Announcing a Brand New Event for the World’s Most Dynamic Aviation RegionLONDON - December 14-16 2009 Hilton International, Abu Dhabi, UAE The organisers of the ATC Global conference & exhibition are delighted to announce an important new event focused on the Middle East. With the full support and endorsement of the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority, the ATC Global Middle East Conference will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 14-15, 2009. Interim Managers Seize Business Growth Opportunities AbroadLONDON - As business growth (www.impactexecutives.com/challenges/business-growth.html) opportunities shift beyond Europe, interim management professional, Clive Sexton, gives the pros and cons of moving abroad to work. Hostelworld.com Announces Biggest Ever PromotionDUBLIN - - EUR10,000 Golden Ticket Giveaway to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market, today announced their biggest ever promotion - the Hostelworld.com EUR10,000 Golden Ticket Giveaway. To celebrate the company’s milestone 10th anniversary, Hostelworld.com will distribute 10 golden tickets in 10 days to 10 lucky winners. Zoover Introduces Online Gadget for Travel IndustryUTRECHT, The Netherlands - - Independent Figures and Testimonials Available to Everyone, Free of Charge 2Q09 Results Release Schedule and APIMECSAO PAULO - TAM (NYSE: TAM, BOVESPA: TAMM4) will release its results for the second quarter 2009 (2Q09) on August 11, 2009. The information will be available on the company’s website: www.tam.com.br/ir, and through the CVM (Comissao de Valores Mobiliarios) and SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) “before the market opens”. The conference calls in Portuguese and English will be Tuesday, August 11, at 10:00am and 11:30am (Eastern Time), respectively. In addition, the meeting with analysts and investors will be held in Sao Paulo on August 20, 2009. Seawings Soars on 2009 Stay-at-Home Holiday TrendDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - It is estimated that approximately one in three UAE residents will spend their summer holidays in the country in 2009 compared with one in 10 in the previous three years as cheaper deals keep residents at home. As a result, Seawings, the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East, sees a spike in local interest in their scenic flights of the region. Low Demand for Energy Result in a Change in Aviation NeedsDUBAI, UAE - - Air Charter International Expects a Shift in Aviation Requirements for the Oil and Gas Industry TripAdvisor Bares All: World’s Best Nude Beaches RevealedLONDON - TripAdvisor today revealed the top five naturist beaches in the world, providing holiday makers planning to swap their work wear for their birthday suits this summer with a definitive list of the best spots in which to let it all hang out. Discover the World Marketing Develops Princess Cruises South Africa Web SiteLONDON - Under its new online travel marketing and promotion division, bigblueroad.com, Discover the World Marketing recently developed an information web site for Princess Cruises in South Africa. Discover partnered with Infused Projects of South Africa to create www.princesssa.co.za that launched this week. Holiday Collapses Prompt New AA Travel CoverBASINGSTOKE, England - - AA Travel Insurance Now Includes up to GBP5k Financial Failure Protection Lignol Announces Memorandum of Understanding With BAE Systems PLCVANCOUVER - Lignol Energy Corporation (TSX-V: LEC) (”Lignol” or “the Company”), a leading technology company in the cellulosic ethanol and biorefining sector, and BAE Systems PLC (LSE: BAES.L) (”BAE Systems”) announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding to explore and develop commercial applications for biochemicals from the Lignol biorefinery process that have use or synergies within BAE Systems’ business, as well as financing of cellulosic ethanol projects. EUROJET Offers it’s EJ200 Engine for the Indian Light Combat AircraftHALLBERGMOOS, The Netherlands - After intensive cooperation with the Indian Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), EUROJET Turbo GmbH, the leading European military engine consortium, has received a Request for Proposal (RFP) from ADA to offer it`s EJ200 engine as a potential alternative power source for the Indian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). EUROJET is now working on the response and will submit it to ADA within 12 weeks. The suitability of the EJ200 for the LCA was confirmed by EUROJET and ADA after having conducted a joint comprehensive feasibility study in 2008. Indian Air Cargo Market to Fly High with Market Liberalization, Finds Frost & SullivanMUMBAI, India - Indian Air cargo has remained at negligible levels, in comparison to the global standard, due to various factors such as cost, type of cargo and infrastructure. This is set to change in the next three to four years with the Indian economy on a solid growth trajectory and the liberalization of the aviation sector. India is also set to emerge as a cargo hub, due to geographic location between SE Asia and EU nations. Brendan Hickman Joins UBM Aviation as Chief Commercial OfficerLONDON - Brendan Hickman, founder and managing partner of Transportation Management Group, is to join UBM Aviation as Chief Commercial Officer. UBM Aviation www.ubmaviation.com) is a leading provider of aviation data and information products, publications and events for the global aviation community. Brendan will have global responsibility for sales and marketing of UBM Aviation’s portfolio for the air travel and transport industries, including the OAG data business, and will lead the company’s corporate marketing initiatives. He takes up his post today, 20 July, and will be based in the U.S. at the company’s office in Chicago. Northrop Grumman Highlights Unmanned Systems Capabilities at UV Europe 2009LONDON - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will be participating in the UV Europe conference and exhibition where it will highlight its industry leading capabilities in unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned ground systems, and their effectiveness in combating piracy and irregular warfare. Royal Caribbean To Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter ResultsMIAMI - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL; Oslo) has scheduled a conference call for 9 a.m. Eastern time, Wednesday, July 29, 2009, to discuss the company’s second quarter financial results. The call can be listened to by all interested parties at the company’s investor relations web site, www.rclinvestor.com. Alternatively, please dial +1-877-663-9606 in the US and Canada. International phone calls should be made to +1-706-758-4628. There is no passcode or meeting number. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for a month following the call. TAM Linhas Aereas S/A First Public Bond IssuanceSAO PAULO - (NYSE: TAM, BOVESPA: TAMM4) TAM informs that its wholly owned subsidiary TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. will make its first public issuance, which by restriction will only be directed to qualified investors, in compliance with the Brazilian Securities Commission’s Instruction N. 476, from January 16, 2009, consisting of 600 regular bonds, not convertible into shares, in a single series, in cash with a real guarantee, with a unitary par value of R$1,000,000.00, for a total amount of R$600,000,000.00, on July 24, 2009 and which will expire July 24, 2013. Petersburger Dialog 2009: Prof. Bender Signs MoU for Airport Concession in St. PetersburgFRANKFURT and MUNICH, Germany - The chairman of the board of Fraport AG, Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Bender, and the Governor of the city of St. Petersburg, Valentina Matvienko, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Petersburger Dialog 2009 in Munich, in the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Russian president Dmitri Medvedev. The declaration of intent expresses the efforts of the city of St. Petersburg and Fraport AG, to bring a successful conclusion to the negotiations concerning the concession contract for the development, modernisation and operation of the Pulkovo airport facilities. Freestyle Interactive Launches Major New Website for Paris-Based International Aerospace Giant ThalesWARWICK, England - Paris-based Thales, a world leader in mission-critical information systems for aerospace and space, defence & security markets, has re-launched its website www.thalesgroup.com following a major redesign and development project by Warwick-based Freestyle Interactive - one of Top 100 digital agencies in the UK and the biggest in the Midlands. A Taste of Spain: a Celebration of Spanish Lifestyle, Culture and Food in EdinburghLONDON - - www.tastespain.info The many flavours of Spain are coming to Edinburgh this summer from 17th to 19th July to celebrate A Taste of Spain - an extravaganza of Spanish lifestyle, culture and food. It will take place on The Mound, from 4pm-8pm on Friday 17 July and from 12pm-8pm on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. TAM Has International Market Share of 86.7% in JuneSAO PAULO - - Our domestic market share in June was 44.8% TAM (NYSE: TAM, BOVESPA: TAMM4) announces its operating data for June 2009, as disclosed by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) today. Global Airline Capacity Continues to Stabilise, Reports OAG, as July Figures are ReleasedLONDON - - Decline is Just One Percent Compared to July 2008 One year on since the world’s airlines began to curb their seat capacity in the face of global economic pressures, the cutbacks are starting to stabilise with just over 315 million seats on offer this month, a drop of just one percent over July 2008 levels, reports OAG, ( www.oagaviation.com), the world’s leading aviation data business, as it releases its monthly report on trends in the supply of airline flights and seats. AFRA Completes Environmental Best Practice Accreditation of Evergreen TradingORLANDO, Florida - The Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) is delighted to announce that Evergreen Trade Inc. is the latest company to receive its prestigious Best Management Practice (BMP) audited accreditation for its aircraft disassembly and parts and materials recycling operations. flydubai Starts Low Cost Flights to Syria’s Second Largest CityALEPPO, Syria - flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, added Aleppo to its list of operational destinations this morning when its inaugural flight touched down in Syria’s second largest city. The MotorSport Country Club of Colorado Unveils Tilke Final Resort DesignDENVER - The MotorSport Country Club of Colorado (MSCC) www.MotorSportCC.com has completed the final resort master plan and track engineering for the largest motorsport country club and luxury destination resort in the world. The 2600-acre project is designed by famous racetrack architect Hermann Tilke and includes four racetrack circuits, an off-road course, The Race Club, a luxury Private Residence Club, estate lots and equestrian center. Emerald Monkey CEO Among World Leaders at Forbes’ Economic Conference in ScotlandGLENEAGLES, Scotland - - With photo Kimberly DeLape, CEO of Island Living Resorts, was among world leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs tackling the challenges of the economic climate at Forbes’ CEO Forum in Gleneagles, Scotland. DeLape was one of 45 guests worldwide invited to participate on the prestigious panels. Air Charter International Provide Global 2009 Hajj Air ChartersDUBAI, UAE - Air Charter International (ACI), a leading aviation solutions provider in Arabia, Africa, Asia and Asia Pacific announces their commitment to sourcing world wide Hajj Charters for 2009. Taxi War Chaos Narrowly Averted at Heathrow as Unite Wins BreakthroughLONDON - Chaos for passengers has been narrowly averted at one of the world’s busiest airports thanks to the intervention of Unite, the UK’s biggest union. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces to Delight Travelers With Fly-N-Stay Program, a Dynamic and Comprehensive Holiday or Business PlannerMUMBAI - Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is renowned for its legendary hospitality - a result of successful anticipation of guest needs. Taj aims to delight travelers by launching exciting and innovative offers that offer additional value . Fraport Traffic Figures - June 2009: Passenger Figures at Frankfurt Airport Continue to RecoverFRANKFURT, Germany - - First-half 2009 Marked by Global Economic and Financial Crisis Fraport AG recorded a slight recovery in passenger demand at its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base in June 2009. Germany’s largest airport served approximately 4.5 million passengers last month, down 5.6 percent year-on-year. Thus passenger decline at FRA continued to slow down. The recovery trend accelerated particularly toward the end of the month when the summer vacation period began in several German states. Third of Beach Holiday Bookings Rushed, Says AA Travel InsuranceBASINGSTOKE, England - Many UK families who take a seaside holiday abroad will give less than a day’s thought to making their destination choice, says AA Travel Insurance. Jason Bitter Appointed CEO of Air Arabia (Maroc)SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates - - Significant Step in Ongoing Integration of Air Arabia Group Kids Go Free With DialAFlightLONDON - Travel company DialAFlight have announced plans to offer Free Child places to Dubai this summer. Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. Second Quarter 2009 News Release and Conference CallHAMILTON, Bermuda - Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE: OEH) (www.orient-express.com) will release its second quarter earnings on Wednesday August 5, 2009 after the market closes and will host a conference call for the investment community on Thursday August 6, 2009 at 10.00 am ET (15.00 BST). Conference ID: Orient-Express. As of 29 June 2009, Tom J. Krooswijk Will be joining Hotel de l’Europe in Amsterdam as General ManagerAMSTERDAM - A veteran of the hotel industry, Tom previously made his mark at InterCotinental Hotels & Resorts. His career saw him working in the Middle East, where he held the position of Senior Vice President overseeing 17 hotels in the area, after which he was appointed VP for Eastern Europe and subsequently GM of the ‘Grand Inter-Continental Paris’ and VP for France and Switzerland. |
