Aircraft

Ubicquia Partners with MCA to Build Safer Cities

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

FT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubicquia®, Inc., a company dedicated to making intelligent infrastructure platforms that are simple to deploy, today announced a partnership with MCA, a trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security solutions. The deal strengthens Ubicquia's go-to-market capabilities by adding a world class public safety partner. In return, MCA adds Ubicquia's UbiHub® multi-purpose smart city and UbiCell® street lighting management platforms to its portfolio.  

Key Points: 
  • New technologies like artificial intelligence, video analytics, and security software have the potential to be game changers for cities.
  • The collaboration between Ubicquia and MCA ensures cities get innovative technology coupled with the expertise they need to build, deploy, and operate sophisticated public safety systems.
  • The UbiHub is a faster and safer deployment that provides MCA with a scalable solution to support everything from communications infrastructure to camera systems to environmental sensors.
  • Today Ubicquia platforms are used by more than 550 customers, including some of the largest cities and utilities in the US.

CLASS IS IN SESSION! THE PREMIERE OF POPULARITY PAPERS TAKES CENTRE STAGE ON YTV AND STACKTV THIS APRIL

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Produced in association with BBC Studios Kids & Family, Popularity Papers is being distributed worldwide by BBC Studios.

Key Points: 
  • Produced in association with BBC Studios Kids & Family, Popularity Papers is being distributed worldwide by BBC Studios.
  • Popularity Papers follows middle-school besties Julie and Lydia as they seek to demystify one of life's greatest questions: What makes someone popular?
  • YTV can be streamed via STACKTV , available on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream.
  • The network is also available through all major TV distributors, including: Bell, Cogeco, Eastlink, Rogers, SaskTel, Shaw, Shaw Direct, Telus and Videotron.

CFM and ST Engineering sign service agreement to expand LEAP open MRO network

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

ST Engineering is the first provider in Asia to join the LEAP MRO network under a CBSA agreement.

Key Points: 
  • ST Engineering is the first provider in Asia to join the LEAP MRO network under a CBSA agreement.
  • ST Engineering has been a LEAP MRO network provider since 2020, providing quick turns for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines.
  • “CFM is excited that ST Engineering is expanding its role within the LEAP MRO network as a CBSA provider," said Tom Levin, VP of CFM Commercial Programs for CFM parent company GE Aerospace.
  • As a CBSA provider, ST Engineering will be able to offer deep and broad LEAP OEM service solutions to drive down maintenance lifecycle costs, and provide fully-integrated overhaul and parts repair services for LEAP engines to our customers.”
    “This CBSA agreement will enable ST Engineering to expand its LEAP capabilities within the CFM MRO global network,” said Nicolas Potier, VP Support & Services for CFM Parent company Safran Aircraft Engines.

MAA Announces Appointment of Deborah H. Caplan to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

GERMANTOWN, Tenn., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., ("MAA") (NYSE: MAA) today announced the appointment of Deborah H. Caplan to the Board of Directors effective March 21, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • GERMANTOWN, Tenn., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., ("MAA") (NYSE: MAA) today announced the appointment of Deborah H. Caplan to the Board of Directors effective March 21, 2023.
  • The appointment fills the vacant seat following a previous director's departure to pursue other opportunities on December 31, 2022, and maintains the size of the Board of Directors at twelve.
  • Ms. Caplan was also appointed to the Compensation Committee.
  • Ms. Caplan's public board experience includes her past service on the board of Terminix Global Holdings, where she served as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee.

AAR reports third quarter fiscal year 2023 results

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Our adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 were $0.75, compared to $0.63 in the third quarter of the prior year.

Key Points: 
  • Our adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 were $0.75, compared to $0.63 in the third quarter of the prior year.
  • Consolidated third quarter sales increased 15% over the prior year quarter.
  • Gross profit margins were 18.1% in the current quarter, compared to 17.8% in the prior year quarter.
  • Average diluted share count decreased from 35.7 million shares in the prior year quarter to 34.6 million shares in the current year quarter.

How Would You Outfit Your Own Private Jet and Would Your Dining Preferences Include Sushi, Caviar or Tequila?

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Take a VIP seat as International Jet Interiors gives you a glimpse onboard their latest high profile private jet completions. Regardless of whether you know whose aircraft it is (sorry – we will not reveal!), just know that you will never look at private air travel the same way again. This exclusive insight allows you to visualize private jet travel and highlights the special details and design elements that are incorporated.

Key Points: 
  • RONKONKOMA, N.Y., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Take a VIP seat as International Jet Interiors gives you a glimpse onboard their latest high profile private jet completions.
  • This exclusive insight allows you to visualize private jet travel and highlights the special details and design elements that are incorporated.
  • Today, an aircraft owner's ability to seamlessly transition as they travel from one location to the next is paramount.
  • All aspects of their journey and opportunities to heighten an experience are considered when designing a custom couture cabin.

WestJet first airline in Canada to fly Aero Design Lab's drag reduction modification kit

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

As part of the testing and certification process, WestJet was the first airline in the world to install and operate with an ADL drag reduction kit on its aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the testing and certification process, WestJet was the first airline in the world to install and operate with an ADL drag reduction kit on its aircraft.
  • "We are delighted to see our drag reduction kits flying with WestJet in Canada," said Chris Jones, Aero Design Labs' Chief Commercial Officer.
  • "All of us at Aero Design Labs are grateful to WestJet and their teams who were pivotal in the testing and ultimate certification of our drag reduction kit.
  • "This WestJet flight marks the second airline to operate with our drag reduction kit in place in as many weeks," continued Chris Jones.

Aviation Insurance Made Easy: SkyWatch Launches a Fully Digital, User-Friendly Aircraft Owner's Insurance

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyWatch is thrilled to announce the launch of its fully digital Aircraft Owner's Insurance platform. This game-changing offering empowers light aircraft owners to easily customize their insurance and obtain coverage in a matter of minutes. The new platform will allow a hassle-free experience for aircraft owners. The product is underwritten by Global Aerospace, a leading provider of insurance and risk management solutions for the aviation industry. This service will be available to pilots and selected partners, providing an end-to-end digitized quote and bind experience.

Key Points: 
  • This game-changing offering empowers light aircraft owners to easily customize their insurance and obtain coverage in a matter of minutes.
  • The product is underwritten by Global Aerospace , a leading provider of insurance and risk management solutions for the aviation industry.
  • We've already established ourselves a market leader in the drone insurance space, and our flexible aircraft renter's insurance has been a huge success.
  • Now, we are proud to enable pilots benefit from a new era of simplified, quick, and easy-to-use aircraft owners' insurance", said Tomer Kashi, Co-Founder, and CEO of SkyWatch.

Braniff Airways Flying Into New Licensing Partnerships

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Braniff International, and its brand licensing agency, Perpetual Licensing, announced that they have executed (10) new licensing agreements in their efforts to expand the Braniff brand in the marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • Braniff International, and its brand licensing agency, Perpetual Licensing, announced that they have executed (10) new licensing agreements in their efforts to expand the Braniff brand in the marketplace.
  • Braniff Airways, d/b/a Braniff International, one of the world’s major airlines from 1928 to 1982, is widely recognized for the first-of-its-kind collaborations with some of the greatest mid-century designers of the era.
  • Legendary names, including: Alexander Girard, Alexander Calder, Halston, Pucci and others, designed iconic Braniff experiences that embodied the ‘Jet Set’ lifestyle fostered by the airline.
  • Atlantic Models and PacMin Studios will produce custom order large Braniff aircraft floor models.

Sun Country Airlines Extends Booking Schedule Through Mid-December 2023

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) is extending its selling schedule through December 12, 2023, allowing customers to book fall travel including Thanksgiving and Minnesota’s popular Oct. 19-22 long weekend when schools are off.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) is extending its selling schedule through December 12, 2023, allowing customers to book fall travel including Thanksgiving and Minnesota’s popular Oct. 19-22 long weekend when schools are off.
  • In addition, Sun Country has bolstered schedules to leading leisure destinations.
  • New, nonstop service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Branson Airport (BKG) in Missouri begins August 31, 2023.
  • Sun Country offers a customer experience that includes free in-flight entertainment, complimentary non-alcoholic beverage service, a mobile-friendly website with more self-service tools, and new interiors on each aircraft.