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PeopleAntonio Vázquez, Iberia's new Chairman
Madrid, Spain - He replaces Fernando Conte
"In a meeting held yesterday, Iberia’s Board accepted the resignation of Fernando Conte, until now the Company’s CEO, as Company Chairman. The Board also unanimously resolved to appoint Antonio Vázquez, who... more
PeopleBarack Obama lands at Rome-Urbe airport again
Rome, Italy - Also used for Clinton and other personalities' visits
American president Barack H. Obama landed at 3:50 pm (Italian time) at Rome-Urbe airport, coming back from L'Aquila, after the G8 summit that had started last Wednesday. Obama and his family went to... more
PeopleEnrico Saggese is new ASI president
Rome, Italy - Appointed by the Italian government
The Italian government on July 3 has appointed Enrico Saggese as new ASI (Italian Space Agency) president. The procedure, on proposal of Mariastella Gelmini, minister of education, university and research,... more
PeopleACI welcomes two new appointees
Geneva, Switzerland - Georgina Graham and Ali Tounsi
Airports Council International (ACI) today announced two key management appointments in the organization. Effective today, Georgina Graham will serve as director of the ACI Bureau based in Montreal, Canada,... more
PeopleNBAA welcomes Debbie Hersman nomination as NTSB chair
Washington, Usa - Before joining the NTSB, she was a staff member of the US Senate
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, commended the Obama administration for nominating Deborah A. P. Hersman as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). "NBAA... more
PeopleCathay Pacific’s Tyler is new Board's IATA Chairman
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - FedEx’s Bronczek to follow in 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Cathay Pacific Airways CEO Tony Tyler started his one-year term as the Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors. Tyler succeeds Samer Majali,... more
PeopleEnrico Saggese is new Italian CIRA's President
Capua, Italy - For the next three years
"The members' meeting has appointed Enrico Saggese, President of the Italian Aerospace Researches Center (CIRA) for next three years. He replaces Renzo Piva as leadership of the CIRA. The new President... more
PeopleCharles Bolden new NASA administrator
Washington, USA - He flew four times with the space shuttle
Charles Bolden, former astronaut four time in space with space shuttle missions, will be the new NASA administrator. President Obama appointed him. 62-year-old Bolden is a former major general of the Marine... more
PeopleBabbitt confirmed as FAA administrator
Washington, USA - Secretary of transportation LaHood asks for quick times for FAA's reauthorization
The American Senate confirmed Randolph Babbitt as FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) administrator for a period of five years, after his entitling in March. Also confirmed in their roles were John Porcari... more
PeopleThe third European female astronaut is Italian
Rome, Italy - Samantha Cristoforetti, 32-years-old, comes from the Air Force
Among the six new astroanuts selected today by ESA (European Space Agency) for the future ISS (International Space Station) missions there is also a woman, the third in Europe after English Helen Sharman... more
PeopleFabrizio Palenzona new president of Italian Assaeroporti
Rome, Italy - Appointed today by the assembly of the association of airports managing societies
The assembly of the association of Italian airports managing societies (Assaeroporti) today appointed Fabrizio Palenzona, head of AdR-Aeroporti di Roma, as its new president as suggested by the executive... more
PeopleNew appointments at Eurofighter GmbH
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Enzo Casolini and Bernhard Gerwert, respectively, have been appointed
"The Shareholder representatives of the Eurofighter consortium appointed with effect from 1st May 2009 Bernhard Gerwert as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Enzo Casolini as the new CEO of Eurofighter... more
PeoplePisa airport, Costantino Cavallaro confirmed chairman, Gina Giani appointed new CEO
Pisa, Italy - They will be in charge till the end of 2011
The board of directors of SAT Galileo Galiei (Pisa airport operator), confirmed Costantino Cavallero as chairman of the board and appointed Gina Giani as new CEO. The new board of directors of SAT will... more
PeopleChristoph Franz new Lufthansa deputy chairman
Cologne, Germany - The appointment effective starting on June 1
German Lufthansa group appointed Christoph Franz, Swiss International Airlines CEO, as its new deputy chairman. The decision will be effective since the 1st of June. Furthermore Franz might take Wolfgang... more
PeopleBodo Uebber appointed as new EADS's Board chairman
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Takes place of resigned Rudiger Grube
The EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) board of directors has appointed Bodo Uebber as chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Uebber, who has been member of the EADS management since... more
PeopleAlitalia appointed Clemente Senni as Communication Manager and External relations
Rome, Italy - He will take on the assignment from next Monday, on April 6
"Clemente Senni will lead the new Communication and external relations Direction of Alitalia, from next Monday, on April 6. It will have the task to support the President, Roberto Colaninno, and the... more
PeopleNASA: inspector general Robert Cobb resigns
Washington, Usa - He submitted a letter to the White House
NASA inspector general Robert Cobb submitted a letter of resignation to the White House on Thursday, April 2, 2009. President Barack Obama accepted Cobb's resignation, which is effective April 11. The... more
PeopleEutelsat, Giuliano Berretta awarded as “Promoter of the information society"
Paris, France - Within the information technology
Giuliano Berretta, chairman and CEO of Eutelsat Communications, has been awarded in Paris as "Promoter of the information society". The prize is awarded yearly to a key figure in recognition of his or... more
PeoplePablo Lázaro Melgar is the new general manager of Gran Canaria airport
Gran Canaria, Spain - He will substitute Francisco Macho Argüeso
Pablo Lázaro Melgar is the new general manager of Gran Canaria airport. He comes after Francisco Macho Argüeso, who ran this Spanish airport for about 12 years. The appointment has been made by AENA, S... more
PeopleSkyTeam (3): Marie-Joseph Malé, new managing director
Milan, Italy - Named upon proposition of its Chairman
"Marie-Joseph Malé is the managing director of SkyTeam and will be in charge of the newly created centralized managing body of the alliance. He was named to this position upon proposition of SkyTeam Chairman... more
PeopleBoeing appoints Marcello Bruni as Communications Director for Italy and Southern Europe
Rome, Italy - He succeeds Antonio De Palmas
Boeing has appointed Marcello Bruni as director of corporate communications for Italy and Southern Europe. Bruni, 40, succeeds Antonio De Palmas, who had been appointed president of European Union and... more
PeopleNew board leadership takes charge at Dallas International Airport
Dallas, Usa - Ben Muro elected Chairman. New board leaders bring extensive experience and diversity
Ben Muro will assume his new role as chairman of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport board of directors on April 1, 2009. Muro has served on the Board since May 2005 and most recently served as... more
PeopleStefan Schulte appointed CEO of Fraport Airport company
Frankfurt, Germany - Peter Schmitz is a new member of executive board
Fraport AG’s supervisory board appointed Stefan Schulte to a five-year term as the company’s new executive board chairman (CEO) effective September 1st, 2009. Currently the company’s executive board vice-... more
PeopleRobert Ajtai is the new Air Europa manager for Italy
Milan, Italy - The Hungarian comes to Milan after his long experience with Malev and Air Europa Hungary
Robert Ajtai, new Air Europa manager for Italy, will bring all his long-time experience at Malev Hungarian Airlines pricing and international sales department and Air Europa Hungary. After five years working... more
PeopleICAO, Raymond Benjamin is the new secretary general
Montreal, Canada - He will lead the organization for a three-year term
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has appointed Raymond Benjamin of France as the new secretary general of the organization for a three-year term, beginning 1 August 2009.... more
PeopleDelta Connection will start operation from Boston to Nashville and Charleston
Boston, Usa - Starting June 4 through September 7
The Massachusetts Port Authority reports today that two of Boston Logan International Airport’s largest un-served domestic destination markets will soon be served again. Delta Connection has announced p... more
PeopleHeike Birlenbach to head Lufthansa Italia
Milan, Italy - She will work in Milan office
Starting from March 1st, Heike Birlenbach is to take over management of Milan-based Lufthansa Italia following her appointment as head of the Milan division of the Lufthansa passenger airlines. Her... more
PeopleRomiti as Alenia Aeronautica's General Director?
Rome, Italy - Yes, according to the rumours
According to the rumors in the sector, and to some press info, the seat as Alenia Aeronautica's General Director, left vacant by Antonio Perfetti, who in the Board of Directors of yesterday has been assigned... more
PeopleBoeing: Aldo Basile new Vice President Sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia
London, UK - He succeeds Marlin Dailey
Boeing has named Aldo Basile its new Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia. Basile succeeds Marlin Dailey, who recently became Boeing Commercial Airplanes... more
PeopleAlberto Galassi appointed CEO for Piaggio Aero Industries SpA
Genoa, Italy - The society Shareholders’ Meeting has appointed a new Board of Directors
"The Piaggio Aero Industries Shareholders’ Meeting has appointed a new Board of Directors which represents the three major shareholders: the Ferrari and Di Mase families, Mubadala Development Company –... more
PeopleAustrian Airlines' CEO finishes its mandate
Vienna, Austria - "In accordance with his contract", carrier said
Alfred Ötsch, 55, Chief Executive Officer of Austrian Airlines AG since 1 May 2006, will be resigning his mandate as of 31 January 2009. Subject to the consent of the Supervisory Board, his duties... more
PeopleEurocopter, Olivier Blain is the new head of communication
Marignane, France - He succeeds to Laurence Rigolini
Olivier Blain has been appointed as vice-president corporate communication within Eurocopter. He will report to Lutz Bertling, CEO of the company. He succeeds Laurence Rigolini who is taking over new... more
PeopleContinental Airlines approves confirmation of Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transportation
Washington, Usa - And a member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet
"Continental Airlines applauded confirmation of former Congressman Ray LaHood to be the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation and a member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet. At his confirmation hearing,... more
PeopleBush in Baghdad for a press conference with al-Maliki
Baghdad, Iraq - And a journalist hurled his shoe against him
He has been brought away from the security agents the Iraqi journalist who yesterday hurled a shoe against the US president trying to hit him. George W. Bush was in Baghdad for a press conference together... more
PeopleElected the new managing director of Avio: Orazio Ragni
Turin, Italy - Former managing director of Valeo Electrical System, section of Valeo Group
After his five years of activity, Luca Zucchetti left the Avio society and he was substituted for Orazio Ragni, coming from Valeo Group. Avio is one of the main Italian aerospace propulsion societies... more
PeopleEASA: French Transport Minister visits today the Agency
Cologne, Germany - Iin the context of the French EU Presidency
"The French Minister in charge of transport, Mr. Dominique Bussereau, today visited the Agency’s headquarters in the context of the French EU Presidency. In talks with EASA Executive Director Patrick G... more
PeopleAlenia Aeronautica about the first delivery of a Typhoon airplane Tranche 2 to the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - The declaration by its CEO, Giovanni Bertolone
"'The delivery of the first Typhoon airplane of Tranche 2 represents a significant event for this international program whose value, in all its entirety, considering both the excellent operative features... more
PeopleDeath of Professor Jacques Piccard
Geneva, Switzerland - At the age of 86
"One of the last great explorers of the 20th century, a true Captain Nemo who went deeper than any other man, Jacques Piccard passed away on Saturday, 1st November at his home on the edge of his beloved... more
PeopleThe first Italian A-380 pilot of Emirates takes off today
Milan, Italy - It's Michele D'Ambrosio
"The first Italian A-380 pilot Michele D’Ambrosio takes off today from Dubai Airport. He is on board of the first of 58 giants ordered by the carrier after a training period to airline simulators. Today h... more
PeopleLooking for the lost friend...
Berlin, Germany - From Germany a story of friendship
In 1944 Reg Wilson, while dropping with parachute from an afire Royal Air Force airplane, hit by the German anti-aircraft, did a promise: commemorating his friend, John Bremner, died at 21 years old for... more
PeopleAustrian Airlines: Manuela Vogt appointed Country Manager for Italy and Malta
Milan, Italy - Starting from last August 1st 2008
"Austrian Airlines, a Star Alliance's member carrier, appointed Manuela Vogt Country Manager Italy & Malta starting from last August 1st. 34 years, Austrian, she has an experience in the air transport... more
PeopleApostolic journey by Pope Benedict XVI in France with an Alitalia's A-321 airplane
Rome, Italy - On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Lourdes' appearances
"Alitalia will accompany His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, on his apostolic journey to Paris, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Lourdes' appearances. The departure is fixed for tomorrow morning... more
PeopleAviation has recently lost one of the most important women aviator
Winsconsins, Usa - Margaret Ringenberg died
Margaret Ringenberg, woman aviator, has recently died, aged 87 while sleeping. The love for flying was born when she was 8. An acrobatic aviator, landed nearby her family's farm, allowed her to fly... more
PeopleTelespazio: the Board of Directors confirms Giuseppe Veredice as CEO of the society
Rome, Italy - The other appointments: Bruno Rambaud and Giuseppe Viriglio
"The Shareholders Meeting of Telespazio Holding (Finmeccanica: 67%; Thales: 33%) held on 31 July 2008 appointed Bruno Rambaud as Chairman of the new Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of Telespazio... more
PeopleBranson predicts "Spectacular" airline casualties in next months
London, United Kingdom - He said in an interview to the "Times"
There will be "Spectacular casualties" in the airline industry over the next 12 months, Virgin owner Sir Richard Branson was said. The airline industry has been battered by soaring fuel costs that are... more
PeopleSas Group: new President of Widerøe
Stockholm, Sweden - It's Lars Kobberstad for the subsidiary of the Sas Group
"Lars Kobberstad has today been appointed the new President of Widerøe Flyveselskap, a subsidiary of the SAS Group. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO of Widerøe, and is responsible f... more
PeopleItalian ENAC-Alitalia, situation "Looks better" Riggio says
Rome, Italy - They will meet again on half of July
In today's meeting between Vito Riggio, ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation company) president and Aristide Police, Alitalia's president, at general direction offices, a bland optimism about national-flag airline's... more
PeopleDied Umberto Nordio, ten years in Alitalia
Milan, Italy - With his chairmanship the accounts closed all in credit
Umberto Nordio died last Saturday, Alitalia President from 1978 to 1988. He was born in Genoa in 1919, physics graduate, began his career in the maritime transport. Came in Alitalia in 1972 as General... more
PeopleFrattini: "Attack against Iran would be a disaster"
Rome, Italy - Italian Foreign minister at conference on Europe-Israel dialogue
Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, has interfered today about Israeli air attack against Iran, last days announced by Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz if the Iranian programme for nuclear weapons' develop... more
PeopleIata (2): Royal Jordanian’s Majali is new Chairman of the IATA Board
Istanbul, Turkey - Cathay Pacific’s Tyler to follow in 2009
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Royal Jordanian Airlines CEO, Samer Majali, commenced his one-year term as the Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors. Majali succeeds... more