Actualité aéronautique

GE Powers the C-5M Unveiled to the Public at Oshkosh

transmise le 1 août 2009 par Business Wire

GE Aviation is powering the C-5M with four CF6-80C2 engines, making its debut to the public at Oshkosh AirVenture 2009.

TAM Announces Changes in Board of Directors

transmise le 1 août 2009 par PRNewswire

In a Board of Directors meeting held at TAM's headquarters today in Sao Paulo, resignation letters were received from board members Pedro Pullen Parente and Adalberto de Moraes Schettert.

Astrotech Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

transmise le 31 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

Astrotech Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors appointed John Porter as Astrotech’s Chief Financial Officer on a permanent basis, effective July 21, 2009. Mr. Porter, a Senior Vice President of the Company, has been serving as Interim CFO since the resignation of Brian K. Harrington on June 4, 2009.

Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend

transmise le 31 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share payable October 2, 2009, to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2009.

Republic Airways Completes Midwest Acquisition

transmise le 31 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

Republic Airways Holdings announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines from TPG Capital, a Ft. Worth, Texas-based private equity firm. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Midwest will continue to operate as a branded carrier with its longstanding, award-winning commitment to outstanding customer service.

Solairus Aviation Brings Together Top Industry Professionals Under a New Banner

transmise le 31 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

Dan Drohan, founder of Sunset Aviation, LLC, has announced the renaming of Sunset Aviation to Solairus Aviation. Solairus Aviation is a full-service private aircraft charter and aviation asset management company that provides service to airports across the U.S. and internationally as well as expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of aircraft. Bringing together top industry professionals under a new banner, Solairus Aviation has emerged as the next generation of private aviation services, fortified by invaluable guidance from industry luminary Jake Cartwright, the company’s vice chairman.

Teleflex Announces Quarterly Dividend

transmise le 31 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

Teleflex Incorporated announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirty-four cents ($0.34) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable September 15, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2009.

CAV International Joins Forces with Ranger Aerospace

transmise le 31 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

CAV International, Inc., a US Government outsourcing contractor specialized in Airfield Services & Logistics, has combined with Ranger Aerospace for additional capital strength and management resources to support its continuing growth. CAV (pronounced as in "Cavalry") has enjoyed over 50% compound annual growth rates over the past four years of 2005-2008. Ranger is a private equity consolidator specialized in the aviation industry, with past successes in large scale airfield servicing operations. Ranger's newest investment platform is called Ranger International Services Group, Inc., which acquired a majority stake in CAV International in the 1st quarter of 2009. Additional growth investments and acquisitions are planned for this latest Ranger build-up. This segment of the government outsourcing sector is expected to exhibit continued steady growth in the years ahead. CAV decided to take on new investors and management partners in order to keep pace with the anticipated market growth.

Garmin® G500 Receives FAA Certification for Nearly 600 Different Aircraft Makes and Models

transmise le 30 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has received FAA Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certification (AML STC) for the G500, a new avionics suite announced earlier this week at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. The FAA’s approval allows the G500 to be installed in nearly 600 different makes and models of normal and utility category Part 23 Class I and Class II aircraft, which are defined as single and twin-engine piston and turbine engine aircraft under 6,000 pounds.

Allied Pilots Association Voices Initial Support for Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act

transmise le 30 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines , voiced initial support for the Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009, introduced yesterday afternoon by the House Subcommittee on Aviation.