Vueling

UnionPay International expands and enhances European presence

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

SHANGHAI, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International, or UPI, a global leader in the payment industry, is continuing to bolster its presence in the European market by delivering high-quality, efficient and secure cross-border payment services to international cardholders.

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  • SHANGHAI, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International, or UPI, a global leader in the payment industry, is continuing to bolster its presence in the European market by delivering high-quality, efficient and secure cross-border payment services to international cardholders.
  • The European countries most frequently visited by Chinese tourists — the United Kingdom, France and Germany — are among those with widespread UnionPay acceptance.
  • Approximately 25,000 POS terminals across 12,000 merchants are now accessible for UnionPay cardholders — a collaboration that enhances consumer payment options and facilitates convenient and secure transactions.
  • Through partnerships and collaborations with local financial institutions and merchants, UnionPay strives to provide seamless and secure payment experiences to international cardholders.

Viasat, Deutsche Telekom Commit Long-Term To Deliver In-Flight Connectivity Via The European Aviation Network

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a leader in global communications, and Deutsche Telekom today announced a new, long-term agreement that cements the companies' commitment to providing in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions to airline partners across the European Aviation Network (EAN). EAN launched in 2019, powered by Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat, a business recently acquired by Viasat.

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  • EAN launched in 2019, powered by Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat, a business recently acquired by Viasat.
  • EAN combines S-band satellite coverage with a complementary ground component network operated by Deutsche Telekom.
  • Deutsche Telekom operates more than 300 EAN sites in 30 countries across Europe, providing substantial infrastructure across the continent.
  • "The signing of today's long-term agreement is a significant milestone for the continuation of EAN," said David Fox, Vice President, Inflight & Connectivity Services, Deutsche Telekom.

Sprinklr Optimizes Social Media Customer Service for Vueling

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

“As a core component of our ongoing transformation efforts aimed at enhancing the customer journey, we have integrated Sprinklr into our social media operations.

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  • “As a core component of our ongoing transformation efforts aimed at enhancing the customer journey, we have integrated Sprinklr into our social media operations.
  • "Sprinklr’s advanced AI capabilities for customer service, marketing, social media engagement, and research will help Vueling streamline internal operations while increasing speed to resolution for every customer on every major digital channel.”
    Vueling is a low-cost airline in Europe serving more than 34 million passengers each year.
  • Sprinklr will support Vueling’s digital transformation goals, unifying its social media customer service and marketing departments under one collaborative environment.
  • With Sprinklr, Vueling can collaborate internally to make smarter decisions faster and scale its social media customer service across all major channels to quickly respond to customers.

The WestJet Group enhances its Board of Directors naming Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz Vice-Chairs and appointing Lisa Durocher to the Board

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The WestJet Group today announced the appointment of Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz as Vice-Chairs of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Lisa Durocher to its Board of Directors.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The WestJet Group today announced the appointment of Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz as Vice-Chairs of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Lisa Durocher to its Board of Directors.
  • "It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Benjamin and Álex as Vice-Chairs of our Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Smith is the CEO of Air France-KLM where he has served since 2018.
  • In addition to appointing its new Vice-Chairs, the WestJet Group also appointed Lisa Durocher to the WestJet Group Board of Directors.

International Airlines Group announces significant investment into Nova Pangaea Technologies in global race to secure Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Monday, July 24, 2023

NPT's innovative technology converts agricultural waste and wood residue feedstocks into second-generation bioethanol, which can then be processed into SAF.

Key Points: 
  • NPT's innovative technology converts agricultural waste and wood residue feedstocks into second-generation bioethanol, which can then be processed into SAF.
  • IAG's investment will progress the development of 'NOVAONE', NPT's first waste-to-fuel commercial-scale production facility, and the UK's first of its kind.
  • "Sustainable Aviation Fuel is the only realistic option for long haul airlines to decarbonise, which is why investment in this area is so critical.
  • "This is a transformational milestone, and a real endorsement of the crucial work Nova Pangaea Technologies is doing.

International Airlines Group announces significant investment into Nova Pangaea Technologies in global race to secure Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Monday, July 24, 2023

NPT's innovative technology converts agricultural waste and wood residue feedstocks into second-generation bioethanol, which can then be processed into SAF.

Key Points: 
  • NPT's innovative technology converts agricultural waste and wood residue feedstocks into second-generation bioethanol, which can then be processed into SAF.
  • IAG's investment will progress the development of 'NOVAONE', NPT's first waste-to-fuel commercial-scale production facility, and the UK's first of its kind.
  • "Sustainable Aviation Fuel is the only realistic option for long haul airlines to decarbonise, which is why investment in this area is so critical.
  • "This is a transformational milestone, and a real endorsement of the crucial work Nova Pangaea Technologies is doing.

International Airlines Group announces significant investment into Nova Pangaea Technologies in global race to secure Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Monday, July 24, 2023

NPT's innovative technology converts agricultural waste and wood residue feedstocks into second-generation bioethanol, which can then be processed into SAF.

Key Points: 
  • NPT's innovative technology converts agricultural waste and wood residue feedstocks into second-generation bioethanol, which can then be processed into SAF.
  • IAG's investment will progress the development of 'NOVAONE', NPT's first waste-to-fuel commercial-scale production facility, and the UK's first of its kind.
  • "Sustainable Aviation Fuel is the only realistic option for long haul airlines to decarbonise, which is why investment in this area is so critical.
  • "This is a transformational milestone, and a real endorsement of the crucial work Nova Pangaea Technologies is doing.

Vueling Renews with Navitaire

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Barcelona-based Vueling has extended its agreement with Navitaire for the Navitaire Airline Platform.

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  • Barcelona-based Vueling has extended its agreement with Navitaire for the Navitaire Airline Platform.
  • Vueling has relied on Navitaire solutions for reservations, ancillary sales, and digital self-service tools since the airline’s launch in 2004.
  • Vueling operates a fleet of 124 aircraft and serves 100+ destinations throughout Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
  • “Our cloud-based platform offers Vueling the ability to dynamically scale and leverage advanced data and machine learning capabilities.

MetaWorks Platforms Names Film Producer and Industry Veteran, George Furla to its Advisory Board and as a Strategic Advisor to its Web3 Film Distribution Platform Vuele.io

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Fairfield, CA., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. (“MetaWorks” or the “Company”), (CSE: MWRK and OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning Web3 company that owns and operates blockchain platforms in the entertainment technology space, is pleased to announce that film producer George Furla has agreed to join the Company’s advisor board and will act as a strategic advisor to the Company’s Web3 film distribution platform Vuele.io.

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  • George Furla has been in the film industry for over 30 years.
  • “We are thrilled that George Furla has agreed to join our advisory board.
  • George Furla Commented, “The way consumers watch and interact with content is rapidly changing.
  • I look forward to joining the advisory board of MetaWorks and specifically assisting with their NFT as a movie platform Vuele.” MetaWorks NFT as a Movie platform Vuele launched the first ever NFT full length feature film as a movie over its disruptive Web3 film platform.”

MetaWorks Platforms Sells International Rights to ZERO CONTACT The First NFT as a Film (NAAM) Full-Length Movie Ever Made

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Fairfield, CA., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. (“MetaWorks” or the “Company”), (CSE: MWRK and OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning Web3 company that owns and operates blockchain platforms in the entertainment technology space, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Opus One Pictures to sell the international rights to the first full length NFT as a Film (NAAM) movie ever made, Zero Contact Starring Anthony Hopkins.

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  • Fairfield, CA., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. (“MetaWorks” or the “Company”), (CSE: MWRK and OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning Web3 company that owns and operates blockchain platforms in the entertainment technology space, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Opus One Pictures to sell the international rights to the first full length NFT as a Film (NAAM) movie ever made, Zero Contact Starring Anthony Hopkins.
  • ZERO CONTACT made film history by becoming the first feature film to debut exclusively as an NFT on the VUELE™ NFT as a Movie (NAAM) platform.
  • Vuele is the first direct-to-consumer, full-length feature film viewing and distribution platform delivering feature-length films and digital collectible entertainment content as NFTs.
  • MetaWorks Platforms secured the services of successful filmmaker, producer and advisor Mr. George Furla to assist with this transaction.