Actualité aéronautique

Life Cycle Analysis of Camelina-based Renewable Jet Fuel Shows 84% CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Petroleum Fuel

transmise le 27 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Renewable fuels company Sustainable Oils today announced the results of a life cycle analysis (LCA) of jet fuel created from camelina seeds developed by the company, which shows that the renewable fuel reduces carbon emissions by 84 percent compared to petroleum jet fuel. The research, in collaboration with UOP, a Honeywell company, was conducted at Michigan Tech University, a leading research university. The study was based on camelina grown in Montana and processed into biojet fuel using UOP hydroprocessing technology.

OAG Reports a 3% Drop in Global Airline Capacity of 9 Million Seats for April 2009, With 6% Fewer Flights

transmise le 27 avril 2009 par PRNewswire

The world's airlines have scheduled 6% fewer flights for April 2009 compared with the same month last year, with a 3% drop in seat capacity, according to the latest statistics from OAG (), the world's leading aviation data business and part of UBM Aviation. This is the ninth successive month of declines, and represents a reduction of more than 136,000 flights and 9 million seats year on year. The total number of flights scheduled to operate worldwide this month is 2.34 million, offering 287.3 million seats to travelers around the globe.

AirBorn Appoints Southwest U.S. Sales Manager

transmise le 27 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Christopher J. White, a 16-year veteran in the high reliability connector industry, has joined AirBorn, a global industry-leading custom interconnect solutions manufacturer, as Southwest U.S. regional sales manager.

Music Matters – Jamie Cullum, l’artiste platine de l’Asia Pacific Music Forum, va se produire au forum Music Matters de Hong Kong

transmise le 27 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Les organisateurs de Music Matters – the Asia Pacific Music Forum sont ravis d’annoncer que le final de l’évènement de cette année au Grand Hyatt de Hong Kong comprendra une performance exclusive de l’artiste Jamie Cullum, qui a vendu plusieurs millions d’albums.Lors de la session de clôture, Jamie sera interviewé au piano sur sa vie et ses inspirations par la légende de l’industrie de la musique, Ralph Simon. Les délégués de Music Matters auront également l’occasion exceptionnelle de poser des questions au pianiste-compositeur-chanteur de 29 ans sur ses expériences en tant qu’artiste dans le monde actuel de la musique.

American Express Unveils Exclusive Benefits of Delta SkyMiles® Credit Cards and Launches Extensive Marketing Campaign

transmise le 27 avril 2009 par Business Wire

American Express today announced a number of new benefits available through its exclusive line of Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards, as well as the launch of a 360-degree marketing campaign to build awareness for the Cards in key Delta hubs that were formerly Northwest hubs within the U.S. including Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Memphis. Shortly after Delta’s merger with Northwest Airlines, the airline selected American Express as the official and exclusive provider of the co-branded credit card for the world’s largest airline with the world’s largest airline loyalty program, SkyMiles.

Research and Markets: 2009 U.S. Urban Transit Systems Industry Report

transmise le 27 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Urban Transit Systems Industry Report" report to their offering.

Tego, Inc. Demonstrates World’s First High-Memory, Passive RFID Tagging Solution

transmise le 27 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Tego, Inc., the industry-leading developer of intelligent RFID tagging solutions, today announced the availability of its TegoXM high memory RFID solution, the first complete high-memory tag solution that enables asset management over its entire life, including configuration, maintenance and sensor integration for a range of industries.

MFRI’s Perma-Pipe Subsidiary Receives Additional Insulated Pipe Orders for Jebel Ali Airport City in Dubai

transmise le 27 avril 2009 par Business Wire

MFRI, Inc. , announced today that its subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, (UAE), Perma-Pipe Middle East, (PPME), has received additional orders for insulated piping at the new Jebel Ali Airport City in Dubai. One year ago, (May 20, 2008), MFRI announced its first $21 million in orders for this project. The additional orders include piping elements for a new desalinization plant and power station bringing the total value of PPME insulated pipe on this project to approximately $32 million.

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $4.4 Million Service and Maintenance Order from the U.S. Government for ZBVs

transmise le 27 avril 2009 par Business Wire

American Science and Engineering, Inc. , a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $4.4 million order from the U.S. government for service and maintenance for Z Backscatter Vans (ZBV) — the industry’s top-selling mobile X-ray screening system.

Mojix® Announces Partnership with SRA International to Deliver RFID Solutions to Government Organizations

transmise le 27 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Mojix®, Inc. today announced a partnership with SRA International, Inc. , a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government organizations and commercial clients to deliver RFID-enabled solutions for government organizations.