Category Archives: Travel Tech

ALPA encourages the FAA to develop additional standards and guidance for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In comments submitted today to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) outlined several key areas of recent proposed rules for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) that should be enhanced to maintain the safety of the national airspace system (NAS). “We… Read the full press release

Finavia currently tests ticket inspection machines that will make customer service faster, both in security control and at the gate

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Helsinki, Finland, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has purchased ticket inspection machines, and the machines are currently being tested at the airport. The new technology will make customer service faster, both in security control and at the gate. – The new machines are included in Finavia’s digitisation and service development plan, the aim of… Read the full press release

Embraer Defense & Security presents at Adriatic Sea Defense & Aerospace 2015, April 22-24 at Spaladium Arena, in Split, Croatia

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São José dos Campos, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Defense & Security will attend the ASDA – Adriatic Sea Defense & Aerospace 2015, which takes place April 22-24 at the Spaladium Arena, in Split, Croatia. The Company will be located at Booth 1725 and will promote a broad range of integrated solutions that combine… Read the full press release

Embraer Defense & Security to present at the FAM-Feria Aeroespacial Mexico 2015, April 22-25 at Base Aérea Militar N° 1, in Santa Lucía, Mexico

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São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Defense & Security will attend the FAM-Feria Aeroespacial Mexico 2015, which takes place April 22-25 at Base Aérea Militar N° 1, in Santa Lucía, Mexico. The Company will be located at Booth E-I08 (Pavilion E) and will promote a broad range of integrated solutions… Read the full press release

Embraer Executive Jets to showcase the Phenom 100E and Phenom 300 light jets at Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo, April 21-26, Lakeland, FL

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São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets will showcase the entry-level Phenom 100E and Phenom 300 light jet, on static display, at Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo, from April 21-26, in Lakeland, Fla. “Launched in 2005, the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 are fulfilling their mission… Read the full press release

Emirates announces historic $9.2 billion deal with Rolls-Royce for Trent 900 engines and a long-term TotalCare package

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Largest ever deal for Rolls-Royce – Trent 900 Engines and TotalCare package One of the largest ever export orders for a UK based company Deal marks Emirates’ ongoing investment in UK and Europe Significant investment in high value manufacturing and supply chain jobs throughout the UK and Europe London, UK, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates,… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific Air launches Android mobile app to make booking and checking in for flights more convenient

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PASAY CITY, Philippines, 2015-4-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) rolls out its mobile app for Android, to make booking and checking in for flights more convenient for its passengers. With the mobile app, travelers can book one-way or roundtrip flights for up to 14 passengers on CEB and Tigerair… Read the full press release

Expedia® Affiliate Network: EAN-distributed hotel supply now available within the OpenJaw t-Retail Platform standard product

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Brings time-to-market benefits, reduced costs and hotel retailing innovation Dublin, IRELAND, 2015-4-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading online technology partner to the world’s largest travel brands, OpenJaw Technologies a Guestlogix company, today announced that Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), a division of one of the world’s largest online travel companies, Expedia, Inc., has joined its Preferred Supplier… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation celebrates its 100th anniversary of leadership in rail signalling

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Bombardier Transportation celebrates 100 years of pioneering contributions to the rail signalling industry With over 27 sites worldwide, Bombardier’s international rail control business today partners with customers in over 50 countries BERLIN, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is celebrating its 100th anniversary of leadership in rail signalling. The centenary… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft: Arik Air placed the first CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft with three-abreast business-class seating into service

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Premier, business-class seating in dual-class-configured aircraft allows Arik Air to increase network service on its most popular business routes in West Africa MONTREAL, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Arik Air of Lagos, Nigeria has placed the first dual-classCRJ1000 NextGen aircraft configured with three-abreast business-class seating into service in… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation signed contract with National Express Group to provide maintenance for the new Essex Thameside franchise

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Contract covers maintenance on 74BOMBARDIER ELECTROSTAR trains Arrangement confirms Bombardier’s position as leading service and maintenance provider BERLIN, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with National Express Group to provide maintenance for the new Essex Thameside franchise. This new franchise was recently awarded to National Express… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines introduces mobile payment for online ticket purchase in Ethiopia with the cooperation of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia and Flocash

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines the largest in Africa  is pleased to announce the commencement of mobile payment for online ticket purchase in Ethiopia. The option was made possible with the cooperation of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) and Flocash an integration system provider. Ethiopian has already implemented since… Read the full press release

Emirates now offers Wi-Fi at no or nominal cost on nearly half of its fleet

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Wi-Fi connectivity at no or nominal cost on nearly half of Emirates’ fleet and on all of its A380s; personal mobile phone service on 75% of its fleet, in addition to in-seat email, telephone and SMS services on every aircraft. DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates now offers free* Wi-Fi on 106 of… Read the full press release

Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Space Systems and the Houston Airport System to utilize Ellington Airport’s Spaceport as a future landing site for SNC’s Uncrewed Dream Chaser® spacecraft

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HOUSTON, TX, 2015-3-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Space Systems and the Houston Airport System (HAS) announced Tuesday, March 24, 2015, a new follow-on agreement to utilize Ellington Airport’s Spaceport as a future landing site for SNC’s Uncrewed Dream Chaser® spacecraft — SNC’s solution for NASA’s Cargo Resupply needs and other critical space… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. to provide consumers with more meaningful travel destination content and information on Traveler.Marriott.Com

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Content Provides Unique Destination Experiences and Tips Authored by Digital Travel Experts Bethesda, Md., 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move to provide consumers with more meaningful travel destination content and information, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) is launching Marriott Traveler on its industry-leading website Marriott.com. Today, many travelers begin their planning process by researching… Read the full press release

Emirates launches its Apple Watch app

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First airline in the Middle East and African region to offer an app for the Apple Watch DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, announced today the launch of its Apple Watch app. When the Apple Watch becomes available on 24 April, Emirates’ customers from around the… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines (PAL) awarded its two-year base maintenance services for its Airbus fleet to Lufthansa Technik Philippines, Inc. (LTP)

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MANILA, Philippines, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently awarded its two-year base maintenance services for its Airbus fleet to Lufthansa Technik Philippines, Inc. (LTP) LTP will handle all heavy maintenance visits for the A320s, A321s, A330s and A340s of PAL for calendar years 2015 and 2016. LTP is also the line… Read the full press release

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to provide passengers with specific trip information with its new Android Smartwatch App

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Amstelveen, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to run a trial with Android smartwatch technology that will provide passengers with specific trip information. Besides supplying passengers with their boarding pass, the app assists with all relevant airport-related activities. The KLM smartwatch app allows passengers to find relevant and up-to-date flight… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport launches completely redesigned website at viennaairport.com

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VIENNA, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Internet presence of Vienna Airport at www.viennaairport.com features a new design. The Website was completely graphically reworked and made compatible for all end devices – from a PC and laptop to tablet and smart phone – thanks to the “responsive design” approach. All relevant information on flight times,… Read the full press release

Rossiya Airlines became the first airline in Russia to put Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Class 2 based on Apple iPad into operation

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Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Rossiya Airlines, part of Aeroflot Group, became the first airlines in Russia to put Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Class 2 based on Apple iPad into operation. This innovation is used during the entire flight and will lead flight crews to work in accordance with the paperless cockpit… Read the full press release

Baltic Ground Services signs 7-year long cooperation agreement with Radom-Sadków Airport in Poland

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Vilnius, Lithuania, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltic Ground Services, an international ground handling and aircraft fuelling provider, is further expanding its presence in the Polish market by signing a 7-year long cooperation agreement with Radom-Sadków Airport. According to the agreement, the company’s Polish subsidiary – Baltic Ground Services Poland – is appointed as the official… Read the full press release

TAP Portugal to utilize Travelport Rich Content and Branding

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Langley, UK, 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, announces that TAP Portugal has committed to the industry-leading airline merchandising solution, Travelport Rich Content and Branding. This latest agreement with TAP means that… Read the full press release

NetJets Aviation and Federal Aviation Administration to implement NextGen projects that will lead to safer, more efficient air transportation

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NetJets is leading the private aviation industry in helping to transform and modernize the U.S. air transportation system, improve safety and create new efficiencies in partnership with the FAA. Columbus, OH, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — NetJets Aviation, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the worldwide leader in private aviation, announced today that it has signed… Read the full press release

TravelClick and HSMAI announce Qbic Hotel London City and Best Western International as recipients of the 2014 eMarketer of the Year Award

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Hotels Awarded for Innovation in Digital, Social and Mobile Marketing to Drive Bookings and Brand Engagement NEW YORK, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The eMarketer of the Year Award, presented by TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based revenue-generating solutions for the hospitality industry, together with Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) have announced… Read the full press release

Cirrus Aircraft announced the 2015 Generation 5 SR22 Special Edition: Australis

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Duluth, Minn., 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cirrus Aircraft today announced the 2015 Generation 5 SR22 Special Edition: Australis. Thoughtfully designed and configured for the Australian market, the Australis is tailored specifically to the climate, conditions and remote area flight operations that pilots in Australia regularly experience. “At Cirrus we take pride in first listening to… Read the full press release

Textron Aviation Inc. displays special missions-configured Beechcraft King Air 350ER at Aero India’s biennial event in Bengaluru, Feb. 18-22

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BENGALURU, India, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today it is showcasing its special missions and commercial capabilities at Aero India’s biennial event in Bengaluru this week. Exhibiting with sister companies, Bell Helicopter and Textron Systems, the company is displaying a special missions-configured Beechcraft King Air 350ER… Read the full press release

Amadeus reached agreement with Innsbruck Airport to deliver a range of new airport solutions

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Innsbruck Airport to transform the way it operates thanks to Amadeus Airport Common Use Service along with two other key solutions: Amadeus Baggage Reconciliation System and Amadeus Passenger Verification Airports, airlines and ground handlers all to benefit as solutions will enable the airport ecosystem to use its resources more intelligently, improving the passenger experience Madrid,… Read the full press release

Amadeus: Lufthansa is the first to select Amadeus’ patent-pending Altéa Corporate Recognition

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Altéa Corporate Recognition will allow Lufthansa to better recognise and serve corporate travellers throughout the entire journey, driving loyalty and customer satisfaction by offering a more personalised corporate travel experience. Madrid, Spain, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — For too long airlines have been unable to effectively personalise and differentiate offers specifically for corporate customers…. Read the full press release

Travelport announces new multi-year deal with The Appointment Group

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Langley, UK, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announced a new multi-year deal with The Appointment Group (TAG). TAG is an award-winning global, independent travel and event management company which tailors travel… Read the full press release

Sanad’s leasing relationship with Etihad Airways now exceeds US$450 million

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ABU DHABI, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Sanad Aero Solutions GmbH (Sanad), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company, has increased its leasing portfolio of spare engines and components with Etihad Airways through the addition of new assets valued at US$100 million, including spare GEnx and GP7200 engines and spare landing gear and nacelles, to… Read the full press release