Airlines

ITA ready for take-off in October with new 2021-2025 plan approved by EU Commission

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

The plan also provides for the 'discontinuity' requested by the European Commission during negotiations with the Italian Government over the past few months.

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  • The plan also provides for the 'discontinuity' requested by the European Commission during negotiations with the Italian Government over the past few months.
  • ITA will be able to acquire, through direct negotiation with Alitalia, the assets to manage the flight sector, the so-called 'aviation' branch.
  • By 2022, it will grow to 78 aircraft and, from 2022 onwards, new-generation aircraft will be gradually added to the fleet.
  • Over the plan period, ITA plans to rely on a single strategic partner for aircraft, and discussions are underway with the main partners.

WestJet Encore reaches tentative agreement with CUPE

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

CALGARY, AB, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ - WestJet Encore today announced that a tentative agreement had been reached with CUPE Local 4070, representation for the WestJet Encore Inflight (Cabin Crew) group.

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  • CALGARY, AB, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ - WestJet Encore today announced that a tentative agreement had been reached with CUPE Local 4070, representation for the WestJet Encore Inflight (Cabin Crew) group.
  • Earlier this year in February, WestJet and CUPE reached an agreement on behalf of the WestJet Inflight team that operates the airline's jet fleet.
  • "For the second time this year, I am pleased to share that we've tentatively come to terms on an agreement with CUPE Local 4070.
  • We have negotiated the first collective agreement, on behalf of our WestJet Encore Inflight group, with CUPE," said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO.

Horizon Air pilots pass vote to amend labor contract

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"The Airline Professionals Association Executive Council at Horizon Air is proud to support an agreement that provides a well-deserved mid-contract wage improvement to our more than 800 members," said Hunter Chumbley, chairman, Horizon Air Pilots Executive Council.

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  • "The Airline Professionals Association Executive Council at Horizon Air is proud to support an agreement that provides a well-deserved mid-contract wage improvement to our more than 800 members," said Hunter Chumbley, chairman, Horizon Air Pilots Executive Council.
  • Horizon Air is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group and flies to 63 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • To learn more about career opportunities at Horizon Air, pilots can visit the careers page at http://horizonair.jobs/career-opportunities-pilots/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/QXPilotRecruiting/.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Former Flight Attendant's Debut Novel Hits #2 on New York Times Bestseller List in Its First Week

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Arizona native Newman began writing FALLING while still working as a flight attendant, often jotting down drafts for the book on cocktail napkins while working on red-eyes.

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  • Arizona native Newman began writing FALLING while still working as a flight attendant, often jotting down drafts for the book on cocktail napkins while working on red-eyes.
  • What you don't know is that thirty minutes before the flight your pilot's family was kidnapped.
  • The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane.
  • T. J. Newman, a former bookseller turned flight attendant, worked for Virgin America and Alaska Airlines from 2011 to 2021.

Motors Northwest is Now Shipping Fine Pre-Owned Cars to Washington Tribal Countries

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Motor Northwest is now shipping used cars to Washington Tribal Countries under the "Tribal Member Purchases".

Key Points: 
  • Motor Northwest is now shipping used cars to Washington Tribal Countries under the "Tribal Member Purchases".
  • This dealership will provide free and clear titling documents and assist in proper transfer to the state of residence.
  • Potential Customers who would like to learn more about Tribal Member Purchases at Motors Northwest can check out the website http://www.motorsnorthwest.com or call at 253-475-5000.
  • Finally,for those who would like a more personal experience, visit the Motors Northwest showroom located at 7007 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409.

Tento Applied Sciences and Ink Aviation Accelerate Digital Health Verification Process for Airlines

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Caribbean Airlines and Nauru Airlines have already selected the Ink solution for its unique ability to rapidly verify the COVID-19 health status of passengers or crew.

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  • Caribbean Airlines and Nauru Airlines have already selected the Ink solution for its unique ability to rapidly verify the COVID-19 health status of passengers or crew.
  • Mark Shaw, CEO, Tento Applied Sciences, says: "Our joint venture with Ink Aviation deliversa secure and trusted framework to meet the airline industry's urgent challenges.
  • Shawn Richards, Founder and CEO, INK Aviation, says: "We are working with Tento Applied Sciences because their suite of digital health solutions creates a medical trust chain that is critical for security and data privacy.
  • For further information on Tento Applied Sciences, visit: www.tentoas.com
    For more information on Ink Aviation, visit: www.aviation.ink

Tento Applied Sciences and Ink Aviation Accelerate Digital Health Verification Process for Airlines

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Caribbean Airlines and Nauru Airlines have already selected the Ink solution for its unique ability to rapidly verify the COVID-19 health status of passengers or crew.

Key Points: 
  • Caribbean Airlines and Nauru Airlines have already selected the Ink solution for its unique ability to rapidly verify the COVID-19 health status of passengers or crew.
  • Mark Shaw, CEO, Tento Applied Sciences, says: "Our joint venture with Ink Aviation deliversa secure and trusted framework to meet the airline industry's urgent challenges.
  • Shawn Richards, Founder and CEO, INK Aviation, says: "We are working with Tento Applied Sciences because their suite of digital health solutions creates a medical trust chain that is critical for security and data privacy.
  • For further information on Tento Applied Sciences, visit: www.tentoas.com
    For more information on Ink Aviation, visit: www.aviation.ink

NCRi continues its global growth run with the acquisition of Ascentia Services LLC and companies, adding new contact center locations in UAE, India, and Bahrain

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With this transaction, NCRi International now operates 12 Customer Experience Contact Centers across the world in the North America, LATAM, MENA, and APAC sectors.

Key Points: 
  • With this transaction, NCRi International now operates 12 Customer Experience Contact Centers across the world in the North America, LATAM, MENA, and APAC sectors.
  • NCRi CEO and Founder Asif Mirza will stay on as CEO of NCRi Global.
  • Ascentia CEO and founder: Nitha Joseph will assume the new role of Global Chief Visionary Officer.
  • NCRi services major international clients across various business sectors, including Banking & Finance, Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Utilities and more.

Universal Hydrogen and Ravn Alaska Sign LOI for Hydrogen-Powered Dash 8s as Airline Expands Efforts Towards Carbon-Free Aircraft Network

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Universal Hydrogen , the company fueling carbon-free flight, today announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Ravn Alaska , an Anchorage-based regional airline.

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  • Universal Hydrogen , the company fueling carbon-free flight, today announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Ravn Alaska , an Anchorage-based regional airline.
  • Universal Hydrogen fits perfectly into Ravns global initiative to drastically reduce its carbon footprint in the coming years.
  • At Ravn, we love the Dash 8 family of aircraft for their durability and suitability to our rugged region.
  • These aircraft enable us to provide exceptional service to the many far-flung communities across Alaska, said Rob McKinney, CEO of Ravn Alaska.

Thrive Acquires S7 Technology Group

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive , a premier provider of NextGen Managed Services, announces today that it has acquired S7 Technology Group , an information technology services provider forthe financial industry.

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  • FOXBOROUGH, Mass., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive , a premier provider of NextGen Managed Services, announces today that it has acquired S7 Technology Group , an information technology services provider forthe financial industry.
  • S7 Technology Group, headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, is an SSAE 18- audited, value-driven technology firm that provides turnkey, full-service IT solutions and ongoing support to financial institutions.
  • "Adding S7 and their talented management team to the Thrive family signals our continued commitment to enhance our financial services practice, particularly in New York," said Rob Stephenson, CEO of Thrive.
  • "For more than a decade, S7 Technology Group has enabledfinancial businesses to leverage the performance, security, and scalability previously only afforded to large enterprises and we're thrilled to be joining the Thrive team," said Scot Guido, CEO of S7 Technology Group.