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PeopleFarnborough: AVIONEWS interviews Aero Vodochody's CEO
Giuseppe Giordo talks about the successes of the Group and the near future -VIDEO
During the "Farborough Airshow" AVIONEWS interviewed Giuseppe Giordo the CEO of Aero Vodochody, who spoke about the present and the future of the Czech aerospace company that he led, as well as the L-39... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviews Paolo Nespoli
The astronaut talks about his physical recovery and the future of space explorations -VIDEO
After a long physical recovery from the last "Vita" space mission, the Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli was interviewed by AVIONEWS to talk about his feelings after the return for the last time from space... more
PeopleLeonardo. Norman Bone biography
Today appointed as the Interim of the Security and Information Systems division
Norman was appointed Chairman and Managing Director, Leonardo MW Ltd, on 1 September 2016. He is also Divisional Managing Director, Leonardo Airborne & Space Systems, a post he assumed on the formation... more
PeopleKerkloh re-elected as President of Aci Europe
For a second term
As part of the 28th ACI EUROPE & WORLD Annual Assembly and Congress which took place in Brussels earlier this week, the General Assembly of ACI EUROPE re-elected Michael Kerkloh, CEO, Munich Airport... more
PeopleBrief. Italian Farnesina: Minister summoned the French ambassador
Following the statements released on the case of the "Aquarius"
The Italian Farnesina (headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) communicates today in a short note that:"Following the statements released in Paris yesterday on the case of the 'Aquarius', this... more
PeopleItalian Farnesina (2). French Ambassador in Italy summoned
But Milanesi, emissary absent, received the Chargée d’Affaires Raulin
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, this morning summoned to the Farnesina the French Ambassador to Italy, Christian Masset and, in view of his... more
People"Eurosatory" (2). ELDIG’s chairmanship changes
It passes from Leonardo to Rheinmetall
It rotates within the Group member companies every two years more
PeopleMeeting yesterday between Italian Minister Moavero and NATO Secretary General
Today with President Conte and Defence Minister Trenta
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, received yesterday afternoon at the Farnesina the Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, who is on an... more
PeopleAkbar Al Baker new IATA Board Chairman
For a one year term
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG)... more
PeopleEmbraer names new executives for Commercial Aviation business unit
They are Ron Baur and Hussein Dabbas
Embraer announces the appointment of Ron Baur as Senior Vice President Strategy and Hussein Dabbas as General Manager Special Projects for Middle East & Africa. Both executives joined the Commercial Aviation... more
PeopleMinister Moavero Milanesi at work at the Italian Farnesina
Alfano, for his traditional transfer of power, had a meeting with his predecessor
After swearing to office on Friday, 1 June 2018, before the Italian President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella , the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi ,... more
PeopleAirplanes and carriers. New CEO for SkyTeam alliance
Kristin Colvile to take over from Perry Cantarutti
SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, has named Kristin Colvile as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment was confirmed today at a meeting of the alliance’s Governing Board, which is composed o... more
PeoplePioneer of the aerospace industry Serge Dassault died
Emmanuel Macron: "A man who has dedicated his life to the development of the French industry"
Serge Dassault, the 93-year-old heiress of the homonymous French multinational leader in aeronautics, aerospace and armaments died in the early afternoon of a heart attack in his office on the Champs-Élysées.Born i... more
PeopleAlan Bean died. He was the fourth man who walked on the Moon
The astronaut was 86 years old
Alan Bean , the fourth man to walk on the lunar ground, died on Saturday May 26th at the age of 86. The United States Navy ex-pilot had touched the lunar ground in November 1969 as part of the Apollo 12... more
PeopleAirbus appoints head of Urban Air Mobility
Integrates various UAM activities with new Munich-based unit
Airbus has appointed Eduardo Dominguez Puerta, 40, Head of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), a new company unit, effective 1 June 2018. In his new function, he will report to Patrick de Castelbajac, Executive... more
PeopleItalian Minister Alfano: "Deepfelt condolences for the tragic plane crash in Havana" (2)
"Italy stands by Cuba in this difficult and sad moment"
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said it in a note that: "I learned with immense grief of the news of the tragic plane crash in Havana. On behalf o... more
People2019: also Wilhelm, as Enders, leaves Airbus
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer, respectively
Harald Wilhelm (52), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Airbus, has decided to leave the Company in 2019 in agreement with the Board of Directors (BoD).He has served the industry and its predecessor companies... more
PeopleRyanair: new Head of Sales & Marketing
She was Senior Manager in the same airline
Ryanair announced yesterday the appointment of Chiara Ravara as its new Head of Sales & Marketing, promoting her from her previous role as Senior Sales & Marketing Manager.She has worked in the low-cost... more
PeopleWashington Airports. New assistant fire chief
With experience gained in "Katrina" and Pentagon attack in 2001
Craig N. Buckley has joined the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority public safety department as an assistant fire chief focused on emergency services. His career spans nearly four decades in emergency... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Rossen Dimitrov joining Air Italy
As Chief Customer Experience Officer
Strong reinforcement of its executive team while the airline approaches the launch of its new international product more
PeopleGrazia Vittadini CTO of Airbus
For research technological solutions and to ensure future of the manufacturer
Airbus has appointed Grazia Vittadini, 48, Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In her new capacity she will report to Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive Committee a... more
PeopleEASA: board re-electes Ky as its Executive Director
For a second term of 5 years
The Management Board of the European Aviation Safety Agency announces the re-election by a unanimous vote of Patrick Ky (50) as the Agency’s Executive Director for a second term of 5 years.He became E... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. New appointment in Air Italy
Neil Mills as Chief Operations Office
Air Italy announces the appointment as Chief Operations Officer of Neil Mills, an aviation professional with extensive experience and relationships in the air transport industry, both in the low-cost and... more
People"Italy firmly condemns the use of chemical weapons in Syria"
According to the Italian Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs
We receive and publish the statements made by Vincenzo Amendola, Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.“To those who, like Matteo Salvini, instrumentally asks t... more
PeopleAirbus shareholders approve all resolutions at "2018 AGM"
Chu, Clamadieu and Obermann join Board
Amparo Moraleda reappointed to Board more
PeopleLufthansa Cargo: new roles announced
Changes to its Executive Board planned for next August
The position of Executive Board Member Product and Sales at Lufthansa Cargo is to be filled by Dorothea von Boxberg as of 1 August 2018. The 44-year-old manager will be succeeding Alexis von Hoensbroech.... more
PeoplePlane crashed in Algeria (3): Italian Minister Alfano's condolences
He expressed to the families, to the people and to local authorities
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “I express my personal and the Italian Government's deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences for the victims o... more
PeopleTrump asks the Pentagon to pay for Mexican border's wall
Congress provides $ 1.6 billion
Something is changing in the White House: the replacement of the Secretary for Veterans Affairs David Shulkin with Admiral Ronny L. Jackson and the pressing on the Pentagon for the payment of the Mexican... more
PeopleNew European sales organisation for Delta
The Regional Manager will be based in Milan (Italy)
Delta Air Lines has promoted a number of its experienced sales colleagues to new roles in Europe, strengthening its sales force across key European markets.Bob Hannah has become Director –Sales, Continental E... more
PeopleFang Liu reappointed SG of ICAO
For a second term from August
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reappointed Fang Liu of China by acclamation last Friday as Secretary General of the UN Specialized Agency for a second three-year... more