Actualité aéronautique

Atlas Air Worldwide Takes Delivery of Two More 747-8 Freighters

transmise le 15 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. , a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, today confirmed that its Atlas Air, Inc. unit has accepted delivery of the company’s second and third Boeing 747-8 Freighters. The aircraft are part of Atlas Air's order of nine 747-8Fs with Boeing.

Textainer Group Holdings Limited Names Hilliard C. Terry, III as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Daniel W. Cohen as Vice President and General Counsel

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Textainer Group Holdings Limited (“Textainer”), the world’s largest lessor of intermodal containers based on fleet size, today announced that it has appointed Hilliard C. Terry, III as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Daniel W. Cohen as Vice President and General Counsel.

Electrochem Announces Completion of Micro Power Electronics Acquisition

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Electrochem Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Greatbatch, Inc. , today announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Micro Power Electronics. In connection with this transaction, Electrochem paid $60 million in cash and assumed debt and certain transaction-related payments and expenses. Greatbatch financed this acquisition with cash on hand and borrowed $45 million under its revolving credit facility.

Deltek Releases Costpoint 7, The World-Leading Enterprise Management Platform for Government Contractors

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Deltek, Inc. today announced the availability of Deltek Costpoint 7, a world-class ERP platform built to improve efficiency, increase cash flow, and drive greater profitability for government contractors. Costpoint 7 delivers new accounting, project management, materials management, content management, security, and payroll capabilities through a next generation service-oriented architecture. Costpoint 7’s web-services based architecture allows customers and partners to integrate with any Costpoint module in real-time from any location, enables the solution to scale for the needs of multi-billion dollar enterprises, and delivers the flexibility to be delivered through a public or private cloud environment.

Frontier Airlines Shifts Denver Departure Time to Better Accommodate Knoxville Business Travelers

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Knoxville business travelers may find it easier to accomplish their New Year’s resolutions in 2012, thanks to an announcement today by Frontier Airlines. The carrier is shifting the time of the Monday morning departure of its Knoxville (TYS) to Denver (DEN) flight from 9:37 a.m. to 6:25 a.m., providing for a 7:38 a.m. arrival in Denver. The change is effective Feb. 6, 2012.

Strategy Analytics: Defining Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Production Scenarios

transmise le 15 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fast-jet platform is the leading edge strike fighter of the moment. The Strategy Analytics Advanced Defense Systems (ADS) service report, “Production Scenarios for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II,” outlines baseline 2011 projections and alternative scenarios that factor in the impact of rising program costs, production and testing delays, partner nation commitment, the US and global economics and budget constraints.

Los Angeles Times Travel Show Brings New Exhibitors and Speakers to 14th-Annual Event

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Los Angeles Times Travel Show, named one of BizBash’s “Top 10 Southern California Trade Shows and Conventions,” returns to the L.A. Convention Center January 28-29 hosting exhibitors from destinations around the globe on the largest show floor in the West. In its 14^th year, the 2012 Travel Show will deliver all-new themed areas focused on family and active vacations, cruises, and luxury and leisure travel. A culinary stage will serve up regional and exotic flavors with cooking and cocktail demonstrations, while experiential activities and cultural performances will complete the international atmosphere.

Park Electrochemical Corp. Declares Cash Dividend

transmise le 15 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

The Board of Directors of Park Electrochemical Corp. (NYSE – PKE) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share payable February 3, 2012 to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 6, 2012.

Gulfstream International Airlines Rebrands as Silver Airways

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VPAA Co. dba/Gulfstream International Airlines (“Gulfstream”) announced today its adoption of a new name and brand: Silver Airways. The name, along with its crisp and distinctive logotype, exemplify the airline’s dynamic growth potential, as well as its unwavering commitment to providing highly professional, safe and efficient operations.

Dallas-Ft. Worth, JFK and Atlanta Top PCWorld’s List of the Top 20 Airports for Tech Travelers

transmise le 15 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

Three of the nation’s busiest airports are also the best equipped for smartphone and laptop-carrying travelers. Dallas, JFK and Atlanta proved to have a broad array of tech amenities such as electrical outlets, USB ports, work desks and fast Wi-Fi to keep tech travelers—especially business travelers—charged up and connected at the gate.