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space Divisions as well as its Aerolia subsidiary. Effective 5 May, current Aerolia CEO Christian... more
PeopleMauro Moretti: before Finmeccanica a career in Ferrovie dello Stato
Rome, Italy - New CEO, just named by Italian Government, holds lots of national and international jobs. He is also mayor of Mompeo, a small village in central Italy
Who is next Finmeccanica’s CEO? Mauro Moretti, born in Rimini 60 years ago, is from 2006 the managing director of Ferrovie dello Stato (the Italian state-owned railway company), in which he spent his e... more
PeopleItalian State-owned companies renew top management today: the candidates for Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - The appointment after stock exchange closure. No confirmation for executives with more than 3 mandates
Wait for designation is about to end. This afternoon, after stock markets closure, new state owned- companies managers (with Ministry of Treasury’s interest) will be named by Prime Minister Renzi’s gov... more
PeopleEL AL will carry Pope Francis at Rome by a B-777 airplane from his travel in Israel at the end of May
Rome, Italy - The aircraft will have a dedicated livery, with the Pontiff logo
EL AL Israel Airlines chosen to fly Pope Francis and his entourage to Rome following their historic visit to Israel. On May 26 the carrier will operate a special flight for the Pope and his delegation... more
PeopleEtihad Airways appoints Senior Vice-President Sales
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It is James Mueller, with more than 20 years’ experience in the aviation industry
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed James Mueller to the new position of Senior Vice-President Sales. With more than 20 years’ experience in the aviation i... more
PeopleLufthansa: important personnel decisions
Frankfurt, Germany - During its meeting today
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG elected Karl Ulrich Garnadt (57) to the Group's Executive Board at its meeting today in Frankfurt. He will take up his position on 1 May 2014 and assume Board... more
PeopleAirbus: Srinivasan Dwarakanath appointed CEO of Airbus India
Blagnac, France - The industry re-enforces its presence in the country
Airbus is grouping its activities in India through the creation of a fully owned subsidiary called Airbus India to manage the company’s significant Indian footprint spread across several sites. The new A... more
PeopleAlenia Aermacchi: Giancarlo Grasso replaces Amedeo Caporaletti
Turin, Italy - As the new Chairman
The Board of Directors of Alenia Aermacchi, during today’s session held in Turin, has taken note of the resignation of Chairman Amedeo Caporaletti and appointed Giancarlo Grasso as the new Chairman.... more
PeopleLufthansa: Carsten Spohr new CEO of the carrier
Frankfurt, Germany - He will assume his new role effective 1 May 2014
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa) has appointed Carsten Spohr as the future Chairman of the Executive Board & Chief Executive Officer during today’s meeting. The 47-year-old, w... more