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Gauzy to Showcase and Discuss a Broad Array of Applications and Solutions Using Research Frontiers’ SPD-SmartGlass at the January 9-12, 2024 CES Show in Las Vegas

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

They will showcase the latest SPD-SmartGlass solutions at CES 2024, which will be held from January 9-12 in Las Vegas.

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  • They will showcase the latest SPD-SmartGlass solutions at CES 2024, which will be held from January 9-12 in Las Vegas.
  • Some of these products will be debuting at the CES for the first time ever.
  • The industries using these innovative products include:
    Aviation: SPD technology allows aircraft passengers to have personalized control over lighting and shading within their seating areas.
  • It has also been used in such other applications as heads-up displays (HUDs) and adaptive headlights and other uses.

Volato Expands HondaJet Fleet by 50% to 24 Aircraft

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Volato Inc., (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato”) a leading private aviation company and the largest HondaJet operator in the United States, today announced that it has expanded its fleet by 50% to a total of 24 HondaJet aircraft as of December 2023.

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  • Volato Inc., (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato”) a leading private aviation company and the largest HondaJet operator in the United States, today announced that it has expanded its fleet by 50% to a total of 24 HondaJet aircraft as of December 2023.
  • This marks a total of eight aircraft added to Volato’s HondaJet fleet in 2023.
  • The aircraft additions and rapid integration into the company’s operations represent execution of Volato’s strategic plan for systematic growth.
  • Volato expects to receive 10 additional HondaJet aircraft over the course of 2024.

Volato’s Vice President of Operations, Josh Newsteder, Appointed to HJOPA Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Volato Inc., (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato”) a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced that Josh Newsteder, Vice President of Operations, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the HondaJet Owners and Pilots Association (HJOPA).

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  • Volato Inc., (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato”) a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced that Josh Newsteder, Vice President of Operations, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the HondaJet Owners and Pilots Association (HJOPA).
  • This significant appointment aligns with a shared vision of enhancing safety and transparency across the HondaJet community.
  • He currently leads Volato’s operational team as its Vice President of Operations, Director of Operations, and Air Operations Security Coordinator.
  • We look forward to the positive contributions his leadership brings to our HondaJet community," said Tim Solms, President, Board of Directors, HondaJet Owners and Pilots Association.

Volato Announces Guaranteed Large Cabin Aircraft Availability Through Agreement with Fly Alliance

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Volato, (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato”) a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced an agreement with Fly Alliance, to offer expanded aircraft options to its Gulfstream G280, HondaJet and Volato Insider Program Max customers.

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  • Volato, (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato”) a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced an agreement with Fly Alliance, to offer expanded aircraft options to its Gulfstream G280, HondaJet and Volato Insider Program Max customers.
  • This agreement provides Volato with guaranteed access to Fly Alliance's large cabin aircraft that seat up to ten passengers, significantly enriching its current offerings.
  • “We are pleased to announce an agreement with Fly Alliance to offer our program customers access to their fleet of large cabin aircraft,” said Matt Liotta, CEO and Co-Founder of Volato.
  • Customers placing deposits with Volato for the Gulfstream G280 and Volato Insider Max jet card can enjoy the benefits of this agreement starting from December 4.

Honda Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle Demonstrates New Value for Airfield Operations

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Today's demonstration of a first-of-its kind autonomous perimeter fence inspection solution showed how the Honda AWV could be used to address the challenges of labor shortages, safety and security, and emissions reductions to bring new value to airfield operations.

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  • Today's demonstration of a first-of-its kind autonomous perimeter fence inspection solution showed how the Honda AWV could be used to address the challenges of labor shortages, safety and security, and emissions reductions to bring new value to airfield operations.
  • First introduced by Honda as a concept at CES 2018, the Autonomous Work Vehicle is now advancing toward commercialization and Honda is inviting interested companies to email [email protected] for more information about participating in the field testing initiative.
  • The Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle is designed to boost workforce productivity and support repetitive tasks that allow companies to focus their workforce on value-added activities.
  • Honda has field tested the Autonomous Work Vehicle at several worksites, where the vehicle successfully transported supplies to pre-set destinations within the work site along a calculated route and proved capable of stopping within centimeters of pre-set points.

Honda Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle Demonstrates New Value for Airfield Operations

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Today's demonstration of a first-of-its kind autonomous perimeter fence inspection solution showed how the Honda AWV could be used to address the challenges of labour shortages, safety and security, and emissions reductions to bring new value to airfield operations.

Key Points: 
  • Today's demonstration of a first-of-its kind autonomous perimeter fence inspection solution showed how the Honda AWV could be used to address the challenges of labour shortages, safety and security, and emissions reductions to bring new value to airfield operations.
  • First introduced by Honda as a concept at CES 2018, the Autonomous Work Vehicle is now advancing toward commercialization and Honda is inviting interested companies to email [email protected] for more information about participating in the field testing initiative.
  • The Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle is designed to boost workforce productivity and support repetitive tasks that allow companies to focus their workforce on value-added activities.
  • Honda has field tested the Autonomous Work Vehicle at several worksites, where the vehicle successfully transported supplies to pre-set destinations within the work site along a calculated route and proved capable of stopping within centimetres of pre-set points.

Honda Aircraft Company Enhances Ownership Experience through Aircraft Management Services

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today introduced Aircraft Management Services (AMS), a customer-centric service solution designed to make HondaJet ownership effortless while offering owners greater control and predictability over maintenance demands.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today introduced Aircraft Management Services (AMS), a customer-centric service solution designed to make HondaJet ownership effortless while offering owners greater control and predictability over maintenance demands.
  • The HondaJet AMS program offers a streamlined approach to managing aircraft maintenance, overseen by Honda Aircraft Company Customer Service Division.
  • "At Honda Aircraft Company, our top priority remains customer satisfaction, a value that starts with your HondaJet purchase and extends throughout the life of the aircraft.
  • As the HondaJet global fleet approaching 200,000 flight hours and grows to over 230 aircraft worldwide, Honda Aircraft Company remains committed to improving customer satisfaction.

Volato to Participate in 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Volato , a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced that it will be participating in the 2023 National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) being held this year at the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 17-19, 2023.

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  • Volato , a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced that it will be participating in the 2023 National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) being held this year at the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 17-19, 2023.
  • Volato will be located in booth #N4031 at the Convention Center, with access to a HondaJet for static viewing at Henderson Executive Airport throughout the week.
  • Several executives will be on hand to discuss the company’s range of solutions including:
    To schedule a meeting with Volato’s team, use the following contact information:

Volato Expands Its Volato Go! Flight Program to Texas

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

network to the Texas Triangle,” said Gary Waldman, Executive Vice President of Fleet Performance at Volato.

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  • network to the Texas Triangle,” said Gary Waldman, Executive Vice President of Fleet Performance at Volato.
  • With Volato Go!, all customers can take advantage of our lowest dynamic market pricing, with the Volato Go!
  • Texas pricing applies to flights between three Texas airports only: DAL (Dallas Love Field), HOU (William P. Hobby Airport) and AUS (Austin-Bergstrom International).
  • Volato’s other solutions include aircraft fractional ownership, the Volato Insider Program, Volato Aircraft Management Services, and ad hoc charter, which includes highly discounted Daily Deals.

Honda Aircraft Company Reveals Name and Key Milestones of New Light Jet: HondaJet Echelon

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Monday, October 16, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today revealed "HondaJet Echelon" as the official name of its new light jet at 2023 National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The name signifies the company's visionary path for the next-generation business jet, elevating efficiency to new heights while also delivering premium comfort and convenience. A mockup of the HondaJet Echelon will stand alongside the HondaJet Elite II at 2023 NBAA-BACE from Oct 17-19, marking the first time Honda Aircraft Company has presented both pillars of its product family side-by-side.

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  • Product Family on Display for First Time at 2023 NBAA-BACE: HondaJet Echelon and HondaJet Elite II
    LAS VEGAS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today revealed "HondaJet Echelon" as the official name of its new light jet at 2023 National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
  • A mockup of the HondaJet Echelon will stand alongside the HondaJet Elite II at 2023 NBAA-BACE from Oct 17-19, marking the first time Honda Aircraft Company has presented both pillars of its product family side-by-side.
  • "The HondaJet Echelon was born to create a new category that transcends the travel experience on conventional light jets," said Honda Aircraft Company President & CEO Hideto Yamasaki.
  • The HondaJet Echelon, previously introduced as the HondaJet 2600 Concept in 2021, sets a new paradigm by offering a mid-sized jet experience in the light jet category.