Category Archives: Travel Tech

Travelport announces new content and data partnership agreement with Alitrip

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Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $8 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announces a new content and data partnership agreement with Alitrip (www.alitrip.com), the online travel platform of the  Alibaba Group. With this partnership,… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft welcomes Qazaq Air to the family of Q400 aircraft operators in Kazakhstan

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To launch domestic service with three aircraft leased from Falcon Aviation Services Joins family of over 60 Q400 aircraft owners and operators in almost 40 countries worldwide TORONTO, 2015-7-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today welcomed Qazaq Air to the family of Q400 aircraft operators and joined the airline in introducing the… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft delivered the first of seven CRJ900 aircraft to Mesa Air Group, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona

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First of seven aircraft to be operated under the American Eagle brand, in the American Airlines network Enhanced CRJ900 aircraft offers up to 5.5 per cent lower fuel consumption than earlier-generation CRJ900 aircraft Montréal, 2015-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has delivered the first of seven CRJ900 aircraft to Mesa Air Group, Inc. of… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation wins contract to supply 162 BOMBARDIER MOVIA metro cars to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC)

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Additional MOVIA vehicles to provide capacity boost for the Indian capital’s busiest metro lines This order brings the number of BOMBARDIER MOVIA vehicles in the Delhi Metro fleet to 776, making it one of the largest metro fleets in the world BERLIN, 2015-7-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has won… Read the full press release

London-based independent travel agent Lee’s Travel adds Dolphin selling and product management modules to existing back-office technology

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LONDON, 2015-6-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading independent travel agent adds Dolphin selling and product management modules to existing back-office technology. London-based independent travel agent Lee’s Travel has undertaken further investment in its Dolphin technology platform. The independent global consolidator, celebrating over 40 years in the industry, will use the extended platform to sell… Read the full press release

Vancouver Airport Authority, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Transport Canada to address the growing number of laser strikes on aircraft in the Lower Mainland

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Aviation safety partners team up to raise awareness about the dangers of laser use Richmond, B.C., 2015-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Transport Canada joined forces to address the growing number of laser strikes on aircraft in the Lower Mainland. Aligned with Transport Canada’s national campaign,… Read the full press release

Airevents and airberlin give aviation fans an extraordinary insight into the “fascination of flying”

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Premiere of the Airevents Flight Academy on 5th September 2015  BERLIN, 2015-6-22 — /Travel PR News/ — What keeps a 70-ton Airbus in the air? How efficient are aircraft? What happens in the event of a storm or turbulence? The Airevents Flight Academy will answer these and other questions on 5th September 2015 at Berlin… Read the full press release

Embraer starts assembling the first of the E-Jets E2 family an E190-E2 at the company’s factory in São José dos Campos 2 years after the launch of the program

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São José dos Campos – SP, 2015-6-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Two years after the launch of the program, at the Air Show in Le Bourget, Paris, the first of the E-Jets E2 family, an E190-E2, is beginning to be assembled at the company’s factory in São José dos Campos. Embraer has already received… Read the full press release

Aircastle Holding Corporation Limited places firm order for 25 Embraer E-Jet E2s at the 51st International Paris Air Show

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Paris, France, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer and Aircastle Holding Corporation Limited, which is a subsidiary of Aircastle Limited (“Aircastle”) (NYSE: AYR), announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show a firm order for 25 E-Jet E2s, consisting of 15 E190-E2s and 10 E195-E2s with an additional 25 purchase rights for 15 E190-E2s… Read the full press release

easyJet successfully completes automated drone inspection of one of its aircraft with aim of eliminating technical delays and making travel easier for passengers

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LONDON, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet applies cutting-edge technologies to its operation with aim of eliminating technical delays and making travel easier for passengers easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today announced – during a pan-European event at Milan Malpensa, its second largest base after London Gatwick – that it has successfully completed automated drone… Read the full press release

IATA released details of SkyZen app for air travelers to monitor their health and wellbeing before, during, and after a flight

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Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released details of a new mobile app for passengers to monitor their health and wellbeing before, during, and after a flight. Used in conjunction with a “Jawbone” fitness wristband, the SkyZen app enables air travelers to view their activity and sleep patterns throughout the… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces the appointment of David Kuhl as new VP of IT services

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SEATTLE, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today named experienced Information Technology executive David Kuhl its new vice president of IT services. Kuhl has more than 30 years of experience in the field of IT, most recently as vice president of Corporate IT at Expedia where he led technology for contact centers, financial systems, HR… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation presents urban mobility developments at this year’s UITP World Congress and Exhibition in Milan

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Bombardier presents urban mobility developments including the eco-friendly BOMBARDIER C30 MOVIA Metro for Stockholm and latest BOMBARDIER PRIMOVE e-bus projects New innovative safety technologies for BOMBARDIER FLEXITY light rail vehicles on show including the Driver Assistance system and BodyGuardTM Bombardier highlights long-term fleet services solutions that minimize operational costs and add value for city and… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation and Vienna transport authority Wiener Linien sign contract for the manufacture and maintenance of 119 FLEXITY Vienna trams

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Bombardier Transportation receives firm order for 119 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams from Vienna Transport Authority Wiener Linien Contract includes 24-year FlexCare maintenance management system agreement and options for further trams and maintenance BERLIN, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation and the Vienna transport authority, Wiener Linien, have signed a contract for… Read the full press release

TAP: ANA Airports now offers free unrestricted Wi-Fi at all Portuguese airports

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LISBOA, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP passengers can use the internet while they wait for their flights. ANA Airports now offers free unrestricted Wi-Fi at all Portuguese airports. To get access on your mobile devices select _VINCI Airports in your Wi-Fi settings. Once you have completed the registration you will have free and unlimited… Read the full press release

Boingo Wireless to upgrade, manage, operate and market the Wi-Fi network at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a seven-year, $5.9-million concession agreement to Boingo Wireless, Inc., to upgrade, manage, operate and market the Wi-Fi network at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).  Airport guests will continue to receive 45 minutes of free advertising-supported Wi-Fi service, but… Read the full press release

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrates its new Airport Traffic Control Tower; expected to be operational in summer 2016

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SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-5-22 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrates a milestone today as it completes the design and construction of a new Airport Traffic Control Tower and prepares to transition the facility over to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA will install air traffic control equipment in the building and… Read the full press release

KLM launches the endless flyer Jets; available in Apple App Store and the Google Play Store free of charge

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KLM passengers arriving on time at their gate receive an in-game reward Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2015-5-22 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM today launched the endless flyer Jets. Jets is now available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store free of charge. The game has a special feature for KLM clients: KLM passengers receive an… Read the full press release

Bombardier Business Aircraft releases its annual 10-year forecast for the private aviation market at EBACE in Geneva

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9,000 forecasted business jet deliveries from 2015 to 2024 valued at $267 billion US GENEVA, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft released its annual 10-year forecast for the private aviation market at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. Current economic conditions and geopolitical issues in some markets such… Read the full press release

Bombardier Inc. announces the appointment of David M. Coleal as President, Bombardier Business Aircraft

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Montréal, Canada, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc., took another step to strengthen his leadership team with the appointment of David M. Coleal as President, Bombardier Business Aircraft, effective June 15, 2015. He succeeds Éric Martel, who is leaving the company to pursue other career… Read the full press release

NetJets Europe unveiled its first European Signature Series Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva

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GENEVA, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — NetJets Europe – a Berkshire Hathaway-backed company, today unveiled the company’s first European Signature Series Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft at a media briefing at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. Jordan Hansell, NetJets Chairman and CEO, spoke alongside Alain Bellemare, President and CEO, Bombardier… Read the full press release

Honda Aircraft Company to present at the 2015 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland

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The HondaJet makes its first appearance in Europe GENEVA, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Honda Aircraft Company announced today progress and HondaJet program achievements during a press conference at the 2015 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. The HondaJet is making its first appearance in Europe and will begin a demonstration tour following… Read the full press release

RCI releases enhanced version of its website for affiliated developers and resort staff, RCIAffiliates.com

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, recently released an enhanced version of its website for affiliated developers and resort staff, RCIAffiliates.com. The enhancements include three new components that affiliates will notice: 1) A new look and even more intuitive navigation; 2) New content that serves as an industry… Read the full press release

Bombardier Inc. to hold its annual meeting of shareholders on May 7, 2015

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Montréal,  2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Inc.’s annual meeting of shareholders will be held Thursday, May 7, 2015, 9:30 a.m., at: La Plaza Ambassadeur Room 420, Sherbrooke Street West Montréal, Québec At the very beginning of the meeting, there will be a brief photo opportunity. Photographers and cameramen will then be invited to leave the… Read the full press release

Bombardier: Aerolíneas Ejecutivas introduced its new fleet of 6 Learjet 75 business aircraft to its operation in Mexico

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The recently-delivered aircraft strengthen ALE’s commitment and leadership in executive aviation The new Learjet 75 business jets are added to ALE’s MexJet fleet, which flies 15 thousand hours a year The Learjet 75 aircraft offers the ultimate combination of performance, design and legendary Learjet heritage Mexico, Federal District, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ —  Aerolíneas… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises and Samsung developed cutting-edge tool that creates fully immersive virtual reality tours of MSC Cruises’ ships

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TOP EUROPEAN TRAVEL AGENT PARTNERS TO RECEIVE ADVANCED IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY AS SALES AID Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in the Mediterranean, and standout tech leader Samsung have developed a cutting-edge tool that creates fully immersive virtual reality tours of MSC Cruises’ ships. Following… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines launches all-new mobile app for Apple and Android smartphones as well as for the Apple Watch

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SINGAPORE, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines has launched an all-new mobile app for both Apple and Android smartphones, as well as for the Apple Watch. Introducing a redesigned user interface with new features, the app aims to provide a functional and seamless user experience. Features include a contextual homepage that displays the… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines: Construction of the new Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) in Singapore is now underway due to open in Q1 2016

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(Joint Release With Airbus) SINGAPORE, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction of the new Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) in Singapore is now underway, following the completion of initial ground-breaking works. Due to open in the first quarter of 2016, the new facility will offer type rating and recurrent training courses for all in-production… Read the full press release

IHG and Amadeus to develop next-generation Guest Reservation System that will revolutionise the technological foundations of the global hospitality industry

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Pioneering partnership with world’s leading technology provider Leadership position for IHG, as it focuses on innovation and development of bespoke technology LONDON, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) today announces that it is to continue its strategic relationship with Amadeus, the world’s leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry…. Read the full press release

Travelport announces the appointment of Steven Chambers to its Board of Directors

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Langley, UK, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $8 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announced the appointment of Steven Chambers to its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective immediately.  Mr Chambers will also become a member… Read the full press release