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AirlinesKirsten de Bruijn joins Qatar Airways Cargo
With 13 years of experience in management in this sector
Qatar Airways Cargo announces today that Kirsten de Bruijn has joined the airline in the capacity of Senior Vice-President, Cargo Sales and Network Planning. An air cargo veteran with 13 years of experience... more
AirlinesIreland. Appointment of new IAA leader doesn't convince
Diarmuid O'Conghaile will shortly manage the Irish Aviation Authority
A "very fresh" appointment that is immediately debated: to lead IAA (Irish Aviation Authority), Irish authority that regulates the country's aviation, Diarmuid O'Conghaile, current CEO of airline... more
AirlinesTrade unions sound alarm over Ryanair CEO’s bonus pay
In the time of mass dismissals and State support provided to the airline
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemn the shareholders’ decision to pay out a €458,000 bonus to Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary a... more
Civil aviationIATA and UNOCT to cooperate on countering terrorist travel
The MoU signed today during a virtual ceremony
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations Countering... more
Civil aviationEmbraer Commercial Aviation appoints new VP of Contracts & Asset Management
From next October 1st
Marcelo Santiago has been appointed to lead the Contracts and Asset Management team of Embraer’s commercial aviation business unit from October 1st. In this critical role he will report directly to Arjan M... more
Civil aviationICAO encourages increased alignment of national aviation recovery efforts
The declarations by its Secretary General Fang Liu
Addressing recent European (EURNAT) and South American (SAM) Directors-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) meetings, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu reminded the national heads of civil aviation of the urgent... more
AerospaceAlessandro Profumo (Leonardo CEO) nominated President of ASD
It represents the largest companies and over SMEs and associations from 18 European countries
Leonardo announces the appointment of Alessandro Profumo to the Presidency of AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD). The CEO of Leonardo will lead the organisation for the next... more
AirlinesAci Europe: appeal to EC President to end quarantines
And develop common EU Testing Protocol
Over 20 travel and tourism bodies as well as unions across Europe united today in an unprecedented call for European Commission leadership to replace quarantine restrictions with an EU Testing Protocol... more
IndustryBoeing appoints Marc Allen Chief Strategy Officer
And it names Chris Raymond as Company's First Chief Sustainability Officer
The Boeing Company named yesterday B. Marc Allen as chief strategy officer and senior vice president, Strategy and Corporate Development, reporting to President and CEO David Calhoun. The company also... more
DefenseDefence Ministers of Germany and France visit Airbus in Manching
Support for key European programmes
During a visit of the Airbus premises in Manching, the Defence Ministers of Germany and France, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and Florence Parly, expressed their nations’ support for key European defence pro... more
AirlinesRyanair, one third of shareholders said no to O'Leary bonus
CEO of low-cost carrier collected 458,000 euros
This bonus doesn't have to be done. Like in Alessandro Manzoni romance "I promessi sposi", this phrase fits perfectly to describe what happened yesterday, Thursday 17 September 2020, during the vote... more
AirportsNavalny, poisoning wouldn't have happened at the airport
Russian activist has just begun to breathe independently
An intricate story that perhaps begins to become clearer. Poisoning of Russian activist Alexei Navalny caused a sensation all over the world and the photo of the man who woke up in the hospital after... more
Civil aviationICAO Stocktaking Seminar highlights latest achievements
And new opportunities for in-sector CO2 emissions reductions
Summarizing the outcomes of an ICAO sustainability event last Friday, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano stressed the need to seize the post-COVID recovery as a vital opportunity for aviation... more
AirlinesJavier Sánchez-Prieto named Iberia’s new executive chairman
He replaces Luis Gallego
Javier Sánchez-Prieto, 51, today replaces Luis Gallego as Executive Chairman of the Iberia Group. Iberia’s new chief holds a degree in economics and business from Madrid´s Complutense university, and... more
DefenseTrump vs Pentagon: "Wars to please aircraft manufacturers"
American president did not mention the names of alleged perpetrators
Washington vs Arlington County. American President Donald Trump came out of the closest in recent hours with very specific accusations against the Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department... more
Civil aviationDigital innovations important to aviation "building back better" from COVID-19
According to Fang Liu, ICAO Secretary General said at a world summit
In her remarks yesterday at the official opening of the final week of the "Virtual World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2020", ICAO (International Civil Avaition Organization) Secretary... more
DefenseMbda Italia: Lorenzo Mariani new managing director
Starting from today
Starting from today, on September 1st, 2020, Lorenzo Mariani has become Executive Group Director Sales & Business Development of MBDA and Managing Director of MBDA Italia. Reporting directly to Eric Béranger,... more
AirlinesLufthansa: change in its supervisory board
Two new members appointed
It is agreed, among other things, within the stabilization package of the Economic Stabilisation Fund (WSF) of the Federal Republic of Germany for Deutsche Lufthansa AG, that the Federal Government may... more
IndustryEmbraer announces new Global Commercial team
Four appointments, after that one in June as President and CEO
Following the appointment of Arjan Meijer as President & CEO of Embraer’s Commercial Aviation business in June (see AVIONEWS), Embraer is making a number of key leadership appointments in its global c... more
Civil aviationDan Friedkin's great passion for airplanes
He just became the new owner of AS Roma
During last hours, AS Roma football team had a new owner: the president is Dan Friedkin, 187th richest man in United States and number 504 in the world. In addition to his new passion for football (on... more
Civil aviationLeadership succession for IATA’s CFDS
From next March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME), will be appointed Senior Vice President for Customer, F... more
Civil aviation99 year old woman is the oldest in the world to fly a plane
The Guinness World Record has made the singular record official
Almost a century of life: Robina Asti is a 99 year old lady who conquered a singular record in the last few hours. As certified by the Guinness World Record, she is the oldest person in the world capable... more
Civil aviationEasa-Eurocontrol: new joint unit cements cooperation
The Office is designed to improve the efficiency of the two organisations’ joint activities
Director General EUROCONTROL Eamonn Brennan and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Executive Director Patrick Ky together officially opened the joint EASA-EUROCONTROL Technical and Coordination... more
PeopleNew General Counsel at IATA as Jeff Shane retires
Effective today, on July 1st, 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Karen Clayton has taken on the duties of General Counsel in addition to her responsibilities as Corporate Secretary effective today, 1... more
PeopleFlash news. Alitalia: Fabio Lazzerini new CEO of the NewCo
Francesco Caio as President
The leadership of the new Alitalia has been chosen today. Fabio Lazzerini currently responsible for the commercial development of the company will be CEO. President of the Newco will be Eng. Francesco... more
PeopleAndré-Hubert Roussel President of Eurospace
He replaces Jean Loïc Galle
The General Assembly of Eurospace has appointed yesterday André-Hubert Roussel as President, succeeding Jean-Loïc Galle André-Hubert Roussel is CEO of ArianeGroup, lead industrial contractor for the Ari... more
PeopleSpaceopal: Marco Folino appointed Managing Director and CEO
He succeeds to Paolo Minciacchi
Spaceopal announced today the appointment of Marco Folino as Managing Director and CEO of the company.He succeeds to Paolo Minciacchi, who has been appointed CEO of e-GEOS (a Telespazio and Italian Space... more
PeopleJim Taiclet new Lockheed Martin President and CEO
Marillyn A. Hewson executive chairman
In a planned leadership transition, experienced chief executive, Gulf War veteran and pilot James D. Taiclet, 60, became yesterday president and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation. He succeeds Marillyn... more
PeopleEmbraer announces new President and CEO of Commercial Aviation business
The move will be effective immediately
Embraer started today its restructuring process with the reintegration of the commercial aviation business and announces Arjan Meijer as the new President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, succeeding... more
PeopleBoeing CEO updates on next lay-offs
He writes a letter to employees
Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun issued the following letter to employees yesterday providing an update on workforce actions:"Team:Following the reduction-in-force announcement we made last month,... more