Actualité aéronautique

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters working with Zachry American Infrastructure, member of Zachry Hastings Alliance

transmise le 19 mars 2009 par Business Wire

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters has become a senior adviser to Zachry American Infrastructure, Inc. (Zachry American), a leading U.S.-owned infrastructure developer/investor.

South African Airways to Enhance Service, Offer Same-Day Connections between North America and Botswana

transmise le 19 mars 2009 par Business Wire

South African Airways (SAA) announced that it will make it even faster and more convenient to fly from North America to Botswana by offering new jet service between Johannesburg and Gaborone, joining regional partner South African Express, which currently operates the route daily. Beginning March 23rd, SAA will operate 2 new flights Sunday through Friday, and one flight on Saturdays, with Airbus A319 aircraft featuring 25 seats in Business Class and 85 seats in Economy Class. Aside from adding more seats to the market, the new flights will offer the option of flying business class, and will continue to serve as convenient connection options for travelers flying from North America to the highly sought-after destination known for its pristine wilderness and unmatched safari experiences. The schedule also will result in same-day connections for passengers who fly on SAA’s new morning non-stop service from New York JFK, which begins May 1^st.

FedEx Corp. Reports Third Quarter Earnings

transmise le 19 mars 2009 par Business Wire

FedEx Corp. today reported earnings of $0.31 per diluted share for the third quarter ended February 28, compared to $1.26 per diluted share a year ago.

Triumph Group Establishes Manufacturing Capability in Zacatecas, Mexico

transmise le 18 mars 2009 par Business Wire

Triumph Group, Inc. today announced that it will establish a new manufacturing facility in Zacatecas, Mexico to complement its existing manufacturing sites. Triumph’s investment is initially expected to amount to as much as $20 million over the next 24 months and will involve a significant number of its operating companies and a wide range of capabilities and technologies. Employment at the facility, which will be ramped up over time, could reach 400 people over the next two years. The company is in the process of finalizing the order and timing of the investment, which will be the first investment in the newly established Zacatecas Aerospace Park. It is expected that the facility will be accretive to earnings in late fiscal year 2011.

ATSG to Host Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Conference Call

transmise le 18 mars 2009 par Business Wire

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. today announced that it will host an investor conference call to review its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern daylight savings time.

ILS and SES Announce Three New Proton Launches

transmise le 18 mars 2009 par Business Wire

International Launch Services (ILS) and SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) today announced three new launch assignments under the Multi Launch Agreement that was signed in June 2007 between ILS and SES Satellite Leasing Limited, SES’ satellite procurement and leasing company in the Isle of Man. This innovative agreement was designed to provide SES with increased flexibility in their launch plans and improved schedule assurance.

Airforwarders Assoc. Urges Congress to Maintain Risk-Based Security, Fund CCSP

transmise le 18 mars 2009 par Business Wire

Despite significant progress being made in screening cargo on passenger planes, there are still major challenges ahead on the path to safeguarding air cargo in this country according to the Airforwarders Association (AfA). Testifying today before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, Brandon Fried, executive director of the AfA, acknowledged the progress made in reaching the 50 percent milestone, but warned that there are three primary challenges still facing the TSA in achieving the 100 percent screening mandate by the August 2010 deadline.

ATSG, DHL Agree to Amend Promissory Note

transmise le 18 mars 2009 par Business Wire

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. said today that on Monday, March 16, 2009, its subsidiary ABX Air, Inc. signed an agreement with DHL to amend its $92.3 million unsecured promissory note with DHL, and also signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with DHL concerning leases of certain Boeing 767 aircraft.

 PECO Getting Ready for Spring Maintenance With Fly Over Patrols of its Aerial Electric System

transmise le 18 mars 2009 par Business Wire

As part of its annual spring maintenance programs, PECO is conducting aerial patrols of its electric transmission lines, beginning today for the next five weeks. Residents near transmission right-of-ways may notice low flying, slow moving helicopters along the utility’s transmission corridors.

Up in the Sky, it’s a Plane ... But on the Road, it’s a Car

transmise le 18 mars 2009 par Business Wire

Terrafugia is one of only a few aeronautics companies in the world that has to design its aircraft to survive hitting a pothole at 40 mph. That’s because Terrafugia’s Transition^® aircraft can convert into road-legal vehicle once on the ground, Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. announced today.