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Global Airlines and Blacklane to Offer Complimentary Airport Rides for First and Business Travellers

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Global Airlines will become the only European or American carrier to offer a complimentary chauffeur service for First and Business passengers travelling on its initial routes.

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  • Global Airlines will become the only European or American carrier to offer a complimentary chauffeur service for First and Business passengers travelling on its initial routes.
  • LONDON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today a partnership has been announced between Global Airlines and Blacklane, the premiere global chauffeur service provider.
  • As Global Airlines plans for its first phase of commercial operations, the partnership with Blacklane will initially entitle all First and Business passengers to 'to-and-from' airport transfers.
  • We can't wait to offer our smart, easy, and reliable chauffeur service to First and Business passengers flying Global."

ThinKom and Telesat Expand Agreement for Low Earth Orbit Operations

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

The multi-year agreement calls for the organizations to cooperate on the integration and certification of the Ka2517 antenna with an airborne modem to enable communications across the Telesat Lightspeed Ka-band LEO network.

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  • The multi-year agreement calls for the organizations to cooperate on the integration and certification of the Ka2517 antenna with an airborne modem to enable communications across the Telesat Lightspeed Ka-band LEO network.
  • “ThinKom is keen to extend its position as the proven leader in airborne, multi-constellation, multi-orbit satellite terminal technology,” said Bill Milroy, ThinKom’s CTO and co-founder.
  • Telesat Lightspeed can dynamically allocate multiple-Gbps of capacity to areas with high demand, such as congested airport hubs or busy flight routes.
  • “With a relatively simple modem kit installation, airlines will be able to seamlessly access or transition to Telesat Lightspeed connectivity for ubiquitous coverage and unsurpassed service.”

Aviation Capital Group Announces Delivery of One A321neo to SKY Airline

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to SKY Airline.

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  • Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to SKY Airline.
  • Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the first of two aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240405651549/en/
    Airbus A321neo Leased by Aviation Capital Group to SKY Airlines.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are very happy to support SKY Airline with the delivery of this A321neo, enabling it to expand its network and to have one of the most modern fleets in the Americas.

Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus of the Top 5 Companies in the European Aerospace & Defense: Airbus, BAE Systems, Dassault, Leonardo, Thales - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 5, 2024

The "Top 5 Companies in the European Aerospace & Defense Market: Airbus, BAE Systems, Dassault, Leonardo, Thales - Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus, 2024-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Top 5 Companies in the European Aerospace & Defense Market: Airbus, BAE Systems, Dassault, Leonardo, Thales - Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus, 2024-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The surge in European Defense Budgets in 2023 drove the collective growth in global defense spending for 2023 as the focus remains on equipment recapitalization & replacement, capabilities expansion and modernization and beefing up of defense capabilities amid resurgence of the Russian threat.
  • Around 18 NATO nations based in the EU complied with the mandate of spending 2% of GDP on defense in 2023 and this number is likely to witness a further uptick going forward.
  • Top Management of Industry OEMs, Players across Industry Value Chain & Other Companies

ATSG Highlights Progress in Third Annual Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATSG), the world’s largest lessor of freighter aircraft, has published its 2023 Sustainability Report to provide information about significant sustainability efforts made by the company in 2023.

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  • Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATSG), the world’s largest lessor of freighter aircraft, has published its 2023 Sustainability Report to provide information about significant sustainability efforts made by the company in 2023.
  • Creating the ATSG Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the communities where ATSG operates.
  • “We are proud of the progress the ATSG team has made in 2023, but we recognize that there is still more work to be done," said Hete.
  • To learn more about ATSG’s environmental, social and governance efforts and view the full Sustainability Report, visit https://www.atsginc.com/responsibility/sustainability.

FPT Appointed Chief Executive Officer for the French Subsidiary

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Global leading IT company FPT recently announced the appointment of Christophe Schwanengel as the Chief Executive Officer of FPT France.

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  • Global leading IT company FPT recently announced the appointment of Christophe Schwanengel as the Chief Executive Officer of FPT France.
  • The newly appointed CEO is entrusted with the mission of strengthening FPT France’s expansion and diversifying its multi-industry clientele.
  • Phuong emphasized his confidence in FPT France’s breakthroughs in the aviation industry, also driven by the recent acquisition of French IT consulting firm AOSIS to fortify its delivery competencies.
  • FPT France plans to expand its presence to other major cities in France with an ambitious goal of covering the entire European region.

Successful Launch of EUTELSAT 36D Satellite

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Sunday, March 31, 2024

Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) today announces the successful launch and deployment of its EUTELSAT 36D satellite.

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  • Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) today announces the successful launch and deployment of its EUTELSAT 36D satellite.
  • Based on the Airbus Eurostar Neo platform, EUTELSAT 36D will replace EUTELSAT 36B, at the 36° East orbital position, where it will operate alongside EUTELSAT 36C.
  • Eva Berneke, CEO of Eutelsat Group, commented: “EUTELSAT 36D is now on its way to replace EUTELSAT 36B at the 36° East orbital position.
  • My congratulations to the Eutelsat Group, Airbus and SpaceX teams for the completion of another successful satellite program.”

My Freighter Leases Third 767 from ATSG

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATSG) announced today that it has delivered a newly converted Boeing 767-300 freighter to My Freighter Cargo Airlines of Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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  • Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATSG) announced today that it has delivered a newly converted Boeing 767-300 freighter to My Freighter Cargo Airlines of Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
  • This delivery marks ATSG’s fourth newly converted Boeing 767-300 dry-lease delivery this year, as outlined in its fourth quarter investor release on February 26, 2024.
  • “Our expanding relationship with My Freighter exemplifies the tangible value of our Lease+Plus strategy,” said Paul Chase, chief commercial officer of ATSG.
  • ATSG's freighter offering, including the Airbus A321 and A330 freighters, is poised to meet increased capacity growth demands in these growing global markets.

Comtech Names Telecommunications and Public Safety Leader Jeff Robertson as President of Terrestrial & Wireless Networks Business Segment

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024-- Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL), a global technology leader, today announced the appointment of telecommunications and public safety industry leader Jeff Robertson as the Company’s new President of its Terrestrial and Wireless Networks business segment.

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  • March 21, 2024-- Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL), a global technology leader, today announced the appointment of telecommunications and public safety industry leader Jeff Robertson as the Company’s new President of its Terrestrial and Wireless Networks business segment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321628144/en/
    Prior to joining Comtech, Robertson served as President & CEO of Intrado Life Safety, a company specializing in first responder technology in North America.
  • “Jeff will be instrumental in helping Comtech continue to grow and capitalize on core business objectives,” said John Ratigan, Interim CEO of Comtech.
  • “Jeff brings unique insights and deep industry expertise that are well aligned with our continued One Comtech journey, terrestrial and wireless technology developments, and long-term strategies in key markets.”
    As President of the Terrestrial & Wireless Networks segment, Robertson will have P&L responsibility across the enterprise.

Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Two New Airbus A321neo Aircraft with Transavia

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease agreements for two new Airbus A321-200neo aircraft with Transavia.

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  • Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease agreements for two new Airbus A321-200neo aircraft with Transavia.
  • The first ALC A321neo aircraft delivered to Transavia in December 2023 and was the first A321-200neo to join the Dutch carrier’s fleet.
  • “ALC is pleased to announce this transaction for two additional Airbus A321neo aircraft with Transavia,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.
  • About Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL)
    Air Lease Corporation is a leading global aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline customers throughout the world.