Category Archives: Transportation

Qatar Airways partners with the Ministry of Transport and Communications to widen access to information technology to its staff

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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a ceremony at QITCOM 2019 The partnership is part of the Ministry’s Better Connections Program DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced a new partnership with the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) that aims to widen access to information technology to its… Read the full news article

dnata announces partnership with Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator, Wallenborn Transports

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ —  dnata has strengthened its position in the cargo logistics industry in the Middle East by joining forces with Wallenborn Transports, Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator. Wallenborn Transports has completed the acquisition of Agility Global Logistics’ interest in dnata PWC Airport Logistics LLC (DPAL), a… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines announces trial of WHILL autonomous driving personal electric vehicles at Haneda Airport

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Travelers with or without limited mobility can experience a smooth and innovative transportation experience at the Haneda airport by test driving WHILL’s Intelligent Personal Vehicles Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — WHILL, Japan Airlines (JAL) and Japan Airport Terminal (JAT) today (October 28, 2019) announced the trial of the WHILL autonomous driving personal electric… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways signs naming and branding rights of HIA Metro Station as Hamad International Airport Station – Qatar Airways

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Agreement signed during second day of Cityscape Qatar, one day after the unveiling of Hamad International Airport’s second expansion phase DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed a naming and branding rights agreement with Qatar Rail to name Hamad International Airport (HIA) Metro Station as Hamad… Read the full news article

KLM takes delivery of its second Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, Busy Lizzie

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Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning KLM’s second Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner arrived at Schiphol, directly from the Boeing factory in Charleston, South Carolina. The sustainable and energy-efficient aircraft with registration PH-BKC bears the name “Busy Lizzie”. All KLM Dreamliners are named after flowers or flowering plants. With the arrival of Busy Lizzie,… Read the full news article

SAS selected as the carrier of Norwegian Armed Forces

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS has won a contract with the Armed Forces in Norway, in direct competition with Norwegian. The contract is worth a total value of ca. NOK 1 billion over four years. The Armed Forces contract is one of the biggest public sector contracts the airlines have competed for,… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation: O’Hare Airport Transit Service Will Return to Service in Early 2020

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The O’Hare Airport Transit Service (ATS), an automated people mover, will remain out of service through the end of 2019 and into early 2020, the Chicago Department of Aviation announced today (10/18/2019). This delay is to ensure system safety and reliability after systems integration testing revealed a flaw… Read the full news article

Ed Balls, the former Shadow Chancellor, gave the keynote speech at Gatwick’s Transport Forum

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Forum helps create an integrated approach to transport provision across the region Discussions included how the transport sector can collaborate and innovate to reach ‎the Government’s target of achieving net zero carbon emissions Audience hears how Gatwick now gets 44% of passengers and 43% of staff to the airport by public and other sustainable forms of transport… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport announces launch of the new ‘Airbnb of Cars’ service

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Bristol, UK, 2019-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A brand-new scheme has been launched at Bristol Airport that can help passengers earn money while they travel, the new ‘Airbnb of Cars’ service. Car & Away is a peer-to-peer car sharing service which allows car owners to rent out their vehicle while on holiday. Launched originally in… Read the full news article

Bombardier celebrates a significant milestone with the entry-into-service of the Global 6500 jet

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Transport Canada awarded certification to Global 5500 and Global 6500 on September 24 The latest members of the Global family offer unmatched passenger comfort, greater range, a larger cabin and a smoother ride than competitor aircraft in the same class With a newly optimized wing and the all-new Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine, these aircraft fly farther, faster… Read the full news article

Christophe Degoumois appointed as Vice President of Sales, International of Bombardier Business Aircraft

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Accomplished professional brings more than 20 years of experience in business jet sales to this role Mr. Degoumois will oversee aircraft sales in all regions outside the Americas Bombardier is poised to maintain its market share leadership around the world in the segments where it competes, with the most complete, most compelling portfolio of business… Read the full news article

Boeing delivers Saudi Arabian Airlines’s first 787-10 Dreamliner

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Super-efficient jet joins airline’s existing 787-9 fleet to boost network expansion plans NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, 2019-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] delivered to Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) its first 787-10 Dreamliner, which will play a key role in the airline’s fleet and network expansion. The largest member of the Dreamliner family sets the… Read the full news article

Air France took delivery of its first Airbus A350

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A major asset for reducing our environmental footprint – 25% less fuel consumed, 25% less CO2 emissions, 40% less noise emissions; A new definition of comfort in our Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins; 28 Airbus A350s by 2025. Paris, France, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On September 27, 2019, Air France took delivery of… Read the full news article

SAS joins Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — A Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft is now being launched. Funded by Nordic Innovation (an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers), a platform is created where SAS together with other Nordic players gather. “We will be a Nordic network that works with both… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines and Marubeni launches new business jet service company, JAL Business Aviation (JALBA)

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Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Marubeni today announced the launch of a new business jet service company, JAL Business Aviation (JALBA), established on January 11th, 2019.1 JALBA is now registered as an official business in the travel industry and will offer 3 services, including charter flight arrangement services as shown… Read the full news article

Passengers who take water transportation to Boston Logan International Airport get priority access at the airport security line

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Passengers will get priority access at airport security Boston, Massachusetts, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers who take water transportation to Boston Logan International Airport will now get priority access at the airport security line. This new incentive is part of Massport’s commitment to encourage more passengers to use High Occupancy Vehicles (HOVs) to the… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines to trial autonomous towing tractors at Narita International Airport

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Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) today (September 20, 2019) announced the decision to launch a pilot program to transport air cargo and check-in baggage with autonomous towing tractors within a restricted area at the airport. This trial is based on an offer from the… Read the full news article

Boeing to provide GainJet a suite of Jeppesen flight operation digital solutions

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GainJet signs agreement for Boeing’s Jeppesen Operator, JetPlanner Pro, FliteDeck Pro X and Aviator digital solutions VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) will provide GainJet, a global private jet charter operator and management company, a suite of Jeppesen flight operation digital solutions including Operator, JetPlanner Pro, FliteDeck Pro X and Aviator… Read the full news article

Avis Budget Group names Keith Rankin as President of the International region

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, the leading global provider of mobility solutions, has recently appointed Keith Rankin as President of the International region, which includes Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Before his appointment, Keith was chief executive for the automotive division at Barloworld… Read the full news article

Jumeirah Vittaveli the first resort in the Maldives that offers superyacht villa in the Maldives

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Male, Maldives, 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Glide across the Indian Ocean onboard a floating superyacht villa in the Maldives at Jumeirah Vittaveli. No longer confined to land-based or stationary accommodation options, you can now live your Robinson Crusoe fantasy and explore the hidden treasures of the Maldives with a luxury twist at Jumeirah Vittaveli. It’s… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean Cruises orders third Icon-Class Ship to Feature Environmentally-Friendly Innovation

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MIAMI, FL, 2019-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a third Icon-class ship for delivery in 2025. The ship will join its two sister ships – to be delivered in 2022 and 2024, respectively – in… Read the full news article

British Airways celebrated its 100,000th aircraft pushback using its eco-friendly, emissions-free Mototok tugs

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Automated pushback devices have reduced airside emissions and allowed the airline to reduce its fuel consumption The devices are part of British Airways’ long-term plan to reduce emissions from all vehicles at Heathrow Mototok technology helps British Airways maintain its position as the most punctual of the largest short-haul operators out of London LONDON, UK,… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport announces roading upgrade to add capacity and enable public transport

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has begun one of its most significant roading projects in decades, with the upgrade of its core network – one of the hardest working roading systems in Auckland. The multi-million dollar ‘Northern Network’ project will transform the main entrance way into the airport, as well… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport announces completion of £3.8 million upgrade on a transport hub, providing a new level of accessibility for all local bus users

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Over 3 million people use the facilities each year Improvements include new lifts from road-level bus stops into the terminals and train station, new pedestrian and wheelchair accessible routes, seating and lighting Measures designed to offer more sustainable public transport options for local people and improve accessibility for those with mobility issues LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-26… Read the full news article

Port of Oakland freight hauler, GSC Logistics to take the next step with battery-powered trucks

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GSC Logistics asks: Can battery-powered trucks pull containers on road? Oakland, Calif., 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A major Port of Oakland freight hauler is ready to take the next step with battery-powered trucks.  GSC Logistics said today (July 19, 2019) it would acquire two more electric big rigs by October.  The Port’s largest… Read the full news article

Boeing: Korean Air finalize order for 20 787 Dreamliner airplanes

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Carrier modernizes widebody fleet with super-efficient 787-10, and 787-9 jets SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air has finalized an agreement with Boeing [NYSE: BA] to order 20 787 Dreamliner airplanes – including 10 each of the 787-10 and 787-9 models – valued at $6.3 billion according to list prices. Along with an… Read the full news article

EVA Air makes Milan Malpensa its first European route in 20 years

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Asian carrier is a ‘Five-Star’ addition to Malpensa’s airline portfolio; four times weekly service from Taipei Taoyuan in Taiwan to begin in February 2020.

Metrolink appoints Todd P. McIntyre to the position of Chief Strategy Officer

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Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 16, 2019), Metrolink announced the selection of Todd P. McIntyre to the position of Chief Strategy Officer to lead the commuter railroad’s planning, government affairs, community relations, procurement and railroad services. McIntyre joins Metrolink after three years at the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) in… Read the full news article

Boeing and Qatar Airways finalize order for five Boeing 777 Freighters

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Signing ceremony witnessed by U.S. President Trump and the Emir of Qatar WASHINGTON D.C, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways finalized an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters during a ceremony at the White House on July 9. The signing ceremony was witnessed by U.S. President Donald Trump and His… Read the full news article