Actualité aéronautique

Jeddah Based Dallah Albaraka as International Launch Client for the Jetaire Group at Dubai Air Show 2009

transmise le 18 novembre 2009 par PRNewswire

Announced today at the Dubai Airshow, the Jetaire Group, an industry leader in complete avionics and electrical systems solutions where durability and peak performance are vital, has completed the installation of an innovative product that can keep auxiliary aircraft fuel tanks from igniting. Saudi Arabian major conglomerate Dallah Albaraka is the first company to benefit from Jetaire's ground-breaking solution that also reduces the cost for increasing fire suppression in transport category airplanes.

Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc. Announces United States Court of Appeals Ruling on the KC-135 Contract Award

transmise le 17 novembre 2009 par Business Wire

Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc. , a leading provider of aircraft maintenance and modification services to military customers, today announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed the ruling of the Court of Federal Claims that had enjoined the United States Air Force (“USAF”) from proceeding with the award of the KC-135 contract to The Boeing Company. Ronald Aramini, Alabama Aircraft’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated “We are obviously disappointed in the Court’s ruling and will be reviewing all legal and strategic options available to us. Alabama Aircraft continues to employ 800 highly skilled workers that provide the United States Air Force and Navy with the best quality work in the industry.”

World Fuel Services Corporation Announces Two-for-One Stock Split

transmise le 17 novembre 2009 par Business Wire

World Fuel Services Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one stock split of its common stock. The record date for the stock split is November 30, 2009. Shareholders of record on that date will receive one new share of common stock for each share owned. The distribution of shares to be issued pursuant to the stock split will be made on or about December 7, 2009.

Hotel Rates Fall and Airfare Climbs as Thanksgiving Nears

transmise le 17 novembre 2009 par Business Wire

The most recent Thanksgiving data report from Travelocity® shows that while airfare is on the rise for the Thanksgiving holiday, hotel rates are falling fast. When compared to five weeks ago, average domestic airfare rose $10 while domestic hotel rates dropped $16 per night on average.

United Airlines Introduces Murad Skincare Products in Amenity Kits

transmise le 17 novembre 2009 par Business Wire

United Airlines has announced that it will help customers seated in United First and United Business arrive to their destinations feeling refreshed and reinvigorated by distributing amenity kits containing Murad skincare products.

KLM Engineering & Maintenance Selects GE Inspection Equipment

transmise le 17 novembre 2009 par Business Wire

KLM Engineering & Maintenance (KLM E&M) has selected inspection equipment from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies to perform non-destructive testing on KLM aircraft and associated engines. GE’s ultrasonic inspection device, the USM Go, was selected for its extreme portability, large display screen and compact size. The small size helps inspectors access hard to reach areas, such as the fuel tank, easier and quicker.

Airbus Announces Doubling of Manufacturing Dollars in California

transmise le 17 novembre 2009 par Business Wire

Airbus today announced it has awarded the contract for the manufacturing of high tech inlet lipskins for the A350 XWB to the California-based McStarlite Company, the world’s leading producer of aircraft engine nacelle lipskins. Lipskins, also known as engine nacelle leading edges, are the “donut” shape front part of an airplane engine.

ITA Software Selected by Fly.com

transmise le 17 novembre 2009 par Business Wire

ITA Software, Inc., the leader in developing innovative solutions for the travel industry, today announced that Fly.com™, the world’s most easy-to-use airfare search engine, has included data from ITA’s QPX™ service in its meta search functionality. Fly.com uses real-time QPX data, in addition to data from airlines and online travel agencies, to provide its millions of monthly users the best information on where to find the best airfare.

Horizon Air Unveils ‘Comfortably Greener’ Q400 Livery

transmise le 17 novembre 2009 par Business Wire

Horizon Air’s newest Bombardier Q400, entering service this week, is sporting an eye-catching “Comfortably Greener” livery that spotlights the aircraft’s lower environmental impact compared to similar-size jets.

Fitch Expects to Rate Boeing's New Notes 'A+'; Comments on Cash Flow & Leverage

transmise le 17 novembre 2009 par Business Wire

Fitch Ratings expects to assign 'A+' ratings to The Boeing Company's (BA) planned issuance of new three-year and seven-year senior unsecured notes. Fitch expects the proceeds from the new notes will be used to increase liquidity and for general corporate purposes.