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PeopleFraport: approved a fiveyear contract extension for Stefan Schulte
Frankfurt, Germany - His current term as CEO, which expires in August 2014, will be extended until August 31, 2019
Fraport AG’s supervisory board approved a fiveyear contract extension for the company’s executive board chairman (CEO) Stefan Schulte. His current term as CEO, which expires in August 2014, will be ext... more
PeopleFabrice Brégier, Airbus CEO, gets first-hand experience of A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - During a routine test flight which lasted close to three hours and took place over the south-western part of France
Airbus President & CEO, Fabrice Brégier has enjoyed his first experience on-board the A-350 XWB MSN1 during a routine test flight which lasted close to three hours and took place over the south-western... more
PeopleCessna: key leaders assume new roles
Wichita, Usa - Bob King and Brian Rohloff
Cessna Aircraft Company announced new leadership appointments positively impacting the company’s Citation business jets. Bob King has been named business leader for the Mustang, M2, CJ2+, CJ3 and CJ4 a... more
PeopleLucio Attinà CEO of Alitalia Loyalty SpA, the airline's newco
Rome, Italy - Established in early 2013 for the development and valorisation of the frequent flyer "MilleMiglia" program
Lucio Attinà named Chief Executive Officer of the Alitalia Loyalty SpA, the newco established at the beginning of 2013 by Alitalia for the development and valorisation of the "MilleMiglia", the frequent... more
PeopleDefence-Foreign Affairs. The Italian and Russian ministers: third "2+2" meeting
Rome, Italy - Mauro and Bonino met their counterparts Sergey Shoygu and Sergey Lavrov in Villa Madama
The third ministerial "2+2" meeting took place today in Rome, in the ambit of the Italian-Russian cooperation in the field of foreign and military politics. The Italian Defence minister, Mario Mauro... more
PeopleAirplanes and industry. Christoph Hoppe to become CEO of Premium AEROTEC, the aeronautics supplier
Augsburg, Germany - He will assume his new role in the course of September
The aeronautics supplier Premium AEROTEC is concluding the renewal of its management: Dr Christoph Hoppe (50) is to become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will assume his new role in the course... more
PeopleTransavia.com: its new CEO-President is Mattijs ten Brink from next August 1
Rome, Italy - He replaces Bram Graber
Mattijs ten Brink has been appointed new CEO/President of Transavia.com. His role will be in force from next August 1 and he replaces Bram Graber, named as Executive Vice-President of the Passenger Strategy... more
PeopleAlitalia's airplane: travel by Pope Francesco in Brazil in the occasion of the "World Youth Day"
Rome, Italy - Served by an A-330 named "Giovanni Battista Tiepolo"
Alitalia is proud to welcome His Holy Father Francesco on its airplanes and to accompany him in his first apostolic travel abroad, in the occasion of the "World Youth Day" that will take place in Rio de... more
PeopleEtihad Airways: its president and CEO, Hogan, named aviation industry's Executive Leader of the year
Abu Dhabi, UAE - He has been recognised for his "Outstanding strategic thinking and leadership" at the annual "Airiline Strategy Awards" in London
James Hogan, President and CEO of Etihad Airways, has been recognised for his “Outstanding strategic thinking and leadership” in winning the "Executive Leadership" category at the prestigious annual "Ai... more
PeopleLatam Airlines: Rodrigo Contreras Brain is the new group's Director General for Europe
Milan, Italy - The appointment consolidates the structure of the group in the continent, a strategic market
Latam Airlines Group, one of the main South-American airline group, appointed Rodrigo Contreras Brain as new Director General for Europe for Lan Airlines e Tam Airlines. Rodrigo Contreras Brain is... more
PeopleItalian Space Agency (ASI): videoconference with the astronaut Luca Parmitano
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow afternoon for twenty minutes he will tell about his first extra-vehicular activity
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have informed that the second inflight call fot the astronaut Luca Parmitano will be made tomorrow, Friday, July 12, 2013, from ASI offices... more
PeopleNorbert Ducrot named as President and CEO of Eurocopter China
Marignane, France - The Country is a key market for the industry
Norbert Ducrot has been appointed the President and CEO of Eurocopter China, positioning this experienced Asian region executive to lead Eurocopter’s Chinese affiliate. His new role is in addition t... more
PeopleGianni De Gennaro, Finmeccanica Chairman, assigned to him also the attributions in the area of Group's Security
Rome, Italy - Upon the proposal by the representative of the Economy Ministry, Stefano Di Stefano
During the shareholders' meeting of Finmeccanica, the role as Chairman to Gianni De Gennaro has been approved. He comes from Calabria, and was born in 1948. In addition attributions conferred him in the... more
PeopleFinmeccanica (2): Giovanni De Gennaro appointed Chairman
Rome, Italy - And confirmed Admiral Guido Venturoni as Vice-Chairman
Finmeccanica’s Board of Directors, convened today under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chairman, Admiral Guido Venturoni, acknowledging the Shareholders’ Meeting resolutions, has appointed Giovanni De Gen... more
PeopleItalian ASI: Luca Parmitano, first Extra Vehicular Activity by astronaut
Rome, Italy - It will take place on next Tuesday, July 9
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the European Space Agency (ESA) communicate the broadcast event of the first Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) by astronaut Luca Parmitano. It will take place on next... more
PeopleTurbomeca: Chantal Grésillion has been appointed VP, Continuous Improvement
Bordes, France - The new appointment as from today
Chantal Grésillion (55 years old), a graduate of ENSMA (Graduate School for Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering), began her career in 1982 with Dassault Aviation within their Structures Stress Office.... more
PeopleEurocopter: Matthieu Louvot appointed Head of Support and Services
Marignane, France - Currently head of strategy and company development
Currently head of strategy and company development, Matthieu Louvot has been appointed Head of Support and Services within Eurocopter. He will be reporting directly to Dominique Maudet, Head of Global... more
PeopleAircraft and executives. Portrait of Pietro Modiano, new President and DG of SEA, management firm of Milan's airports
Milan, Italy - A long experience in the bank sector
The board of directors of SEA, the management firm of Milan's Malpensa and Linate airports, which met today, Wednesday 26 June 2013 at Linate's headquarters, unanimously appointed Pietro Modiano as new... more
PeopleFrench President visits EADS pavilion at "Paris Air Show" (3)
Paris, France - Arrived in Le Bourget on board an A400M military transport aircraft
EADS Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders welcomed French President François Hollande who flew into Le Bourget on board an Airbus Military A400M military transport aircraft. Also pictured is EADS Chief... more
PeopleFarnesina: Deputy Minister Marta Dassù meets with NASA Director Charles Bolden
Rome, Italy - To confirm on the occasion of the signing of a bilateral accord on space between two countries
Deputy Minister Marta Dassù met today in Rome with NASA Director Charles Bolden. Bolden’s visit to Italy is a sign of intentions to strengthen and renew bilateral cooperation between Italy and the United St... more
PeopleArnaud Feist elected to lead European airports’ trade body, Aci Europe
Istanbul, Turkey - He is CEO of Brussels Airport Company
European airports’ trade body ACI EUROPE held its Annual Assembly, as part of the "23rd ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly, Congress & Exhibition" taking place jointly with ACI WORLD in Istanbul this year, hosted b... more
PeopleAirbus: the crew for the A-350 XWB aircraft first flight
Toulouse, France - An international crew of six will be on board
When the first A-350 XWB aircraft to fly, known as MSN1, makes its maiden flight, an international crew of six will be on board, comprising two Flight Test Pilots, one Test Flight Engineer and three Flight... more
PeopleIATA: new chairman of its Board of Governors will be Anderson, CEO of Delta
Cape Town, South Africa - He replaces Alan Joyce, CEO and Managing Director of Qantas Airways
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Richard H. Anderson, CEO of Delta Air Lines, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors. Anderson succeeds Alan... more
PeopleEADS: Thierry Baril Named Human Resources Director of the Year
Paris, France - The award was created in 1997 to raise the profile of the profession
Thierry Baril, Chief Human Resources Officer of EADS & Airbus, was named HR Director of the year at an awards ceremony in Paris on 3 June by the Hudson, Le Figaro Economie and Cadremploi Group. The... more
PeopleBell Helicopter announces its new CFO: Al Vetere
Fort Worth, Usa - He brings more than 30 years of experience
Bell Helicopter announced that Al Vetere has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Formerly vice-president, Financial Military Programs at Bell Helicopter, Vetere brings more than 30 years... more
PeopleEADS: new leadership team at first Annual General Meeting
Amsterdam, Holland - Following the governance changes earlier this year
EADS yesterday welcomed shareholders to its Annual General Meeting in Amsterdam. The meeting, which saw the adoption of all proposed resolutions, marked the first such event for the Group’s new leadership t... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Christian Streiff resignation will not come into effect today, date of the meeting
Rome, Italy - The director has not disclosed the reasons
Finmeccanica informs that director Christian Streiff has announced on 29 May 2013 that, as integration to what communicated on 23 May 2013, his resignation as Company’s Board director will not come into e... more
PeopleEADS: Sébastien Remy appointed head of its Innovation Works
Munich, Germany - Effective 1 June 2013
Sébastien Remy, 52, has been appointed Head of Innovation Works, effective 1 June 2013. In his new role he will lead the Group’s network of research centres with a highly skilled workforce of more than 80... more
PeopleTAM Airlines: Claudia Sender new carrier's CEO
São Paulo, Brazil - She joined the company on December 15, 2011
Claudia Sender, currently vice-president of the Brazil Domestic Business Unit of TAM Airlines, became the company’s CEO as of May 23rd (but announced only today). According to the CEO of the holding c... more
PeopleAirbus Americas: Johnson named Customs Manager for the A-320 aircraft family assembly line
Toulouse, France - Hiring for manufacturing jobs will begin during the fourth quarter of 2013 and continue into 2014
Christopher "Kit" Johnson has joined Airbus Americas as its new Customs Manager for the company’s A-320 aircraft Family assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. He joined the company in the last days, filling t... more
PeopleTwo new appointments at Airbus Military: Miguel Angel Morell and Ángel Barrio
Seville, Spain - As from next June 1st
Miguel Angel Morell, currently Head of Engineering and Technology, has been appointed Head of Operations of Airbus Military as of June 1st 2013, succeeding Alberto Gutierrez, recently appointed as CEO... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Christian Streiff has resigned as company's Board director
Rome, Italy - Due to other professional commitments that are not compatible with this role
Finmeccanica announces that Christian Streiff has resigned as Company’s Board director, due to other professional commitments that are not compatible with this role. His resignation will come into effect a... more
PeopleItalian Space Agency: Fabrizio Tuzi new General Director
Rome, Italy - He took office yesterday
The Board of Directors of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), chaired by Enrico Saggese, conferred the role as general director to Fabrizio Tuzi, installed yesterday at the leadership of the Agency. He... more
PeopleCessna: Kriya Shortt named senior vp of global sales
Wichita, Usa - Tom Perry will assume the same role for EMEA
Cessna Aircraft Company announced Kriya Shortt has been named senior vice-president of Sales. Shortt will lead Cessna's global sales force. Shortt started at Cessna in 1996 and has worked in many... more
PeopleBell Helicopter: Anthony Moreland new Managing Director of North America
Fort Worth, Usa - He is responsible for all sales and marketing activities in US and Canada
Bell Helicopter announced that Anthony Moreland will return to Bell Helicopter as managing director, North America. In this role, Moreland is responsible for all sales and marketing activities in the United... more
PeopleEurofighter. New CEO and new Chairman of the Supervisory Board appointed
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Wth effect from 1 June 2013
The shareholder representatives of the Eurofighter consortium have appointed Alberto Jose Gutierrez Moreno as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH and Maurizio De Mitri,... more
PeopleAutogrill: resignation of Francesco Giavazzi from its Board
Milan, Italy - For personal reasons
Autogrill SpA’s Board of Directors, meeting today, has acknowledged that Professor Francesco Giavazzi, an independent, non-executive Director has resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors effective as... more
PeopleFinnair: the new president and CEO is Pekka Vauramo
Rome, Italy - As of June 1, 2013
Finnair Executive Board appointed Pekka Vauramo as new president and CEO of the Finnish airline as of 1 June 2013 Born 1957, M.Sc. (Mining) Primary work experience: Cargotec Corporation, MacGregor,... more
PeopleEADS' Board of Directors: Tom Enders reappointed Chief Executive Officer
Amsterdam, Holland - New Board composition: all the names
At its first formal meeting following on April 2 completion of the corporate governance changes previously announced pursuant to the Multiparty Agreement entered into by the Company and certain other parties... more
PeopleMesse Berlin appointed a new COO: Ingrid Maaß
Berlin, Germany - She will take up her post on August 1
At its regular meeting the Supervisory Board of Messe Berlin announced the appointment of Ingrid Maaß, Dipl. Kauffrau, (50), as the new COO of Messe Berlin. She will take up her post on 1 August. In December... more
PeopleF-35 airplane by Lockheed Martin: first international student-pilot flies
Eglin, Usa - It is United Kingdom Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Frankie Buchler
The first international student aviator at the 33rd Fighter Wing, training to be an F-35B Lightning II instructor pilot, completed his first sortie in the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft in the last days. United... more
PeopleAirbus. New Head of Communications: it is Véronique Creissels
Blagnac, France - She will take up the position in early June
Véronique Creissels has been appointed Airbus’ Head of Communications and will take up the position in early June. Reporting directly to the industry's President and CEO, Fabrice Brégier, she will ove... more
PeopleAirbus: Yann Barbaux new its Chief Innovation Officer
Toulouse, France - Effective 1st May 2013
Yann Barbaux has been appointed Airbus Chief Innovation Officer, effective 1st May 2013. In this new role he will lead a team to manage an agile network of innovators throughout Airbus. Yann will report... more
PeopleEASA: Patrick Ky appointed as new Executive Director
Cologne, Germany - With effect from 1 September 2013
The Management Board of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today announced the appointment of Patrick Ky as Executive Director of EASA with effect from 1 September 2013. He is currently Executive... more
PeopleEADS appoints Guillaume Faury new CEO of Eurocopter
Amsterdam, Holland - He replaces Lutz Bertling who has been at the helm of the Group’s helicopter Division since November 2006
The EADS Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Lutz Bertling as Chief Executive Officer of Eurocopter and Member of the EADS Group Executive Committee, effective 30 April 2013. Bertling,... more
PeopleThe women of the aviation among the protagonists on March 8 (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS' present to all of them
AVIONEWS has made a homage, in the occasion of the "International Women's day", to this part of our society which provides a determinant contribution to renew the society itself with sacrifice, intelligence,... more
PeopleAerospace. Italian ASI: teleconference with Luca Parmitano, one of the last occasions to speak with him, before take-off in May
Rome, Italy - The training ended, the Italian astronaut is ready for the ISS
The training is in the final phase for Luca Parmitano, before his take-off towards ISS, fixed for next May. This meeting planned for today, on Friday March 8, 2013 at 2:30pm (at ESA ESRIN, in Frascati,... more
PeopleAlenia Aermacchi North America has a new President and CEO
Washington, Usa - Benjamin R. Stone replaces Alan E. Calegari
Alenia Aermacchi announces that the Board of Directors of its Alenia Aermacchi North America subsidiary appointed Benjamin R. Stone as the new President and CEO. He replaces Alan E. Calegari. AA North... more
PeopleAircraft and industry. Portrait of Alessandro Pansa, ad interim CEO of Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - The executive has a great experience in the economy and finance fields
The board of directors of Finmeccanica, which met in the evening of Wednesday 13 February 2013 conferred to Alessandro Pansa the title ad interim of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer... more
PeoplePortrait of Finmeccanica CEO Giuseppe Orsi, arrested today for alleged bribery in a sale of helicopters to India
Rome, Italy - He is a veteran of the aerospace sector, with the added qualification of a civil pilot licence
AVIONEWS offers to its readers a brief portrait of Giuseppe Orsi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, who was arrested today in the context of an inquiry about an alleged bribe relative... more