Actualité aéronautique

FlightAware, World's Most Popular Flight Tracking Web Site, Releases First Free iPhone Flight Tracking App

transmise le 14 octobre 2009 par Business Wire

FlightAware, the world leader in flight tracking with over two million monthly users, released the first-ever free flight tracking application for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. Available today for free download via the Apple App Store, users are able to track the real-time status and position of airline and private flights in the United States. Included with the application is a full screen tracking map that includes aircraft position, speed, altitude, and NEXRAD weather.

Aspen Avionics Selects SigmaQuest to Drive Cost-Effective Manufacturing Processes

transmise le 14 octobre 2009 par Business Wire

SigmaQuest today announced that Aspen Avionics has signed a multiyear purchase agreement for its SigmaSure™ product quality management Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings. The avionics instrument manufacturer will use SigmaSure for managing and tracking the production life cycle of its cost-effective Evolution Flight Display System for General Aviation (GA) aircraft.

How Will Airlines Survive? Results of a Sabre Airline Solutions Survey of Global Carriers May Be Surprising

transmise le 14 octobre 2009 par Business Wire

In past years, airlines’ biggest concern was how to control skyrocketing fuel prices. Today, carriers worldwide are making dramatic business-model changes to survive not only fuel costs but a myriad of challenges. This perfect storm of challenges colliding simultaneously could result in changes that bring about the ultimate travel experience for consumers.

Urgency Needed, Say MIT Conference Organizers, in Adapting a Systems-Based Thinking Approach to Address Health Care, Energy, Space, and Environmental Challenges

transmise le 14 octobre 2009 par Business Wire

Besides posing serious challenges, the threat of global warming, the future of health care, and the development of alternative energy and space travel appear unrelated. But are they? And how can addressing a problematic aspect of one of these areas result in solving that of another?

Republic Airways Forms Joint Venture with Mesa to Operate Hawaii Service

transmise le 14 octobre 2009 par Business Wire

Republic Airways Holdings today announced that it had reached an agreement with Mesa Air Group to form a joint venture (“JV”) to combine the jet routes currently flown by both Mesa and Republic. Under the agreement, E170 routes currently operated by Republic Airways will be transitioned to jet service provided by Mesa Airlines. The three E170 aircraft will be returned to the mainland by November and will operate in Republic Airways’ branded network.

Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc. Signs Department of Homeland Security Contract for Personnel Inspection

transmise le 13 octobre 2009 par Business Wire

Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., a developer of industry-leading threat detection solutions, today announced that it has signed a contract valued at $3.9 million for a personnel inspection system with the Department of Homeland Security. The three-phase contract includes a feasibility study, algorithm development and performance testing of a prototype multi-technology, automated personnel inspection system.

Media Advisory: Allied Pilots Association Announces Informational Picketing at DOT on Oct. 14

transmise le 13 octobre 2009 par Business Wire

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Time and Budget Savvy Travellers Book Monarch Holidays

transmise le 13 octobre 2009 par PRNewswire

With time and money precious in the run up to Christmas, sun-hungry travellers are still looking to get away but are seeking to maximise their holiday and minimise their costs by booking 8 and 9 night breaks a recent study by Monarch Holidays can reveal.

Washington Roundtable Members Join Business Leaders across the State in Urging Boeing to Site Second 787 Line in Washington

transmise le 13 octobre 2009 par Business Wire

A wide group of CEOs and corporate leaders recently sent this letter to Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO James Albaugh urging the company to site its second 787 line in Washington state:

Marquis Jet Announces Executive Promotions

transmise le 13 octobre 2009 par Business Wire

Marquis Jet^SM, the global leader in private jet cards, today announced the promotions of Henry Schachar and Ken Austin, two of the Company’s principals and longstanding senior executives. The announcement was made by Kenny Dichter, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marquis Jet.