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Cathay Pacific Marks 40 Years in the Americas

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay Pacific today marks a milestone in the Americas and in its history as one of the world's leading airlines: 40 years ago today, Cathay Pacific flight CX800, a Boeing 747-200, departed Hong Kong to touch down in Vancouver, BC, Canada for the first time. The launch of this nonstop service between Hong Kong and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) not only represented the airline's first entry into North America, but also it becoming the first airline in the world to connect these two cities with a nonstop service. The service marked Cathay Pacific's illustrious entry into what is now one of the airline's biggest markets* outside of Hong Kong, the city it has called home since its founding by American Roy C. Farrell and Australian Sydney H. de Kantzow in 1946.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay Pacific today marks a milestone in the Americas and in its history as one of the world's leading airlines: 40 years ago today, Cathay Pacific flight CX800, a Boeing 747-200, departed Hong Kong to touch down in Vancouver, BC, Canada for the first time.
  • In 1986, Cathay Pacific added a San Francisco (SFO) tag to its Vancouver service—with flights departing SFO, stopping in YVR before continuing to Hong Kong.
  • The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO), Ms Emily Mo, congratulates Cathay Pacific on its 40th anniversary of flying to the Americas.
  • Cathay Pacific has been playing a pivotal role in connecting Hong Kong and Canada over the past decades.

Expansion of MHIAEL Aero Engine Facility in Komaki, Aichi

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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The expanded facility is expected to increase its commercial engine MRO capacity from 5 to 6 units per month to more than 10 units per month by 2026, then ultimately reaching 15 units per month.

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  • The expanded facility is expected to increase its commercial engine MRO capacity from 5 to 6 units per month to more than 10 units per month by 2026, then ultimately reaching 15 units per month.
  • The facility expansion also introduces a highly efficient layout to the shop floor.The pre-existing area is now dedicated to all manually performed processes (engine disassembly, assembly, inspection, etc.
  • MHI Group, in anticipation of increased demand for commercial aero engines worldwide through the long term, is expanding its related business and production structures, and expansion of MHIAEL's Komaki facility is part of this initiative.
  • Going forward, MHI will work in close cooperation with MHIAEL to enhance its technological capabilities and reliability in aero engine development, manufacture and after-sales servicing, to contribute to the advancement of Japan's aircraft industry.

Atlas Air Worldwide Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced full-year 2022 results, including net income of $355.9 million, or $10.53 per diluted share, compared with net income of $493.3 million, or $16.16 per diluted share, in 2021.

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  • “2022 was one of the best years in Atlas’ history, and we are pleased that we placed all eight of our new and incoming aircraft under long-term contracts.
  • All four new 747-8Fs and the first of four 777Fs have been delivered and are operating for strategic customers under attractive long-term agreements,” said Atlas Air Worldwide President and Chief Executive Officer John W. Dietrich.
  • In light of this pending acquisition, Atlas Air Worldwide will not hold an earnings conference call or provide forward-looking guidance.
  • Revenue grew to $1.21 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared with $1.16 billion in the prior-year quarter.

Atlas Air Takes Delivery of Boeing’s Final 747 Production Aircraft

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced it has taken delivery of the final 747 ever to be produced by Boeing. The delivery of this aircraft is the last of four new Boeing 747-8 Freighters Atlas ordered in January 2021. Atlas Air will operate this aircraft for Apex Logistics, a Kuehne+Nagel company, under a long-term agreement.

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  • 747-8F Aircraft Placed Under a Long-Term Agreement Operating for Apex Logistics, a Kuehne+Nagel Company
    PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced it has taken delivery of the final 747 ever to be produced by Boeing.
  • The delivery of this aircraft is the last of four new Boeing 747-8 Freighters Atlas ordered in January 2021.
  • Atlas Air will operate this aircraft for Apex Logistics, a Kuehne+Nagel company, under a long-term agreement.
  • “It is fitting to deliver this final 747-8 Freighter to the largest operator of the 747, Atlas Air, where the ‘Queen’ will continue to inspire and empower innovation in air cargo.”

Atlas Air Awarded Extension of Air Force One Pilot Training Agreement

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced that the United States Air Force (USAF) has extended its agreement with Atlas Air to train pilots and flight engineers for Air Force One.

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  • PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced that the United States Air Force (USAF) has extended its agreement with Atlas Air to train pilots and flight engineers for Air Force One.
  • Under the five-year extension of the agreement, which Atlas Air has held since 2007, crews for the Air Forces VC-25, a modified version of the Boeing 747-200, will receive ground and flight-simulator training at Atlas Airs world-class training center in Miami, Florida.
  • Air Force One, the designated call sign of the aircraft when the President is on board, consists of two specially configured Boeing 747-200B aircraft.
  • It is an honor to continue to provide this critical training to the pilots and crews of Air Force One and the Presidential Airlift Group, said John Dietrich, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide.

Advanced Nutrients Named Best Cannabis Nutrient Brand in 2022

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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BARCELONA, Spain, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Nutrients, the global leader in cannabis nutrients, was voted the Best Cannabis Nutrient Brand 2022 from the growers at Grow Diaries, a popular cannabis cultivation website. Big Bud®, their No.1-selling product, was named the Best Nutrients 2022 by Spannabis.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Nutrients, the global leader in cannabis nutrients, was voted the Best Cannabis Nutrient Brand 2022 from the growers at Grow Diaries, a popular cannabis cultivation website.
  • Big Bud, their No.1-selling product, was named the Best Nutrients 2022 by Spannabis.
  • Advanced Nutrients, the global leader in cannabis nutrients, was voted the Best Cannabis Nutrient Brand 2022.
  • Founded by Michael "BigMike" Straumietis, Advanced Nutrients is widely regarded as one of the world's most influential nutrient brands.

Scanning the Southern Skies: SOFIA Flies from French Polynesia

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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SOFIA regularly deploys to the Southern Hemisphere for a few weeks to observe objects only visible from this Hemisphere.

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  • SOFIA regularly deploys to the Southern Hemisphere for a few weeks to observe objects only visible from this Hemisphere.
  • Among the many objects best seen from Southern Hemisphere latitudes, SOFIA will be looking at the central-most regions of our galaxy, the Milky Way.
  • Additionally, the SOFIA team plans to use the HAWC+, ( https://www.nasa.gov/ames/image-feature/one-of-a-kind-camera-added-to-sofia ) to observe important astronomical targets visible from the southern skies.
  • This year, for the first time, SOFIA's southern deployment will be based at the Fa'a International Airport in Tahiti, French Polynesia.

Micro-LED Displays From 2021 Onward Analyzed by IDTechEx

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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BOSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- From mobile phones, TVs, to cars and public screens, displays have become an important component in daily life to convey information.

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  • BOSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- From mobile phones, TVs, to cars and public screens, displays have become an important component in daily life to convey information.
  • The importance of displays becomes more significant during COVID-19, as the demand to have a display for remote communication is higher.
  • The challenges and opportunities are discussed in the IDTechEx report " Micro-LED Displays 2021-2031: Technology, Commercialization, Opportunity, Market and Players ".
  • Mini-LED displays and large signage & TVs are approached by many vendors and players are still working on Micro-LED displays in the meantime.

Micro-LED Displays From 2021 Onward Analyzed by IDTechEx

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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BOSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- From mobile phones, TVs, to cars and public screens, displays have become an important component in daily life to convey information.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- From mobile phones, TVs, to cars and public screens, displays have become an important component in daily life to convey information.
  • The importance of displays becomes more significant during COVID-19, as the demand to have a display for remote communication is higher.
  • The challenges and opportunities are discussed in the IDTechEx report " Micro-LED Displays 2021-2031: Technology, Commercialization, Opportunity, Market and Players ".
  • Mini-LED displays and large signage & TVs are approached by many vendors and players are still working on Micro-LED displays in the meantime.

Velan Inc.: Announcement

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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MONTREAL, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Velan Inc. (TSX: VLN) today announced that, on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2021.

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  • MONTREAL, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Velan Inc. (TSX: VLN) today announced that, on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2021.
  • The company will hold an analyst call on Wednesday, July 14th, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss the results.
  • The call may be accessed by dialing 1-800-747-9564 and quoting the reservation number 21995868.
  • Enter Reservation number 21995868 then follow the system prompts.