Category Archives: Italy

Press Releases & News from Italy distributed via EuropaWire

Leonardo-Finmeccanica: the 3rd prototype (A/C3) of the AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor completed its first ground run

The third AW609 TiltRotor prototype began restrained ground run testing with all engines and systems operating Flight tests are scheduled in mid-2016 in Philadelphia AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor’s certification is expected in 2018​ ROME, 09-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today that … Read the full press release

Leonardo – Finmeccanica: The new company name for Leonardo – Finmeccanica – Società per azioni (S.p.a.) recorded with the Rome Company Register

ROME, 09-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Notice is hereby given that the updated text of the Articles of Association, containing the new Company’s name “Leonardo –  Finmeccanica – Società per azioni”, abbreviated form “Leonardo S.p.a.” or “Finmeccanica S.p.a.”, approved by the Extraordinary … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica launched the latest addition to its electronically scanning (E-scan) radar product range – Osprey

•    The Osprey E-Scan radar is the first lightweight airborne surveillance radar to provide a 360 degree field of view without moving parts •    The radar will be introduced into service with Norway, who have procured Osprey for their new … Read the full press release

ETIPACK JOINS SYSTECH UNISOLVE(TM) PARTNER ECOSYSTEM

BRUSSELS, Belgium and MILAN, Italy, 09-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Systech International, a global leader in brand protection technologies, will now offer its UniSolveTM serialization software as an integrated solution with labeling hardware from Etipack, a manufacturer of labeling and coding … Read the full press release

PIRELLI: We predicted a one-stop strategy as being the best option before the 53-lap race in Sochi

ROSBERG USES A ONE-STOP STRATEGY TO WIN THE 100THGRAND PRIX FOR PIRELLI SINCE ITS RETURN TO FORMULA ONE IN 2011 ALTERNATIVE STRATEGY FOR RED BULL DRIVERS WHO SWITCH TO MEDIUM DURING AN EARLY SAFETY CAR A ONE-STOPPER IS THE FAVOURED TACTIC: … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica released its 2015 Sustainability and Innovation Report written in compliance with “G4 – Sustainability Reporting Guidelines”

ROME, 29-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (22/04/2016), Finmeccanica has published the Sustainability and Innovation Report of the Group for the year 2015, written in compliance with “G4 – Sustainability Reporting Guidelines”, established by GRI – Global Reporting Initiative, according to the … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica and the Politecnico of Milan partner over Research, development, innovation and training

An impulse to Open Innovation Finmeccanica – Politecnico “Innovation Hub” will promote cooperation in areas of research, development, innovation and training The agreement was signed in Milan by Prof. Giovanni Azzone and by Mauro Moretti, respectively Rector of the Milan … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica demonstration: Italian Air Force Typhoon was able to identify friendly NATO vehicles during a simulated mission

This technology allows to avoid collateral damages due to friendly fire during close air support operations In the demo, an Italian Air Force Typhoon was able to identify friendly NATO vehicles during a simulated mission  The technology development, integration and … Read the full press release

Bentley Motorsport won its debut Blancpain Sprint Series Cup race at Misano

Bentley Motorsport wins its debut Blancpain Sprint Series Cup race The qualifying race result put car #8 on pole for the main race Main race podium prevented by avoidable contact from competitor Misano, 13-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motorsport’s works team … Read the full press release

Autogrill opens its Bistrot concept on the A1 Turin-Piacenza-Brescia motorway

In its Bistrot Fiorenzuola d’Arda, the Group showcases Italian excellences selected in collaboration with the University of Gastronomic Science in Pollenzo (UNISG) MILAN, 08-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Autogrill opens for the first time in the motorway channel its Bistrot concept, which … Read the full press release

A2A Group’s Board of Directors approved the Group’s 2016-2020 Strategic Plan

Strategic guidelines for the 2015-2019 Plan confirmed Further increase in investments 2.2 billion euros of investments in five years (+7% compared to the previous 2015-2019 plan) Important rebalancing and innovation in the industrial portfolio strong developments planned for the environment, smart … Read the full press release

CDP group’s SACE honored as the best export credit agency in Europe and the Middle East by Trade Finance Magazine

ROME, 05-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SACE, the insurance-financial company of the CDP group, has been honored as the best export credit agency in Europe and the Middle East as part of the Awards for Excellence promoted by Trade Finance Magazine. Based … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica to demonstrate naval capabilities at DIMDEX naval exhibition in Doha

Finmeccanica’s broad naval capabilities can be seen on the FREMM Frigate Carabiniere visiting Doha Port during Dimdex Finmeccanica has a strong position in the Gulf’s commercial and military helicopter markets and sees significant future opportunities across the region   The … Read the full press release

26 AgustaWestland AW189 super medium twin engine helicopters exceeded 10,000 flight hours

Flying hour milestone achieved by 26 aircraft in service in Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America, less than two years after very first delivery  Market leading super medium class helicopter with more sales, more deliveries, more flight hours and … Read the full press release

ERG S.p.A. Board of Directors report on the agenda of the Shareholders’ Meeting

Explanatory report of the Board of Directors concerning the matters on the agenda of the ERG S.p.A. Shareholders’ Meeting, proposal for authorisation to purchase and sell treasury shares and proposal to amend the Articles of Association GENOA, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica: the first of 16 AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters for the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) successfully performed its maiden flight

A  major milestone for the Norwegian All Weather SAR Helicopter programme that features an innovative search and rescue configuration   The helicopters will be delivered to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security with state-of-the-art equipment, including an all new … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica receives order for a further nine Aermacchi M-346 advanced training aircraft for the Italian Air Force

The number of Aermacchi M-346 aircraft ordered by Italy rises to 18 Italy, Israel, Singapore and Poland have ordered a total of 68 Aermacchi M-346s The new aircraft will be operated by the Italian Air Force ROME, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Hexagon to acquire Pisa, Italy based IDS GeoRadar

Pisa, Italy, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Located near Pisa, Italy, with approximately 60 employees, the IDS GeoRadar division provides the mining and geospatial industries with innovative radar solutions for structural health monitoring and underground utility mapping. GeoRadar’s structural health monitoring solutions … Read the full press release

Terna’s CEO Matteo Del Fante: 2015 results confirm the trend of solid growth of the Terna Group

Revenues at 2,082.1 million euro (+4.3%) EBITDA at 1,539.2 million euro (+3.2%) Group’s Net Income at 595.5 million euro (+9.4%) ROME, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Proposed dividend for 2015 of 20 euro cents per share (of which 7 cents already paid … Read the full press release

Snam Ordinary Shareholders Meeting will be held on 27 April 2016

San Donato Milanese, 18-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Snam’s Board of Directors, which met yesterday under the chairmanship of Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, has called the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting, in a single call, on 27 April 2016. The items on the agenda include … Read the full press release