Actualité aéronautique

Insider Trading in SAS Group

transmise le 30 mars 2009 par Business Wire

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ALPA Applauds Babbitt Nomination as FAA Administrator

transmise le 27 mars 2009 par Business Wire

The president of the world's largest pilots union today heralded the Obama administration's nomination of Capt. J. Randolph Babbitt as the next FAA Administrator, calling him “a powerful leader who promises to direct the FAA with staunch determination and a deep understanding of the aviation industry.”

Randy Babbitt, Aviation Partner of Oliver Wyman, Tapped To Be Head of Federal Aviation Administration

transmise le 27 mars 2009 par Business Wire

President Barack Obama today announced his intent to nominate J. Randolph “Randy” Babbitt, a partner in the aviation practice of management consulting firm Oliver Wyman, to be Administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA regulates and oversees all aspects of civil aviation, including air traffic control, safety, and noise, and the administrator is the chief executive of this organization of roughly 46,000 full-time-equivalent employees.

Fitch Affirms Greenville County, South Carolina's Airport Revs 'BBB-': Outlook Positive

transmise le 27 mars 2009 par Business Wire

In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings affirms Greenville County, South Carolina's approximately $10.8 million airport revenue bonds. The Rating Outlook is Positive.

Allied Pilots Association Applauds U.S. Rep. Oberstar for Antitrust Immunity, Foreign Ownership Stances

transmise le 27 mars 2009 par Business Wire

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines , voiced its support for U.S. Rep. James Oberstar’s proposals to set three-year limits on antitrust immunity for global airline alliances and to retain foreign ownership restrictions on U.S. carriers.

Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines Stimulus Fare: $69 from Eugene and Redmond/Bend to Las Vegas

transmise le 27 mars 2009 par Business Wire

Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines announced today a new fare of only $69 for travel from Eugene and Redmond/Bend, Ore., to Las Vegas between April 3 and May 31, 2009, when tickets are purchased by April 10. Passengers connect in Portland or Seattle.

Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines Stimulus Fare: $69 to California, Arizona and Nevada

transmise le 27 mars 2009 par Business Wire

Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines announced today a new fare of only $69 for travel from Bellingham to popular destinations throughout California, Nevada and Arizona between April 3 and May 31, 2009, when tickets are purchased by April 10.

Insider Trading in SAS Group

transmise le 27 mars 2009 par Business Wire

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AeroMexico and Medical Tourism Association Establish Partnership to Support Medical Tourism Initiative Between the United States and Latin American Countries

transmise le 26 mars 2009 par Business Wire

AeroMexico and the Medical Tourism Association announced today a new partnership to support a medical tourism initiative for patients traveling from the United States to Latin American markets for medical treatment. The Medical Tourism Association has designated AeroMexico as the preferred airline for patients of its medical service providers in Latin America. The association cited the airline’s superior service and industry leadership position with more non-stop flights than any other airline from the United States to Mexico City with connecting service to other Latin American destinations, including Brazil, Colombia (beginning June 16), Argentina and Peru. Patients, whose needs range from medical and dental care to cosmetic surgery, and their travel companions will be eligible for special travel packages through the airline’s designated travel wholesalers and the AeroMexico and Medical Tourism Association Web sites.

US Airways Names New Vice President of InFlight Services

transmise le 26 mars 2009 par Business Wire

US Airways today announced that Hector E. Adler will join the airline as vice president of InFlight Services effective April 1.