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Press releaseAircraft and transport: improved bag handling save industry USD 18 billion
Rome, Italy - According to the Sita Baggage Report
The air transport industry has cut the rate of mishandled bags by 61.3% globally since 2007, creating US$18 billion in total estimated cost savings, according to air transport IT specialist, SITA. The... more
Press releaseEtihad Airways. Hogan: "Investing in success is not a crime; blocking competition would be"
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The President affirmed it during a keynote speech in London
"The dark clouds of protectionism" gathering over the air travel industry in Europe and the United States pose a significant threat to the millions of travellers who have benefitted from new choice in... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: the BoD has resolved shareholders' meeting and incentive plan and authorization of share buyback scheme
Rome, Italy - Convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, has resolved on the following points: Shareholders’ Meeting It will be convened in Ordinary s... more
Press releaseAirplanes. SkyTeam awarded airline "Alliance of the year" by Air Transport News
Amsterdam, Holland - In its 15th anniversary the alliance continues its customer focused initiatives across its global network
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has been announced "Airline Alliance of the Year" in the 2015 "Air Transport News" awards. The award comes in SkyTeam’s 15th anniversary year, as the alliance continues i... more
Press releaseTim Clark-Emirates cautions: "American consumers and regional State economies the ultimate victims of US carriers’ protectionist campaign"
Washington, USA - Debunks allegations of subsidy and “stealing traffic” in white paper presented by Delta, American, and United
"American consumers, international gateway airports, local and regional economies, and businesses will be the ultimate victims of the protectionist campaign being run by Delta, American, and United Airlines",... more
Press releaseAnsaldo STS. Hitachi: ok to the dividend distribution to the upcoming shareholders' meeting
Rome, Italy - If approved it will trigger a price adjustment mechanism, that the Group will pay to Finmeccanica
"With reference to the share purchase agreement signed on 24 February 2015 between Finmeccanica and Hitachi, pursuant to which the latter undertook to acquire all Finmeccanica’s shares in Ansaldo STS S... more
Press releaseAmnesty International: "Latest Mediterranean tragedy exposes EU’s failure on rescue operations"
Rome, Italy - The Organization has repeatedly called for an EU-wide search-and-rescue mission with at least the same mandate and resources as Italy’s "Mare Nostrum" operation
The deaths of at least 10 more refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean expose how European governments are still failing to provide adequate resources for a coordinated search-and-rescue operation that... more
Press release"IDEX 2015". Terrorism fight: Italian Air Force launch customer of the UAS P-1HH aircraft
Rome, Italy - An important support for the safety of the Country
The action by the Italian Air Force (AMI) continues for development and implementation of the UAS as essential components for the reinforcement of surveillance and defence capabilities of the national... more
Press releaseAirplanes, helicopters, ships and immigration. EC stands by Italy on coping with migratory pressure on Lampedusa
Brussels, Belgium - The "Triton" operation will be extended for all 2015 and awarded an emergency funding (EUR 13.7 million)
Today the European Commission has announced that it is stepping up its assistance to Italy. Firstly, the "Frontex" Joint Operation Triton will be extended until at least the end of 2015. Secondly, the... more
Press releaseAmnesty International met in Lampedusa survivors of the last tragedy in the Mediterranean
Rome, Italy - "Their tales of despair should shock EU into action"
The European Union’s limited search and rescue resources contributed to the soaring death toll after four rubber dinghies carrying hundreds of migrants sent out an SOS in stormy weather in the southern M... more
Press releaseAirplanes and State aid: European Commission closes preliminary investigation into alleged aid to Alitalia
Brussels, Belgium - In October 2013 the EC opened it
The European Commission has closed its preliminary investigation to assess whether measures in favour of Alitalia constitute state aid. In October 2013 the Commission opened a preliminary investigation... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: "GEN-05" circular on "Assistance plan for victims of aircraft crashes and their families" presented to ICAO
Rome, Italy - Yesterday at the end of the second conference on safety took place in Montreal from February 2 to 5
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) has presented its own circular named 'GEN-05 Assistance plan for victims of aircraft crashed and their families'. It was explained yesterday, on February 5,... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica (2): false that reports in a weekly magazine
Rome, Italy - The Group will take all the necessary actions with the relevant authorities in order to protect its interests
"Finmeccanica reiterates that reports in the weekly magazine 'Panorama' relating to the alleged negotiations with Fincantieri for the sale of stakes in OTO Melara and WASS are false. Following further... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: clarification note relating to alleged negotiations with Fincantieri for the sale of stakes in Oto Melara and WASS
Rome, Italy - The Group denies news reported today by a weekly magazine
"Finmeccanica categorically denies news reported today by a weekly magazine, relating to alleged negotiations with Fincantieri for the sale of stakes in companies OTO Melara and WASS. As can be derived... more
Press releaseEtihad Airways acquires majority stake in Alitalia's "Millemiglia" program
Rome, Italy - Its third investiment. EA now operates frequent flyer programs for seven airlines around the world
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has acquired a 75 per cent stake in Alitalia Loyalty SpA, the owner and operator of "MilleMiglia", Alitalia’s frequent flyer program, w... more
Press releaseAirplanes and positions. Alitalia finalized the top management team
Rome, Italy - Appointed to implement the 2015-2018 strategic plan
Alitalia finalized the top management team appointed to implement the 2015-2018 strategic plan. Matteo Mancinelli is the new General Counsel of the Company, in charge of legal and corporate affairs.... more
Press releaseAircraft and airlines. Antitrust: a EUR 170,000 sanction imposed to easyJet
Rome, Italy - For deceptive low-cost tariffs
"Antitrust fined easyJet (the low-cost airline based in the UK) with a EUR 170,000 sanction, for an improper marketing procedure. The Authority, at the end of the procedure started last June 20, 2014,... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Group Industrial Plan 2015-2019 approved. Today Top Management will present it to the international financial community in London
Rome, Italy - FY2014 Order intake now expected at €15.2-15.5bn
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, approved the Industrial Plan of Finmeccanica Group. During the same meeting, the Board of Directors... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Antitrust: EUR 80,000 sanction imposed to Air France for limits on the return tickets
Rome, Italy - Regarding no-show-rule, similar actions towards Alitalia-CAI and Lufthansa
"A sanction (EUR 80,000) has been imposed to Air France for limitations predicted by airline in case of missed use by customers, of the first route of a return ticket or with multiple destinations. The... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: BoD has taken note of the report by Moretti regarding the disposal in the transportation sector
Rome, Italy - And has invited him to continue the negotiation to reach the conclusion
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, chaired yesterday by Gianni De Gennaro, has positively taken note of the report of the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Mauro Moretti, regarding the... more
Press releaseAirplanes and airlines. The strategic plan for the new Alitalia unveiled
Rome, Italy - With an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the carrier
The strategy for the new Alitalia was unveiled today, with an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the airline. Alitalia will introduce new routes, new... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia-SAI: BoD approved budget 2015
Rome, Italy - Led by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo
The first Board of Directors of the new Alitalia took off last January 1, 2015, has gathered yesterday chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo. The BoD approved budget 2015 and numerous matters examined. In... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Antitrust fined Ryanair for EUR 550,000: assistance to passengers too much heavy
Rome, Italy - Through the call center service with fee
"Administrative fine for a total of EUR 550,000 to Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline, for incorrect business procedures. In particular the accuse the assistance processes provided to passengers through... more
Press releasePlanes. JC EU: a computerised booking system must indicate the final price to be paid for each flight from an EU airport in respect of which the fare is shown
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Judgment in Case C-573/13 Air Berlin
The German Federal Union of Consumer Organisations and Associations is challenging before the German courts the way in which air fares are presented in Air Berlin’s computerised booking system, as configured i... more
Press releaseAirplanes and contracts. ENAC closes aeronautical agreements between Italy and China in Beijing
Rome, Italy - The meetings are ended with positive results for the two countries, for airlines and for airports present
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs bilateral negotiations held on January 13 and 14, 2015 in Beijing, among the Italian aeronautical authorities, ENAC, Transports Ministry and CAAC (Civil... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica clarifies about the disposal process in the railway transport sector of the Group
Rome, Italy - The discussions are progressing on two proposals
"With reference to press news about the disposal process in the Railway Transport sector of the Group, Finmeccanica clarifies that discussions with Hitachi and Insigma on their proposals are progressing... more
Press releaseAirplanes and airlines. Italian ENAC starts check on disruptions of the Maltese FlyHermes
Rome, Italy - Possible sanctions for delays and cancellations under considerations and the request of a major supervision to the Maltese counterpart authority
With reference to delays and cancellations that have interested some flights of the Maltese airline FlyHermes, the President of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Vito Riggio asked to director general,... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Italian ENAV: 4-Flight takes off, a new generation air traffic control system
Rome, Italy - President Di Matteo: "Strategic value for the country and strong international positioning of the company"
The beginning of the design phase of the 4-Flight programme, a new-generation air traffic control system responding to the requirements of the "Single European Sky" and to global standards of excellence,... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia-SAI: closing of the transaction implementation agreement
Rome, Italy - New company to be fully operational with effect from January 1, 2015
"Alitalia and Etihad Airways today announced the completion of all the formalities related to the transfer of air transport operations from Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) to the new Alitalia-SAI.... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica BoD on disposal of AnsaldoBreda: to continue the ongoing negotiations with the two interested Groups
Rome, Italy - It has resolved the disposal of BredaMenarinibus
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, chaired yesterday by Gianni De Gennaro, following proposal by the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Mauro Moretti, has resolved, among other, the disposal... more