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PeopleNew RVP for Africa & Middle East Saudia’s Albakri joins IATA
Geneva, Switzerland - The appointment is effective 1 January 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Ali Albakri will join IATA as Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME). His appointment is effective 1 January... more
PeopleAircraft and roles. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu re-elected as President of ICAO Council
Montreal, Canada - By acclamation for a second three-year term
Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu was re-elected by acclamation yesterday for a second three-year term as President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Council President Aliu also... more
PeopleAlexandre Gouvêa to lead transformation of SITA Global Services
Geneva, Switzerland - He overseea every aspect of its delivery and service
SITA announced that it has appointed Alexandre Gouvêa as Senior Vice President, SITA Global Services (SGS) reporting to CEO Barbara Dalibard. He joined it on 1 November 2016. In his new role, he will... more
PeopleChanges within Saab’s Group management
Linkoping, Sweden - They will be effective from next January 1st, 2017
Defence and security company Saab announces changes in the business area organisation and within Group Management. The changes will be effective from 1 January 2017. A new business area Saab Kockums... more
PeopleFrits Brink new Fédération Aéronautique Internationale President
Bali, Indonesia - He succeeds John Grubbström
Frits Brink, 70, from the Netherlands was elected in the last days as the new President of FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale), the World Air Sports Federation, at the 110th FAI General Conference in... more
PeopleAirbus Group appoints François Auque and Thomas d’Halluin
Toulouse, France - To lead venture capital activities
Airbus Group has appointed François Auque and Thomas d’Halluin to lead the European and US venture investment activities, respectively, of its “Airbus Ventures” initiative. Auque previously served as Exe... more
PeopleRodin Lyasoff appointed new chief of A3
Toulouse, France - Succeeds Paul Eremenko
Airbus Group has appointed Rodin Lyasoff as Chief Executive Officer of A³, the advanced projects and partnerships outpost of Airbus Group in Silicon Valley. He succeeds Paul Eremenko who became Airbus... more
PeopleChristian Scherer appointed CEO of ATR
Toulouse, France - He succeeds Patrick de Castelbajac. Giovanni Tramparulo, current CFO of the industry, has also been renewed for four years
ATR’s shareholders Airbus Group and Leonardo-Finmeccanica have appointed Christian Scherer (54), as Chief Executive Officer of ATR. He succeeds Patrick de Castelbajac, who will become Company Secretary a... more
PeopleAlitalia's A-321 airplane to fly Pope Francis to Georgia and Azerbaijan
Rome, Italy - The take-off from Fiumicino tomorrow morning and the return at Ciampino next Sunday evening
Pope Francis is set to take off from Rome tomorrow at 9am for a papal visit to Georgia and Azerbaijan with an Alitalia flight. Pope Francis will be welcomed at Fiumicino airport in Rome by the Italian... more
PeopleLufthansa Cargo: Jacqueline Casini to take charge of Corporate Communications
Frankfurt, Germany - Effective November 2016
Jacqueline Casini (44) will become Head of Corporate Communications at Lufthansa Cargo effective November 2016. The trained economist is currently responsible for Corporate Communications at the Erwin... more
PeopleMauro Moretti, Viareggio train massacre (2): public prosecutor asks 16 years of detention
Rome, Italy - While he received the National Award for Innovation for technology for Leonardo-Finmeccanica at Quirinale
The closing speech opened this morning by public prosecutor for the derailment that killed 32 people. The public prosecutors of the trial for the Viareggio's massacre have asked the sentence to 16 years... more
PeopleAirplanes. Aci Europe supports Belgium's review of airport security measures
Brussels, Belgium - Nearly six months after the terror attacks of 22 March
ACI EUROPE yesterday met with Jan Jambon, Vice-Prime Minister of Belgium and Security & Interior Minister, to discuss security measures at Belgian airports nearly 6 months after the Brussels terror attacks... more
PeopleSyria: Minister Gentiloni supports Kerry–Lavrov agreement and assures support to upcoming UN negotiations
Rome, Italy - "The agreement reached last Friday in Geneva opens the door to a breakthrough in the dramatic war in Syria” said the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs
"The agreement reached last Friday in Geneva opens the door to a breakthrough in the dramatic war in Syria” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni. He went o... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Alexandre de Juniac took the reins at IATA, the seventh person to lead association
Montreal, Canada - He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served as DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his retirement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organization. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served... more
PeopleJohan Klintberg CEO of Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions
Linkoping, Sweden - Effective September 1, 2016
Effective September 1, 2016, Johan Klintberg is appointed CEO of the company Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions. At the same date, the company will commence its operations, to market, sell, develop and... more
PeopleLufthansa Cargo: Supervisory Board extends Peter Gerber’s contract
Frankfurt, Germany - Cargo airline’s CEO confirmed for another five years
Peter Gerber will lead Lufthansa Cargo as CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board for another five years. The company’s Supervisory Board has unanimously agreed an early extension of his contract to 3... more
PeopleAirbus Group: Luc Hennekens to succeed Guus Dekkers
Toulouse, France - New Chief Information Officer brings airliner and consumer industry experience
Guus Dekkers, currently Chief Information Officer (CIO) with Airbus and Airbus Group, has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities outside Airbus Group as of end of September 2016. He... more
PeopleMeeting between Erdogan and Putin: new economic contacts between Russia and Turkey
Saint Petersburg, Russia - Past contrasts are left behind
In the Palace of Constantine in Strelna, Saint Petersburg, the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took place yesterday, starting a new peace between... more
PeopleLibya: Italian Undersecretary of State Amendola in Tripoli to meet Libyan government representatives
Rome, Italy - He confirmed Italy's support and discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation
Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, was in Tripoli in Libya yesterday to meet the following representatives: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Taher Siyala; Minister... more
People40 years today: Eldon Joersz the record of the fastest man in the world on USAF Blackbird plane
Lausanne, Switzerland - A record that still stands today
On 28 July 1976 Eldon W Joersz officially became the fastest man in the world, when he flew his US Air Force Blackbird plane at an astonishing 3,529.56km/h (2,194 mph). Perhaps even more astonishingly,... more
PeopleFAI: Fedor Konyukhov solo around-the-world in a balloon -2 VIDEO
Lausanne, Switzerland - Official world record claim received
The FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) received the following performance notifications from the Russian balloonist Fedor Konyukhov, 64, who completed his circumnavigation on Saturday 23 July 20... more
PeopleCatania airport (Italy). The handover this morning. Who are the two women at the leadership of the SAC (Airport's management company)
Catania, Italy - Daniela Baglieri, president and Ornella Laneri as CEO
This morning the new President Daniela Baglieri and CEO, Ornella Laneri, met their predecessorsSalvatore Bonura and Gaetano Mancini, for a symbolic handover. Daniela Baglieri - President Sac SpA (Catania... more
PeopleItalian Minister Gentiloni meets with Libyan Foreign Minister in Washington
Rome, Italy - On the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Counter Daesh
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met with Libyan Foreign Minister, Mohamed Taher Siala, in Washington yesterday, on the sidelines of the Ministerial... more
PeopleCALC appoints independent non-executive director
Hong Kong, China - It is Chow Kwong Fai
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced the appointment of Chow Kwong Fai, Edward, JP as an Independent Non-Executive Dir... more
PeopleMetropolitan Waashington Airports Authority: Chryssa Westerlund appointed VP of Marketing and Consumer Strategy
Washington, Usa - Two key initiatives led by her organization in her first year
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors on Wednesday approved Chryssa Westerlund as the Airports Authority’s new vice-president of marketing and consumer strategy. She joined t... more
PeopleRailway massacre in Viareggio. M5S (Italian movement) asks "The suspension of the title (Cavaliere del Lavoro) as honour to Mauro Moretti" (today in Leonardo-Finmeccanica)
Florence, Italy - The Regional Council approving the motion by the Movement is committed to inform the matter to Government
All the political forces of the Tuscan Regional Council have approved yesterday the motion with which the Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) asked to the town council to point out to the Government the request of... more
PeopleAirbus Group prepares the next generation of “Airnovators”
Toulouse, France - Students from 17 different countries to participate
Airbus Group will hold its “Airnovation Summer Academy” with its partner programme member, the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), from 3-8 July 2016. The Summer Academy will bring together 40... more
PeopleStéphane Mayer elected as GICAT’s new Chairman
Paris, France - He takes over from Stefano Chmielewski
At the Annual General Assembly of 30th June 2016 held at the Ecole Militaire, Stéphane Mayer, CEO of Nexter Systems, was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Groupement des Industries Françaises de D... more
PeopleVisit to Tripoli by the Italian Undersecretary Amendola for institutional meetings. Enac, Enav: signed an agreement to redevelop air navigation
Rome, Italy - The visit paves the way for reinforcing bilateral consultations in all sectors of activity
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, travelled to Tripoli where the newly installed Libyan Authorities are engaged in a sensitive struggle to stabilise the Country and eradicate... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Jean-Marc Janaillac appointed Chairman and CEO of Air France-KLM
Paris, France - With effect from 4 July 2016
The Board of Directors has decided during its meeting held on June 22, 2016 to appoint Jean Marc Janaillac as Director and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air France-KLM in replacement of Alexandre... more
PeopleAtatürk Airport terrorist attack: statement by Tony Tyler, IATA's DG and CEO
Geneva, Switzerland - "Once again, innocent travellers have been attacked in a cowardly and murderous act"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed outrage at the attack at Atatürk Airport Istanbul, Turkey. "Once again, innocent travellers have been attacked in a cowardly and murderous... more
PeopleBertrand Piccard’s NY-Seville flight by Solar Impulse airplane (2): performance notifications received by FAI
Lausanne, Switzerland - They will be ratified as World Records by FAI after examination of the full record files
The FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale), the has received the following performance notifications from the Solar Impulse team, following Bertrand Piccards’s flight from New York ("JFK" International Airp... more
PeopleAirplanes and events. Aci Europe: Augustin de Romanet re-elected President of airport industry body
Athens, Greece - For a second term. The other roles
As part of the "26th ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly and Congress" entitled “There is nothing permanet except change - towards a radical remodelling of passenger and airline customer relationships” taking pla... more
PeopleAirplanes and prizes. "ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award" winners for 2016 announced
Athens, Greece - The Association counts over 500 airports in 45 European countries
The "12th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards" were announced last night during the Gala Dinner of the "26th ACI EUROPE General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition", hosted by Athens International Airport. This... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Embraer announced its new Commercial Aviation President and CEO
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It is John Slattery effective as of July 2016
Embraer announces that John Slattery will be the President and CEO for its Commercial Aviation business unit, effective as of July 2016. Since November 2012, Slattery has been the business unit´s Chief... more
PeopleAirplanes and events (2). Aci Europe: airport industry chief speaks out on different issues
Athens, Greece - Security, Brexit, "Open Skies" and more
On the occasion of the "2016 ACI EUROPE Annual Congress & General Assembly" taking place in Athens today, Augustin de Romanet, President ACI EUROPE and President & CEO of Aéroports de Paris SA/Groupe... more
PeopleAirplanes. Wizz Air announces new roles
Geneva, Switzerland - George Michalopoulos promoted as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 01 September 2016
Wizz Air, the low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces an update to its leadership team. George Michalopoulos has been promoted to the position of Chief Commercial Officer, effective... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Embraer announces CEO succession
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - Continuing the work developed by Frederico Fleury Curado in the last decade
Embraer announces that it has commenced the succession process for its CEO position, continuing the work developed by Frederico Fleury Curado in the last decade. Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva, an Embraer... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Wizz Air appoints Tamara Vallois head of communications
Budapest, Hungary - Effective immediately
Wizz Air today announced that it has appointed Tamara Vallois as Head of Communications, effective immediately. Reporting to Chief Corporate Officer Owain Jones, Vallois is based at the company’s office i... more
PeopleEC on the external aspects of migration (2): the Italian Foreign Affairs declarations
Rome, Italy - According to Paolo Gentiloni "A first step towards a change of course"
The presentation by the European Commission's DG of Communication on the external aspects of migration constitutes a first step towards "The change of course" strongly requested by Italy. In line with... more
PeopleAirbus Group appointed Paul Eremenko Chief Technology Officer
Amsterdam, Holland - To assume new role 1 July 2016, remains in charge of A3 until successor is appointed
Airbus Group has appointed Paul Eremenko (36) as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He is currently heading the Group’s A3 Innovation Centre based in San Jose, California. He is an aeronautics and astronautics e... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Star Alliance announced Jeffrey Goh to lead the organization
Milan, Italy - Effective 1st January 2017
The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance (SA) appointed Jeffrey Goh as the Alliance’s Chief Executive, effective 1st January 2017, to succeed Mark Schwab, who will retire at the end of the year. Jeffrey G... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. IATA announced leadership changes
Dublin, Ireland - Walsh to chair Board of Governors; de Juniac confirmed as DG and CEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes at the conclusion of the Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin, Ireland. - Willie Walsh, CEO of I... more
PeopleKorean Air Chairman and CEO re-elected to IATA Board of Governors & Strategy and Policy Committee
Seoul, Korea - For a three year term
Korean Air Chairman & CEO Yang Ho Cho has been re-elected to the IATA (International Air Transport Association) Board of Governors and the Strategy and Policy Committee for a three-year term each at the... more
PeopleFincantieri: Giuseppe Bono confirmed ad CEO
Rome, Italy - Granted to him extensive powers for the ordinary and extraordinary management of the Company
The new Board of Directors (BoD) of Fincantieri SpA, appointed by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on 19 May 2016 and which will remain in office until the Meeting for the approval of the 2018 financial s... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviewed heads of Delta Air Lines and AdR after the press-conference -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Among the topics discussed: decrease airport waiting times thanking to specific services and future perspectives on the traffic potential created by the routes
Yesterday on 24th May Delta Air Lines in press-conference (see AVIONEWS) presented a new non- stop route from the international airport of Rome-Fiumicino to the Minneapolis-St Paul one, operational from... more
PeopleBerlin-Brandenburg Airport: Lars Wagner is new head of Communication & Press Relations
Berlin, Germany - He reports to Karsten Mühlenfeld, CEO of the airport company
Lars Wagner (41) is the new head of Communication & Press Relations at Flughafen Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH and is acting head of Corporate Communication. He reports to Karsten Mühlenfeld, CEO of the airport... more
PeopleNew Etihad Aviation Group management structure unveiled
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Which was formally established by Abu Dhabi Law No. 6 of 2014
The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors under the Chairmanship of HE Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei has announced the new management structure for the Etihad Aviation Group PJSC, which was formally established... more
PeopleJAA TO announces new Director and new Foundation Board Member
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands - They are Mário Németh and Paula Almeida
The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO), specialist in delivering Aviation Safety Regulatory training courses, announced that the Coordinating Committee of the European Civil Aviation... more
PeopleBertrand Piccard (Solar Impulse airplane) spoke with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon live from the cockpit -VIDEO
Paris, France - During the Paris agreement signature at the UN HQ
Bertrand Piccard spoke with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon directly from the cockpit of Solar Impulse 2 airplane while flying over the Pacific Ocean during a video conference on Friday April 22 from... more