Actualité aéronautique

May 13 is U.S. DOT Airline Compliance Deadline; MedAire Offers Part 382 Training

transmise le 13 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Commercial air carriers and their contracted vendors such as MedAire, Inc. must comply with a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) May 13 deadline associated with the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), or 14 CFR Part 382, enabling passengers with disabilities to have improved access to the skies. The rule requires a Complaints Resolution Official (CRO) be trained to proficiency by May 13 for each carrier affected by the regulation, which includes U.S. air carriers with 19-plus passenger seat planes, international air carriers flying to and from the United States and those with code share agreements.

IAFF Urges Lawmakers to Bolster Airport Safety by Improving Fire Fighting Standards

transmise le 13 mai 2009 par Business Wire

International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold A. Schaitberger today released this statement prior to a hearing on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety and Security:

Astrotech Corporation Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2009

transmise le 13 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Astrotech Corporation , a leading provider of commercial space services, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2009 of its fiscal year 2009.

ASBTA Filing with U.S. DOT Supports Increased Global Air Alliance Competition Through Immunity

transmise le 13 mai 2009 par Business Wire

American Small Business Travelers Alliance (ASBTA) today filed a letter of support with U.S. Department of Transportation for the five oneworld^® alliance members who have applied for antitrust immunity citing that a majority of small businesses surveyed said they will benefit if the federal government were to grant immunity and create a third, immunized alliance.

Travelocity Names 10 Summer Hotspots

transmise le 13 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Travelocity’s most recent summer travel data reveals some domestic destinations have increased in popularity despite many travelers reducing their vacation budgets. In Travelocity’s most recent poll, one-third of respondents reported a reduced summer vacation budget as compared to last year. These summer hotspots will benefit from an increase in popularity, despite a troubled economy.

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Announces 4,000,000 Share Stockholder Offering

transmise le 13 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced today that HMC Atlas Air, L.L.C. ("Harbinger") has agreed to sell 4,000,000 shares of AAWW’s common stock in an underwritten public offering, which is expected to close on May 18, 2009. In addition, Harbinger has granted the underwriters in the offering the option to purchase an additional 15% of the offered shares. Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated served as joint bookrunning managers for the offering. AAWW will not receive any proceeds from this offering.

KCS’ Michael Upchurch to Address Wolfe Research Global Transportation Conference

transmise le 13 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Kansas City Southern Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Michael Upchurch, will address the Wolfe Research Global Transportation Conference at 8:00 a.m. eastern time on Wednesday May 20, 2009.

PFSweb Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

transmise le 13 mai 2009 par Business Wire

PFSweb, Inc. , an international business process outsourcing services provider of end-to-end web commerce solutions and an online discount retailer, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

Air Arabia Maroc Introduce Services to Milan, Italy

transmise le 13 mai 2009 par PRNewswire

Air Arabia Maroc, Morocco's new low cost carrier (LCC) announced today the launch of its services to Milan Bergamo Airport beginning May 12, 2009.

TAM Viagens Updates Its Line of Products and Services

transmise le 13 mai 2009 par PRNewswire

TAM Viagens, the tourism provider for TAM Airlines, is investing in updating its line of products and services. The aim is to offer an even more personalized service to its customers, encouraging them to take advantage of the best that life has to offer. "Accumulate good memories" is the company's new theme.