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Nexus Search Partners Lands Amazon, Microsoft Vet to Join Burgeoning Executive Search Practice

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nexus Search Partners, a purpose-driven executive search and advisory firm that prioritizes inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) in the workplace, has announced that Sean Kelley, a former Amazon and Microsoft executive who pioneered the development of inclusive talent strategies and military veteran transition programs, will join Nexus as a senior partner. His nationally recognized expertise will elevate the firm's robust consultative offerings across a number of verticals, including technology, consumer products, financial services, private equity and venture capital and life sciences.

Key Points: 
  • Kelley joins Nexus as a cross-functional global leader who brings operational and executive-level insights to the Charlotte-based firm.
  • As the founder of Sage&Sea Ventures, Kelley is an active angel investor and advisor for bioscience and human resources tech/talent start-ups led by diverse founders.
  • His perspective and passion for leveling the playing field for underestimated talent – particularly veterans – and creating opportunities at the executive level align seamlessly with Nexus' core values.
  • My life's work parallels Nexus' mission to create opportunities for diverse leaders at the executive level, and I'm excited to spark candidate-centric, systemic change in the executive search industry."

CVG Gears Up for New Aircraft Mechanic School

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Monday, April 17, 2023

ERLANGER, Ky., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FEAM Aero, the largest leading provider of aircraft line maintenance services in the United States, has partnered with Epic Flight Academy to build a new aircraft mechanic training facility at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). A groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility took place on April 17, 2023. Attendees included local, state, and federal government officials, representatives from Ohio and Northern Kentucky economic development groups, executives from CVG, FEAM Aero and the Epic Flight Academy.

Key Points: 
  • Demand is high for aircraft mechanic positions in the Cincinnati region.
  • Aircraft maintenance company, FEAM Aero, has a prominent hangar on CVG's campus and is in the process of building a large second hangar at CVG.
  • "Partnering with educational institutions to prepare students for a career in aviation is a priority for us at CVG," said Candace McGraw, CEO, CVG.
  • "We are very proud of our FAA-certified aircraft mechanic training," said Josh Rawlins, COO of Epic Flight Academy.

ATSG Selects Paul Chase as New Chief Commercial Officer

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) today announced that Paul Chase, an experienced air cargo industry executive, will assume Mike Bergers responsibilities as Chief Commercial Officer when Berger transitions to Chief Strategy Officer, effective December 5, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) today announced that Paul Chase, an experienced air cargo industry executive, will assume Mike Bergers responsibilities as Chief Commercial Officer when Berger transitions to Chief Strategy Officer, effective December 5, 2022.
  • Chase will assume responsibility for sales, marketing strategy and execution for the ATSG family of companies.
  • Berger has accepted the newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for the analysis and development of new ventures consistent with ATSGs global business strategy.
  • ATSG, through its leasing and airline subsidiaries, is the world's largest owner and operator of converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft.

Amazon Begins Daily Cargo Service at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

MANCHESTER, N.H., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon Air launched daily cargo service today at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). The inaugural flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) arrived early Thursday morning. Amazon Air will begin with one daily Boeing 767-300 flight.

Key Points: 
  • The new cargo facility will more than double the amount of cargo warehouse space at the Airport.
  • MANCHESTER, N.H., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Amazon Air launched daily cargo service today at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT).
  • MHT is recognized as a top 50 cargo airport in the United States and has seen several years of record-breaking cargo volume.
  • "Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is already an industry-leading cargo facility, so this new partnership with Amazon Air is a welcomed addition," said Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig.

Altavair to Lease 10 Converted Airbus A330-300 Freighter Aircraft to Amazon Air

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Altavair L.P., a leader in commercial aviation finance, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to lease 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Amazon Air.

Key Points: 
  • Altavair L.P., a leader in commercial aviation finance, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to lease 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Amazon Air.
  • The aircraft will be delivered following freighter conversion by Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH, a joint venture between ST Engineering Aerospace and Airbus.
  • The aircraft are owned by funds and accounts managed by KKR, with Altavair acting as lease servicer.
  • We are very appreciative that Amazon Air placed its confidence with the Altavair team to make this transaction a reality.

Boeing Delivers on 100th 737-800 BCF Order to AerCap

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and AerCap (NYSE: AER) today announced the milestone delivery of the 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to the world's largest lessor, AerCap.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and AerCap (NYSE: AER) today announced the milestone delivery of the 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to the world's largest lessor, AerCap.
  • The 100th 737-800BCF was converted at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co. Ltd., (BSAS), home to the first 737-800BCF conversion line.
  • "We are delighted to be a part of this significant milestone with our partners at Boeing," said Rich Greener, Head of AerCap Cargo.
  • AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry.

Introducing Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale—A New Holiday Shopping Event for Members to Save Big October 11 and October 12

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Monday, September 26, 2022

(NASDAQ: AMZN)Today, Amazon unveiled Prime Early Access Sale, a new two-day global shopping event exclusive to Prime members.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: AMZN)Today, Amazon unveiled Prime Early Access Sale, a new two-day global shopping event exclusive to Prime members.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220925005058/en/
    Prime Early Access Sale gives members a chance to kick off the holiday shopping season early with hundreds of thousands of deals.
  • Holiday gift guides and Amazons Toys We Love list will also make it easier for Prime members to discover, shop, and save on deals this holiday season.
  • Members dont have to wait to take advantage of holiday gift guides, as well as Prime benefits and offers.

World Energy to Build Its Second SAF Facility at Its Current Houston Ship Channel Production and Distribution Hub

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

HOUSTON and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, today announced it is launching advanced engineering plans to convert its existing assets in Houston to launch a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) hub that will enable the company to produce another 250 million gallons of SAF annually by 2025. On Earth Day, the company announced plans to produce 250 million gallons of SAF annually by 2024 at its Paramount, Calif. site in response to the growing demand for net-zero carbon aviation.  Production in Houston will nearly double the company's volume capacity by 2025, making the low-carbon fuel available to most U.S. and many global markets for the first time. The move will also get the company more than halfway to meeting its commitment to produce one billion gallons of SAF by 2030, five years ahead of that goal.

Key Points: 
  • World Energy's current biofuel facilities, acquired in 2016, are located on the Houston Ship Channel at mile zero of all major U.S. pipelines, with direct deep water access at the heart of the U.S. energy production and distribution complex, and directly connected to two local international airports.
  • "Houston is the logical choice for World Energy's Aviation Zero plant two," said Gene Gebolys, CEO, World Energy.
  • We've been operating here in various capacities nearly two decades and we recognize why Houston is the beating heart of America's energy complex."
  • World Energy is a low-carbon solutions provider focused on helping the world's leading companies make their carbon net-zero commitments real.

E-Commerce Delivery Network Pandion Announces Hiring of Lori Tenan as Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Pandion, the e-commerce delivery network powered by machine learning and led by Amazon Air Founder Scott Ruffin, has hired Lori Tenan as the companys first chief revenue officer (CRO).

Key Points: 
  • Pandion, the e-commerce delivery network powered by machine learning and led by Amazon Air Founder Scott Ruffin, has hired Lori Tenan as the companys first chief revenue officer (CRO).
  • Tenan is a recognized leader in enterprise sales, having most recently led the post-purchase platform Narvar from its infancy to eight years of hyper-growth.
  • Having Lori Tenan join as CRO will help identify new opportunities to augment our growth while ensuring our customer experience is best in class, said Scott Ruffin, Founder and CEO at Pandion.
  • Tenan brings 20 years of experience and leadership in enterprise sales to Pandion.

World Energy Awarded $2 Million Grant from the California Energy Commission for Clean Energy Project at Paramount Facility

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Monday, May 2, 2022

BOSTON and PARAMOUNT, Calif., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, today announced that the California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded the company a $2 million grant for its Blending Terminal Project in Paramount, Calif. The CEC approved the grant, named the "Ultra-Low-Carbon Fuel: Commercial-Scale Production Facilities & Blending Infrastructure" program, during its April 26, 2022 business meeting. World Energy's project will increase low-carbon fuel production and shift truck deliveries to rail, driving down emissions and improving air quality in Paramount and surrounding communities.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON and PARAMOUNT, Calif., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Energy , a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, today announced that the California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded the company a $2 million grant for its Blending Terminal Project in Paramount, Calif.
  • World Energy's project will increase low-carbon fuel production and shift truck deliveries to rail, driving down emissions and improving air quality in Paramount and surrounding communities.
  • "This project will help scale up in-state low-carbon fuel blending while reducing local air pollution," said Patty Monahan, Commissioner, California Energy Commission.
  • In 2021, World Energy was awarded a $1.5 million grant from the USDA for the Blending Terminal Project.