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Rothschild & Co hires Andrew Yearley as Global Co-Head of Restructuring

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Rothschild & Co announced today that Andrew Yearley will join the firm’s Restructuring practice as Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Restructuring, effective October 16, 2023.

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  • Rothschild & Co announced today that Andrew Yearley will join the firm’s Restructuring practice as Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Restructuring, effective October 16, 2023.
  • Prior to this, Mr. Yearley held several senior roles in restructuring at Alex Brown and Ernst & Young.
  • Mr. Yearley is also Chairman of the Board of the Greyston Foundation and an adjunct professor at Duke University.
  • Robert Leitão, Managing Partner of Rothschild & Co, said: “We are delighted to welcome Andrew to the firm.

New York’s JFK is the Second Most Internationally Connected Airport in the World, OAG Data Reveals

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Among the Global Top 20, JFK is followed by Chicago O’Hare (ORD) at #10 and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), the world’s busiest airport, at #14.

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  • Among the Global Top 20, JFK is followed by Chicago O’Hare (ORD) at #10 and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), the world’s busiest airport, at #14.
  • Outside of the U.S., London Heathrow Airport (LHR) reclaimed the top spot as the world’s number one most internationally connected airport.
  • Domestic Megahubs rankings, Chicago (ORD) ranks #1, followed by Atlanta (ATL), Denver International Airport (DEN), Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport (DFW), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX).
  • The OAG Megahubs Index 2023 reveals the 50 most internationally connected airports in the world and the 25 most domestically connected airports in the U.S.

AJEX Expands its Global Footprint with the Opening of a United States Office

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

This strategic move represents a significant milestone in the company's global initiative to foster connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the world.

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  • This strategic move represents a significant milestone in the company's global initiative to foster connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the world.
  • Represented in Atlanta and Dallas and serving the entire United States, AJEX will provide comprehensive ocean and air freight services for heavy weight shipments, further enhancing its offerings to meet diverse customer needs.
  • To spearhead this phase of growth and expansion, AJEX has appointed John Martin as the General Manager for the United States.
  • His extensive experience across the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC region will be instrumental in advancing AJEX's strategic objectives.

TXU Energy Announces Recipients of 2023 Energy Leadership Awards

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced its recognition of five innovative North Texas companies as category winners in the 2023 TXU Energy Leadership Award Program. This program highlights corporate and nonprofit leaders defining energy responsibility. The awards were announced in conjunction with the TXU Energy Summit held today in Arlington.

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  • Award recognizes five recipients in the categories of energy management, sustainability, engagement, innovation, and community
    IRVING, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced its recognition of five innovative North Texas companies as category winners in the 2023 TXU Energy Leadership Award Program.
  • "TXU Energy is proud to recognize this year's winners and their commitment to a clean energy future," said Gabe Castro, senior vice president of business markets for TXU Energy.
  • American Airlines Center has leveraged its partnership with TXU Energy to increase energy efficiency and lower costs.
  • TXU Energy is proud to share the accomplishments of the recipients of its awards program, including recipients honored earlier this year in South Texas.

Unicoin Partners with FutureBrand for Iconic Rebranding and Launches a Stunning New Identity

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicoin, the assets-backed, public-reporting company that addresses extreme volatility in the crypto market, is unveiling today a new image powered by FutureBrand, the premier global branding agency behind top names across multiple industries, such as American Airlines, Sanofi, and L'Oreal. The rebranding comes ahead of its imminent ICO on crypto exchanges.

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  • FutureBrand created Unicoin's powerful image to reflect the potential impact of the cryptocurrency on the financial world.
  • Every element serves a distinct purpose, beginning with the silhouette of the unicorn of crypto and its values: "Unique, Universal, Unified."
  • The show has been described by Forbes magazine as "the most iconic business series of recent times."
  • In Unicoin, we see a perfect alignment of strength, innovation, and clarity – qualities that mirror the essence of their brand.

Universal Hydrogen Receives G-1 from the FAA, Marking Key Step in Establishing the Certification Standards for Hydrogen-Powered Flight

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Furthermore, the FAA has now issued the G-1 Issue Paper, an important document that is a key step in establishing the certification criteria, including tailoring of applicable airworthiness and environmental standards, required by the FAA to ultimately certify the Universal Hydrogen design for ATR 72 conversion to hydrogen power.

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  • Furthermore, the FAA has now issued the G-1 Issue Paper, an important document that is a key step in establishing the certification criteria, including tailoring of applicable airworthiness and environmental standards, required by the FAA to ultimately certify the Universal Hydrogen design for ATR 72 conversion to hydrogen power.
  • “For something as novel as hydrogen-powered airplanes, establishing the certification basis is a critically important milestone in the certification process,” said Carl Burleson, former Acting Deputy Administrator of the FAA and an advisor to Universal Hydrogen.
  • “Well-deserved congratulations to Universal Hydrogen on their important and closely teamed work with the FAA in achieving these core milestones, advancing practical hydrogen aviation right into present-day processes,” noted Thomas d’Halluin, Managing Partner at Airbus Ventures, an investor in Universal Hydrogen.
  • "American Airlines congratulates Universal Hydrogen on this critical milestone in its journey to bring hydrogen aviation to market," said Jill Blickstein, Vice President of Sustainability at American Airlines, also an investor in Universal Hydrogen.

Affirm Partners With Booking.com to Offer Travelers Increased Flexible Payment Options

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced a partnership with Booking.com , one of the world's leading online travel platforms, to offer flexible payment options for travel bookings.

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  • Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced a partnership with Booking.com , one of the world's leading online travel platforms, to offer flexible payment options for travel bookings.
  • Through this partnership, Affirm is available at checkout across several Booking Holdings Inc.’s (NASDAQ: BKNG) travel brands, expanding on existing partnerships with KAYAK, Agoda, and Priceline.
  • When selecting Affirm at checkout, Booking.com customers will have the option to select a personalized payment plan that works best for their budget, paying over time in either monthly or bi-weekly payments.
  • With Affirm, travelers can book now and pay over time with the peace of mind that they will never pay more than they agree to at checkout.

Five Courageous Canines Chosen to Compete for Honor of Becoming America's Top Dog

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a public voting period in which animal lovers from across the country participated, a field of 25 courageous canines has been narrowed down to five finalists. These five dogs now advance to the final round of the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®. It's a nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America's standout dogs in five categories. The 13th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards® and Gala presented by Lois Pope and the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, will culminate with a nationally televised event broadcast on A&E on Nov. 26 and fyi, on Thanksgiving Day.

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  • These five dogs now advance to the final round of the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® .
  • The five categories for 2023 are: Therapy Dogs; Service and Guide Dogs; Military Dogs; Law Enforcement and First Responder Dogs; and Shelter Dogs.
  • Buda (Oceanside, California): Military working dog Buda—a four-year-old German shorthaired pointer—bravely serves our country as one of only eighteen certified explosives-detection canines in the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • Ever since, this 13-year-old hero dog has served as a beautiful advocate for people and pets with special needs.

The WestJet Group enhances its Board of Directors naming Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz Vice-Chairs and appointing Lisa Durocher to the Board

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The WestJet Group today announced the appointment of Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz as Vice-Chairs of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Lisa Durocher to its Board of Directors.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The WestJet Group today announced the appointment of Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz as Vice-Chairs of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Lisa Durocher to its Board of Directors.
  • "It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Benjamin and Álex as Vice-Chairs of our Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Smith is the CEO of Air France-KLM where he has served since 2018.
  • In addition to appointing its new Vice-Chairs, the WestJet Group also appointed Lisa Durocher to the WestJet Group Board of Directors.

Archer To Take Center Stage At U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Upcoming Global Aerospace Summit in Washington, D.C. – Showcasing eVTOL Aircraft Industry’s Progress Towards Commercialization In 2025

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The two leaders will discuss Archer and the larger eVTOL aircraft industry’s progress toward the goal of beginning commercial operations in 2025 and reaching scaled operations by 2028.

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  • The two leaders will discuss Archer and the larger eVTOL aircraft industry’s progress toward the goal of beginning commercial operations in 2025 and reaching scaled operations by 2028.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    This marks the first-ever public display of Archer’s Midnight aircraft in the United States.
  • The last time an eVTOL aircraft was on display at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center was in 2019 at the Uber Elevate Conference.
  • “This year’s theme for the Global Aerospace Summit, ‘Innovating the Skies, Connecting the World,’ perfectly describes what Archer and our industry is on the doorstep of achieving,” said Archer’s founder and CEO Adam Goldstein.