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MagnusCards Accessibility App Widens Reach by Offering Five New Languages

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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MagnusCards app now available in five additional languages: French, Polish, Somali, Arabic, and Spanish

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  • MagnusCards app now available in five additional languages: French, Polish, Somali, Arabic, and Spanish
    TORONTO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - MagnusCards by Magnusmode , the groundbreaking mobile app that makes environments and activities easier to navigate for autistic and neurodiverse people, is expanding to include five additional languages: French, Polish, Somali, Arabic and Spanish.
  • These new offerings mark another step forward in Magnusmode's journey to create more inclusive home and community living for all.
  • As we continue expanding our reach and influence, we're paving a path toward an accessible and inclusive world for all."
  • Huntington National Bank , a Magnusmode Inclusion Partner, sponsored the expansion of additional languages to the app.

Graybar Announces the Retirement of David G. Maxwell

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced the retirement of Senior Vice President - Sales, David G. Maxwell, effective June 1, 2024, after nearly four decades of service with Graybar.

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced the retirement of Senior Vice President - Sales, David G. Maxwell, effective June 1, 2024, after nearly four decades of service with Graybar.
  • Maxwell joined Graybar in 1985 as a Financial Manager in San Francisco.
  • He then served as General Manager for the San Francisco International team and as Director of International Sales for the company.
  • Maxwell became Vice President of Comm/Data Sales in 2001 and was promoted to California District Vice President in 2003.

Solidion Technology’s Lithium-Sulfur Batteries on a Launch Pad to Accelerate the Takeoff of the eVTOL Aircraft Industry

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is the next urban transportation technology breakthrough.

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  • Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is the next urban transportation technology breakthrough.
  • Industry experts agree that “eVTOL aircraft needs a battery system with a gravimetric energy density > 400 Wh/kg”2.
  • Solidion has built the most complete IP (including 100+ US patents and numerous international patents on Li-S batteries) and essential technologies for fully commercializing these ultra-high energy batteries.
  • Solidion welcomes the opportunities to form alliances with strategic partners from various industries; together we can accelerate the time-to-market of lithium-sulfur batteries and accelerate the takeoff of the eVTOL industry.

NAPCOR Life Cycle Analysis Indicates Plastic Bottle Ban at San Francisco Airport Causes Greater Environmental Damage Than Recycling

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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The San Francisco Airport (SFO) implemented a total ban on the sale of plastic water bottles in August 2019.

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  • The San Francisco Airport (SFO) implemented a total ban on the sale of plastic water bottles in August 2019.
  • “However, research unequivocally shows that when it comes to beverage packaging, the more sustainable answer is polyethylene terephthalate, better known as PET.
  • “We are concerned about the detrimental environmental effects these total plastic bans will have on the environment.
  • Understanding the benefits of PET packaging is key to making informed choices and comprehending the environmental trade-offs associated with alternative materials.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Summit to Take Place June 25-26 at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, California

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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SecurityWeek, a leader in cybersecurity news, insights, and analysis, will host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Summit on June 25-26, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, California.

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  • SecurityWeek, a leader in cybersecurity news, insights, and analysis, will host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Summit on June 25-26, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, California.
  • The AI Risk Summit brings together security and risk management executives, AI researchers, policy makers, software developers, and influential business and government stakeholders to drive the conversation forward with consequential dialogue and real-world examples that skip past the hype and provide meaningful guidance on risk management and cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence.
  • The Call for Presentations (CFP) for the AI Risk Summit is open through April 12, 2024 and the conference programming team invites submissions for presentations that provoke thought and provide actionable insights related to AI threats.
  • Registration is open , with a discounted rate of $1,795 available before April 5th.

OAG Data: Delta, American, and United Rank Among the Top 10 Largest Airlines in the World for 2023 On-Time Performance

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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OAG , the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, has revealed its 2023 On-Time Performance (OTP) results, which reveal the Top 20 Largest Airlines in the world (by flights) ranked by OTP.

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  • OAG , the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, has revealed its 2023 On-Time Performance (OTP) results, which reveal the Top 20 Largest Airlines in the world (by flights) ranked by OTP.
  • Data-driven and based on comprehensive, full-year data (January-December 2023), the results also include the Top 20 Largest Airports in North America (with a threshold of 250,000 flights annually) ranked by OTP.
  • Delta took the top spot in the Largest Airlines list ranking #1, followed by Alaska Airlines (#7; OTP 81.04%), American Airlines (#8; OTP 79.11%), United Airlines (#9; OTP 78.67%), Southwest Airlines (#11; OTP 75.51%), Spirit Airlines (#14; OTP 69.45%), and JetBlue Airways (#17; OTP 68.25%).
  • Several carriers outside of North America also featured among the Top 20.

Marin Airporter and Modeshift Partner to Offer New Mobile Ticketing Platform, Servicing Transit for San Francisco International Airport

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Modeshift, a leading contactless fare collection system provider, announced today a partnership and launch of a new digital fare collection system with Marin Airporter, which provides Marin County with airport shuttle services to and from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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  • Modeshift, a leading contactless fare collection system provider, announced today a partnership and launch of a new digital fare collection system with Marin Airporter, which provides Marin County with airport shuttle services to and from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • Modeshift planned, designed and implemented the new Marin Airporter mobile application and online system, designed for riders to plan, track and pay for a ride quickly and easily.
  • “Using Modeshift’s technology, Marin Airporter users will experience an intelligent transport system that simplifies the process of managing travel,” said Miroslav Katsarov, CEO of Modeshift.
  • Using Modeshift’s technology, Marin Airporter passengers can purchase single-ride and 30-ride passes through the new Marin Airporter mobile app and website, which generates a unique QR code for each fare.

ZIPAIR to Launch Inaugural Flight Between Tokyo Narita and Vancouver International Airport on March 13, 2024

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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Tokyo, Japan--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2023) - ZIPAIR Tokyo announced that the carrier will expand its transpacific network with service between Tokyo Narita and Vancouver International Airport, starting March 13, 2024.

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  • Tokyo, Japan--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2023) - ZIPAIR Tokyo announced that the carrier will expand its transpacific network with service between Tokyo Narita and Vancouver International Airport, starting March 13, 2024.
  • The service to Vancouver will become the carrier`s fourth route across the Pacific, following Los Angeles, San José Mineta, and San Francisco International Airport.
  • ZIPAIR operates the highly efficient Boeing 787-8 aircraft on its international routes and will initially offer three flights per week between Tokyo Narita and Vancouver.
  • The city of Vancouver features scenic views and a moderate, oceanic climate throughout the year making it a popular tourist destination.

Lynx Air announces summer network expansion, adding service to Boston and San Francisco from Toronto

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Lynx Air (Lynx) announced another summer network expansion, offering service to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), providing new ultra-affordable options to these popular US destinations.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Lynx Air (Lynx) announced another summer network expansion, offering service to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), providing new ultra-affordable options to these popular US destinations.
  • Lynx will add Boston as its newest US destination starting on March 28, 2024, followed by San Francisco on May 3, 2024.
  • At that point, Lynx will be operating more than 10,000 seats per week to and from the United States from Toronto.
  • “Adding Boston and San Francisco to our ever-expanding network is a significant milestone for our airline,” said Vijay Bathija, Chief Commercial Officer of Lynx.

SP Plus Corporation Awarded Five-Year Contract at San Francisco International Airport

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SP+® Corporation (SP+) (Nasdaq: SP), a best-in-class technology and operations management provider of mobility services for aviation, commercial, hospitality, and institutional clients throughout North America and Europe, today announced its five-year contract for ground transportation management, parking, and concierge/ambassador services at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Mateo County, California.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SP+® Corporation (SP+) (Nasdaq: SP), a best-in-class technology and operations management provider of mobility services for aviation, commercial, hospitality, and institutional clients throughout North America and Europe, today announced its five-year contract for ground transportation management, parking, and concierge/ambassador services at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Mateo County, California.
  • SP+ worked collaboratively and efficiently with the long-term and proven local ACBDE/MBE/WBE/LBE.
  • Welcoming an estimated 46 million passengers in 2023, SFO is the largest airport in the San Francisco Bay-area, and the second-busiest airport in California.
  • Operating under a newly formed Joint Venture (JV) agreement known as SP PLUS SF Joint Venture (“SP+SF”), between SP+ and long-term and proven local ACBDE/MBE/WBE/LBE firm, and SF Parking, LLC.