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Sullenberger Aviation Museum Announces June 1 Opening Date

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Dienstag, April 2, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sullenberger Aviation Museum, the premier aviation museum of the Southeast, announced today it will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Capt. C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, who, along with his crew, maneuvered the famed "Miracle on the Hudson" landing – and for whom the Museum is named – will be in Charlotte to celebrate during a week of opening activities.

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  • "Sully" Sullenberger on hand for opening day festivities
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sullenberger Aviation Museum , the premier aviation museum of the Southeast, announced today it will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Capt.
  • "Sully" Sullenberger, who, along with his crew, maneuvered the famed "Miracle on the Hudson" landing – and for whom the Museum is named – will be in Charlotte to celebrate during a week of opening activities.
  • When it opens, Sullenberger Aviation Museum will be one of the world's leading institutions honoring and exploring the wonder of flight.
  • Sullenberger Aviation Museum is especially committed to accessibility and will offer wheelchair-accessible exhibits and sensory-friendly backpacks so that everyone can explore the wonder of flight.

Frontier Airlines Announces Appointment of Bobby Schroeter to Senior Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer

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Dienstag, März 5, 2024

DENVER, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ: ULCC ), today announced the appointment of Bobby Schroeter to the position of Senior Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer for Frontier Airlines effective Mar.

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  • DENVER, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ: ULCC ), today announced the appointment of Bobby Schroeter to the position of Senior Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer for Frontier Airlines effective Mar.
  • In his new role, Schroeter will oversee the airline’s commercial division which includes pricing and revenue management, network planning, and marketing.
  • He will report to Frontier President James Dempsey.
  • Prior to joining Frontier, Schroeter spent nearly two decades at Spirit Airlines where he held several leadership positions, most recently serving as their Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer.

American Global Strategies Announces Several New Additions to the Firm

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Mittwoch, März 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Global Strategies LLC (AGS) announced several new additions to the firm.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Global Strategies LLC (AGS) announced several new additions to the firm.
  • and Dr. James L. Regens have also joined the firm as Senior Advisors who will support AGS' clients firm-wide from the Oklahoma City office.
  • Mr. Youngblood brings extensive security, investigative, intelligence and threat assessment experience to American Global Strategies.
  • American Global Strategies LLC is a boutique strategic advisory firm founded by former National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien and former National Security Council Chief of Staff Alexander B.

Marty St. George Named President of JetBlue

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Mittwoch, Februar 7, 2024

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the appointment of Marty St. George to be the company’s next president, effective February 26, 2024.

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  • JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the appointment of Marty St. George to be the company’s next president, effective February 26, 2024.
  • Since 2020, St. George has served as chief commercial officer at LATAM Airlines Group, Latin America’s largest airline holding company, in Santiago, Chile.
  • Over the span of 13 years with JetBlue – beginning as vice president, planning, later senior vice president marketing and commercial, and ultimately executive vice president and chief commercial officer – St. George was a key architect of the carrier’s focus city strategy, led its successful entry into airline partnerships, and oversaw its distinctive brand and innovative product strategy.
  • He’ll also have oversight of JetBlue Travel Products (JTP), an important growth area for the company, which will continue to be led day-to-day by its president, Andres Barry.

QualiZeal Welcomes Distinguished Industry Leader Walter Carter to Its Business Advisory Board

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Dienstag, Dezember 19, 2023

QualiZeal Inc., a leading independent digital quality engineering services company, proudly welcomes seasoned industry luminary Walter Carter to its esteemed Business Advisory Board.

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  • QualiZeal Inc., a leading independent digital quality engineering services company, proudly welcomes seasoned industry luminary Walter Carter to its esteemed Business Advisory Board.
  • This strategic move aims to leverage Carter's transformative leadership experience in the banking and financial sector as QualiZeal fortifies its position as a leader in the digital transformation landscape.
  • Pradeep Govindasamy, President and CEO, QualiZeal, welcomed Carter, stating, “We are highly honored to welcome Walt Carter to QualiZeal's Business Advisory Board.
  • His extensive experience and leadership in the banking and financial sector are poised to be a transformative force within QualiZeal.

AECOM announces appointment of Derek Kerr to its Board of Directors

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Montag, November 13, 2023

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Derek Kerr to its Board of Directors.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Derek Kerr to its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Kerr brings to the Board extensive executive, finance and accounting expertise having previously served several leadership roles at the American Airlines Group, Inc., most recently as Vice Chair and President of American Eagle.
  • In addition, Mr. Kerr previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Airlines.
  • “I am pleased to welcome Derek Kerr to our Board of Directors,” said Douglas Stotlar, AECOM’s chairman of its Board of Directors.

Travelex announces VP of sales, Matt Seymour

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Mittwoch, November 1, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the U.S. travel industry continues to recover, Travelex Insurance Services Inc. has named Matt Seymour vice president of sales across the business.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the U.S. travel industry continues to recover, Travelex Insurance Services Inc. has named Matt Seymour vice president of sales across the business.
  • "The travel industry really bounced back this year, creating new opportunities for Travelex, so Matt is joining us at the optimal time," said Shannon Lofdahl, President and CEO at Travelex.
  • "I'm excited to join the Travelex team and to learn more about the insurance aspects of the industry," Seymour said.
  • I'm proud to be part of Travelex and its mission to protect travelers wherever they are in the world."

Sullenberger Aviation Museum Unveils New Logo, Completing Identity Evolution Ahead of Summer Opening

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Montag, Oktober 23, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sullenberger Aviation Museum, the premier aviation museum of the Southeast, this morning unveiled its new logo and visual identity, marking the final step in its brand evolution from the former Carolinas Aviation Museum to a reimagined transformational exploration of the power of flight with a mission to inspire, educate and elevate the next generation.  

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  • The new visual identity signifies not only a personification of the new brand, but an inspiring new vision for the 31-year-old organization.
  • "Housing one of the foremost collections of flying machines anywhere combined with powerful multisensory storytelling and interactive spaces, the Sullenberger Aviation Museum truly is a dynamic transformational and memorable experience, and this bright, innovative representation of who we are - unlike any museum logo we've seen – brilliantly showcases our mission and vision," said Sullenberger Aviation Museum President Stephen Saucier.
  • "The Sullenberger Aviation Museum will not just help us know and understand past achievements, it will enable and inspire us to create a brighter future," said Capt.
  • The unveiling of this inspirational new logo is just the first in an exciting series of upcoming milestones for the museum leading up to its opening in summer 2024.

Avelo Airlines Upgrades Pilot Compensation

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Dienstag, Oktober 10, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines today announced it is upgrading pilot compensation to an hourly rate that exceeds all regional carriers and most Ultra-Low-Cost-Carriers (ULCC). The increase announced today is the fifth pay increase Avelo pilots have received since the airline took flight in April 2021.

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  • Avelo's leadership team embodies more than 400 years of collective aviation experience, including former executives from Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Northwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways.
  • Chief Pilot Captain Bob Lieser: Captain Lieser brings more than 20,000 flight hours and four decades of commercial aviation and flight operations leadership experience to Avelo.
  • During that period, he has flown for Virgin America, Midwest Airlines, Mesaba Airlines, and, most recently, Allegiant Air.
  • Head of Technical Operations Gary Martin: In addition to 12 years of executive roles at renowned aerospace companies Honeywell Aerospace and Bombardier Aerospace, Martin has held engineering and base maintenance leadership roles with Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, America West Airlines, and Eastern Airlines.

Chris Dickerson Joins Ropes & Gray as Firm Expansion Continues in Liability Management and Restructuring

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Dienstag, Oktober 3, 2023

Chris's addition is another, significant step as Ropes & Gray continues to enhance its restructuring, liability management and special situations offering.

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  • Chris's addition is another, significant step as Ropes & Gray continues to enhance its restructuring, liability management and special situations offering.
  • "Chris is recognized as a creative, commercial, and experienced advisor for companies, investors, and sponsors in their most important matters," said Julie Jones, chair of Ropes & Gray.
  • "His strategic approach, his depth of experience, and dedication to client service makes him a perfect fit for Ropes & Gray and our continued expansion into this key market."
  • For over two decades, Chris has advised on the most high-profile restructuring and liability management matters.