Actualité aéronautique

Detroit Metro Airport Gets Third Major Grant for Summer Runway Reconstruction

transmise le 5 août 2009 par Business Wire

An additional $1,471,526 in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is on its way to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Michigan’s largest air transport facility and among the world’s largest air transportation hubs, to support the ongoing reconstruction of the airport’s Runway 09L/27R. Congressman John Dingell (D-MI 15) notified the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA), operator of DTW, of the additional grant award.

Pacer International Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

transmise le 5 août 2009 par Business Wire

Pacer International, Inc. , a leading North American freight transportation and logistics services provider, today reported financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2009.

Morganti Receives “2009 Commercial Airport Project of the Year” Award from the Florida Department of Transportation

transmise le 5 août 2009 par Business Wire

The Morganti Group received the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) “2009 Commercial Airport Project of the Year” award at the Florida Airports Council Conference, recognizing its collaborative work with Monroe County on the Key West International Airport McCoy Terminal renovation project.

Delta Connection Pilots Reach Deal with Management

transmise le 5 août 2009 par Business Wire

After more than four and a half years of contract negotiations with management, the Pinnacle Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l., (ALPA) reached a tentative agreement with management on a new collective bargaining agreement.

Luggage Forward Completes Acquisition of Sports Express

transmise le 5 août 2009 par Business Wire

Luggage Forward, the leading provider of doorstep to destination luggage delivery worldwide, today announced the acquisition of Colorado-based Sports Express^® and related brands. Founded in 1999 with a focus on door-to-door sports equipment delivery, Sports Express was a pioneer of today’s luggage forwarding model and built a strong reputation with a loyal customer base. The strengths of the Sports Express’ business will provide a meaningful complement to Luggage Forward’s expertise and market presence.

Irie, Mon! US Airways Announces Nonstop Service from Phoenix to Montego Bay, Jamaica

transmise le 5 août 2009 par Business Wire

US Airways today announced new nonstop service to Jamaica, “The Jewel in the Caribbean,” between its Phoenix hub and Montego Bay. This seasonal service is set to begin Dec. 17 and will run through April 12, 2010. The flights will be operated using Airbus A319 aircraft with seating for 12 in First Class and 112 in the main cabin. Schedule detail is as follows:

Emissions Down, Economic Growth up in Wallonia, Belgium

transmise le 5 août 2009 par Business Wire

Belgium’s Wallonia region achieved a major reduction in carbon emissions last year while posting an average annual economic growth rate of more than eight percent.

Fitch: Global Turbulence Affects Latin American & Caribbean Airports

transmise le 5 août 2009 par Business Wire

Fitch Ratings says the global financial crisis has negatively impacted passenger traffic at most of the airports in the Latin American and Caribbean regions and is expected to further decline in 2009. In a special performance report issued today, Fitch says airports in Latin America and the Caribbean have been very susceptible to the effects of the global recession since the sector relies heavily on tourist and business travel, with those that mainly rely on U.S. and European passenger activity experiencing the most impact. For the near term, recent declines in traffic have eased the immediate pressure on the infrastructure needs at the airports, which were strained when traffic surged for the last few years.

US Department of Homeland Security, American Airlines Cargo and Pfizer Discuss TSA Cargo Screening Program and Requirements for Safely Shipping Pharmaceuticals

transmise le 5 août 2009 par Business Wire

The US Department of Homeland Security, American Airlines Cargo and Pfizer will participate in a panel discussion on new TSA cargo security requirements during the 7^th Annual Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals , organized by the International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC) and held September 21-24, 2009 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Introduces Sentry Portal High-Throughput, High-Penetration, Drive-Through Cargo Inspection System for Ports, Borders, and Checkpoints

transmise le 5 août 2009 par Business Wire

American Science and Engineering, Inc. , a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the introduction of the Sentry^™ Portal — a high-throughput, high-penetration, drive-through cargo inspection system designed to quickly and safely scan trucks, cargo containers, and tanker trucks for threatening materials, weapons, and contraband. The Sentry Portal system is safe for drivers and operators and offers the unique combination of high-penetration capability with unsurpassed image quality. The system is an ideal solution for high-volume seaports, border crossings, and security checkpoints. The Sentry Portal system can also be deployed along with AS&E’s multi-view Z Portal^® screening system for three-sided imaging of the entire vehicle (including the cab) and the detection of organic materials such as drugs, explosives, or stowaways.