Actualité aéronautique

Delta and US Airways Welcome DOT Approval of Slot Transaction

transmise le 13 octobre 2011 par Business Wire

Delta Air Lines and US Airways welcome the decision by the Department of Transportation on Oct. 10 to approve the proposed slot transaction at New York-LaGuardia and Washington-Reagan National airports, subject to certain conditions. The DOT’s final order represents a clear recognition by the Obama Administration that the slot transaction is in the public interest because of the service benefits and efficiencies that would result in both New York and Washington, D.C.

GetThere to Offer In-Flight Internet Services to Business Travelers

transmise le 13 octobre 2011 par Business Wire

GetThere, a global travel technology company serving corporations, and Gogo, a leading provider of in-air connectivity, signed an agreement that allows GetThere to offer Gogo® in-flight Wi-Fi services at a discounted rate. GetThere is the first and only corporate booking tool to offer this service to business travelers.

PHI, Inc. Announces Appointment of Director

transmise le 13 octobre 2011 par Business Wire

PHI, Inc. and PHIIK (non voting)) today announced the appointment of Didier Keller to serve as a director on the Board of Directors of PHI, Inc. effective October 12, 2011. Mr. Keller will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.

US Airways’ Third Quarter Financial Conference Call to Be Webcast

transmise le 13 octobre 2011 par Business Wire

US Airways Group, Inc. will conduct a live audio webcast of its third quarter 2011 financial results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 12:00 p.m. EDT (9:00 a.m. PDT).

VSGi Awarded SAVES Contract by FAA

transmise le 13 octobre 2011 par Business Wire

Visual Systems Group Inc. (VSGi) announced today that it has won the SAVES Contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide video solutions worth $16MM over 5 years. As the contract awardee, VSGi will serve as the sole provider of video conferencing and telepresence equipment for the FAA. The contract includes telepresence and audio visual solutions; hardware, software, components, parts and accessories, warranties, installations, training, and additional professional services.

Baker Promotes William Macon to Vice President

transmise le 13 octobre 2011 par Business Wire

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., a unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE Amex:BKR), is pleased to announce the appointment of William P. Macon, to vice president overseeing Department of the Air Force programs. In this capacity, he is directly responsible for strategic planning, business development and principal-level oversight and support for all Air Force program and project execution. Macon also serves as office principal in Baker’s San Antonio, Texas, office. As office principal, Macon is responsible for the leadership and overall business management of Baker’s growing San Antonio presence.

Textron Announces Expiration and Final Results of Cash Tender Offer for its 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013

transmise le 13 octobre 2011 par Business Wire

Textron Inc. today announced the expiration and final results of the company’s previously announced tender offer (the “Offer”) to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 (CUSIP No. 883203BN0) (the “Notes”). The Offer expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, at the end of the day on Wednesday, October 12, 2011.

Unitech Awarded Design Contract for Next Generation Composite PHODS for the US Army

transmise le 13 octobre 2011 par Business Wire

Unitech Composites and Structures, Inc. (Unitech), an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, has been awarded a contract to design and produce a next generation lightweight, composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV) for the US Army Portable Helicopter Oxygen Delivery System (PHODS).

Air China introduit l'enregistrement en libre service à l'aéroport Haneda de Tokyo

transmise le 13 octobre 2011 par PRNewswire

RoadSafe Traffic Systems Secures New, Five-Year, $30 Million Credit Facility

transmise le 13 octobre 2011 par Business Wire

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., one of the largest nationwide providers of traffic safety services and products and pavement marking services, today announced it has successfully secured a new, five-year, $30 million credit facility with PNC Bank, N.A., one of the nation’s premier financial organizations.