Actualité aéronautique

PPG Aerospace ‘Green’ Paint System Inhibits Corrosion, Promotes Adhesion

transmise le 2 avril 2009 par Business Wire

A new “green” exterior aircraft painting system in development by PPG Industries’ aerospace coatings business has shown corrosion resistance comparable to processes using chromated pretreatment and primers as well as easier application than for alternative environmentally responsible systems.

Armed Forces Service Center Troop Greeters Welcome 100(th) Military Flight at MSP

transmise le 2 avril 2009 par Business Wire

When hundreds of military troops arrived this week at the Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport (MSP), they were met by an especially enthusiastic crowd of volunteer troop greeters. The week marked a milestone for the MSP Armed Forces Service Center (AFSC), as the volunteer organization greeted its 100th arrival of flights carrying troops to and from active combat zones. The AFSC troop greeter program welcomed its first flight in 2006 and has since served over 30,000 military personnel.

Republic Airways Reports March 2009 Traffic

transmise le 2 avril 2009 par Business Wire

Republic Airways Holdings , today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for March 2009. The company generated 871.8 million revenue passenger miles (RPMs), a 0.3% decrease from the same month last year, while available seat miles (ASMs) increased 3.9%. Block hours were 62,707 in March 2009, a 4.2% decrease from March 2008. Load factor was 73.6% versus 76.7% in March 2008. A total of 1,706,837 passengers were carried during the month, a 1.9% increase from the same month last year.

Aéromexico inaugure la ligne Montréal-Mexico City aujourd'hui

transmise le 2 avril 2009 par Business Wire

des représentants d’AeroMexico, de l’aéroport International Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau, le Conseil du Tourisme Mexicain et d’autres organisations ont fêté le lancement aujourd’hui d'un vol bihebdomadaire sans escale entre Montréal et Mexico City les jeudi et dimanche. Le premier vol d’AeroMexico a décollé de Montréal à 8h25 EDT et son arrivée à Mexico City est prévue à 13h00 CDT (12h00 heure locale). Les vols décollent de Mexico City à 1h05 CDT (12h05 heure locale) et arrivent à Montréal à 7h25 les mêmes jours.

Allied Pilots Association Welcomes Nomination of Captain J. Randolph Babbitt to Head Federal Aviation Administration

transmise le 2 avril 2009 par Business Wire

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines , issued the following statement regarding the nomination of airline industry veteran Captain J. Randolph “Randy” Babbitt to serve as the next administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

Private Aviation Leader XOJET Guarantees Best Pricing for Every Trip with Industry-First Program

transmise le 2 avril 2009 par Business Wire

XOJET, the private aviation company that has led the way in offering flexible programs and streamlined pricing, announced it is introducing a first-of-its-kind program that guarantees customers the best possible price available for every trip. With XOJET’s Market Price Assurance ^TM, members can enjoy all of the benefits of being in a guaranteed-availability program and, at the same time, receive pricing advantages that can come with market-rate charter service.

SAS: Final Conversion of Subscription Price Into DKK – For Subscription by Exercising Subscription Rights

transmise le 2 avril 2009 par Business Wire

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UPS Reveals New NASCAR Ad Campaign

transmise le 2 avril 2009 par Business Wire

NASCAR rising star David Ragan won’t be racing the “big brown truck” this year, but he will be learning what it takes to be a UPS driver in a humorous new television advertising campaign UPS launches this weekend as part of its revamped racing program.

US Airways Rejects Pilots’ Proposed NMB-Facilitated Talks

transmise le 2 avril 2009 par Business Wire

The US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) received notice yesterday that US Airways has rejected the association’s proposal to seek a National Mediation Board facilitator to assist the parties in reaching an agreement. The association requested an NMB facilitator in February 2009.

Fitch Teleconference: U.S. Airports Performance Update, Today@3:00pm EDT

transmise le 2 avril 2009 par Business Wire

A deepening recession and difficult credit markets will continue to contribute to further weakening and declines in U.S. airport traffic throughout 2009, according to a special report released earlier this week by Fitch Ratings. Fitch's outlook for U.S. airports remains negative as the sustained economic downturn coupled with ongoing weakness of airline counterparties that are expected to remain present for 2009 into 2010 continue to be major factors affecting the health of the sector.