Actualité aéronautique

Embassy Suites Hotels’ Third Annual Business Travel Survey Reveals Face Time is Key to Strong Business Relationships

transmise le 26 avril 2011 par Business Wire

“More client face time for my dime,” is a phrase that captures the results of Embassy Suites Hotels’ Third Annual nationwide Business Travel Survey*. The survey offers an insightful look into the state of business travel, revealing perceptions on the importance of client face time and its implications when it comes to business relationships. It also gives an insider’s look into hotel and flight preferences and the top destinations and airports for business travel.

Early Mother’s Day Could Mean More Moms Miss out This Year

transmise le 26 avril 2011 par Business Wire

Many moms could be feeling left out this Mother’s Day if their loved ones don’t double check the calendar this year. A survey issued by FedEx Corp. found that Mother’s Day landing on the earliest possible date – Sunday, May 8 - in 2011 could stand in the way of gifts being sent to Mom on time this year.

US Airways Reports First Quarter Financial Results

transmise le 26 avril 2011 par Business Wire

US Airways Group, Inc. today reported its first quarter 2011 financial results. The Company reported a net loss excluding special items for the first quarter 2011 of $110 million, or ($0.68) per share. This compares to the first quarter 2010 net loss excluding special items of $89 million, or ($0.55) per share. On a GAAP basis, the Company reported a net loss for the first quarter 2011 of $114 million, or ($0.71) per share. This compares to the first quarter 2010 net loss of $45 million, or ($0.28) per share.

CPI AERO Announces New $7.5 Million Award for Wing Kits from Northrop Grumman Corporation Under Previously Announced Order

transmise le 26 avril 2011 par Business Wire

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. announced today that Northrop Grumman Corporation (“NGC”) has exercised an option under a previously awarded purchase order for Outer Wing Panel (OWP) kits for use in the manufacture of complete wings for the E-2D Hawkeye and the C-2A Greyhound aircrafts. In June 2010, NGC placed an order valued at up to $27.6 million for OWP kits, including options. This order increases the firm, funded requirements under this order to approximately $23.9 million. CPI Aero began work on OWP kits in June 2008. Since this time, CPI Aero has received firm orders for OWP Kits totaling approximately $31.8 million.

Volt Workforce Solutions Named 2011 Veterans Employer of the Year

transmise le 26 avril 2011 par Business Wire

Volt Workforce Solutions, the staffing business unit of Volt Information Sciences, Inc., today announced that it is a winner of the 2011 Veterans Employer of the Year award from the California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC). The CEAC Veterans Employer of the Year award recognizes employers who consistently demonstrate positive policies toward U.S. veterans in hiring and promotion, as well as through retention efforts, ongoing training, and benefits. Volt earned the award for its recruitment efforts and successful placement of veterans and disabled veterans at client facilities in Kern County.

Air China ouvre une nouvelle liaison vers Athènes, en Grèce, la Ville couronnée de violettes

transmise le 26 avril 2011 par PRNewswire

Air China a annoncé aujourd'hui l'ouverture d'une nouvelle liaison entre Pékin et Athènes, via Munich, le 15 mai. Cette liaison sera assurée par l'Airbus A330 rallongé à grande capacité. Située à l'extrémité sud de la péninsule des Balkans, Athènes est la plus grande ville et la capitale de la Grèce, et la huitième plus grande ville en Europe. Bénéficiant d'un climat méditerranéen subtropical, la ville est logée entre les montagnes et la Mer Égée. Athènes est l'une des plus vieilles villes dans le monde, avec 3 000 ans d'histoire documentée.

Gevo and Mustang Sign Agreement for Bio-Jet Fuel

transmise le 26 avril 2011 par Business Wire

Gevo, Inc. , a renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company, today announced it has signed an engineering and consulting agreement with Mustang Engineering, LP (Mustang) to convert Gevo’s renewable isobutanol to bio-jet fuel. This effort will focus on the downstream processing of isobutanol to paraffinic kerosene (jet fuel) for jet engine testing, airline suitability flights and advancing commercial deployment.

SES to Invest EUR 34 Million in New Luxembourg Satellite Control Facilities and Business Center

transmise le 26 avril 2011 par Business Wire

In a foundation stone laying ceremony today, SES S.A. , celebrated its EUR 34 million investment in a new state-of-the-art satellite control facilities at its Betzdorf campus as well as in an additional Business Center.

SES VA INVESTIR 34 MILLIONS D'EUROS DANS DE NOUVELLES INSTALLATIONS DE CONTRÔLE SATELLITAIRES ET UN CENTRE D’AFFAIRES AU LUXEMBOURG

transmise le 26 avril 2011 par Business Wire

UPS Earnings Growth Continues

transmise le 26 avril 2011 par Business Wire

UPS today announced diluted earnings per share of $0.88 for the first quarter of 2011, a 24% improvement over the adjusted $0.71 for the prior-year period. Global revenue grew 7.3%, producing a 21% increase in operating profit to $1.4 billion.