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Mammoth Freighters Signs Agreement with Aspire MRO to Perform 777 Conversions and Maintenance

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mammoth Freighters LLC (Mammoth) is pleased to announce the company has signed a multi-year contract with Aspire MRO (Aspire) to perform Passenger-to-Freighter conversions and maintenance related work for the Mammoth 777-200LRMF and 777-300ERMF freighter programs.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mammoth Freighters LLC (Mammoth) is pleased to announce the company has signed a multi-year contract with Aspire MRO (Aspire) to perform Passenger-to-Freighter conversions and maintenance related work for the Mammoth 777-200LRMF and 777-300ERMF freighter programs.
  • We are excited to partner with Aspire for the touch labor and maintenance requirements on our 777 freighter conversion programs.
  • Mammoth continues to create a centralized US-base of operations, so Aspire is a natural fit for us.
  • The Mammoth converted 777 is one ofthe most productive and economical 777 long range freighters in the world.

Aspire MRO Announces Launch of New Widebody Conversion and Maintenance Services Program at State-of-the-Art Alliance Airport Facility

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspire MRO (Aspire or the Company) announced today the launch of its widebody MRO and Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion services.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspire MRO (Aspire or the Company) announced today the launch of its widebody MRO and Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion services.
  • Founded by experienced MRO executives, Aspire will operate six (6) bays available for heavy widebody maintenance and B777 Passenger-to-Freighter conversions at the former American Airlines maintenance facility located at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Aspire expects the Alliance Airport facility to become a long-term hub for aircraft maintenance, bringing significant job creation to the Fort Worth area.
  • Aspire MRO is a global aircraft services company with extensive expertise in MRO and Passenger-to-Freighter conversions.

Orbis and Alcon to Kick Off Two-Week Training for Caribbean Eye Care Teams to Help Fight Avoidable Blindness in Local Communities

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, August 8, Orbis International, with generous support from Alcon, the global leader in eye care, will kick off its first in-person training project on board the Flying Eye Hospital – a fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a plane – since the pandemic began. Over a two-week period, Orbis's clinical staff and Volunteer Faculty (medical experts) along with Alcon bioengineers and trainers will share their knowledge with nearly 50 ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, nurses and biomedical engineers from several countries throughout the Caribbean,1 helping them build skills to fight avoidable blindness in their communities.

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  • Simulation training allows the visiting eye care teams to grow their confidence in a training environment before moving on to real-life surgical procedures.
  • Since 1982, three generations of the Flying Eye Hospital have taken training to eye care teams in over 95 countries around the world.
  • In 2020, Orbis reimagined in-person Flying Eye Hospital trainings as virtual ones to ensure that eye care teams could still access critical training safely during the pandemic.
  • Our more than 24,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with Eye Care Professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care.

Silver Airways Announces Industry Leading Pay and Bonus Agreement for Its Pilots

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Also included in the LOA is a unique block or actual hours flown supplement that applies to all pilots regardless of position or seniority.

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  • Also included in the LOA is a unique block or actual hours flown supplement that applies to all pilots regardless of position or seniority.
  • Both rates are now at the top of the pay scale for the regional airline industry.
  • Pilots who complete flying during the carriers busiest period will receive an additional $4,000 bonus for the 2022 High Season.
  • The CEO added Our thanks to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and our pilots who recognized the growth potential for Silver and quickly negotiated and ratified this transformational agreement.

Aurora and Werner Launch Commercial Pilot to Autonomously Haul Freight in Texas

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220406005552/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220406005552/en/
    Starting this week, Aurora Driver-powered trucks are hauling loads between Fort Worth and El Paso on behalf of Werner.
  • This lane represents the middle leg of one of the busiest commercial thoroughfares for Werner and the U.S. trucking industry: Atlanta to Los Angeles.
  • The pilot is designed to advance the Aurora Driver, and Aurora Horizon, Auroras autonomous truck product, to develop a robust service for carriers.
  • Aurora is partnered with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, and Werner.

Real Estate Developer Hillwood Selects TuSimple to Help Prepare Facilities for Autonomous Trucking Operations

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple (Nasdaq: TSP), a global autonomous driving technology company, and Hillwood, one of the largest industrial and commercial real estate developers in the country, announced a collaboration today to integrate TuSimple's infrastructure specifications into current and future industrial and commercial properties. With the expansion of the TuSimple Autonomous Freight Network, Hillwood is actively preparing to meet the demand for autonomous trucks by getting properties ready for autonomous trucking operations, starting with a million square foot state-of-the-art facility built within its 27,000-square-acre AllianceTexas development. The AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ) provides partner companies access to an unparalleled testing and commercialization ecosystem, freight-critical resources, and partnerships essential to comprehensively adopt, integrate and scale L4 autonomous trucking operations. 

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  • With the expansion of the TuSimple Autonomous Freight Network, Hillwood is actively preparing to meet the demand for autonomous trucks by getting properties ready for autonomous trucking operations, starting with a million square foot state-of-the-art facility built within its 27,000-square-acre AllianceTexas development.
  • "We partnered with TuSimple, a leader in autonomous trucking, to provide the guidance and technical parameters required to prepare this new facility for the rapid adoption and expansion of autonomous trucking operations throughout the region and beyond," said Ross Perot, Jr., chairman of Hillwood.
  • This facility is intended to serve as an origin and destination facility for L4 autonomous trucks utilizing TuSimple's Autonomous Driving System (ADS).
  • "Hillwood's investment in these properties today will make it easier for companies to adopt, integrate and scale autonomous trucking operations. "

CIM Group Signs 184,723-Square-Foot Lease with HGR Industrial Surplus for Warehouse Facility at Junction 20/35 in Fort Worth

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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CIM Group announced today that HGR Industrial Surplus, an industry leader for buying and selling used surplus, has leased 184,723 square feet at Junction 20/35 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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  • CIM Group announced today that HGR Industrial Surplus, an industry leader for buying and selling used surplus, has leased 184,723 square feet at Junction 20/35 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Located at 7550 Oak Grove Rd., Junction 20/35 is a 1,128,000-square-foot industrial facility that features 30- to 33-foot clear heights, car and trailer parking, and rail accessibility.
  • HGR is excited to expand into Fort Worth, says Brian Krueger, SVP of Operations.
  • With the new warehouse, HGR will reduce transportation time and cost for southern customers and increase storage space for inventory.

Gatik Expands Operations Into Texas, Opens New Autonomous Trucking Facility and Begins Deliveries for Multiple Customers

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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The companys operations are anticipated to create over 500 new jobs by 2025, including operational, technical and business roles.

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  • The companys operations are anticipated to create over 500 new jobs by 2025, including operational, technical and business roles.
  • This enables Gatik to increase vehicle utilization and further maximize profit margins and supply chain efficiency for multiple customers.
  • Thank you to Gatik and AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone for their partnership to bring this facility to Fort Worth.
  • Gatiks fleet of Class 3-6 Autonomous Box Trucks are live for customers in multiple markets including Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Ontario.

Mountain Lion Aviation Expands Elite Private Charter Aviation Service to Texas

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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b"Mountain Lion Aviation ( www.mountainlion.aero ) announced today the expansion of its elite private charter aviation service to Texas.

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  • b"Mountain Lion Aviation ( www.mountainlion.aero ) announced today the expansion of its elite private charter aviation service to Texas.
  • This new elite charter service has already begun with operations based at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • We\xe2\x80\x99re excited to support Mountain Lion Aviation as they begin to operate in Texas.
  • Mountain Lion Aviation is an exclusive charter airline service that provides a personalized model to fit the unique needs of travelers and commuters.

Life Time Set to Open Massive, First-of-its-Kind Athletic Lifestyle Resort in Fort Worth; Grand Opening Celebration on June 12; All Member Opening at 4:00 a.m. on June 15

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
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Located at Alliance Town Center, Life Time Athletic Fort Worth Alliance represents the tenth club in the Dallas Fort Worth market and the first built Life Time in a decade.

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  • Located at Alliance Town Center, Life Time Athletic Fort Worth Alliance represents the tenth club in the Dallas Fort Worth market and the first built Life Time in a decade.
  • A grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration is set for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12.
  • The 218,000-square-foot Life Time footprint delivers an unparalleled athletic resort experience like none other in the area.
  • Life Time Athletic Fort Worth Alliance is the 137th Life Time destination in North America and tenth in Dallas Fort Worth.