Actualité aéronautique

GE and AVIC Sign Agreement for Integrated Avionics Joint Venture

transmise le 21 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

GE Aviation of the United States and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) today announced the signing of the agreement to form their new joint venture company. Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming and the U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke witnessed the public signing by David Joyce, president and CEO of GE Aviation and Zhang Xinguo, vice president of AVIC today in Chicago.

Machinists Question Immelt Jobs Agenda

transmise le 21 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

In the past five months, General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt eliminated scores of U.S. jobs when he closed GE plants in Virginia, Massachusetts and Ohio. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is asking if this is the record that inspired President Obama to name Immelt to be chairman of the new Council on Jobs and Competitiveness.

Research and Markets: A Comprehensive Study of the UK Aerospace Market in 2010, Rating Valuing Each of the 563 Companies That Operate in Today's Market

transmise le 21 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "A comprehensive study of the UK Aerospace market in 2010, rating valuing each of the 563 companies that operate in today's market" report to their offering.

Research and Markets: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - SWOT Framework Analysis

transmise le 21 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - SWOT Framework Analysis" company profile to their offering.

ALPA Pilot Leaders Endorse New Pinnacle Airlines Contract, Send to Members

transmise le 21 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

Pilot leaders representing almost 3,000 pilots flying under the Pinnacle Airlines Corp. banner have endorsed a tentative agreement that would unite pilots from three airlines under a single contract, paving the way for the smooth integration of one of the world's largest regional carriers.

BAE Systems-Northrop Grumman Team Submits Bid for an Affordable, High-Performing Ground Combat Vehicle Solution

transmise le 21 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

The BAE Systems-Northrop Grumman team submitted a proposal for a U.S. Army Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) that emphasizes affordability, performance and future scalability.

BAE Systems Announces Agreement to Acquire Fairchild Imaging, Inc.

transmise le 21 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

BAE Systems today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fairchild Imaging, Inc., a privately held company specializing in solid-state electronic imaging components, cameras, and systems for aerospace, industrial, medical, and scientific imaging applications. BAE Systems currently owns 8.7% of the equity of Fairchild Imaging and, upon completion of the acquisition for a cash consideration of approximately $86 million, will have acquired all of the remaining outstanding equity.

Q8Aviation Secures Major Services Agreement With National Oil Ethiopia

transmise le 21 janvier 2011 par PRNewswire

Q8Aviation has signed a major Services Agreement with National Oil Ethiopia (NOC), further strengthening Q8Aviation's presence in Africa.

gategroup, Iberia Sign New Long-term Catering Contract

transmise le 21 janvier 2011 par PRNewswire

gategroup, the leading independent provider of onboard products and services to the world's airlines, has extended business for its core Gate Gourmet brand with Spain's leading carrier, Iberia. The two companies have signed a four-year agreement that is valued in excess of CHF 400 million in revenue.

gategroup et Iberia signent un nouveau contrat de catering à long terme

transmise le 21 janvier 2011 par PRNewswire

gategroup, principal fournisseur indépendant de services et produits à bord auprès des compagnies aériennes du monde entier, vient d'élargir l'horizon commercial de sa marque principale Gate Gourmet grâce à son accord avec Iberia, le transporteur aérien le plus important en Espagne. Les deux sociétés ont signé un accord d'une durée de quatre ans dont la valeur est estimée à plus de 400 millions CHF.