Actualité aéronautique

Biofuel From Non-Edible Jatropha Plant Proving Its Worth as Aviation Fuel

transmise le 8 avril 2011 par PRNewswire

Business Matchmaking, Inc. has compiled the results of multiple airline tests of oil from the little known non-edible plant Jatropha as a potential substitute for traditional jet fuel with impressive results. The non-profit company specializes in matching small firms with government agencies and major corporations.

ITA Statement on DOJ Approval to be Acquired by Google

transmise le 8 avril 2011 par Business Wire

On July 1, 2010, ITA Software announced a merger agreement to be acquired by Google subject to customary closing conditions. Today we are extremely pleased with the DOJ’s decision to clear Google’s acquisition of ITA.

Jackson Square Aviation annonce l'ajout de Christophe Million-Rousseau à son équipe pour ouvrir son bureau de Toulouse

transmise le 8 avril 2011 par PRNewswire

Jackson Square Aviation, LLC est heureux d'annoncer qu'elle a procédé à l'embauche de Christophe Million-Rousseau afin d'établir son bureau de Toulouse, en France, celui-ci mettra l'accent sur la création de nouveaux aéronefs et des opérations des marchés financiers. Un bailleur d'avions commerciaux connaissant l'une des plus fortes croissances au monde, JSA continue de développer sa plateforme d'entreprise avec des bureaux dans des secteurs clés partout dans le monde. Dans ses nouvelles fonctions, M. Million-Rousseau se concentrera sur les efforts de marketing en Russie, au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique, tout en améliorant les efforts de mobilisation de capitaux de JSA.

Saab Receives Additional Consideration for Divestment of Saab Space

transmise le 8 avril 2011 par Business Wire

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Kaydon Corporation Closes Acquisition of HAHN-Gasfedern GmbH

transmise le 8 avril 2011 par Business Wire

Kaydon Corporation today announced that it has completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of HAHN-Gasfedern GmbH and related real estate and intangible property (“Hahn”) from Ulrich Hahn e.K. pursuant to the definitive agreement announced on February 25, 2011.

Fitch Rates Delta's Secured Bank Credit Facilities 'BB-/RR1'

transmise le 8 avril 2011 par Business Wire

Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of 'BB-/RR1' to Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s (Delta) planned $1.225 billion first lien secured revolving credit facility maturing in 2016 and its $1.375 billion first lien secured term loan due 2017. The new facilities have been arranged to refinance the airline's $2.5 billion in exit facilities, scheduled for maturity in 2012 and 2014. Delta's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) is 'B-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable.

Troy Collins Departs dealchecker.co.uk to Focus on Cruise and Luxury Travel Sectors

transmise le 8 avril 2011 par PRNewswire

Troy Collins, commercial director of dealchecker.co.uk (), is to leave his role in April 2011. Managing Director Alex Saint and Technical Director Andrew Bredon will remain at the helm to ensure a smooth transition since the purchase of dealchecker.co.uk by Easyvoyage in February this year. Collins took the decision to step down so he could focus his attentions on the launch and continued growth of digital travel companies Cruiselinefans.com and Secret Escapes.

Jackson Square Aviation Announces the Addition of Christophe Million-Rousseau to Open its Toulouse Office

transmise le 7 avril 2011 par PRNewswire

Jackson Square Aviation, LLC is pleased to announce that it has hired Christophe Million-Rousseau to establish the firm's Toulouse, France office with an emphasis on new aircraft origination and capital markets activities. As one of the world's fastest-growing commercial aircraft lessors, JSA continues to expand its corporate platform with offices in key areas throughout the world. Within his new role Christophe will focus on marketing efforts in Russia, the Middle East and Africa, as well as enhancing JSA's capital raising efforts.

Southern Air nomme Oliver Gritz directeur de la zone Europe

transmise le 7 avril 2011 par PRNewswire

Southern Air Holdings, Inc. a annoncé aujourd'hui la nomination d'Oliver Gritz au poste de directeur de la zone Europe. M. Gritz supervisera les opérations de Southern Air en Europe à partir du bureau de la société à Cologne en Allemagne, sous les ordres directs de Daniel J. McHugh, le président-directeur général.

CSI Achieves Major Victory Against U.S. Department of Transportation

transmise le 7 avril 2011 par Business Wire

CSI Aviation Services, Inc. accomplished a significant victory against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) last week when the United States Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the air charter company to continue providing — and without exemption — air transportation services to the federal government under its GSA Schedule.