Fair and showsNorthwest Airlines CFO Mickey Foret to Retire

St. Paul, Usa - Bernard Hahn returns to Northwest as New CFO

The Us air carrier Northwest Airlines today announced that Mickey Foret, executive vice president (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO), and chairman and chief executive officer, Northwest Airlines Cargo... more

Fair and showsAmerican names Richardi Senior vice president-customer service

Forth Worth, Usa - Officer reassignments enhance new customer service team

American Airlines today named Ralph L. Richardi, 54, as Senior Vice President–Customer Services. Richardi, a 26-year veteran of American, has most recently served as Vice President–Operations Planning and... more

Fair and showsALPA's Chris Beebe named to US Airways board

Arlington, Usa - The first of three labour representatives to be included on the board

US Airways Group Inc. today announced that Captain Chris Beebe has been added to the board of directors. Beebe, chairman of US Airways' Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) Master Executive Council (MEC),... more

Fair and showsBoeing selects Pennsylvania and names Krone to lead Army Systems

Washington, Usa - The USD 2bn worth unit of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems

The Boeing Company on last September 16 named Roger Krone, to lead Army Systems, a new unit of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems. This new global unit will have its headquarters in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.... more

Fair and showsGeorges Ben Harroche appointed as new Air France general manager for Italy

Rome, Italy - Starting from September 1

Georges Ben Harroche was appointed as new Air France general manager for Italy. He took the charge last September 1, replacing Antoine Pussiau, who was appointed sales manager for Africa and Middle East. Georges... more

Fair and showsUs Senate confirmed Mrs Blakey as FAA head

Washington, Usa - The lady who is already NTSB number one

Yesterday Us Senate confirmed 54-year old Marion Blakey as new head at the Federal Aviation Administration. Mrs Blakey, who is going to replace Jane Garvey, is also chairwoman of the National Transportation... more

Fair and showsBoeing names Maureen P. Cragin as new communications vice president in Washington

Washington, Usa - Former Department of Veterans Affairs assistant secretary

The Boeing Company has announced last Friday that Maureen P. Cragin has been named vice president of Communications for Boeing Washington, D.C. Operations. Cragin, 38, joins Boeing after serving as assistant... more

Fair and showsExpressJet named Thomas Schick as non-executive chairman of its board of directors

Houston, Usa - "We are fortunate"

Houston-based ExpressJet Holdings today announced the election of independent director Thomas E. Schick as non- executive chairman of its board of directors. Former Chairman Gordon Bethune will continue... more

Fair and showsPaul Anderson appointed non-executive Director of the Board of Qantas

Sydney, Australia - He will take up the position immediately

Qantas Chairman Margaret Jackson announced the appointment of Paul Anderson as a non-executive Director of the Board of Qantas Airways. Mr Anderson will fill a casual vacancy on the Qantas Board. Ms... more

Fair and showsUnited Airlines: Glenn F. Tilton is the new boss

Chicago, Usa - "I am proud to be joining the world-class team of men and women at United"

UAL Corporation, parent company of United Airlines, has announced yesterday that Glenn F. Tilton has been named Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer by unanimous vote of the Company’s Board o... more

Fair and showsJohn Travolta: a movie star across the sky (2): the press conference

Rome, Italy - "I used to spend every cent I earned in flight schools"

"I'am happy to be here today as air ambassador for Qantas Airlines". With these words, movie star John Travolta started the press conference held today in Rome at Ciampino International airport. "To me... more

Fair and showsWalters named vice president of the Southeast Asia division of Boeing

Chicago, Usa - "Asia is a vibrant, growing economic power"

The Boeing Company named, few days ago, Mr. Paul Walters as vice president of its Southeast division. Walters will be responsible for coordinating all company business activities in the countries of the... more

Fair and showsJohn Travolta: a movie star across the sky (3): Rome is the last European stop for "Spirit of Friendship"

Rome, Italy - The tour will cover 64.700 km touching down 13 capitals worldwide

"I decided to join this tour to spread out a message of friendship, to cross borders, to meet people and make new friends", John Travolta explained its decision to start the world tour Spirit of Friendship... more

Fair and showsJohn Travolta: a movie star across the sky

Rome, Italy - Today in Rome as a peace ambassador for Qantas

Wearing an impeccable pilot uniform, slightly fattened, the movie star John Travolta has kept today a press conference, organized by Qantas, at the Roman airport of Ciampino, as a peace ambassador.... more

Fair and showsJohn Travolta landed yesterday at Rome-Ciampino airport

Rome, Italy - As "ambassador for peace" for Qantas

The Hollywood star John Travolta, the famous protagonist of movies such as "Saturday night fever" and "Pulp Fiction" landed yesterday at the Roman airport of Ciampino. Previously forecast for last August... more

Fair and showsPrince Charles orders to his sons: "No planes for your holidays"

London, UK - The fear of new terroristic attacks induces Charles to forbidden flights to his sons

Prince Charles, after being advised by security responsibles, has asked William and Harry to absolutely avoid to use planes in the occasion of the first anniversary of September 11. The worry of new terroristic... more

Fair and showsKravchenko appointed president of Boeing - Russia

Chicago, Usa - Large investments of Boeing in the Russian aerospace industry

Boeing Company recently named Mr. Sergey Kravchenco president of Boeing - Russia/Cis. Mr. Kravchenco, whose appointment follows a 10-year career with Boeing Commercial Airplanes, will be responsible for... more

Fair and showsNew Security manager for Thales group

Paris, France - Pierre Pasinetti take over from Pierre Martinez

Pierre Pasinetti has been appointed Security manager for the Thales group as of 1st August 2002. He will take over from Pierre Martinez, 60, who has decided to continue his career outside of the Group.... more

Fair and showsJohn Travolta to land at Rome-Ciampino airport

Rome, Italy - In his mission as "ambassador for peace"

The Hollywood star John Travolta, the famous protagonist of movies such as "Saturday night fever" and "Pulp Fiction" will land at the Roman airport of Ciampino on next August 8. This time his arrival is... more

Fair and showsPope landed in Guatemala

Guatemala City, Guatemala - This time he got off the plane on an elevator

After taking part to the World day of youth, Pope Giovanni Paolo II landed today in Guatemala. This time, probably because tired by the trip, the pontiff used an elevator to get off the jet. After the... more

Fair and showsElisabeth II inaugurated the new terminal building at the John Lennon airport in Liverpool

Liverpool, Uk -At Yoko Ono's side

Her Majesty the Queen Elisabeth II inaugurated the new terminal building of the Liverpool airport named John Lennon as in honour of the unforgettable leader of the history's most known pop group, The Beatles.... more

Fair and showsBush to name new FAA's head

Washington, Usa - Marion Blakey will replace Jane Garvey

Today, United States' president George W. Bush will name the new head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Marion Blakey will officially replace former FAA chairman Jane Garvey. Mrs Blakey, who... more

Fair and showsZimbabwe's president forced a Harare-London flight to divert to Madrid

Madrid, Spain - To be able to catch a plane to Cuba

Over 200 passengers on board an Air Zimbabwe flight in service between Harare and London Gatwick, have been forced to an unexpected diversion to Madrid airport to allow President Robert Mugabe to join... more

Fair and showsSaddam Hussein's stepson arrested in Miami

Washington, Usa - He was trying to apply to a flying school

Mohamad Saffi, the 36 years stepson of the Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, has been arrested in Miami as he was trying to enroll to a Floridian flying school, Aeroservice Aviation Center, without the necessary... more

Fair and showsRyanair: Sinead Finn to replace Tim Jeans

Dublin, Ireland - As sales and marketing manager

Already responsible for Ryanair's marketing and sales operations in Italy, Sinead Finn has been appointed to replace Tim Jeans, called to head new MyTravel's low-fare carrier, as sales and marketing manager... more

Fair and showsMarie Ehrling quit SAS

Stockholm, Sweden - After reorganization plan eliminated its position

Scandinavian group SAS announced yesterday that Marie Ehrling, its executive vice president and head of SAS airline, decided to resign. Restructuring plan would not involve her previously covered position... more

Fair and showsJames Hogan to take the helm of Gulf Air

Manama, Bahrain - He comes from Ansett

James Hogan, ex chief executive officer at Australian bankrupted air carrier Ansett, is the Gulf Air new leader. Last Sunday, in fact, he has been appointed Gulf Air president and ceo, thus replacing... more

Fair and showsErik Lindbergh's commemorative flight comes to the end

Paris, France - Charles' grandson lands in Paris

Erik Lindberg's 75th-anniversary commemoration of his grandfather's solo transatlantic flight has come to an end. He had taken off Wednesday morning from Long Island, New York, and landed this morning... more

Fair and shows"The Red Baron" 110th anniversary

Rome, Italia - The mythical aviator was born on May 2nd 1892

In a few days, Manfred von Richtofen, better known as "The Red Baron", will celebrate the 110th anniversary from his birth. The German legendary aviator, who was born in fact in Breslava on May 2nd 1892,... more

Fair and showsBarbara Cassani awarded of "Business woman of the year" prize

Milan, Italy - She's managing director of Go Fly airline

Barbara Cassani, British Go Fly carrier managing director, has been awarded of "Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year" prize. It was created in 1972 and has reached the thirtieth edition, promoted... more

Fair and showsDelta Air Lines has a new Human Resources-Operations vice division president

Washington, Usa - His name is Patrick

Us carrier Delta Air Lines named Brad Patrick as vice-president for its new Human Resources-Operations division. (m/cesn) more

Fair and showsVittori: from sky to stars

Moscow, Russia - The story of the Italian astronaut

The Italian cosmonaut Roberto Vittori, 37 years old, is ready to reach the ISS, the International Space Station, by the Russian shuttle Soyuz. He started his military pilot training in 1985 at the Aeronautical... more

Fair and showsBell Helicopter names Hess President and Chief Operating Officer

Fort Worth, Texas

Textron Inc.'s Bell Helicopter unit today announced that Glenn E. Hess has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. Hess, who joins the company after a 23-year career with McDonnellDouglas/Boeing,... more

Fair and showsFirst Atlantic flight commemoration at second leg

New York, Usa - Charles Lindbergh's grandson lands at Long Island

Yesterday Erik Lindbergh landed at Long Island, second leg of his grandfather's first lone Atlantic flight commemoration. The "Spirit St.Louis" reproduction did not land in the same place where Charles... more

Fair and showsSouth Korea air crash: young man rescued 20 fellow-passengers

Seoul, South Korea - Seol Ik-Soo, the new hero

A 27 years-old South Korean, Seol Ik-Soo, is the hero of the day. He managed to rescue 20 people who shared with him the traumatic experience of the crash occured yesterday in the surroundings of Busan. Seol... more

Fair and showsAfter 75 years Erik Lindbergh tries to emulate his grand father's flight

Washington, Usa - He took off yesterday for the first leg San Diego-St. Louis

Yesterday, Erik Lindbergh, the 36-year old grandson of the famous Charles, took off from San Diego heading to San Louis aboard of a Lancair Columbia 300, named "New Spirit of St Louis". After San Louis,... more

Fair and showsToday is the 34th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin death

Rome, Italy - The first man in the space

Yuri Gagarin, the Russian astronaut who, in April 1961, was the first human being to fly in the space, died exactly 34 years ago during a test flight with colonel Vladimir Seregin. Every year, Moscow... more

Fair and showsAerospace: new director for Astrium

Paris, France - The nomination for the company reorganization

Evert Dudok has been named as new director of the European satellite maker Astrium "Earth observation and science" program. Astrium is owned by 75%by Eads and for 25% by Bae Systems. Dudok, which nomination... more

Fair and showsBoeing Italy has a new president (2)

Rome, Italy - A professional biography of Petrignani

Mr. Petrignani, the recently named president of Boeing Italy, has a long and prestigious career: in the past in fact he has been Italian ambassador in Washington (from 1981 to 1991), as well as Nato vice... more

Fair and showsBoeing Italy has a new president

Rome, Italy - Rinaldo Petrignani will lead the Italian division

"Boeing has a deep and long-time enduring relationship with Italian industry, and this partnership is crucial for us". "Italy showed a dynamic going economy and we have a lot of important customers in... more

Fair and showsBombardier Aerospace names Douglas Smith regional vice president

Montreal, Canada - The nomination at sales of business aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace, Business Aircraft, is pleased to announce that Douglas Smith has been named regional vice-president, sales, Eastern United States, effective immediately. In his new position, Mr.... more

Fair and showsJaa Committee confirmed Mr. Sciacchitano as its Chairman

Rome, Italy - The italian engineer will stay a year more

Salvatore Sciacchitano, Enac (Italian civil aviation association) vice president, has been confirmed as Jaa Committee president. For the first time ever, Joint Aviation Authorities executive board will... more

Fair and showsItalian pilot awarded with "Flight commander of the year 2001"

Rome, Italy - The Usaf prize goes to Mr.Goattin

34 years old Italian pilot Giampaolo Goattin, is the winner of the "Flight Commander of the year 2001". After "Top Gun" last may, this is the second prestigious award the italian F-16 instructor pilot... more

Fair and showsNEW PRESIDENT AND CEO FOR HAWKER PACIFIC

USA, Hawker Pacific Aerospace announced today that it has hired Richard Fortner as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fortner will be succeeding Dave Lokken who is leaving the Company... more

Fair and showsNEW LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS AT SIKORSKY

STRATFORD,CONNECTICUT, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the appointment of Jeffrey P. Pino to the new position of senior vice president, marketing and commercial programs, one of... more

Fair and showsBOMBARDIER AEROSPACE APPOINTS JAMES HOBLYN TO HEAD FLEXJET EUROPE

MONTREAL, CANADA, Bombardier Aerospace today announced the appointment of James Hoblyn as managing director of Flexjet Europe Ltd. Mr. Hoblyn will be responsible for all activities involving Bombardier’s g... more