Actualité aéronautique

Republic Signs OnPoint Fuel & Carbon Solutions Agreement

transmise le 16 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has signed an OnPoint^SM Fuel & Carbon Solutions agreement with GE Aviation. Under this agreement, GE’s Fuel & Carbon Solutions team will use proprietary decision software and fuel consulting expertise and work with Republic Airways to identify and track operational improvements that could reduce the airline’s fuel spend by an average of three percent.

Next IT to Provide Personalized Self-Service Online for United Airlines

transmise le 16 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Next IT, a leading provider of intelligent virtual assistants for business, announced that it has reached a multi-year deal with United Airlines. Next IT will provide a natural, or every-day, language solution to create an exceptional customer experience for travelers using united.com

IT Staff Would Rather Pocket $100K Than Blast off into Space

transmise le 16 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Given the choice between a ticket into space and $102,000 (approx £65,000), 60 percent of IT staff would take the cash. That’s the finding of a survey of 4,000 global Twitter followers by UK-based software company Red Gate.

Research and Markets: Global Business Aviation Industry - Key Trends, Issues, Challenges, SWOT, Force Field Analysis & Outlook for 2012

transmise le 16 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Business Aviation Industry - Key Trends, Issues, Challenges, SWOT, Force Field Analysis & Outlook for 2012" report to their offering.

AAI Test & Training Awarded U.S. Navy IDIQ Contract for Universal Test Sets

transmise le 16 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

AAI Test & Training, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that it has received an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, Md., for the Universal Test Set (UTS). The award has a total potential value of $29.2 million over three years. A first delivery order for $3.1 million includes spares, accessories and related services.

GE Aviation Orders Top $13B at Dubai Air Show

transmise le 16 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

At the 2011 Dubai Air Show, GE Aviation and CFM International, a 50/50 joint venture between GE and Snecma (SAFRAN group), announced engine and service orders valued at more than $13.8 billion.

Baker Appoints Tracy Hollida Assistant Vice President

transmise le 16 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., a unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE Amex:BKR), is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy L. Hollida, P.E., to assistant vice president. In this capacity she will serve as the client manager for the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) for which Baker performs architectural, engineering, environment and construction management services at Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Marshall and secondary airports in the state. She will also continue as department manager for the Aviation Group in the Baltimore, Md., office.

Research and Markets: Global Defense & Aerospace Industry - Key Trends, Issues, Challenges, SWOT, Force Field Analysis & Outlook for 2012

transmise le 16 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Defense & Aerospace Industry - Key Trends, Issues, Challenges, SWOT, Force Field Analysis & Outlook for 2012" report to their offering.

Rolls-Royce and AviancaTaca Sign Trent 700 Agreement

transmise le 16 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide Trent 700 engines to AviancaTaca for four Airbus A330 aircraft. The agreement includes Rolls-Royce TotalCare® long-term engine services and support.

United States Department of Defense Taps Nanocomp Technologies as Nanomanufacturing Partner

transmise le 16 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Nanocomp Technologies, Inc., a developer of performance materials and component products from carbon nanotubes (CNTs), today announced it has been selected by the United States Government, under the Defense Production Act Title III program (“DPA Title III”), to supply CNT yarn and sheet material for the program needs of the Department of Defense, as well as to create a path toward commercialization for civilian industrial use. Nanocomp’s CNT yarn and sheet materials are currently featured within the advanced design programs of several critical DoD and NASA applications.