Actualité aéronautique

Air transport supports four million jobs and has the potential to provide for sustainable development across Latin America

transmise le 21 mars 2012 par Business Wire

In Latin America and the Caribbean more than four million jobs and $107 billion in GDP are supported by aviation, according to a new report released today at the Aviation and Environment Summit in Geneva. The report, Aviation: benefits beyond borders, was produced by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) and Oxford Economics. It outlines an industry that plays a larger role in both the Latin American, Caribbean and global economy than many would expect.

Aviation Plays Important Role in African Economy, Could Help Drive Further Growth

transmise le 21 mars 2012 par Business Wire

In Africa more than 6 million jobs and $67.8 billion in GDP are supported by aviation, according to a new report released today at the Aviation and Environment Summit in Geneva. The report, Aviation: benefits beyond borders, was produced by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) and Oxford Economics. It outlines an industry that plays a larger role in both the African and global economy than many would expect.

Sustainable Growth of Asia-Pacific Economies Through Air Travel

transmise le 21 mars 2012 par Business Wire

Over 24 million jobs and $470 billion in GDP in the Asia-Pacific region are supported by aviation, according to a new report released today at the Aviation and Environment Summit in Geneva. The report, Aviation: benefits beyond borders, was produced by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) and Oxford Economics. It outlines an industry that plays a larger role in both the Asia-Pacific and global economy than many would expect.

L’AVIATION JOUE UN RÔLE IMPORTANT DANS L’ÉCONOMIE AFRICAINE ET PEUT CONTRIBUER À UNE NOUVELLE CROISSANCE

transmise le 21 mars 2012 par Business Wire

ALPA Galvanizes Industry Efforts to Combat Pilot Fatigue

transmise le 20 mars 2012 par Business Wire

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), gathered representatives from government agencies, the airlines, and other aviation labor groups at a landmark conference this week to explore how the Federal Aviation Administration’s new pilot fatigue rule could be put into practice and how the airline industry can implement Fatigue Risk Management Programs and other tools to further enhance aviation safety.

WSI Industries Reports 24% Increase in Second Quarter Sales, 45% Increase in Net Income & 5 Year Agreement with Aerospace Customer

transmise le 20 mars 2012 par Business Wire

WSI Industries, Inc. today reported sales for its fiscal 2012 second quarter ending February 26, 2012 of $7,021,000 versus the prior year amount of $5,682,000, or an increase of 24% over the prior year quarter. Year-to-date sales for the six months ended February 26, 2012 totaled $13,008,000, an increase of 16% versus $11,210,000 in the prior year. The Company reported net income of $171,000 or $.06 per diluted share for the fiscal 2012 second quarter which was an increase of 45% over the prior year quarter amount of $118,000. Year-to-date income also rose with the Company reporting fiscal earnings of $276,000 or $.10 per diluted share versus $162,000 or $.06 per diluted share in the prior year which represented an increase of 70%.

XPO Logistics Announces Closing of $137 Million Common Stock Offering

transmise le 20 mars 2012 par Business Wire

XPO Logistics, Inc. today announced the closing of a registered underwritten public offering of 9,200,000 shares of common stock, including 1,200,000 shares issued and sold as a result of the full exercise of the underwriters’ overallotment option, at a price to the public of $15.75 per share. XPO Logistics received approximately $136.7 million in net proceeds from the offering after underwriting discounts and estimated expenses of the offering. XPO Logistics intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include potential acquisitions.

Forward Air Corporation Announces Timing of First Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Call

transmise le 20 mars 2012 par Business Wire

Forward Air Corporation will release its first quarter 2012 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, April 19, 2012 and hold a conference call to discuss those results on the following day, Friday, April 20, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. The Company’s conference call will be available online on the Investor Relations portion of the Company’s website at www.forwardair.com or by dialing (800) 230-1951. A replay of the conference call will be available at www.forwardair.com beginning shortly after completion of the live call.

Teledyne Technologies to Hold Investor Meetings

transmise le 20 mars 2012 par Business Wire

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated today announced that Jason VanWees, vice president, corporate development and investor relations, will be holding investor meetings at the Credit Suisse Aerospace & Defense Mini Conference on Wednesday, March 21, in San Francisco, Calif.

Discover ESI’s Immersive Virtual Reality Solutions at Hannover Messe

transmise le 20 mars 2012 par Business Wire

ESI Group, pioneer and world-leading solution provider in virtual prototyping for manufacturing industries, announces its participation in Hannover Messe, taking place 23-27 April in Hannover, Germany. Following the acquisition of 3D visualization company IC.IDO during the last summer, ESI will be part of the fair’s ‘Digital Factory’ – one of the world’s most important showcases of IT solutions for production and product development. This includes over 500 square meters dedicated to Virtual Reality and 3D visualization, where ESI will present its new range of Virtual Reality solutions. Under the brand “IC.IDO”, ESI offers immersive 3D visualization, enabling decision-makers to experience their product in real time.