Airlines/Aviation Newswire
Embraer To Create Two Centers of Excellence in Portugal
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, July 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In a ceremony held today in Lisbon, Embraer announced plans for implementing two new industrial units dedicated to manufacturing complex airframe structures, one focused on metallic assemblies and the other on composites...
TAM Adheres to the Declaration of 'Business Social Responsibility and Human Rights'
SAO PAULO, Brazil, July 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TAM (Bovespa: TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM) has formalized its adherence to the declaration of "Business Social Responsibility and Human Rights" presented at an event sponsored by the Ethos Institute and by the Special Secretary for Human...
Taurus Aerospace Group Appoints Larry Resnick as CEO
PHILADELPHIA, July 28 PRNewswire — Taurus Aerospace Group, a leading provider of integrated specialist solutions to aircraft OEMs and fleet customers, today announced that it has appointed Mr. Larry Resnick as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Resnick joins Taurus Aerospace...
Webcast Alert: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) announces the following Webcast: What: Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call When: Monday, July 28, 2008 @ 11:00 AM Eastern Where...
Garmin's G600(TM) Receives Certification, Deliveries Begin
OLATHE, Kan., July 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has received FAA Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certification with an Approved Model List (AML STC) for...
BJTonline.com Takes Off
MIDLAND PARK, N.J. and DANBURY, Conn., July 28 PRNewswire — Business Jet Traveler magazine announced today the launch of its singular new Web site: www.BJTonline.com. BJTonline, the only site of its kind, has been created for regular readers of Business Jet Traveler magazine, as well as...
Virgin America and Virgin Galactic Launch Race for Space, Pilot Exchange
MOJAVE AIR & SPACEPORT, Calif., July 28 PRNewswire — Virgin America, the California-based airline, and Virgin Galactic, the first commercial space-line, today announced the start of the "Race for Space," in which Virgin America Elevate loyalty program members can compete to fly...
Virgin America Now Offering 'Main Cabin Select' Service
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28 PRNewswire — Virgin America, the California-based airline that is on a mission to make flying good again, today announced that guests now have a new option called "Main Cabin Select" (MCS), in addition to First Class and Main Cabin service currently available on...
Elbit Systems to Supply the Israeli Defense Forces with Thermal Imaging and Target Acquisition Systems
HAIFA, Israel, July 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd. was selected by the Israeli Defense Forces as the supplier of Mars - an innovative thermal imaging and target...
Alaska Airlines Debuts Convenient Online Calendar to Help Travelers Find Lowest Fares
SEATTLE, July 28 PRNewswire — Alaska Airlines has unveiled a new "Low Fare Calendar" search option on its Web site that quickly displays the lowest fare available for a chosen destination over a range of dates. Cost-conscious passengers with flexibility in their travel schedules now...
Elbit Systems Anticipates Positive Impact on Second Quarter 2008 Results due to Higher Level of Revenues From Short-term Delivery Contracts
HAIFA, Israel, July 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (the "Company") announced today that it anticipates an impact on its second quarter 2008 results of additional net after tax profit of approximately US$8-11 million, due mainly to a higher level of...
International Tourists Put the BIG Back in the Big Apple
WALTHAM, Mass., July 25 PRNewswire — Global Insight, the world's leading company for economic and financial analysis and forecasting, today released its annual ranking of the Top 100 U.S. Tourism City Destinations for 2007. The ranking compares domestic and international tourism...
Frontier Airlines Announces New Fee and Policy Changes
DENVER, July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Frontier Airlines today announced it is eliminating its current standby policy and updating fees related to some reservation changes. Customers changing to a different flight the same day of their scheduled flight will receive a confirmed seat...
Embraer and JetBird Confirm Three More Phenom 100 Jets
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Embraer and JetBird confirmed three options for the Phenom 100 jet, by JetBird, increasing the airline's firm order backlog to 53 of this model. The Irish company placed an initial order for 50 Phenom 100 jets, in May 2006...
Wisconsin DOT Selects WSI Pilotbrief(TM)
ANDOVER, Mass., July 25 PRNewswire — WSI Corporation (www.wsi.com), the most trusted weather decision support provider in the aviation industry, today announced the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation has awarded WSI a contract to provide WSI Pilotbrief(TM) weather...
20% Off All Las Vegas Hotels
MILWAUKEE, July 25 PRNewswire — From luxury to value, from one end of the Strip to the other, all Vegas hotels are now 20% off! Travelers can pocket the savings or splurge on the city's world-famous entertainment, dining and gambling scene. The offer runs through August 31, 2008 for...
Midwest Airlines Warns E-Mail Users to be Wary of Phony E-Mails
MILWAUKEE, July 25 PRNewswire — Midwest Airlines today warned e-mail users that a phony e-mail ticket confirmation is being sent out under the company's name. The sample e-mails Midwest has received thank the recipient for using the airline's "Buy flight ticket Online" service...
Tuskegee Airmen Awards Colorado Student the Pratt & Whitney Golden Eagle Scholarship
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, in partnership with the Tuskegee Airmen Inc., awarded the 2008 Golden Eagle Scholarship to Mahad Fahieh of Aurora, Colorado. The four-year, $20,000 award, funded...
British Airways Completes Purchase of L'Avion
PARIS and NEW YORK, July 25 PRNewswire — British Airways today announced that it has completed the purchase of French airline L'Avion, which will be integrated with British Airways' new subsidiary OpenSkies. This agreement was initially announced on July 2, 2008. Full integration of...
Frontier Airlines Receives Commitment for $75 Million in DIP Financing From Affiliate of Perseus LLC
DENVER, July 25 PRNewswire — Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. today announced it has received a $75 million commitment in post-petition debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from Perseus LLC, a private investment firm based in Washington, D.C. with offices in Evergreen, Colorado, New...
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) Announces Results for the Second Quarter 2008
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) ("the Company" or "GAP") today reported its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. Figures are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with Mexican...
Webcast Alert: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) announces the following Webcast: What: Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call When: Monday, July 28, 2008 @ 11:00 AM Eastern Where...
Air Traffic Control Clears Corn, Pies and Smurfs for Take-Off
CHICAGO, July 25 PRNewswire — Hundreds of teams from across the United States (and even one from Canada) applied to participate in Red Bull Flugtag Chicago, but only 33 teams got the green light to take to the skies on September 6 in this outrageous, human-powered flying competition...
Security Screenings Get Easier - and Faster - with the Checkpoint Friendly(TM) Laptop Bag
TIPP CITY, Ohio, July 25 PRNewswire — Considering today's stricter safety measures and that more than a quarter of travelers carry a laptop, the security process of removing laptops from laptop bags has become a time-consuming, albeit necessary, requirement. Thanks to the Checkpoint...
With Jetiquette(TM), 'The Sky Steward(R)' Makes Travel Industry Training More Civilized
CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 25 PRNewswire — Gailen David, The Sky Steward(R), is able to transform even the surliest employees into stars of customer service. In fact, he shares his own journey from a rude employee to a customer service icon. That is why companies bring him in to talk to...
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports on the Announcement of Aerocalifornia's Suspension
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (the "Company" or "GAP") today made an announcement to the market regarding Aerocalifornia's operations at GAP's airports, per the announcement issued by the...
ExpressJet Amends Shareholder Rights Plan
HOUSTON, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT) today announced that the company's Board of Directors today authorized the company to amend its shareholder rights plan to exempt from that plan any shares of the company's common stock received by tendering...
Air Transport Association Responds to House Vote Not to Release Strategic Petroleum Reserve
WASHINGTON, July 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the U.S. airlines, today issued the following statement in response to the House decision not to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR): "We...
Ultimate Jetcharters Adds 11th Dornier 328 Jet to its Growing Fleet
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, July 24 PRNewswire — Ultimate Jetcharters, one of the nation's premier private aviation companies, announced today that it has expanded its charter fleet by adding their eleventh Dornier 328 Jet. This large-cabin, 30-seat aircraft is currently receiving an all-new...
ExpressJet Requests Review of Unusual Trading Activity
HOUSTON, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT) announced today that in light of unusual trading activity in its common stock shortly before the close of the market yesterday, the company contacted NYSE Regulation, Inc. ("NYSER") to request an immediate...
Southwest Airlines Shares Its LUV With Children of U.S. Troops
DALLAS, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Southwest Airlines Employees today were joined at the airlines' Dallas Maintenance Facility by Herb Kelleher, Chairman Emeritus and Founder, and Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus, to send off a U.S. military cargo truck carrying 1,000 backpacks...
Aircastle to Announce Second Quarter Earnings on August 8, 2008
STAMFORD, Conn., July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR) announced today that it plans to release its second quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2008 on August 8, 2008 before the market opens. In connection with the earnings release, management will host...
Passenger Traffic at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Ahead of Last Year's Record Pace
WICHITA, Kan., July 24 PRNewswire — After setting a record for passenger traffic in 2007, Wichita Mid-Continent Airport reports that 2008 traffic is up 9.14% over last year's second quarter numbers. A total of 819,863 passengers have used Mid-Continent through June 2008, compared to...
TRX Introduces Hotel Analytics
ATLANTA, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TRX, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRXI), a global technology company that develops and hosts software applications to process data records and automate manual processes, announced today the release of Hotel Analytics, a complementary product offering to the...
Tissot Soars to New Heights as Official Timekeeper of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
WEEHAWKEN, N.J., July 24 PRNewswire — With a history of Swiss watch making since 1853, leading watch brand Tissot is proud to announce its first year as Official Timekeeper for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the largest aviation show in the United States (July 28th - August 3rd). Homebuilt...
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Sells Fuel and Line Service Operations to BBA Aviation
WICHITA, Kan., July 24 PRNewswire — Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced it has completed the sale of the majority of its wholly owned fuel and line operations to BBA Aviation. BBA Aviation is the world's largest fixed-base operation (FBO) and distribution network. The sale...
MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters to Support Aeroflot Cargo Growth Plan
FRANKFURT, Germany, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is helping Aeroflot Cargo improve its operational efficiency and adapt to growing market demands by providing three leased MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs). The companies joined in celebrating the...
Duracell Introduces New Products to Keep Music Lovers and Frequent Flyers Powered On-the-Go
BETHEL, Conn., July 24, 2008 PRNewswire — A recent survey showed that 54 percent of U.S. air travelers admit to at least one instance of sitting on the floor to charge a device through an airport power outlet.(1) Duracell(R) today introduced two portable power solutions to help...
DHL Pilots to UPS Management: Don't Pick Up Our Cargo
Pilots to Picket at UPS Headquarters: Proposed agreement would destroy 10,000 American jobs ATLANTA, July 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The crewmembers of ASTAR Air Cargo, formerly DHL Airways, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), will conduct informational...
ASUR 2Q08 Passenger Traffic Up 9.59% YOY
MEXICO CITY, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR), (ASUR) the first privatized airport group in Mexico and operator of Cancun Airport and eight other airports in southeast Mexico, today announced results for the...
Air Canada builds partnership with Continental Airlines to provide expanded network, frequent flyer benefits and lounge access
MONTREAL, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Air Canada today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Continental Airlines, the fourth largest carrier in the United States, to provide customers an enhanced travel experience through access to a broader network and seamless...
Wavelit, Inc. Subsidiary Precision Aviation, Inc. Acquires Production Facility.
DALLAS, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Precision Aviation, Inc. (PAI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wavelit Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WAVL) announces the completion of an all-stock acquisition of a new manufacturing facility as well as proprietary tooling and moulding equipment used...
Wumblers Fly High With Skeye
FORT LEE, N.J., July 24 PRNewswire — The Giddy Gander Company has signed a deal with Skeye Inflight Entertainment, www.skeye.tv , to distribute THE WUMBLERS children's television series and brand across the friendly skies. Skeye Inflight Entertainment specializes in the distribution...
The Real Cost of Flying - SmarterTravel.com's Airline Survival Guide Prepares Travelers for any Scenario
BOSTON, July 24 PRNewswire — Booking a flight is no longer a straightforward process; to help travelers make sense of the extra costs, SmarterTravel.com(TM), a comprehensive online travel resource, has reviewed each airline's policies and put together the "Airline Fees Survival...
Alaska Airlines Announces Changes to Mileage Plan Program
SEATTLE, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alaska Airlines has announced changes to its Mileage Plan program, including new award levels and increased fees. The changes, which the airline is detailing in letters to its frequent fliers, will begin Nov. 1, 2008. "Our program has always...
Alaska Air Group Reports Challenging Second Quarter
SEATTLE, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported second quarter net income of $63.1 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, compared to net income of $46.1 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2007. Excluding special...
Southwest Airlines Reports Second Quarter Earnings
DALLAS, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today reported its second quarter 2008 results. Net income for second quarter 2008 was $321 million, or $.44 per diluted share, compared to $278 million, or $.36 per diluted share, for second quarter 2007. Excluding...
U.S. Court Dismisses Claim by Minority Shareholders of ImageSat International
HAIFA, Israel, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (the "Company") announced, further to the Company's announcement on July 4, 2007, that on July 22, 2008 the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued an order dismissing, on...
Air Methods Provides 2nd Quarter Update and Date of Quarterly Conference Call
DENVER, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the world, provided an update on second quarter 2008 results. Based on preliminary 2008 second quarter results, total community-based patient transports...
AirTran Airways Offers Custom Itinerary Planner with Sightseeing Tips for Travelers
ORLANDO, Fla., July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that it will provide a new service called Getaway Planner on its Web site, http://www.airtran.com, to help passengers plan trips and maximize vacation...
Rolls-Royce - Interim Results - CEO Interview
LONDON, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In a video interview, Sir John Rose, Rolls-Royce CEO, says the company delivered a strong set of half year results with pre-tax profits up 8% and order book up 17%. He adds the business is a broadly based power systems company that remains...
Emirates Airline Switches on ULTRAMAIN Software
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 24 PRNewswire — Emirates Airline began use of ULTRAMAIN maintenance and integrated logistics software on June 2, 2008. ULTRAMAIN is developed by Ultramain Systems, Inc., (USI) of Albuquerque, NM, USA. The new Maintenance and Engineering software system is...
Global Growth Rate of Flights Continues to Slow
LONDON, July 24 PRNewswire — The world's airlines are scheduled to operate just 1% more flights for July 2008 compared with the same month last year. According to the latest statistics from OAG (Official Airline Guide), the world's authority on flight information, this represents an...
Continental Airlines, United Airlines and Eight Star Alliance Members Ask U.S. DOT for Antitrust Immunity to Better Serve Customers
WASHINGTON, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) and eight other Star Alliance member airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for Continental to join the group of nine carriers that...
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In the news release, AirTran Airways to Add Flights in Milwaukee, issued earlier today by AirTran Airways over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that last column heading in the chart should read "Feb12, '09" rather than "Feb 12, '08" as originally issued inadvertently. Complete...
Air Transport Association Calls for a Staggered Release of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
WASHINGTON, July 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the U.S. airlines, today testified before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming on the critical importance of tapping the...
Satyam and Infospectrum Partner to Enhance Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services for Aviation Companies
HYDERABAD, India, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (NYSE: SAY), a leading global consulting and information technology services provider, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Infospectrum to provide enhanced service to operators, third-party...
American Airlines Extends Special Fares and Other Offers for U.S. Military Personnel Through December 2008
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Airlines has extended through Dec. 31, 2008, several special offers that are available exclusively for active-duty members of the U.S. military. These offers include discounted airfares, relaxed advance purchase requirements...
CACI Awarded $85 Million U.S. Air Force Contract to Provide Contingency Medical Logistics Worldwide
ARLINGTON, Va., July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CACI International Inc (NYSE: CAI) announced today that it has been awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) prime contract with a ceiling value of $85 million (one nine-month base period, four option years) by the U.S. Air...
Sikorsky Aerospace Services' HSI Supplies Robertson Fuel Tanks to Colombian Air Force
TRUMBULL, Conn., July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Helicopter Support Inc. (HSI), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, today announced the sale of 12 extended-range aircraft fuel tanks to the Colombian Air Force for installation on Bell Huey II helicopters. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is...
PennDOT Announces Nearly $4 Million Investment for 18 Airports
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., today said 18 airports will be able to make safety improvements and upgrade facilities with the help of a $3.9 million investment by the commonwealth. "Our thriving aviation industry employs...
IDO Security Announces First Sale of MagShoe in US
NEW YORK, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — IDO Security, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IDOI), developer of the innovative MagShoe(TM) "shoes-on" weapons metal detection system, today announced its first customer in the US through its regional distribution partner, Bryant Integrated...
TSA Designates MicroStrategy-based Performance Information Management System as New Agency Standard
MCLEAN, Va., July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — MicroStrategy(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has designated the MicroStrategy-based Performance...
Webcast Alert: Southwest Airlines to Discuss Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on July 24, 2008
DALLAS, July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its second quarter 2008 financial results. Details are as follows: When: July 24, 2008 at 12:30 PM Eastern Time Who: Gary Kelly, Chairman of the Board, President and...
General Dynamics Reports Strong Earnings, Backlog Growth in Second Quarter 2008
FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today reported second-quarter 2008 earnings from continuing operations of $641 million, or $1.60 per share on a fully diluted basis, compared with 2007 second-quarter earnings from continuing operations of...
Boeing Reports Second-Quarter Financial Results, Reaffirms Guidance
CHICAGO, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Table 1. Summary Financial Results (Millions, except 2nd Quarter First Half per share data) 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change Revenues $16,962 $17,028 (0%) $32,952 $32,393 2% Earnings From Operations $1,247 $1,506 (17%) $3,046 $2,815 8% Operating...
SkyWest, Inc. - Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Call Date
ST. GEORGE, Utah, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Date: July 23, 2008 To: Conference Call Invitee From: Michael J. Kraupp, Vice President Finance & Treasurer Subject: SkyWest, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYW) - Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Call Date Wednesday, August 6, 2008 8:00 a.m. Pacific...
Allegiant Travel Company Reports Second Quarter, Half Year 2008 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT), parent company of Allegiant Air and Allegiant Vacations, today reported the following second quarter and half year 2008 results, and comparisons to prior year equivalents: Unaudited 2Q08 2Q07 Change 1H08...
ExpressJet Announces Unilateral Amendment of 4.25% Convertible Notes Due 2023
HOUSTON, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT) announced today it plans to unilaterally amend the indenture governing its 4.25% convertible notes due 2023 in order to provide improved terms and additional flexibility for the noteholders. These benefits...
TransDigm Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Report and Conference Call Set for Tuesday, August 5
CLEVELAND, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG) today said it will report fiscal 2008 third quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. A conference call will follow at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time. To join the call, dial (866...
Tropical Storm Dolly Will Affect Flights Throughout Texas Southern Gulf Coast
HOUSTON, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm Dolly. Weather conditions are expected to make air travel difficult throughout the Texas Southern Gulf Coast and certain...
United Airlines Reaches Agreement in Principle to Enhance Liquidity by Approximately $1.2 Billion
CHICAGO, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced that it reached an agreement in principle with its Mileage Plus co-branded bank card partner, Chase Bank U.S.A., N.A. ("Chase"), and...
Leading Unmanned Aircraft Systems Developer Insitu, Inc. to be Acquired by Boeing
BINGEN, Wash., July 22 PRNewswire — In a move to further strengthen its position as a global leader in the unmanned systems market, Insitu, Inc. announced today it has agreed to be acquired by The Boeing Company, the world's largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military...
Boeing Acquires Insitu to Expand Capabilities in Unmanned Systems
ST. LOUIS, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today announced an agreement to acquire Insitu, Inc., a pioneer in the unmanned air systems (UAS) market and leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance, low-cost UAS used for intelligence...
American Airlines Vacations Offers Vacation Packages That Let Travelers Earn Up to 5,000 AAdvantage Bonus Miles
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Airlines Vacations is offering customers the opportunity to earn up to 5,000 AAdvantage(R) bonus miles by booking select vacations to destinations including the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii. American Airlines Vacations, a wholly...
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. and Its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel Announces Aviation Finance Scholarship Program
CHICAGO, July 22 PRNewswire — Chicago-based aircraft leasing company BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc., and its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel, announced its plans to implement an annual scholarship program in the field of aviation finance. "We are very enthusiastic about the opportunity...
Honeywell Signs Extension With Southwest Airlines to Maintain Fleet for 10 Years
PHOENIX, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has signed a contract extension with Southwest Airlines to provide aftermarket maintenance services for Honeywell avionics and mechanical products on Southwest's entire fleet of Boeing 737s for the...
VedaloHD Performance Sunglasses Will Officially Release Their Generation 2 Beta-Titanium Sunglass Line at EAA Airventure 2008
PLYMOUTH, Minn., July 22 PRNewswire — VedaloHD(R) is pleased to announce that it will be releasing their Generation 2 Japanese Beta-Titanium sunglass line at EAA Airventure in Oshkosh this year. The Generation 2 Beta-Titanium's feature hinges on the temples as an upgrade to the...
UAL Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
CHICAGO, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Driven by a $773 million increase in consolidated fuel expense, UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, reported a net loss of $2.7 billion or $151 million, excluding certain largely...
Lockheed Martin Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results
BETHESDA, Md., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) today reported second quarter 2008 net earnings of $882 million ($2.15 per diluted share), compared to $778 million ($1.82 per diluted share) in 2007. Net sales were $11.0 billion, a 4% increase over...
Highlights of Economic and Business Growth in the Tampa Bay Region
TAMPA BAY, Fla., July 22 PRNewswire — News briefs concerning economic and business growth in the Tampa Bay Region from the Tampa Bay Partnership: GE Security Opens One-of-a-Kind Fire Detection Lab and Research Center GE Security, Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions (NYSE: GE...
Elbit Systems Ltd. : 2008 Second Quarter Results Release Scheduled for August 12, 2008
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) announced today that it will be releasing its second quarter and first half 2008 results on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. The Company will also be hosting a conference call on the same day, Tuesday, August...
Blended Winglets Make First Flight on Boeing 767-300ER
SEATTLE, July 21 PRNewswire — An American Airlines 767-300ER equipped with Aviation Partners Boeing Blended Winglets took to the skies for the first time at 1:50 p.m. central time Sunday July 20th. The newly modified aircraft flew a ferry flight from Kansas City, Missouri to San...
Copa Airlines Announces Orders for Two Boeing Next-Generation 737 Aircraft
PANAMA CITY, July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings S.A. (NYSE: CPA), and The Boeing Company today announced Copa's order for two Boeing 737-800 aircraft for delivery in 2010 and 2011. The new order continues Copa Airlines' fleet expansion plan and...
Boeing Responds to TRC's 'Mini-Tender' Offer
CHICAGO, July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boeing (NYSE: BA) today said it has been notified of an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer by TRC Capital Corp. to acquire two million shares of Boeing common stock representing less than one third of one percent of Boeing's outstanding shares at a...
Copa Holdings to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on August 14
PANAMA CITY, July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) announces the following events: Earnings Release - Second Quarter 2008 Date: August 14, 2008 Time: Before U.S. markets open This release will be available on our website...
Porter Airlines continues climbing with Newark expansion
Restores 7 daily flights in September TORONTO, July 21 PRNewswire - Porter Airlines will fly a full schedule of seven roundtrip flights every weekday between Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA) and Newark Liberty International Airport as of Sept. 3. In addition, Porter will operate three...
Alaska Airlines Offers FlightStats(TM) Trip Alert System to Advise Travelers of Itinerary Status
SEATTLE, July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Passengers on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air can now receive up-to-the-minute flight information via e-mail or text message for their entire flight itinerary, including segments on other airlines. The new Trip Alert System is the first airline...
New Midwest Airlines Schedule Retains Service to 32 Cities
MILWAUKEE, July 20 PRNewswire — Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines today announced its flight schedule for September 8 and beyond. The schedule retains service to 32 cities, including both coasts. It also includes an expansion of Midwest's codeshare agreement with Northwest Airlines...
Rev. Moon and Other Passengers Escape Serious Injury in Helicopter Crash
SEOUL, South Korea, July 19 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon and eleven other passengers involved in a helicopter accident in South Korea Saturday afternoon, July 19, were not seriously injured in the incident, according to church spokesman Dr. Chang Shik Yang...
United Airlines Names Timothy Canavan Vice President of Maintenance and Aircraft Appearance
CHICAGO, July 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced that Timothy Canavan has been named vice president of Maintenance and Aircraft Appearance for United Services. In this role, Canavan...
AeroSat Announces Newly Appointed Chairman
AMHERST, N.H., July 18 PRNewswire — AeroSat Corporation today announced that David H. Rowe, a seasoned aerospace executive, has been appointed Chairman of the Board. Rowe was appointed to this position by AeroSat's Board of Directors at the company's most recent board meeting. "I am...
TSA/Lockheed Contract a Waste of Taxpayer Money, Says AFGE
Contract presents conflict of interest, budget questions WASHINGTON, July 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Federation of Government Employees expressed outrage at a Transportation Security Administration agreement with Lockheed Martin for the contractor to provide TSA with...
Airline Industry Turbulence Will Not leave Long Island Stranded, LI MacArthur Chief Tells the ABLI
LONG ISLAND, N.Y., July 18 PRNewswire — In discussions with leaders of the Association for a Better Long Island, (ABLI) the commissioner of Long Island MacArthur Airport says she expects to see a continuing volatility among the commercial carriers serving the tri-state region and...
TAM Announces 2Q08 Results Release Schedule
SAO PAULO, July 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TAM S.A. (BOVESPA: TAMM4; NYSE:TAM) will release its results for the second quarter 2008 (2Q08) on August 14, 2008. The information will be available on the company's website: www.tam.com.br/ir, and through the CVM (Comissao de Valores...
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$533 Million Order for V2500 Engines from Wizz Air
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe's largest low cost airline, has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 to power a new fleet of 50 Airbus A320 aircraft. The combined engine and aftermarket deal...
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$83 Million Order for V2500 Engines from CIT Aerospace
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — CIT Aerospace has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 engine to power 15 Airbus A320-family aircraft. The contract is valued at more than $83 million to Pratt & Whitney, if all options are...
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$166 Million Order for V2500 Engines From AWAS Aviation Trading Limited
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AWAS Aviation Trading Limited has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 to power 30 Airbus A320 family aircraft. At list price, the deal is worth more than $166 million to Pratt & Whitney. Pratt & Whitney, a United...
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$130 Million PW4000 Engine Order from Uzbekistan Airways
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Uzbekistan Airways has selected Pratt & Whitney PW4000-94" engines to power an order for new Boeing 767 aircraft in a deal valued at more than US$130 million. The agreement, which is subject to...
Parker Aerospace to Develop Generic Fly-By-Wire System for All New Bombardier Widebody Aircraft Programs
CLEVELAND, July 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bombardier Aerospace and Parker Aerospace announced today that Parker has been selected as the exclusive supplier for a period of ten years of fly-by-wire flight control systems for all new Bombardier widebody aircraft programs requiring this...
Amidst Economic Woes, Americans Hitting The Brakes on Travel
SAN FRANCISCO, July 17 PRNewswire — The tourism industry risks being hit with significant declines in leisure travel volume and spending according to the findings of Destination Analysts' bi-annual The State of the American Traveler survey released today. The survey of 1,000 American...
Webcast Alert: Southwest Airlines to Discuss Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on July 24, 2008
DALLAS, July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its second quarter 2008 financial results. Details are as follows: When: July 24, 2008 at 12:30 PM Eastern Time Who: Gary Kelly, Chairman of the Board, President and...
American Airlines Puts Select Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico and Bermuda Destinations on Sale for Travel September Through Early December
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Forget what your busy schedule says — it's always a good time to plan a getaway. And now, if you've been dreaming of a trip to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico or Bermuda, it's a truly great time. American Airlines and its...
Southwest Airlines Declares 128th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
DALLAS, July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Southwest Airlines' (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.0045 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on August 28, 2008 on all shares then issued and outstanding. The 128th consecutive dividend...
AerCap Holdings N.V. to Release Second-Quarter 2008 Financial Results on August 7, 2008
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap," (NYSE: AER)) announced today that it will host a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts at 9:30 am Eastern Time / 3:30 pm Central European Time on Thursday, August 7, 2008 to review...
Clear Celebrates Three Years of Travelers Flying Through Security
Orlando Largest Clear Traveler Base: Over 40,000 Orlando-Area Residents Use Card; Member Retention Rate at 90%; Kids Under 12 Years Use Lane for Free ORLANDO, Fla., July 17 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Clear,(R) the fast pass for airport security, will celebrate today its three-year...
Kaua'i Vacations New 'Three for Free' Deal
MILWAUKEE, July 17 PRNewswire — Now more than ever, vacationers are wanting maximum value out of their vacation investment. With perfect timing comes a brand new deal from United Vacations to a destination most would consider beautiful, luxurious ... and now affordable. With the 'three...
The Paradies Shops Wins Ten Year Contract at Indianapolis International Airport
ATLANTA, July 17 PRNewswire — The Paradies Shops — the award-winning concessionaire based in Atlanta — has recently been awarded a 10-year contract to bring exclusive retail stores to the new facilities of Indianapolis International Airport (IND) opening later this year...
Pennsylvania State Police Offer Five Planes for Sale to Public
Aircraft Have Tracked Criminals, Provided Other Law-Enforcement Services HARRISBURG, Pa., July 17 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Five single-engine propeller airplanes used by State Police for tracking criminals, finding missing persons and other tasks are being offered for sale to the general...
Spirit AeroSystems to Release Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on July 31
WICHITA, Kan., July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) will release its second quarter 2008 financial results at 6:30 a.m. Central Time, on Thursday, July 31. President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Turner and Chief Financial Officer Rick...
IAHL Corporation Management Attends the Farnborough Airshow
HAMPSHIRE, England, July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Farnborough — IAHL Corporation (Other OTC: IAHL.PK) announced that executive management is attending the Farnborough Airshow in England this week. The Farnborough Airshow ( www.farnborough.com ) is one of the largest shows in...
Sikorsky Names New Jet International as Commercial Sales Rep in Italy, Monaco
STRATFORD, Conn., July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the appointment of New Jet International to act as exclusive representative in Italy and Monaco for Sikorsky commercial helicopter sales. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE...
Alaska Airlines Inaugurates Service to Maui
SEATTLE, July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alaska Airlines today will inaugurate daily, year-round service between Seattle and Kahului, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. Flights from Seattle will depart daily at 8:20 a.m. Pacific time and arrive at 11:35 a.m. Hawaii time. Return flights...
Continental Airlines Announces Second Quarter Loss
HOUSTON, July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a second quarter 2008 net loss of $3 million ($0.03 diluted loss per share). Excluding $22 million of previously announced net after tax special items, Continental recorded a net loss of $25 million...
Boeing, Air China Announce Agreements for Boeing 777s and 737s
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has signed an order with Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, for 15 777-300ER (Extended Range) and 30 Next- Generation 737-800 jetliners. "These airplanes are the most...
Bristow Group Announces Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule
HOUSTON, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today it will release financial results for its fiscal 2009 first quarter ended June 30, 2008, before the market opens on...
Air Transport Association Applauds Senator Reid and Other Sponsors of S. 3268
Says Bill Is Good for Americans; Would Limit Excessive Oil Speculation WASHINGTON, July 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today issued the following statement in response to S. 3268...
Jeff Vaughn Appointed Director of Air, Ocean, and Government Sales & Operations for Magellan Transport Logistics
PITTSBURGH, July 16 PRNewswire — Magellan Transport Logistics, a leading provider of transport logistics, warehousing and supply chain management, announced today that Jeff Vaughn has been appointed Director of Air, Ocean, and Government Sales & Operations. Vaughn has 11 years of...
SSP America Wins Major Contract With the New Indianapolis International Airport
INDIANAPOLIS, July 16 PRNewswire — SSP America, The Food Travel Experts, announced today that it has won a major contract with the new Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The contract will allow the company to re-shape foodservice offerings at IND by providing its more than 8.5...
Amidst Economic Woes, Americans Hitting The Brakes on Travel
SAN FRANCISCO, July 16 PRNewswire — The tourism industry risks being hit with significant declines in leisure travel volume and spending according to the findings of Destination Analysts' bi-annual The State of the American Traveler survey released today. The survey of 1,000 American...
New Poll: 67 Percent of Americans Want New Oil Market Regulations
Eighty Percent Believe Speculators Manipulating Oil Markets WASHINGTON, July 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In a new poll released today by the multi-industry coalition Stop Oil Speculation Now, 80 percent of Americans polled said that they believe oil commodities speculators are...
Beat the Heat With Frontier's Three-Day Sale
DENVER, July 16 PRNewswire — The temperature may be rising, but fares are falling at Frontier Airlines. The Denver-based carrier today announced a three-day sale starting Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Flyers can take advantage of fares across the United States, and Mexico as low as $56...
AVIATION WEEK and Farnborough International Present Curtis Sword Award to Gordon Page, Cobham Former Chairman
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire — AVIATION WEEK and Farnborough International have presented the 2008 John Curtis Sword Award to Gordon F. Page, former chairman and current non-executive director of Cobham, a U.K.-based defense contractor. Page was recognized for his...
Heli Union Selects S-76C++(TM) Helicopter for Offshore Oil Missions
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire — FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW — Heli Union will expand its fleet with the purchase of two S- 76C++(TM) helicopters for use in offshore oil missions, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Heli Union announced today at the Farnborough...
Heli Malongo Selects S-76C++(TM) Helicopter for New Search and Rescue Service
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, England, July 16 PRNewswire — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has been selected by Heli Malongo to provide three S-76C++(TM) aircraft for its new Search and Rescue (SAR) service in Angola, Sikorsky announced today from the Farnborough International Air...
Spirit Pilots Take First Step in Process that Could Lead to Strike
The Last Straw: While in 'negotiations,' management blocks pilots from taking scheduled time off in total disregard of contract WASHINGTON, July 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Tired of management's contempt for the pilots' existing contract and refusal to negotiate a new one, the pilots...
PZL Mielec Transformation Paves Way for INTERNATIONAL BLACK HAWK(TM) Helicopter
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, England, July 16 PRNewswire — The first BLACK HAWK helicopter cabins to be delivered from PZL Mielec, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s affiliate in Poland, are scheduled for later this year as the company moves toward the introduction of the INTERNATIONAL...
Boeing, Malaysia Airlines Announce Order for 35 Next-Generation 737s
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines today announced the airline has ordered 35 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. The order is valued at more than $2.6 billion at current list prices. The airline also has...
Hamilton Sundstrand Signs On-Site Support Agreement with Japan Airlines International
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), signed an On-Site Support agreement with Japan Airlines International (JALI) covering electric power system and pneumatic...
Hamilton Sundstrand to Provide UMS for Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Sikorsky Aircraft has chosen Hamilton Sundstrand to supply the Utility Management System (UMS) for the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter, which is under development for use by the U.S. Marines. Sikorsky and...
Hamilton Sundstrand Announces Nearly $350 Million in Aftermarket Agreements at Farnborough Air Show
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), announced nearly $350 million in new aftermarket agreements at the 2008 Farnborough Air Show. This figure covers the cumulative...
Hamilton Sundstrand Completes Acquisition of REVIMA APU from EADS Sogerma
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has purchased the remaining 49 percent interest of REVIMA APU. This interest was held by EADS Sogerma — a business unit...
Boeing KC-767 Tanker Cost Advantage Grows as Fuel Prices Soar
ST. LOUIS, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — As the U.S. military expresses concern over escalating fuel costs stressing defense budgets, Boeing (NYSE: BA) reports that the U.S. Air Force could pay as much as $44 billion more in fuel bills over 40 years to operate a fleet of 179 Airbus...
Lockheed Martin Enhances Farnborough-Based Swift Laboratory
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Lockheed Martin UK (NYSE: LMT) unveiled an enhanced Swift Laboratory during this year's Farnborough Air Show. The Swift, located in the Farnborough Aerospace Centre, is an innovative and interactive research and...
Delta Air Lines and iSeatz Introduce Stand-Alone Travel and Entertainment Booking Engine Online at Delta.com
NEW ORLEANS, July 16 PRNewswire — iSeatz today announced a new stand-alone booking engine developed for Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and available for customers at the airline's web site, delta.com. This iSeatz-powered, private-label solution offers travelers an even more flexible way to...
Aircell Selects LTE as 4G Wireless Standard for Inflight Connectivity
ITASCA, Ill., July 16 PRNewswire — Aircell(R), the world's leading provider of airborne communications, today announced its intention to base its fourth generation (4G) mobile broadband network on Long Term Evolution (LTE), the emerging standard for advanced mobile broadband networks...
X2 TECHNOLOGY(TM) Demonstrator Approaches First Flight
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, England, July 16 PRNewswire — After three years in development and experimental testing, the first flight of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s X2 TECHNOLOGY(TM) Demonstrator is "within reach," James Kagdis, Program Manager, Advanced Programs, said today at...
AMR Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Loss of $284 Million Excluding Special Items, as Record Fuel Prices Drove $838 Million in Higher Costs Compared to a Year Ago
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AMR Corporation (NYSE: AMR), the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., today reported a net loss of $1.4 billion for the second quarter of 2008, or $5.77 per share. The second quarter results include special charges as previously...
Porter Airlines exercises further options on two Bombardier Q400s
TORONTO, July 16 PRNewswire - Porter Airlines is exercising two existing options for Bombardier Aerospace Q400 aircraft. This represents aircraft 13 and 14 in the Porter fleet from an original order of 10 firm and 10 options. The two aircraft are valued at approximately $52 million U.S. based...
Yemen Airways Selects Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners for Fleet Maintenance
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — The national flag carrier of Yemen, Yemen Airways, has selected Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners for a 10-year, $90 million Fleet Management Program agreement. Pratt & Whitney is a United...
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$270 Million Order for V2500 Engines from Shenzhen Airlines
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — China's Shenzhen Airlines has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 to power 28 Airbus A320 family aircraft and back the engine order with a long-term V2500Select(R) agreement. The combined...
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$133 Million Order for V2500 Engines from Aviation Capital Group
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Aviation Capital Group has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 engine to power 25 Airbus A320 family aircraft. The deal is worth in excess of $133 million to Pratt & Whitney if all options...
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$56 Million Order for V2500 Engines from Shanghai Airlines
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Shanghai Airlines has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 to power 10 Airbus A321s. The deal is worth more than $56 million to Pratt & Whitney if all options are exercised. Pratt &...
Vietnam Airlines Selects IAE V2500 Engine for Leased A321 Fleet
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Vietnam Airlines has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 engine to power an additional seven Airbus A321s it is leasing from ILFC and AerCap. Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp...
Hong Kong Airlines Selects the V2500 Engine
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Hong Kong Airlines has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 to power an Airbus A319 Corporate Jet (ACJ). Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, is a major partner...
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$116 Million Order for V2500 Engines from Hainan Airlines
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — China-based Hainan Airlines has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 to power 13 Airbus A320 aircraft, backed by a long-term, V2500Select(SM) aftermarket agreement. The combined engine and...
Pratt & Whitney Shares in Aftermarket Maintenance Agreement from US Airways
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — US Airways, Inc. announced today that it has signed a long-term aftermarket agreement with International Aero Engines (IAE) covering V2500-A5 engines that power the airline's fleet of Airbus A320-family...
AirTran Airways Signs Exclusive EcoPower(R) Engine Wash Agreement
ORLANDO, Fla., July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), signed an exclusive agreement today with JET Aircraft Maintenance, Inc., a designated service provider of Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners EcoPower(R) engine...
AirTran Airways Signs Exclusive EcoPower(R) Engine Wash Agreement
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — JET Aircraft Maintenance, Inc., a designated service provider of Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners EcoPower(R) engine wash services, signed an exclusive agreement with AirTran Airways, a...
Hawaiian Holdings Announces Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call
HONOLULU, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: HA) ("Company"), parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. ("Hawaiian"), announced today that it plans to report financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2008, after the market close on Wednesday...
Falcon Aviation Services Signs Delivery Position Agreements for Four Sikorsky S-76D(TM) Helicopters
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Falcon Aviation Services (FAS), a provider of helicopter charter and maintenance services based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), today announced the signing of delivery position agreements for four S-76D(TM...
AerCap Announces Completion of Management Transition at its AeroTurbine Subsidiary
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands and MIAMI, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap," NYSE: AER) announced that it has successfully completed its planned management transition at its AeroTurbine subsidiary. Effective August 15, 2008, founders Nicolas Finazzo, CEO and Robert...
AerCap Holdings N.V. Signs Agreement to Convert 30 Airbus A320/A321s from Passenger to Freighter Aircraft
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap," NYSE: AER) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Airbus Freighter Conversions GmbH ("AFC") for converting 30 of its older Airbus A320s and A321s from passenger to freighter...
China Southern Airlines Honored with the Five-Star Flight Safety Award
GUANGZHOU, China, July 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire — China Southern Airlines, (NYSE: ZNH; HKSE: 1055; SHA 600029) — http://www.csair.com/global — the newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China, has been honored with the Five-Star Flight...
Sea Launch Successfully Delivers EchoStar XI to Orbit
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 16 PRNewswire — Sea Launch Company has successfully launched the EchoStar XI broadcast satellite from its ocean-based platform on the Equator, marking its fourth successful mission of 2008 and its third mission for DISH Network. A Zenit-3SL rocket lifted off...
AAR Receives $26 Million Order for Container Roll-In/Out Platforms
WOOD DALE, Ill., July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has received an order to provide containerized roll-in/out platforms (CROP) for the U.S. Army, valued at $26 million. The specialized equipment, which is used primarily to transport ammunition...
Virtuoso Welcomes Sentient Flight Group Into Its Portfolio of Luxury Travel Products
NEW YORK, July 15 PRNewswire — Virtuoso, the international network of luxury-oriented leisure travel agencies, has signed an agreement with Sentient Flight Group, Inc. ("Sentient"), one of the nation's leading full-service private aviation companies, bringing a new level of private...
Air Transport Association Says Artificially Constraining Demand Does Not Reduce Delay
FAA and DOT Can Reduce Delays by Managing Airspace More Effectively and Efficiently WASHINGTON, July 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today testified before the Senate Committee on...
Current Lockheed Martin F-16 Versions Are Most Advanced Multi-Role Fighters Available Today
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The two versions of the F-16 being delivered to customers today are the most advanced multi-role fighter aircraft types currently available on the international market and are building on the F-16's reputation for effectiveness and...
Sikorsky Announces S-92(R) VIP Helicopter Sale to Azerbaijan Airlines
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has sold an S-92(R) VIP helicopter to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), the state-owned airline of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sikorsky announced today at the Farnborough International Air Show...
Sikorsky and IHC Sign for Two S-92(R) Helicopters
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has sold two S-92(R) helicopters to the International Handling Company Limited (IHC), Sikorsky announced today at the Farnborough International Air Show. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United...
Derco Signs Agreement to Establish C-130 Propeller Shop in Malaysia
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 PRNewswire — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Derco Aerospace, Inc., a unit of Sikorsky Aerospace Services, and AIROD signed an agreement today to establish a C-130 propeller shop at AIROD's facility in Subang, Malaysia. As the prime contractor for the...
New C-130J Super Hercules Configurations and Technologies Unveiled at Farnborough Air Show
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) officials briefed reporters today at the Farnborough Air Show about new configurations and new technologies for the C-130J Super Hercules. Attendees where given insight into the new HC-130J and MC-130J...
Embraer Sells Lineage 1000 Jet to the Al Habtoor Group
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Embraer and Royal Jet, the latter representing the Al Habtoor Group conglomerate, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), signed a contract to purchase one Lineage 1000 executive jet, which will be operated for private use. "We...
Embraer Gets Order for Two Legacy 600 Jets from K2 SmartJets
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Embraer has signed a new order with K2 SmartJets, of Greece, for two more Legacy 600 aircraft. The value of the deal, at list price, is US$ 53.86 million, based on January 2009 economic conditions, and the first delivery is...
Sikorsky Search and Rescue S-92(R) Helicopter Tallies 150+ Rescues in North Sea & North Atlantic
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, July 15 PRNewswire — Sikorsky Aircraft's Search-and-Rescue (SAR)-configured S-92(R) helicopter has logged more than 150 rescues in the challenging topography of the North Sea and North Atlantic since being introduced into service by the United Kingdom...
Airline Study Shows Brands Struggle in Downturn
GREENSBORO, N.C., July 15 PRNewswire — The current, troubled state of the airline industry is nearly matched by the branding of major U.S. carriers, according to a study conducted by brand strategists at Stealing Share, a brand development and research firm. The study concludes that...
H-92(R) Helicopter to Demonstrate Capabilities in European Tour
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW — The H-92 SUPERHAWK(R) helicopter will visit at least nine countries throughout Europe over the next several weeks to demonstrate its mission capabilities, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced...
Hamilton Sundstrand A400M Propeller System Fully Functional on C-130 Test Bed
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Hamilton Sundstrand's FH386 propeller system, specifically designed for the Military Transport A400M, is installed on Marshall Aerospace's C-130 flying test bed. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United...
Hamilton Sundstrand NP2000 Propellers Flying on C-130 Test Program
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Hamilton Sundstrand NP2000 propellers, installed on a Wyoming Air National Guard C-130 aircraft, are currently undergoing flight testing for certification on U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard C-130 aircraft...
Hamilton Sundstrand Signs Spare Parts Agreement with Volvo Aero Services Corp.
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has signed an agreement allowing Volvo Aero Services Corp. to distribute Hamilton Sundstrand end items to support the operation of Boeing...
Hamilton Sundstrand Signs Spare Parts Agreement With Saab Aerotech
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has signed an exclusive agreement with Saab Aerotech to supply spare parts to support repair and overhaul of Hamilton Sundstrand components...
Capital Cargo Selects Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners for Line Maintenance
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Capital Cargo International Airlines, a global airport-to-airport freight transporter, has selected Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners for a five-year, Line Maintenance Services agreement...
Pratt & Whitney Global Material Solutions Program on Track for Part Certifications
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Pratt & Whitney Global Material Solutions (GMS), a strategic initiative that offers customers choice and value with new alternative materials for CFM56(R) engines, recently received U.S. Federal...
Donbassaero Airlines Selects Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners for Exclusive Five-Year Maintenance Agreement
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Ukrainian passenger and cargo carrier Donbassaero Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners for a five-year maintenance service agreement. The exclusive agreement covers all engine...
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$100 Million Engine Order from TAM Linhas Aereas
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — TAM Linhas Aereas has selected Pratt & Whitney PW4000-100" engines to power two new Airbus A330 aircraft in a deal valued at more than US$100 million. The contract includes installed and spare engines...
Pratt & Whitney and Turkish Technic Break Ground on Environmentally Friendly Engine Overhaul Center in Turkey
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, and its joint venture partner, Turkish Airlines Technic Inc., a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines (ISE: THYAO), broke ground on a new...
GAZ Realty, Inc. Wins the Rights to Construct & Operate a Multi-Fuel Vehicle Service Station, Convenience Store, and Car Wash at Newark Liberty International Airport in NJ.
JERICHO and LONG ISLAND, N.Y., July 15 PRNewswire — GAZ Realty, Inc., (www.gazrealty.com) a developer and operator of Multi Service "Super Stations" throughout Long Island and the Tri State area has been awarded, through an RFP process, the right to design, construct, and operate a...
WSI Corporation Announces Latest WSI InFlight(R) Release
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WSI Corporation Announces Introduction of the North American Precision Lightning Network(SM) (NAPLN(SM))
ANDOVER, Mass., July 15 PRNewswire — WSI Corporation, the leader in weather-driven business solutions, today announced the introduction of the North American Precision Lightning Network(SM) (NAPLN(SM)), a highly accurate lightning stroke detection network covering the North American...
Dahlman Rose & Co. Expands Research Coverage into Airfreight and Surface Transportation Sector
NEW YORK, July 15 PRNewswire — Dahlman Rose & Co., LLC, a leading investment bank specializing in natural resource supply chain sectors, today announced the appointment of Jason H. Seidl as a Director in the company's Equity Research department, where he will focus on the Airfreight...
Boeing, Arik Air Announce Next-Generation 737 Order
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Arik Air today announced an order for an additional seven Next-Generation 737s at the Farnborough Airshow. The airline ordered 10 Next-Generation 737s in September 2007 and now has a total of 17...
Embraer Signs NIKI Airline for Five EMBRAER 190 Jets
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Embraer and Austria's NIKI Luftfhart GmbH signed a contract for five EMBRAER 190 jets. The agreement was announced today at the 60th Farnborough Airshow, in England, and includes purchase rights for another five aircraft, which...
Embraer and NAS Aviation Confirm Five More EMBRAER 190 Jets
Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Embraer and Saudi Arabia's National Air Services (NAS) Aviation confirm options on five more EMBRAER 190 jets. The original contract, covering five firm orders and five options, was announced in November 2007, during the...
Embraer and Aeromexico Sign a Contract for 12 EMBRAER 190 Jets
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Embraer signed a contract with Aeromexico to incorporate 12 EMBRAER 190 jets into its fleet as part of the airline's modernization plan. The new aircraft will be flown by its Aeromexico Connect subsidiary, which already...
AirTran Holdings, Inc. Announces Webcast of Second Quarter Earnings Results Conference Call
ORLANDO, Fla., July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI) will provide an online, real-time webcast of its second quarter earnings results conference call on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at 10 a.m. (EDT). Beginning approximately two hours after the initial...
41st Parameter Provides Fraud-Reduction Solution to Continental Airlines for Card-Not-Present Ticket Sales
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 15 PRNewswire — 41st Parameter Inc. to help it identify legitimate versus suspect website transactions on a global basis, as well as to prevent fraudulent account access, enabling the airline to protect sensitive customer data. This is the latest in a...
Babcock & Brown Air Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.50 Per Share
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Babcock & Brown Air Limited (NYSE: FLY), a global lessor of modern, fuel-efficient commercial jet aircraft, today announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per common share for the second quarter of 2008. The dividend...
go! Institutes First-Checked-Bag Surcharge
HONOLULU, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — go! today announced starting August 10, 2008, it will begin charging a first-checked-bag service charge of $10 on all of its interisland flights to offset the increases in the cost of fuel and to give go! passengers more cost-saving options. With...
China Eastern Airlines Selects Radware to Handle Peak Traffic for the Olympic Games
MAHWAH, New Jersey, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Radware (NASDAQ: RDWR), the leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced that China Eastern, one of the leading Chinese airlines, has successfully deployed Radware's...
Book the Beach Chair with the Best View with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares
ORLANDO, Fla., July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $59*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at...
Boeing 787 Vice President Says Program is a Leap Forward on All Fronts
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is making steady progress on getting the 787 Dreamliner global production system up and running. Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager of the 787 program, reporting on the program's...
GMT Global Acquires Four Airbus A320-200s
DUBLIN, July 15 PRNewswire — GMT Global Republic Aviation (GMT Global) has acquired four Airbus A320-200 aircraft with a market value of US$68 million, from Aercap Holdings N.V. The aircraft are currently on lease until 2012 to TAM - LInhas Aereas, S.A. based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The...
Boeing 777 Freighter Makes First Flight
EVERETT, Wash., July 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The first Boeing (NYSE: BA) 777 Freighter, the world's most capable twin-engine cargo airplane, today successfully took to the sky for the first time and completed an initial series of tests during a flight lasting more than...
TAM Honored in EXAME's 35 Years of the 'Biggest and Best' Ceremony
SAO PAULO, Brazil, July 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TAM was amongst those honored in EXAME magazine's ceremony commemorating 35 years of the Biggest and Best Award, held last week, where it was chosen as one of the Companies of the Year throughout the history of the prize (1997). The...
Gollog and Emirates SkyCargo Sign Cargo Transportation Partnership
SAO PAULO, Brazil, July 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), the parent company of Brazilian airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. ("GTA") and VRG Linhas Aereas S.A. ("VRG"), announces that its cargo transport unit, Gollog, has...
Passengers' Group Calls Airline CEO's Fuel Appeal, While Opposing Basic Passengers Rights is the 'Height of Arrogance'
NAPA VALLEY, Calif., July 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Flyersrights.org today condemned airlines' efforts to recruit passengers to lobby Congress to curb oil speculation as the "height of arrogance." "We know from past experience that the airlines, who regularly strand passengers without...
Arrow Air Announces Executive Appointments
MIAMI, July 14 PRNewswire — Arrow Air Holdings Corporation, the parent company of Arrow Air, Inc., today announced the appointment of Luis J. Soto as President. He succeeds Guillermo J. ("Willy") Cabeza, formerly Arrow's Executive Chairman and President, who plans to continue his...
Bristow Group Announces 14 New Aircraft Purchases, 9 Additional Options
HOUSTON, July 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced firm agreements to purchase 14 new aircraft. Bristow has exercised options to acquire three S-92 and six S-76C...
Nine Sikorsky Helicopters Added to Bristow Fleet
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, July 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) has exercised options on its existing sales agreement with Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. for three S-92(R) helicopters and six S-76C++(TM) helicopters, Sikorsky Aircraft announced today from...
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