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Intel Appoints Stacy Smith to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Intel Corporation today announced that Stacy Smith, executive chairman of Kioxia Corporation, formerly Toshiba Memory Corporation, and chair of Autodesk Inc., was appointed to Intel’s board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • Intel Corporation today announced that Stacy Smith, executive chairman of Kioxia Corporation, formerly Toshiba Memory Corporation, and chair of Autodesk Inc., was appointed to Intel’s board of directors, effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313236334/en/
    Stacy J. Smith joined Intel Corporation’s board of directors in March 2024.
  • (Credit: Intel Corporation)
    “Stacy’s deep understanding of the semiconductor industry, along with Intel’s history and strategy, will be a significant asset to the board as it guides the company’s transformation journey,” said Frank D. Yeary, chairman of the Intel board.
  • Previously, he served on the board of directors for Virgin America from 2014 to 2016 and Gevo Inc. from 2010 to 2014.

Tuscan Holdings Corp. II and Surf Air Mobility Inc. Announce Mutual Termination of Merger Agreement

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Tuscan Holdings Corp. II (Nasdaq: THCA), a special purpose acquisition company, and Surf Air Mobility Inc., a regional air travel company working to accelerate the adoption of green aviation, announced today that they have terminated their previously announced agreement and plan of merger, effective immediately, by the mutual agreement of all relevant parties.

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  • Tuscan Holdings Corp. II (Nasdaq: THCA), a special purpose acquisition company, and Surf Air Mobility Inc., a regional air travel company working to accelerate the adoption of green aviation, announced today that they have terminated their previously announced agreement and plan of merger, effective immediately, by the mutual agreement of all relevant parties.
  • For more information, please refer to the current report on Form 8-K filed by Tuscan Holding Corp. II with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 15, 2022.
  • Tuscan Holdings Corp. II is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, stock purchase or similar business combination with one or more differentiated businesses.
  • Surf Air Global Limited (Surf Air), together with its subsidiary, Surf Air Mobility Inc. (SAM), is a Los Angeles-based electric aviation and air travel company that seeks to reinvent flying through the power of electrification.

Tuscan Holdings Corp. II and Surf Air Mobility Announce Filing of Registration Statement on Form S-4 in Connection With Proposed Business Combination

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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The Registration Statement contains a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus to be used in connection with the proposed transactions.

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  • The Registration Statement contains a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus to be used in connection with the proposed transactions.
  • Tuscan Holdings Corp. II (THCA) is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, stock purchase or similar business combination with one or more differentiated businesses.
  • Surf Air Mobility (SAM) is a Los Angeles-based electric aviation and air travel company reinventing flying through the power of electrification.
  • In connection with the proposed business combination, SAM has filed the Registration Statement with the SEC, which includes a preliminary prospectus and preliminary proxy statement.

Surf Air Mobility Signs $450 Million Aircraft Financing Facility With Jetstream Aviation Capital

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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SAM is seeking to build a regional air mobility ecosystem that will sustainably connect the worlds communities.

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  • SAM is seeking to build a regional air mobility ecosystem that will sustainably connect the worlds communities.
  • Jetstream's proven record of leasing aircraft in this asset class at scale, especially for the Cessna Grand Caravan, will help strengthen Surf Air Mobilitys position in the regional mobility and turboprop category.
  • Surf Air Mobility (SAM) is a Los Angeles-based electric aviation and air travel company reinventing flying through the power of electrification.
  • Jetstream Aviation Capital, founded in 2010, is a Miami-based aircraft lessor specializing in commercially operated regional turboprop aircraft, and is the largest global owner of Saab 340 and Saab 2000 aircraft and associated spares and engines.

World View Assembles Space Flight Safety Experts from NASA, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin to Establish Safety Program and Technical Oversight Committee

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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In turn, the committees work will provide the additional measures needed for World View to begin space tourism missions in two years.

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  • In turn, the committees work will provide the additional measures needed for World View to begin space tourism missions in two years.
  • Experts leading World Views safety expansion include Greg Ray J'' Johnson, a former NASA astronaut and Blue Origin executive; Ron Failing from Virgin Galactic; and Charlie Precourt, former NASA astronaut.
  • He was most recently Director of Safety at Virgin Galactic and also worked at Virgin America, Frontier, and Continental Airlines.
  • Failing will oversee flight safety and the overall development of World Views flight safety program.

Archer Appoints Tom Anderson as Chief Operating Officer, Urban Air Mobility

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced the appointment of Tom Anderson as Chief Operating Officer, Urban Air Mobility.

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  • Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced the appointment of Tom Anderson as Chief Operating Officer, Urban Air Mobility.
  • Anderson comes to Archer after three years at Breeze Airways, where he served as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Toms appointment moves Archer one step closer towards bringing urban air mobility to the masses, and transforming cities for the better.
  • Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility.

Surf Air Mobility to Go Public Through $1.42 Billion Merger With Tuscan Holdings Corp. II, Accelerating the Rollout of Industry Leading Hybrid Electric Aircraft

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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Surf Air Mobility is positioned to bring benefits to consumers quickly while creating opportunities for the entire aviation industry.

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  • Surf Air Mobility is positioned to bring benefits to consumers quickly while creating opportunities for the entire aviation industry.
  • Surf Air Mobility (SAM) is a Los Angeles-based electric aviation and air travel company reinventing flying through the power of electrification.
  • Surf Air Mobility is the parent company of Surf Air Inc. For more information, visit: https://surfair.com .
  • This press release contains financial forecasts for Surf Air Mobility with respect to certain financial results for Surf Air Mobilitys fiscal years 2021 through 2024.

Alaska Airlines names new vice president of finance and controller

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines has named Emily Halverson vice president of finance and controller for Alaska Airlines and Alaska Air Group.

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  • SEATTLE, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines has named Emily Halverson vice president of finance and controller for Alaska Airlines and Alaska Air Group.
  • As Alaska's vice president of finance and controller, Halverson will set the strategy for and oversee financial reporting, payroll, investor relations and accounting operations.
  • Halverson joined Alaska Airlines in 2016 as director of financial reporting and accounting.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Leading international aviation lawyer Kenneth P. Quinn joins Clyde & Co's global aviation practice

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Kenneth Quinn comments: "I'm thrilled to join Clyde & Co's international aviation practice, which I know well and have long regarded as the global top gun firm in aviation law.

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  • Kenneth Quinn comments: "I'm thrilled to join Clyde & Co's international aviation practice, which I know well and have long regarded as the global top gun firm in aviation law.
  • Prior to joining Clyde & Co, Kenneth was Chair of the Global Aviation Practice at Baker McKenzie, and Head of the Aviation, Aerospace and Transportation Practice at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.
  • Commenting on Kenneth's appointment, the Global Chair of Clyde & Co's Aviation Practice, Kevin Sutherland, says: "We are honored that Kenneth has selected us as his law firm of choice and the platform best suited for his leading global regulatory and commercial aviation practice.
  • Clyde & Co's global aviation practice covers the full range of aviation issues including regulatory, finance, commercial, emergency response and liability, environmental and sustainability.

Service King Welcomes Peter Hunt as New Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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As CFO for Service King, Hunt will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial leadership including Accounting, Tax, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Capital Structure.

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  • As CFO for Service King, Hunt will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial leadership including Accounting, Tax, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Capital Structure.
  • "I'm excited to be joining this industry-leading brand and look forward to working with the over 5,000 teammates at Service King," Hunt said.
  • Service King traces its roots back to Dallas, Texas and founder Eddie Lennox who opened the very first Service King in 1976.
  • Today, Service King operates locations in 24 states and the District of Columbia across the U.S.
    For more information and to find a local Service King, visit serviceking.com and follow Service King on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .