Indian carrier to operate up to 205 MAX jets on regional and international routes Fuel-efficient 737 MAX to help SpiceJet save $1.5 million per plane a year SEATTLE, Washington, 2018-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SpiceJet celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first 737 MAX 8. The airline plans to use the… Read the full press release
Facilitates transport of key exports and trade goods from salmon to horses, pharmaceuticals to machinery Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has completed two years of operating its Boeing 777 freighter aircraft to Oslo. The air cargo carrier operates a weekly freighter service to the Norwegian… Read the full press release
KIEV, Ukraine, 2018-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Want to go on a trip to Eastern Europe and do not know where to go? We invite you to Ukraine! Beautiful nature, ancient architecture, the sea, forests, castles, churches, beautiful and cheerful people, and varied cuisine! Travel to Ukraine! We will show you the best Ukraine has… Read the full press release
Company to make Avis and Zipcar vehicles available at train stations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach to enable last-mile connectivity PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) today (October 4, 2018) announced a mobility partnership with Brightline, the nation’s only privately owned, operated and maintained passenger… Read the full press release
PORTUGAL, SPAIN, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR), a leading mobility solutions provider, today (October 3, 2018) announced it has acquired Turiscar Group a well established, family-owned, car rental company in Portugal. The acquisition will see Avis Budget Group bring on board this leading organisation in Portugal with two distinct… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.3% in August 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This pace of growth was unchanged from the previous month but was… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways upsizes original order following the strong performance of the A350-1000 and need for extra capacity on its growing global network DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it has upgraded five of its current order of A350-900s to the higher-capacity A350-1000. The airline has already… Read the full press release
Latest initiative with Uber underscores the airline’s commitment to offer customers greater convenience Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has expanded its travel and lifestyle partnerships to continue offering exclusive benefits and greater convenience for its customers. The latest initiatives with global leading ride-sharing app, Uber and local… Read the full press release
Houston, Texas, USA, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the destruction caused by Hurricane Lane in Hawaii last month, Air Charter Service’s Texas office was asked to fly in more than 120 tonnes of relief goods, as well as a search and rescue team. This came just months after ACS was involved in flights… Read the full press release
Investment to accelerate online, on-demand training in critical skill areas and support women in STEM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Science Foundation (NSF) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] today (Sept. 24, 2018) announced a new $21 million partnership to accelerate training in critical skill areas and increase diversity in science, technology, engineering and math… Read the full press release
The accreditation recognises the cargo carrier’s stringent and safe processes in handling Envirotainer containers at several stations across its network DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo is pleased to announce that it has received the Qualified Envirotainer Provider Training and Quality Programme (QEP) accreditation for 10 new stations: London Heathrow,… Read the full press release
Inter-city coach operator supports ‘Don’t be a Space Invader – stay safe, stay back’ safety initiative New figures show extent of road casualties caused by people who drive too close to vehicle in front megabus.com invests in telematics technology and professional driver training to promote safer journeys Perth, Scotland, 2018-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Inter-city coach… Read the full press release
Mobility technology leader reinvents itself with an all-new product design and corporate identity, underlined by the slogan: Together we move Bombardier’s fully interactive stand shows how its mobility solutions stimulate the economic potential of cities across the globe Berlin, Germany, 2018-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Mobility technology leader Bombardier Transportation will take the center… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — An industry milestone has been achieved today (17th September), as First Bus has successfully completed the rollout of new Ticketer machines across its 5,800 fleet, with all its 14 operations now offering contactless as a payment option. Today’s announcement makes First Bus the first bus operator of its… Read the full press release
B-HNL expected to fly into retirement on 18 September from Hong Kong Hong Kong, China, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific and Boeing announced today (September 17, 2018) that they are donating the first-ever Boeing 777 airplane to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona, one of the world’s largest facilities devoted… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis today (September 17, 2018) announced that it has renewed its multi-year agreement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) to continue its designation as the official vehicle rental partner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto FC. Under the agreement, the mobility brand will have the… Read the full press release
To be Nationally Televised on Velocity Kansas City, MO, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department is revving up for the KCI Cruise Night. On Saturday, September 22, the area east of Kansas City International Airport may look like a scene from the movie American Graffiti, as hundreds of classic, muscle and… Read the full press release
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) unveils 2017 findings Crowning Norwegian as the undefeated Leader LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) today (Sep 12, 2018) released its white paper analysing the fuel efficiency of the 20 leading airlines on routes between Europe and the United… Read the full press release
Nigerian airline to expand regional network with new, more capable 737 jet Boeing 737 MAX continues to expand its footprint across Africa LAGOS, Nigeria, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Peace of Nigeria today ( Sept. 13, 2018) announced a new order for ten 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony in Lagos. Air… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Airline Industry Retailing Symposium (AIRS), formerly part of the World Passenger Symposium (WPS), will focus on how changes in distribution and payment are paving the way for a new era of airline retailing. “Initiatives like the New Distribution Capability… Read the full press release
Airline welcomes first ‘new look’aircraft into fleet Arrival marks start of invigorated brand awareness New livery “a credit to talented in-house design team” Full fleet re-painting scheduled for completion by 2025 Co-ordinated in line with existing fleet re-painting programme adding no extra cost to business Exeter, England, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Mobility technology leader Bombardier Transportation has named Thomas Schmidt as the new head of global communications effective September 1, 2018. In his new role, Thomas Schmidt will lead all internal and external communications at Bombardier Transportation to further increase the impact and efficiency of its global communications… Read the full press release
The Bombardier Vision flight deck is recognized as one of the most advanced flight decks in the light jet category The latest Garmin G5000 avionics upgrade enhances the aircraft’s capabilities and paves the way for future technological enhancements Bombardier will make the upgrade available on new Learjet 75 and Learjet 70 aircraft or as a retrofit package Learjet 75 aircraft features the… Read the full press release
In cooperation with Deutsche Bahn, 20 destinations will be available throughout Germany Customers travel seamlessly by train to flight Offer includes seat reservation, Miles&More miles and guaranteed connection COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa customers in even more German cities will soon be able to book a seamless journey to their flight… Read the full press release
Stagecoach East Scotland driver wins Best Bus Driver of the Year Award Stagecoach West driver takes second place Five Stagecoach drivers finish in the top 10 26 Stagecoach staff compete in national finals Perth, Scotland, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach East Scotland driver Ian Field, 39, who works at St Andrews garage was one… Read the full press release
Montréal, Canada, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier (TSX: BBD.B) today (August 30, 2018) announced that Daniel Desjardins will retire as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Bombardier Inc., effective December 31, 2018. Mr. Desjardins will be succeeded by Alain Rondeau, who has been appointed Senior Vice President, Legal Services, effective immediately…. Read the full press release
Thanh Vuong oversees capital improvements, dredging and cranes Oakland, Calif., 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland today (August 28, 2018) promoted Thanh Vuong to Principal Engineer in the Maritime Project Design and Delivery Department. The department manages more than $50 million worth of seaport capital projects each year and provides upkeep… Read the full press release
Engineering feat readies largest terminal to better serve big ships Oakland, Calif. , 2018-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four ship-to-shore cranes at Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT), the busiest terminal at the Port of Oakland, are 27 feet taller following completion this week of a year-long, crane-raising project. The fourth and final raised crane went back… Read the full press release
Gatwick, UK, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The 1992 built aircraft, which hold the serial numbers 26680, 26683, and 26691, were all delivered to airBaltic in 2007 and have been operated continuously on its scheduled routes with 120 seat configurations. airBaltic is a Latvian airline taking the best practices both from traditional network airlines and… Read the full press release
Dubai/ Seoul, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline and the world’s largest international cargo airline has helped deliver lifesaving medical equipment from Seoul to several countries in Africa. Since 2015, the air cargo carrier has transported over 800,000 units of malaria tester kits and other associated equipment… Read the full press release