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PeopleAir Malta: appointed the new marketing and brand manager
Valletta, Malta - Previous experience with Wizz Air and Malev
Melinda Kecskes has been appointed general manager marketing and brand at Air Malta. She will be responsible for the airline’s marketing, brand strategy and to ensure a transition of the Air Malta brand v... more
PeopleAir Malta: nominated the aircraft Chief Strategic Fleet Officer
Valletta, Malta - Captain Laurence Gatt
Air Malta has appointed Captain Laurence Gatt to the new position of aircraft Chief Strategic Fleet Officer. He will respond directly to CEO Peter Davies. The airline explained that its major restructuring... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviewed Paolo Arena Head of "Catullo" SpA of the airport of Verona (VIDEO)
Verona, Italy - CEO wants to re-launch the airport of Brescia-Montichiari
About two weeks ago (therefore before "L'Espresso" published the article entitled "Decolla lo spreco", on sale these days) AVIONEWS interviewed the recently nominated "Catullo" SpA CEO Paolo Arena, at... more
PeopleAVIONEWS inteviewed Alessandro Notari, commercial director Meridiana fly-Air Italy (VIDEO)
Verona, Italy - Competitive prices as from January 2012
AVIONEWS interviewed Alessandro Notari, commercial director Meridiana fly-Air Italy, during the conference held in honour of future development projects of the company (see AVIONEWS), held last October... more
PeopleBardaro (Italian ENAC) elected in ICAO's transport committee
Rome, Italy - Already part of the council of the organisation as an added Italian representative
The Italian national civil aviation agency announced that last 7 October Antonino Bardaro, manager of the entity and added Italian representative at the Council of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation),... more
PeopleAVIONEWS: interview Carlo Logli CEO SuperJet International SpA
Rome, Italy - During the "ERA 2011" convention held in Rome
As part of the annual conference "ERA" ("European Regional Airlines") that took place in Rome between 28 and 30 September, AVIONEWS interviewed Carlo Logli, CEO of SuperJet International, a joint-venture... more
PeopleJet Airways: Italian branch will be led by General Manager, Gilles Ringwald
Milan, Italy - The airline announces staff reorganisation
Jet Airways, India's international airline, which had launched the first non-stop daily flight Milan-Malpensa/New Delhi, announced a staff restructuring plan of its Italian headquarters, led by general... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviews Paolo César de Souza e Silva president Embraer Commercial Aviation (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - During the "ERA 2011" convention held in Rome
As part of the annual conference "ERA" ("European Regional Airlines") which was held in Rome between September 28 and 30, AVIONEWS interviewed Paolo César de Souza e Silva, president of the Brazilian... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviews Jacques Desclaux, CEO and Chairman of PowerJet (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - During the "ERA 2011" general assembly held in Rome
As part of the annual conference of "ERA" ("European Regional Airlines") which was held in Rome between September 28 to 30, AVIONEWS interviewed Jacques Desclaux, CEO and president of PowerJet, a company... more
PeoplePaul Whelan is the new CEO of Sogeap
Parma, Italy - The manager already knows the "Verdi"
The board of directors of Sogeap -the society that manages the airport of Parma- yesterday appointed Paul Whelan new CEO of the society; the English manager was chosen by the majority shareholder the Austrian... more
PeopleGarbini, Italian ENAV's DG, named President of the ATM Network Management Board of the EU
Brussels, Belgium - Italy in front-line into the European air traffic control
Important recognition by European Commission to Italy through ENAV, the Italian Flight Assistance Society. Massimo Garbini, ENAV's Director General, has been named as President of the ATM Network Management... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Mario Orlando appointed new head of its Corporate and Legal Affairs Unit
Rome, Italy - He replaces Mauro Gigante
Finmeccanica announces that Mario Orlando, Group General Counsel, has been appointed head of the Corporate and Legal Affairs Unit with effect from September 2011. Mr Orlando will report directly to the... more
PeopleApostolic journey of his Holiness Benedict XVI in Germany with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow morning the take off from Rome-Ciampino to Berlin on a direct flight operated by A-320
Alitalia will accompany his Holiness Benedict XVI in Berlin, during the apostolic trip to Germany. Flight AZ4000, operated with the company's A-320 Airbus, will take off from Rome-Ciampino airport tomorrow... more
PeopleFinmeccanica (3). Alenia: organization - Business & CFO general direction's shape
Rome, Italy - New organic approved on September 16
AVIONEWS esclusive presents the new organization of Alenia -Business & CFO general direction, the creation of a new entity resulting from Alenia Aermacchi, Alenia Aeronautica and Alenia SIA will be operational... more
PeopleFinmeccanica (2). Alenia: organization - Directorate General Operations' shape
Rome, Italy - New organic approved September 16
Following the reunification of Alenia Aermacchi, Alenia Aeronautica and Alenia SIA under the 3R plan, AVIONEWS exclusive presents the new organization of Directorate General Operations: Directorate... more
PeopleNew Alenia organization chart: Organization - aeronautic sector's shape
Rome, Italy - New organic approved on September 16
AVIONEWS exclusively presents the new organizational structure of Alenia's aerospace sector approved on September 16: President Amedeo Caporaletti (p) CEO Giuseppe Giordo (CEO) Senior Advisor Massimo... more
PeopleChanging of the guard in Cathay Pacific Italy: Agatha Lee new Country Manager
Milan, Italy - Arrived in Italy last August
Agatha Lee officially assumed the post of Country Manager for Cathay Pacific Airways Italian branch and will be at the helm of the company's passenger and cargo in Hong Kong. After having gained extensive... more
PeopleGulfstream: Jamie Fields new Repair and Overhaul Services for Middle East
Savannah, USA - A newly created role
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, the company based in Savannah, Georgia, part of General Dynamics since 1999 which produces a series of aircraft for private, institutional and military customers, recently... more
PeopleJean-Marc Badan appointed new FAI Secretary General
Lausanne, Switzerland - 47, joined the FAI more than 9 years ago
Jean-Marc Badan, the previous FAI Sports Director and Deputy to the Secretary General, has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the FAI – the International Air Sports Federation. He will formally t... more
PeopleStar Alliance CEO nominated to lead Austrian Airlines
Frankfurt, Germany - As of November 1st, 2011
Jaan Albrecht, CEO of Star Alliance Services GmbH, has been proposed by the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG to become Chairman of the Board and CEO of Austrian Airlines AG as of November 1st,... more
PeopleAEA names new Deputy Secretary General
Brussels, Belgium - In his new role, which takes effect on 1 September
Athar Husain Khan has been appointed as the new Deputy Secretary General of the Association of European Airlines (AEA), which represents Europe’s leading network airlines. In his new role, which takes e... more
PeopleBombardier Commercial Aircraft's president Gary R. Scott dismission
Montreal, Canada - For family reasons
Bombardier has announced that the president of Commercial Aircraft and CSeries program head Gary R. Scott has resigned for family reasons, as several sources have confirmed the news that Scott's wife is... more
PeopleVarazzani comes back to Italian ENAV: in 2002 he was in the charge of CEO
Rome, Italy - Also D'Andrea appointed for the Society
Massimo Varazzani and Maurizio Federico D'Andrea are among the major names of the new designations the Ministry of Economy decided last night for ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) and for other... more
PeopleDanish defence minister visits Italian Air Force 41st Wing
Sigonella, Italy - Bech Gitte Lillelund meets soldiers deployed at the military airport of Sigonella
Yesterday Monday, August 8, 2011, the Danish minister of defence Gitte Lillelund Bech was visiting Sigonella Airport, in Sicily, where she was welcomed by Colonel Dario Antonio Missaglia, commander of... more
PeoplePatrick Yeung is the new CEO of Dragonair airline
Hong Kong, China - Replacing James Tong
Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited, operating with the name of Dragonair, the airline based in Hong Kong (Chk Lap Kok airport) has a new CEO, who will be effective in the role starting from August, 16. His... more
PeopleFrench defence minister Gérard Longuet visits AMI 41st Wing
Catania, Italy - He met French soldiers redeployed at military airport of Sigonella
The French defense minister, Gérard Longuet, came yesterday, Wednesday, July 27, visiting the French detachment redeployed at the military airport of Sigonella, headquarters of the 41st Wing of the Italian... more
PeoplePaul Gregorowitsch strengthens Air Berlin’s Executive Board
Milan, Italy - 55, President and CEO of the Dutch Martinair
Air Berlin’s Board has appointed the President and CEO of the Dutch airline Martinair, Paul Gregorowitsch, 55, as a new member of the Executive Board. From September 2011 he will be taking over as Chief C... more
PeopleFAA: Babbitt announced new Chief of Air Traffic Organization
Washington, Usa - It's David Grizzle
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt announced yesterday that David Grizzle will be the chief operating officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization. Grizzle, who became F... more
PeopleItalian Air Force: change at 41st Wing in Sigonella's top, in Sicily
Catania, Italy - Pilot Colonel Dario Antonio Missaglia is the new commander
"The pilot Colonel Dario Antonio Missaglia is the new commander of the 41st Wing in Sigonella. It took place yesterday, on Wednesday, June 22, in the Italian Air Force base that hosts, beyond the 41st... more
PeoplePrince Harry will lead an Apache helicopter in Afghanistan
London, UK - He could return next Spring on the front lines
Prince Harry could return on the front. It writes the British newspaper "Sun", which reveals that the top defense and Queen Elizabeth gave their blessing for Harry to return to Afghanistan, but only after... more
PeopleItalian ENAV: Director-General appointed at the management of CANSO
Rome, Italy - The worldwide air traffic control service provider organisation
"The Director-General of ENAV (Italian flight assistance board), Massimo Garbini, was appointed president of the European CEO Committee (EC3) of CANSO, the worldwide organization of service providers supplying... more
PeopleDied Adolph William Schwimmer, father of Israeli Air Force
Tel Aviv, Israel - The decease on his 94th birthday
Saturday, June 11 has died in Tel Aviv hospital Tel Hachomer, William Adolph Schwimmer, known as Al Schwimmer, a businessman native of New York (1917-2011), and then citizen of Israel. Schwimmer is... more
PeopleAgustaWestland’s new CEO: Bruno Spagnolini
Rome, Italy - Giorgio Brazzelli just appointed President of the company
News for the management of AgustaWestland, the Finmeccanica company born in 2000, from the merging between Agusta and Gkn-Westland Helicopters. AgustaWestland ‘s new CEO, Bruno Spagnolini replacing G... more
PeopleAlenia Aeronautica appoints new Chairman
Rome, Italy - It's Eng. Amedeo Caporaletti
"Alenia Aeronautica's Board of Directors, convened last Friday, has appointed Amedeo Caporaletti as company's Chairman, succeeding the resigning Giorgio Brazzelli, who held this position since 2009 and... more
PeopleAir Malta: Ray Hart appointed new Chief Restructuring Officer
La Valletta, Malta - The Australian accountant has already participated in projects about air carriers
Air Malta has announced the appointment of Ray Hart as Chief Restructuring Officer. Hart will work under the direction of the CEO Peter Davies and will be responsible of the management reorganization and... more
PeopleRussian air carrier Aeroflot would hire vice-president in charge of strategy of Alitalia Giorgio Callegari
Moscow, Russia - As deputy CEO for Strategy
According to the newspaper "Kommersant", anonymous sources close to Aeroflot would have stated that the Russian carrier would be going to hire Giorgio Callegary, currently Alitalia's vice-president in... more
PeopleAn interview to Giovanni Bisignani, IATA general director
Geneva, Switzerland - For the future university education
Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of IATA (International Air Transport Association) since 2002, today released an interview with the newspaper "Il Giornale" in which recounts the highlights... more
PeopleMiro Radici new President of SACBO of the airport of Bergamo, Italy
Bergamo, Italy - Andrea Mentasti appointed new managing director
Miro Radici is the new president of SACBO, management company of Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport in Italy. The appointment occurred during the first meeting of the new Board of Directors of the company,... more
PeopleRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on visit to Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq - Looming cooperation in various fields
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is visiting Baghdad to meet with the highest Iraqi authorities: President, Jalal Talabani, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Foreign Minister Hoshiyar... more
PeoplePaolo Nespoli is mourning the death of his mother
Cologne, Germany - In the article the data where to send its own condolences
On Monday passed away the mother of astronaut ESA (European Space Agency) Paolo Nespoli, while he is still on a mission aboard of the International Space Station (ISS): Nespoli was warned by a private... more
PeopleChrista Fornarotto named FAA associate administrator for airports
Washington, Usa - She has served different roles previously
Christa Fornarotto currently serves as the Federal Aviation Administration's Associate Administrator for Airports. She oversees a $3.5 billion annual Federal airport grants program and passenger facility... more
PeopleSteve Morrow new President and CEO of Insitu
Washington, USA - A Boeing company's
Steve Morrow has been appointed new President and CEO of Insitu Inc., American company manufacturing UAVs, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, which has its base in Washington and was purchased by Boeing in 2008.... more
PeopleStefano Baronci new Assaeroporti's Secretary-General
Rome, Italy - Succeeding Fabrizio Fabrizi after 15 years
Stefano Baronci is the new Assaeroporti's Secretary-General, succeeding Fabrizio Fabrizi whom the Association thanks for his important contribution and for the work carried out in 15 years of work. Senior... more
PeopleThe Russian Minister of Industry Viktor Khristenko visits SuperJet International
Venice, Italy - Arrived today in Venice at the headquarters of the jv between AA and Sukhoi
Today, on April 7, 2011 SuperJet International, joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi Holding, was honoured by the visit of the Russian Federation Minister of Industry and Trades, Viktor... more
PeopleThe former Libyan Minister Omar Fathi Ben Shatwan took refuge in Malta
La Valletta, Malta - The Maltese Foreign Minister: "It is now a private citizen in Malta"
Omar Fathi Ben Shatwan former Libyan Minister of Energy, opponents of the Gaddafi regime, after being 40 days barricaded in his house in the central port of Misurata, escaped last Friday aboard a small... more
PeopleAEA appoints Victoria Moores as general manager, communications
Brussels, Belgium - She will join to the Association next Monday
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has appointed Victoria Moores as General Manager, Communications. Victoria, who was most recently Features Editor of monthly airline strategy magazine Airline... more
PeopleSkyTeam Appoints Michael Wisbrun As New Managing Director
Amsterdam, Holland - Effective 1 June 2011
SkyTeam (ST) has appointed Michael Wisbrun as its new Managing Director, replacing Marie-Joseph Malé effective 1 June 2011. As head of the management team, based in the central office in Amsterdam, Michael... more
PeopleItaly-Switzerland: Italian transport minister Matteoli meets minister Leuthard
Rome, Italy - Focus of the meeting, also the aviation and rail cargo sector
Italian minister of infrastructures and transport Altero Matteoli has met the Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard, head of the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications. During... more
PeoplePeter Davies is the new CEO of Air Malta
Milan, Italy - Presented to the Committee in recent days
Peter Davies is the new CEO of Air Malta. Before joining the Maltese airline he was Managing Director of Air Southwest, in the United Kingdom. With over 35 years of experience in the aviation field, both... more
People7th Army Aviation Regiment "Vega": change of management after over a year of command
Rimini, Italy - Pilot colonel Annigliato replaces Polidori
On Friday, March 25, 2011, there has been a change in the management of the 7th Army Aviation Regiment "Vega". Pilot Colonel Bartolomeo Polidori left the command to Pilot Colonel Salvatore Annigliato. The... more