Actualité aéronautique

Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew Launches on easyJet Airline Across Selected Routes in United Kingdom and Spain

transmise le 21 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Starbucks announced today that customers of easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, will be able to purchase Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew on flights out of U.K. Newcastle, Stansted, Gatwick airports, as well as, Madrid airport, beginning May 1.

Astronics Announces Webcast of the 2009 Annual Shareholder Meeting Management Presentation

transmise le 21 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Astronics Corporation , a leader in advanced, high performance lighting, electronics and electrical power systems for the global aerospace and defense industry, announced today that it will webcast the management presentation portion of its 2009 annual shareholders’ meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at approximately 10:00 a.m. ET.

Turkey and Turkish Airlines Promote Medical Tourism at Chicago Conference

transmise le 21 avril 2009 par Business Wire

The Turkish American Chamber of Commerce and Industry Midwest (TACCI-Midwest) held a Medical Tourism Conference, sponsored by Turkish Airlines Inc., aimed at promoting Turkey’s role in providing health care for patients coming from the United States. The conference included speeches, presentations as well as special performances by Masters of Kanun and Classical Kemenche, that were used as medical therapies incorporating Turkish classical music. Among the 200 in attendance at the Union League Club of Chicago were Karen Timmons, President and CEO of Joint Commission International (JCI), Renee Marie Stephano, Founder and Editor of Medical Tourism Magazine, Dr. Joel Shalowitz, Director of Health Industry Management at the Kellogg School of Management, Illinois State Representative Bob Biggins and executives from Turkish Accredited Hospitals.

Fitch Affirms LAN Airlines S.A.'s IDR at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

transmise le 21 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of LAN Airlines S.A. (LAN) at 'BBB'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. Fitch has also affirmed LAN's national equity rating as Level 2 (Primera Clase Nivel 2).

Rekindle the Romance in Paradise This Summer at Point Grace with the “Do Your Thing” Couple’s Escape

transmise le 21 avril 2009 par Business Wire

It’s the best of both worlds for a couple’s summer vacation – ample time for romance, as well as plenty of time to enjoy your own pursuits. Point Grace, a luxury boutique hotel located in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, has created the perfect escape for couples looking for equal parts “me time” and together time – the Do Your Thing Couple’s Escape. The package offers special “hers” and “his” activities to make sure you both return home refreshed and relaxed and includes:

US Airways Resumes Charlotte-Paris Service

transmise le 21 avril 2009 par Business Wire

US Airways today resumed a third trans-Atlantic offering from its largest hub in Charlotte to Paris’ Charles De Gaulle Airport after an eight-year hiatus. The nonstop service is flown on Boeing 767 aircraft with seating for 18 in Envoy, US Airways’ trans-Atlantic business class, and 186 in the main cabin.

GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) Finishes Active First Quarter with 45 Aircraft Placed

transmise le 21 avril 2009 par Business Wire

GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) announced today that during the first quarter of 2009 ending March 29 it placed 45 aircraft, including 33 aircraft from its existing fleet leased, 9 lease extensions, and 3 sales, representing a strong 15 percent increase over 2008 first quarter placements.

Rolls-Royce Awarded $106 Million MissionCare™ Contract for KC-130J Engine Support to U.S. Marine Corps

transmise le 21 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Rolls-Royce today announced a $106 million MissionCare™ contract with U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to provide support for Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3-powered KC-130J tanker aircraft, flown by the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The contract covers one base year plus three option years and is the second AE 2100D3 support contract Rolls-Royce has been awarded this year.

FlightView Marks Strong First Half of FY 2009

transmise le 21 avril 2009 par Business Wire

FlightView, the leading provider of accurate and actionable real-time flight information today reported double-digit growth for the first half of its fiscal year, thanks to flexible, creative delivery models and increased demand for its solutions. For the period between October 2008 through March 2009, the company saw an 11 percent increase in revenue over the same period the previous year.

Axcess’ Port Security Infrastructure System Successfully Secures Fifth Summit of the Americas

transmise le 21 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Axcess International Inc. , the leader in Micro-Wireless systems for automated identification, tracking and sensing, announced today that it successfully implemented its comprehensive security system at the Port of Port of Spain in Trinidad & Tobago where the Fifth Summit of the Americas Conference was held April 17-19. Axcess’ advanced system, using distributed wireless sensors including personnel tracking, WMD sensing and individualized scanning, performed as the primary security system for security personnel and was used to blanket the Port with broad security threat detection and response capabilities in an unprecedented fashion. The combination of security personnel and the advanced system successfully secured the Port during the Conference hosting 34 Hemispheric Heads of Government including U.S. President Barack Obama.