Actualité aéronautique

Jet Propulsion Labs Executive James Rinaldi to Speak at University of Redlands School of Business Burbank Campus

transmise le 31 mars 2011 par Business Wire

The Burbank campus of the University of Redlands School of Business is pleased to welcome James Rinaldi, the Chief Information Officer for Jet Propulsion Laboratories, who will discuss career management in his speech “Managing Careers: Yours and Others.” The talk will be held on Thursday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at the School of Business site located at 333 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Suite 630, in Burbank.

Standex’s Spincraft Achieves United Technologies Corporation Supplier Gold Status for Second Consecutive Year

transmise le 31 mars 2011 par Business Wire

Standex International Corporation today announced that the Spincraft Massachusetts unit of its Engineering Technologies Group has earned United Technologies Corporation’s Supplier Gold status for the second consecutive year. Spincraft supplies a variety of complex assemblies and components for aerospace and energy applications to the United Technologies Corporation’s (U.T.C.) Pratt & Whitney division. U.T.C.’s Supplier Gold program was established to “facilitate and accelerate superior supplier performance and to recognize suppliers for their exceptional performance.”

Allied Pilots Association Applauds U.S. Rep. Steven Latourette for Supporting Union-Organizing Rule

transmise le 31 mars 2011 par Business Wire

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,000 pilots of American Airlines , praised U.S. Representative Steven LaTourette (R-Ohio) for sponsoring an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that would preserve recently revised rules governing union representation elections in the airline and rail industries.

Strategy Analytics: Maritime Surveillance Expanding Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Opportunity

transmise le 31 mars 2011 par Business Wire

UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) came of age during the current Afghanistan war. In both ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) and attack roles, they have proven their tactical and strategic value in multiple theatres of operation. Continuously improving capabilities in persistence (loitering), sensors, data processing and communications have broadened ISR UAV use over land in both defense/intelligence and civil roles. The Strategy Analytics Advanced Defense Systems (ADS) service report, “Maritime Surveillance Expanding Electronic Systems Opportunity from UAVs,” predicts new emerging market opportunities specifically for coastal (littoral) and open ocean maritime surveillance roles.

Travel Advisory from UNITE HERE: Labor Unrest at Lufthansa and Subsidiary Airlines

transmise le 31 mars 2011 par Business Wire

Over the last year, Lufthansa, the largest airline in Europe and a leader in the Star Alliance, has been involved in contentious contract negotiations with unions representing thousands of workers in Europe and North America. The situation poses a short term and potentially long term risk of travel disruption at several locations in Lufthansa’s global network.

Research and Markets: Optional Services: GDSs Play Catch-up, but will Airlines Play?

transmise le 31 mars 2011 par Business Wire

Research and Markets has announced the addition of PhoCusWright's new publication "Optional Services: GDSs Play Catch-up, but will Airlines Play?" to their offering.

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $3.8 Million Order for Cargo and Parcel X-ray Inspection Systems

transmise le 31 mars 2011 par Business Wire

American Science and Engineering, Inc. , a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today that it has received a $3.8 million order for cargo and parcel X-ray inspection systems from an unnamed government agency to screen parcels, cargo, and vehicles for explosive threats and contraband.

Volvo Aero Becomes Sole Owner of Volvo Aero Norge in Kongsberg, Norway

transmise le 31 mars 2011 par Business Wire

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AirAsia et Expedia forment une co-entreprise pour révolutionner le voyage en ligne en Asie

transmise le 30 mars 2011 par PRNewswire

AirAsia, la meilleure compagnie aérienne low-cost du monde et Expedia, Inc., la plus grande agence de voyage en ligne du monde, annoncent aujourd'hui le lancement d'une nouvelle co-entreprise couvrant la zone Asie-Pacifique et offrant une gamme complète de vols, hôtels et séjours de grande valeur.

Intelsat New Dawn Satellite Launch Temporarily Postponed

transmise le 30 mars 2011 par Business Wire

Intelsat S.A., the world’s leading provider of fixed satellite services, announced today that the launch of the Intelsat New Dawn spacecraft aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, initially scheduled for launch on March 30, 2011, was scrubbed after the launch sequence was shut down automatically. The spacecraft is secure. Arianespace is going to review the data and make another launch attempt at a later date.