Actualité aéronautique

Aerosonic Borrows $800,000 Pursuant to Loan Agreements

transmise le 28 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Aerosonic Corporation , a leading supplier of precision flight products for commercial, business and military aircraft, announced today that on May 21, 2009, the company borrowed an aggregate principal amount of $800,000 upon a cash draw down under each of the three unsecured loan agreements (each, a “Loan Agreement” and together, the “Loan Agreements”) entered into by the Corporation on May 14, 2009 with three Aerosonic stockholders, Bruce J. Stone, Redmond Family Investments, LLLP and Martin L. Schaffel (the “Investors”). Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreements, Aerosonic issued an aggregate of 80,000 shares of Aerosonic common stock and warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of Aerosonic common stock to the Investors. All shares of Aerosonic common stock issued in connection with the draw down under the Loan Agreements or that may be issued upon exercise of the warrants have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and will be eligible to be sold pursuant to Rule 144. Additional terms of the $800,000 draw down under the Loan Agreements can be found in the company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

San Francisco International Airport Going Greener with Linde Hydrogen

transmise le 28 mai 2009 par Business Wire

San Francisco International Airport, already one of the world’s most environmentally conscious airports, is about to get even greener. By 2010, the Airport will be home to a hydrogen fueling station, designed and installed by Linde North America.

DHS Begins Test of Biometric Exit Procedures at Two U.S. Airports

transmise le 28 mai 2009 par PRNewswire

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today began collecting biometrics - digital fingerprints and photographs - from non-U.S. citizens departing the United States as part of a pilot program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Since 2004, biometrics have helped DHS prevent the use of fraudulent documents, protect visitors from identity theft and stop thousands of criminals and immigration violators from entering the United States.

Reducing Wiring Complexity: GE Aviation supports the adoption of WiTNESSS with its wireless sensor technology

transmise le 28 mai 2009 par Business Wire

GE Aviation is to develop wireless data gathering and transmission technology for aircraft applications in support of the WiTNESSS (WIreless Technologies for Novel Enhancement of Systems and Structures Serviceability) initiative.

AirWard Delivers Shipment of Thermal Resistant Containers

transmise le 28 mai 2009 par Business Wire

AirWard Corporation, a subsidiary of Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC), announced today that it has delivered its first shipment of certified containers that meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements under Rule HM-224B. The order was manufactured at AirWard’s facilities in Houston, Texas and delivered to the customer earlier this week.

Air New Zealand Launches the Nation’s First Human Interactive Billboard Controlled by Mobile Users

transmise le 28 mai 2009 par Business Wire

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D.C. Salvation Army Receives Very Special Delivery from FedEx with Help of Former Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs and NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin

transmise le 28 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Today, FedEx Corp. enlisted the help of former Redskins coach Joe Gibbs and professional NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin to make a very special delivery to The Salvation Army-National Capital Area Command at the organization’s Harbor Light Center in Washington D.C. As part of the company’s commitment to supporting disaster relief efforts around the world, FedEx donated a custom Disaster Response Unit (DRU) to The Salvation Army, the first vehicle of its kind to be used in Washington D.C. The new DRU will help Salvation Army workers and volunteers better serve the community by providing meals to needy and displaced residents during and after natural disasters.

At Just $2,299*, Summertime Living is Easy with SAA Vacations® Air-Inclusive Cape Town and Sabi Sabi Safari Summer Escape Package

transmise le 28 mai 2009 par Business Wire

South African Airways Vacations® new luxury, 9-day “Summer in Style” extraordinary safari package brings unprecedented summer savings, with 5-star stays at the world-famous 12 Apostles in Cape Town, and the world-renowned Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve at Kruger National Park for just $2,299*, including international and domestic African flights on South African Airways, Africa’s most awarded airline. This exceptional summer deal is sure to make that getaway dream vacation a possibility sooner than you think during the summer season, which some have considered out of reach. Experience the awe-inspiring Cape during its cooler months and a safari at its best viewing period with this unheard-of rate. This value-priced package is available for sale now for travel Aug. 15-31, 2009. To book or for more information, call 1-888-722-4872.

Universal Travel Group Celebrates First Day of Trading on NYSE Amex

transmise le 28 mai 2009 par Business Wire

China-based Universal Travel Group today opened for trading on NYSE Amex under the ticker symbol “UTA.” Universal Travel Group is the fifth company to list on the NYSE Amex market in 2009, and the third Chinese company to list on NYSE Amex year-to-date.

DialAFlight Fly Kids Free to USA

transmise le 28 mai 2009 par PRNewswire

This summer, DialAFlight have teamed up with United Airlines to offer free children's fares to a whole host of US destinations. Only taxes and surcharges will apply to the ticket.