Actualité aéronautique

New AirPlus Survey Forecasts Outcome of Direct Connect Debate

transmise le 31 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

AirPlus International, a global provider of corporate travel payment solutions, releases January’s The Wire…from AirPlus entitled: Distribution Scuffle or Industry Re-Shuffle? Over 70 percent of corporate travel professionals polled believe that if American Airlines succeeded in a direct connect strategy with online travel agencies (OTAs), that this would result in additional fees from TMCs. For more details, including a complimentary PDF of the results, please visit the AirPlus Community.

Alcoa to Acquire TransDigm’s Aerospace Fastener Business

transmise le 31 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

Alcoa announced today it has agreed to purchase the aerospace fastener business of TransDigm Group Inc., a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components. The new business will become part of Alcoa Fastening Systems. The transaction is valued at approximately $240 million and is expected to be earnings and cash flow accretive in the first year.

Southern Air Appoints Industry Veteran Robert L. Crandall to Board of Directors

transmise le 31 janvier 2011 par PRNewswire

Southern Air Holdings, Inc. today announced that Robert L. Crandall, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMR Corporation and American Airlines, has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors.

Teleflex Names Board Member Benson Smith Chairman, President and CEO upon Resignation of Jeffrey Black

transmise le 31 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

Teleflex Incorporated today announced that Benson F. Smith, 63, a Teleflex Board member since 2005, has been named Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He replaces Jeffrey P. Black, 51, who has resigned by mutual agreement with Teleflex’s Board of Directors.

Frontier Airlines Provides Travelers with Flexibility in Advance of Midwest Winter Storm

transmise le 31 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

In response to a forecasts for significant winter weather across the Midwest, Frontier Airlines has put the following travel policy guidelines into place for all customers scheduled to/from or through its Milwaukee (MKE) hub, Appleton (ATW), Chicago (MDW), Green Bay (GRB), Kansas City (MCI) and Madison (MSN) Feb 1-3, 2011, who purchased tickets on or before Jan. 30, 2011.

Air New Zealand’s New All Blacks A320 Touches Down in Los Angeles: Photo Available on Business Wire's Website and AP PhotoExpress

transmise le 31 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

Air New Zealand’s new A320 in the new All Black Livery touched down at LAX on January 30 during its delivery flight on the way from France to New Zealand. Air New Zealand is crazy about rugby, and this distinctive new plane will operate on domestic New Zealand routes from February. The aircraft celebrates Air New Zealand’s long running sponsorship of the New Zealand Rugby Union and the All Blacks.

Micronetics Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2011

transmise le 28 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

Micronetics, Inc. today reported results for its third quarter ended December 25, 2010 (Q3 FY 2011).

Research and Markets: Increasing Penetration of Composites in Aircraft to Drive MRO Market for Composite Components: Lucintel Estimates Market to Reach $3,041 Million by 2016

transmise le 28 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Growth Opportunities for Composites in Aerospace MRO Market 2011-2016: Trends, Forecast and Opportunity Analysis" report to their offering.

Northrop Grumman Highlights Industry Leading ISR Capabilities at Aero India 2011

transmise le 28 janvier 2011 par PRNewswire

Northrop Grumman Corporation is highlighting its industry-leading range of capabilities in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) including airborne early warning and control systems for maritime reconnaissance, fire control radars and unmanned aerial vehicles, at the Aero India 2011 exhibition and air show.

Mesa Air Group Appoints New General Counsel

transmise le 28 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

Mesa Air Group, Inc. (the "Company") today announced the appointment of Christopher J. Pappaioanou as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Mesa Air Group effective February 7, 2010. Mr. Pappaioanou succeeds Brian Gillman, who announced his resignation to pursue other opportunities within the aviation industry.