Category Archives: Transportation

Cessna Aircraft Company receives order for 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft from Zhoushan AVIC Joy Air General Air Co., Ltd

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OSHKOSH, Wis., 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced an agreement with Zhoushan AVIC Joy Air General Air Co., Ltd. for 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft. The aircraft are expected to start being delivered later this year out of the… Read the full news article

Textron Aviation: Beechcraft King Air 250 turboprop receives type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration

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Aircraft makes North American debut at EAA Airventure OSHKOSH, Wis., 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that it has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the latest version of its new production Beechcraft King Air 250 turboprop, allowing… Read the full news article

Textron Aviation: Cessna Aircraft Company demonstrated the trans-Pacific capability of its newly FAA-certified Citation Latitude between the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii

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WICHITA, Kan., 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, this week demonstrated the trans-Pacific capability of its newly FAA-certified Citation Latitude between the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii. The flights follow other recent successful transcontinental missions on the aircraft, including the first trans-Atlantic crossing… Read the full news article

Qantas announced new services to meet the growing demand for premium leisure services between Sydney and Maroochydore and Melbourne and the Gold Coast

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SYDNEY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today announced the return of the Flying Kangaroo between the Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) and Sydney* as well as the launch of services between Melbourne and the Gold Coast* to give customers more premium travel options. Qantas Domestic chief executive officer Andrew David said the network changes were… Read the full news article

Qantas Frequent Flyer adds new 16 retailers into the popular Qantas Online Mall

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SYDNEY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyer members have new opportunities to earn points for activities other than flying, with the introduction of another 16 retailers into the popular Qantas Online Mall. The Online Mall, accessed via qantaspoints.com/onlinemall, gives members the ability to earn Qantas Points while they shop with well-known local… Read the full news article

The Calgary Airport Authority welcomes WestJet’s announcement of continued network growth

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CALGARY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority welcomes WestJet’s announcement of continued network growth based out of Calgary International Airport (YYC), the airline’s home base for both its mainline and regional carrier. WestJet is bringing on a number of new routes, as well as several increased frequencies on existing routes, which… Read the full news article

Schiphol Group names Mrs. Tanja Dik as Director Consumer Products & Services as per October 1st

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Schiphol Group announces today that as per October 1st Mrs. Tanja Dik has been appointed as Director Consumer Products & Services. Mrs. Dik will report to the CCO, Mr. Maarten de Groof. AMSTERDAM, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Since 1999, Tanja Dik (1968) held different management positions in Joop van den Ende’s international theatre… Read the full news article

Edmonton International Airport and Air China Cargo announce Edmonton will be the carrier’s first scheduled freighter destination in Canada

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Air China Cargo to start first Canadian scheduled freighter service Sept. 3 Edmonton, AB, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Local, national and international companies moving products to and from Western Canada now have a vital new link to China and the Asia-Pacific region, as Edmonton International Airport (EIA) together with Air China Cargo (ACC), today announced… Read the full news article

Aeroflot launches series of simulators fitted with real aircraft elements as part of its ground-staff training programme

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MOSCOW, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot PJSC (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has developed and launched a series of simulators fitted with real aircraft elements as part of its ground-staff training programme. The innovative trainers have been designed to help future ground professionals develop practical machine-operating skills in compliance with all regulatory requirements. The main goal of Aeroflot’s staff training programme is to improve… Read the full news article

Wizz Air announces a new simplified process for flight changes

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Budapest, Hungary, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today a new simplified process for flight changes. Under the new simplified process, passengers can change the date or the routing of their flight by paying a change fee of just 50 percent* of the… Read the full news article

Honda Aircraft Company expands sales of the HondaJet for the first time to South America

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GREENSBORO, N.C., 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it is expanding sales of the HondaJet for the first time to South America. Sales will begin in Brazil with the HondaJet making its first appearance at the 2015 Latin America Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (LABACE) in São Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 11… Read the full news article

Philippine Airlines continues its international expansion with the introduction of regular service to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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Pasay, City, Philippines, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines continues its international expansion this year with the introduction of regular service to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, on October 25, 2015. The service will operate twice a week, with flight PR215 departing Manila every Friday and Sunday at… Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings honors Fisher House Foundation at next week’s GBTA Convention in Orlando

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ST. LOUIS,  2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of the growing travel industry, Enterprise Holdings is honoring Fisher House Foundation at next week’s Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in Orlando. Fisher House Foundation is a military nonprofit organization that provides free temporary lodging for military and veterans’ families at hospitals. Enterprise Holdings – which owns… Read the full news article

Cruise Lines International Association: cruise lines introduced enhanced Wi-Fi capabilities on cruise ships making it easier than ever before to stay connected at sea

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Washington, DC, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — From emails and texts to tweets and Instagram posts, travelers want to digitally share and stay connected while on vacation. While the perception may be that a cruise vacation does not offer a chance to be accessible, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reveals that cruise lines have… Read the full news article

Allegiant expands its ultra-low-cost flights in Memphis with the addition of nonstop service to Austin and Tampa Bay Area beginning Oct. 1, 2015

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

MEMPHIS, Tenn., 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces the expansion of its ultra-low-cost flights in Memphis with the addition of nonstop service to Austin, Tex. and Tampa / St. Pete beginning Oct. 1, 2015. The new flights are on sale starting today with introductory one-way fares as low as $48*. For a… Read the full news article

The Lufthansa Group’s 21st Sustainability Report: EUR 500 million to be invested in innovations by 2020

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500 million euros to be invested in innovations by 2020 The passenger fleets of the Lufthansa Group achieve a new fuel efficiency record Lufthansa extends its commitment in the fields of active noise protection and climate research Improved talent management is implemented A new orientation for corporate citizenship MUNICH, 2015-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full news article

Richard Moriarty appointed Consumers and Markets Director and Deputy Chief Executive of The UK Civil Aviation Authority

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LONDON, 2015-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to confirm the appointment of Richard Moriarty as its new Consumers and Markets Director and Deputy Chief Executive. Richard, who has previously held senior positions at the CAA, is currently the Chief Executive the Legal Services Board. He will take… Read the full news article

Aeroflot’s Deputy CEO for Customer Relations Vadim Zingman elected Chairman of Rossiya Airlines

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St Petersburg, 2015-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces that Deputy CEO for Customer Relations Vadim Zingman has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rossiya Airlines at the Board’s meeting held on July 17 in St. Petersburg. Vadim Zingman has worked for Russia’s flagship airline Aeroflot since 2009. Under his management Aeroflot’s customer service has achieved… Read the full news article

Eurostar reports the highest ever number of passengers transported on Eurostar in one quarter; 2.8m customers travelled between UK and the continent in Q2 2015

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Q2 2015 breaks the record for the largest number of passengers ever carried on Eurostar in one quarter Business Premier passenger numbers for the second quarter rose by 10% Over 88,000 tickets sold to date for the new all year round South of France service Business looks forward to the introduction of its new fleet… Read the full news article

Port of Oakland: New businesses and new visitors make the City’s Jack London Square a thriving, growing center of commerce and entertainment

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FESTIVALS, ENTERTAINMENT AND FOOD DRAW MORE VISITORS TO OAKLAND Oakland, CA, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — New businesses and throngs of new visitors are making the City’s Jack London Square a thriving, growing center of commerce and entertainment, the Port of Oakland reported in a new video released today. Commercial real estate occupancy rate is 96%… Read the full news article

Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford’s market-inspired, chef-driven dishes now available at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Terminal 1 at The Hearth by Lynn Crawford

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Chef Lynn Crawford takes culinary talents and vision to the terminal TORONTO, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford’s market-inspired, chef-driven dishes are now available to travellers of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Terminal 1 at The Hearth by Lynn Crawford. The new restaurant was recently opened by global restaurateur HMSHost in partnership… Read the full news article

Avis Preferred members will now earn one point for every dollar they spend on vehicle rentals and two points for every dollar they spend on optional products

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental today unveiled a new way for members of Avis Preferred, the Company’s express rental program, to get rewarded for renting from Avis. Now, Avis Preferred members are eligible to earn Avis Preferred Points – one point for every dollar they spend on vehicle rentals and… Read the full news article

Origins, MAC, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, Jo Malone London and Tom Ford Beauty at the new boutique area at Helsinki Airport

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HELSINKI, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — An extensive new boutique area dedicated to beauty will showcase several iconic and internationally renowned brands including Origins, MAC, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, Jo Malone London and Tom Ford Beauty. Finavia is delighted to welcome new and prestige beauty brands to its airport this summer. Many of these… Read the full news article

ALPA in the Congress underscored its support for Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) as key element in multi-layered, risk-based approach to aviation security

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Risk-Based Security Must Also Advance FFDO Program and Secondary Cockpit Barriers WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In testimony (written/oral) today before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Transportation Security, Capt. Tim Canoll, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), underscored the union’s support for the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) as a key… Read the full news article

The 2007 victory for Ireland in an unforgettable rugby union clash with England made in a 20ft sculpture at Shannon Airport

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SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A sculpture to an iconic day when sport transcended politics – the 2007 victory for Ireland in an unforgettable rugby union clash with England in Croke Park – was unveiled today in a 20ft sculpture at Shannon Airport. The piece, by artist Paddy Campbell and titled ‘The… Read the full news article

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) celebrated Czech Airlines’ inaugural service from Liverpool to Prague

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) today celebrated Czech Airlines’ inaugural service from Liverpool to Prague, the capital of The Czech Republic. The twice weekly summer operation is ideal for leisure passengers with flights on Fridays and Mondays, giving travellers the opportunity to spend a weekend in Prague. Prague… Read the full news article

Liverpool John Lennon Airport named Business of the Year in Business Annual City of Liverpool Business Awards

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) took away the top award at last night’s Downtown Liverpool in Business Annual City of Liverpool Business Awards. LJLA was named Business of the Year, in recognition of the contribution that the airport makes for the city region Hundreds of firms across the city… Read the full news article

The Emirates Group and Emirates Nationals Development Programme partner to recruit UAE nationals to support the growth of Emirates airline and dnata

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DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with Emirates Nationals Development Programme (ENDP) to recruit UAE nationals in a variety of positions to support the growth of Emirates airline and dnata. The agreement was signed at the Emirates Group Headquarters by Amira Al… Read the full news article

Emirates’ ice entertainment system awarded the ‘World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment’ at the 2015 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards for the 11th consecutive year

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Additional award for Best First Class Comfort Amenities DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates continues its record-breaking streak for its ice entertainment system which has been awarded the ‘World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment’ at the 2015 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards for the 11th consecutive year.  The Skytrax World Airline Awards polled over… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International announces an enhanced shore excursion program featuring exclusive new options

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Cruise Line Offers New Tours Designed For Action Lovers, Families, Culture Seekers and Foodies in Mind MIAMI, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Designed to meet every travel passion, Royal Caribbean International is tapping into what guests really want to do on their next vacation with an enhanced shore excursion program featuring exclusive new options. From… Read the full news article