Actualité aéronautique

U.S. Bank and TACA Airlines Introduce DISTANCIA Visa® Credit Card Program

transmise le 9 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

U.S. Bank, the sixth-largest bank in the United States, and TACA Airlines, a premiere airline serving North, Central and South America, have partnered to offer the DISTANCIA Visa® and DISTANCIA Visa® Signature credit cards. These cards will dramatically accelerate the benefits and value of the customer’s DISTANCIA frequent flyer membership.

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $8.6 Million Follow-on Order for Z Portal Screening Systems from Abu Dhabi Customs

transmise le 9 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E^®), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today it has received a $8.6 million follow-on order from Abu Dhabi Customs Administration for multiple Z Portal^® X-ray screening systems. The Z Portal systems will be used to scan vehicles at a strategic border checkpoint in Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates. For maximum threat detection capability, the Z Portal systems will be configured with three Z Backscatter^™ imaging modules for left, right, and top-down imaging of the vehicle.

AeroMexico to Re-Establish Non-Stop Service between San Antonio and Monterrey, Mexico July 9

transmise le 8 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

AeroMexico, the global airline of Latin America, has announced that it will offer four weekly, non-stop flights between San Antonio and Monterrey, Mexico, starting July 9. Flights will depart San Antonio at 1:35 p.m. CDT and arrive in Monterrey at 2:35 p.m. CDT on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Return flights from Monterrey depart at 11:45 p.m. and arrive at 12:50 p.m. on the same days. Convenient connections will be available in Monterrey to other destinations in Mexico. The airline provided non-stop service between San Antonio and Monterrey for more than 12 years until the overall economic downturn last fall adversely affected passenger demand. AeroMexico currently offers non-stop flights from San Antonio to Mexico City with connecting service throughout its system.

Travelzoo recommande des offres de spectacle et divertissement en Europe

transmise le 8 juillet 2009 par PRNewswire

Travelzoo , une société média Internet internationale, a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle allait effectuer une sélection d'offres spéciales de divertissement dans les publications européennes de sa célèbre liste TOP 20(R), lue par plus de 2,8 millions d'abonnés chaque semaine. Cette décision a été prise suite au succès de tests réalisés sur une période de six mois, au cours de laquelle Travelzoo(R) a sélectionné et recommandé les offres de 20 spectacles et évènements populaires en Grande-Bretagne, en Allemagne, en France et en Espagne, notamment celles de Billy Elliot, Chicago, le Cirque du Soleil, le Roi Lion de Disney, Dirty Dancing, Grease, et U2 au stade Wembley de Londres.

Le système exclusif d'inspection mobile ZBV d'AS&E confirme son succès à l'échelle mondiale : plus de 400 systèmes vendus à ce jour

transmise le 8 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E^®), l'un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de solutions innovantes d'inspection par rayons X a annoncé aujourd'hui que le Z Backscatter Van™ (ZBV), son système breveté le plus vendu, a enregistré un succès mondial sans précédent en devenant le système non intrusif d'inspection mobile numéro un sur le marché avec la vente de plus de 400 systèmes ZBV à 85 clients dans 46 pays. Les succès remarquables du système ZBV dans le monde entier sont de plus en plus nombreux, depuis les saisies de grandes quantités de stupéfiants jusqu'à la détection de passagers clandestins et d'explosifs en vrac dans des zones de guerre. Lancé en 2003, le système ZBV d'AS&E est plus rapide, plus efficace et meilleur marché que toute autre solution mobile de détection par rayons X disponible. Rien que l'année dernière, AS&E a gagné 16 nouveaux clients du ZBV dans 7 pays.

Frontier Airlines Reports Preliminary Traffic for June 2009

transmise le 8 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. today announced preliminary traffic results for June 2009 for both Frontier’s mainline operation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Lynx Aviation.

ITA Software and FareCompare.com Deliver New Real-Time Deal Alerts

transmise le 8 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

ITA Software, Inc., the leader in developing innovative solutions for the travel industry, today announced details of its expanded partnership with FareCompare.com, the independent airfare comparison shopping site. FareCompare is rolling out several new products that are powered by ITA Software’s QPX system, including a real-time airfare alert service available on Twitter .

Pinnacle Airlines Selects Sprint for Comprehensive Integrated Wireless and Wireline Solution

transmise le 8 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

Sprint and Pinnacle Airlines today announced an agreement for Sprint to provide a comprehensive suite of integrated wireline and wireless solutions to Pinnacle, one of the airline industry’s largest regional carriers.

Pilot Freight Services Awarded Fifth Consecutive Ryder Carrier Quality Award

transmise le 8 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announced today that it has received a 2008 Ryder Transportation Management Carrier Quality Award in the category of North American Freight Forwarder. The ten year old awards program recognizes the top-performing carriers who provide outstanding service to their customers.

FedEx Ground Celebrates Opening of New Chicago Distribution Hub

transmise le 8 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

As part of an ongoing national expansion plan, today FedEx Ground, the small-package ground delivery unit of FedEx Corp. , is celebrating the opening of a major distribution hub in Chicago, Ill., increasing the company’s presence in the Chicagoland area. Joining the celebration of the $125 million facility is FedEx Ground President and CEO David F. Rebholz and FedEx-sponsored NASCAR driver #11 Denny Hamlin.