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Rescale Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship, Joris Poort, Founder and CEO, Among the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs at 2023 Builders and Innovators Summit

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing Rescale Founder and CEO, Joris Poort, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2023 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing Rescale Founder and CEO, Joris Poort, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2023 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.
  • "We're delighted to recognize Joris Poort as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs" - David Solomon, Goldman Sachs
    Goldman Sachs selected Poort from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event.
  • "We're delighted to recognize Joris Poort as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2023," said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs.
  • In addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs, the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.

AEROMEXICO TO BREAK NEW RECORD OF FLIGHTS TO EUROPE

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Monday, October 16, 2023

It will meet the demand for the peak summer season and connectivity for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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  • It will meet the demand for the peak summer season and connectivity for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
  • The seasonal adjustment represents an 18% increase between Mexico and Europe, surpassing the record set by the airline in the summer of 2023.
  • It will be the highest connectivity between Mexico and Europe in the history of Mexico's aviation with Aeromexico operating 65 weekly flights to Amsterdam, London, Madrid, Paris, and Rome.
  • On the Mexico City - Paris route, the new flights will represent a growth of 34%, with a total of 10 weekly operations.

United Promotes Benefits of Bluetooth Enabled Planes

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United today showed off the capabilities of its new Bluetooth-enabled planes, with an emphasis on new AirPods Pro features that make it easier for passengers and flight crews to connect and communicate. As part of United Next, the airline's plan to modernize and grow its fleet, the carrier currently has Bluetooth connectivity on more than 100 planes and expects it to be on about 800 aircraft by 2032.

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  • As part of United Next , the airline's plan to modernize and grow its fleet, the carrier currently has Bluetooth connectivity on more than 100 planes and expects it to be on about 800 aircraft by 2032 .
  • Rolling out more than 120,000 Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad, to United employees, connecting them to one another in real-time.
  • In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, United's new and retrofit planes also include several customer amenities, technological innovations and fuel efficiency benefits.
  • And each new widebody features United Polaris® business class, where customers get their own pod with lie-flat seats and 16-inch seatback screens.

Hawaiian Airlines to Debut New Amenity Kits and Soft Goods by Hawai'i Lifestyle Brand Noho Home

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Monday, October 2, 2023

HONOLULU, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines has tapped Hawai'i lifestyle brand Noho Home by Jalene Kanani Bell to design its new in-flight amenity kits and soft goods with a focus on sustainability and rooted in aloha.

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  • HONOLULU, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines has tapped Hawai'i lifestyle brand Noho Home by Jalene Kanani Bell to design its new in-flight amenity kits and soft goods with a focus on sustainability and rooted in aloha.
  • "Noho" means "to be, to dwell, or to come from" in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language).
  • Hawaiian Airlines and Noho Home will also be extending their partnership with a retail collection of home goods.
  • The Hawaiian Airlines x Noho Home Leihōkū Collection will launch Nov. 6 and be available for purchase onboard select Hawaiian Airlines flights or directly through Noho Home.

With its Fleet of CO2-Friendly 'Longships': Norse Atlantic Airways Partners with WebCargo by Freightos to Propel its First-Ever Digital Sales

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Of note for those forwarders booking to Latin America, Norse Atlantic operates out of  Miami International,the gateway to South America.

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  • Of note for those forwarders booking to Latin America, Norse Atlantic operates out of  Miami International,the gateway to South America.
  • "We're excited to play a supporting role in Norse Atlantic's growth as their primary air cargo digital sales platform.
  • Partnering with WebCargo is a testament to our commitment to innovation and to delivering exceptional services to our customers," said Jennifer Bendelow, Head of Cargo at Norse Atlantic Airways.
  • Freight forwarders looking to book capacity on Norse Atlantic Airways, visit https://www.webcargo.co/book-air-cargo-with-norse-atlantic-airways/

Air Canada to Acquire 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Aircraft under ongoing Fleet Renewal and Fuel Efficiency Drive

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Firm order for 18 aircraft and 12 options; first delivery scheduled for late 2025

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  • Firm order for 18 aircraft and 12 options; first delivery scheduled for late 2025
    MONTREAL, Sept. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Canada today said it has placed a firm order with The Boeing Company for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft.
  • They will be used to replace older, less efficient wide-body aircraft currently in the Air Canada fleet.
  • The agreement also includes options for another 12 Boeing 787-10 aircraft, which will provide flexibility for growth to meet future customer demand.
  • In total, Air Canada currently operates approximately 240 aircraft in its mainline and Air Canada Rouge fleet.

Southern Charm! MCR Acquires the Courtyard by Marriott North Charleston

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

MCR — the country’s 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired the Courtyard by Marriott North Charleston , a four-story hotel with 138 rooms in North Charleston, South Carolina.

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  • MCR — the country’s 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired the Courtyard by Marriott North Charleston , a four-story hotel with 138 rooms in North Charleston, South Carolina.
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    Courtyard By Marriott North Charleston.
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    Opened in 2019, the hotel is located 10 minutes from Charleston International Airport and 20 minutes from beautiful Downtown Charleston.
  • The Courtyard by Marriott North Charleston is located at 7465 Northside Drive and features:

This Week in Travel News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, September 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The opulent newbuild will boast standard staterooms measuring at an astounding 291 square feet, larger than many entry-level suites on some ultra-luxury cruise lines.
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Air Canada Announces Prepayment of Aircraft Related Debt Totalling Approximately $589 Million

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The airline additionally prepaid financings of approximately $127 million supported by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (ExIm) previously used by the company to help fund its acquisition of four Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

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  • The airline additionally prepaid financings of approximately $127 million supported by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (ExIm) previously used by the company to help fund its acquisition of four Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
  • "One of Air Canada's top priorities following the pandemic is to deleverage and since late last year we have now pre-paid approximately $1.87 billion in debt.
  • The prepayment for the financed aircraft was achieved via:
    a full prepayment of the remaining loans under Air Canada's 2020 credit facility with EDC for the acquisition of Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and
    a partial prepayment of Air Canada's financing arrangements supported by ExIm for the acquisition of four Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
  • As a result of the prepayments, these aircraft will be added to Air Canada's unencumbered asset pool, bringing the total to approximately $6.3 billion, excluding Aeroplan.

Xiamen Airlines to Launch New Routes from Beijing and Xiamen to Doha

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

XIAMEN, China, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiamen Airlines recently announced that it will launch regular flights between Beijing Daxing and Doha on October 20th and Xiamen-Doha on October 31st.

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  • XIAMEN, China, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiamen Airlines recently announced that it will launch regular flights between Beijing Daxing and Doha on October 20th and Xiamen-Doha on October 31st.
  • This marks an important initiative by Xiamen Airlines in implementing the "Belt and Road" initiative, further closing the distance between China and Qatar.
  • With the launch of the new routes, Xiamen Airlines will also engage in comprehensive cooperation with Qatar Airways.
  • Leveraging the resources of Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines can extend its network to over 160 global destinations, including Dammam, Lagos, Algiers, etc.