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China Air Transport and Airport Industry Report, 2009-2010 Now Available at ReportsandReports
Thanks to the policies including the “Ten Measures” and the exemption of airlines from infrastructure construction funds implemented by Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), China’s air transport industry recovered and realized brisk growth earlier than its global peers in 2009. - June 27, 2010 - ReportsandReports
NPSA Partners with Foley Services
The National Portable Storage Association partners with Foley Services to help membership meet Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance needs. - June 26, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Alexander Aviation Announces a New Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates
Alexander Aviation is announcing a re-launch of the Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates (IPCOA.) The new changes are anticipated to improve both coverage and affordability for Cessna Affiliates. - June 24, 2010 - Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc.
Radarsign™ Opens Distribution Channels in California and Hawaii
Traffic Control and Safety Corporation Tapped to Distribute the World’s Only Armored Driver Feedback Signs. - June 24, 2010 - Radarsign
InShuttle’s New After Dark Services Program Ensure That Young People Arrive Safely Home After a Night of Revelry
University Shuttle Service in Nashville, “InShuttle,” Keeps Young People Safe. - June 13, 2010 - In Shuttle
American Bus Association Makes $15,000 In-Kind Contribution to Motorcoach Council Campaign Designed to Educate Travelers About the "Greenest" Transportation Choice
The American Bus Association (ABA) Board of Directors at its Spring Meeting May 3, 2010 in Branson, Mo., approved providing the Motorcoach Council, with in-kind contributions worth $15,000 to help further elevate awareness of the Council’s “Get Motorcoachified” campaign... - June 06, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
ShipSat: Affordable Maritime Internet via Satellite
World-Link Communications’ Hybrid Broadband Solution Makes the Internet at Sea a Reality - May 27, 2010 - World-Link Communications, Inc
Discount Cab Prius Fleet the First to Complete Safety Improvements
The Nation’s Largest Fleet of Toyota Prius Cabs Receive Toyota Safety Upgrade - May 25, 2010 - Discount Cab
Global Market for Maritime Security $15.4bn in 2010 - New Market Research on ASDReports.com
For decades maritime piracy on the high seas has been an almost accepted aspect of international trade. However, increasingly audacious attacks on high value assets such as larger oil tankers have changed the outlook. When pirates hijack vessels such as an oil-tanker carrying 2 million barrels of... - May 24, 2010 - ASD Media BV
Seon Mobile Surveillance Proves Itself with CLASS
Chatham-Kent Lambton Administrative School Services (CLASS) has added 88 mobile surveillance systems to its fleet, bringing the total coverage to 213 vehicles (of 315). The cameras and digital recorders are an invaluable tool for promoting a safe environment for both students and... - May 19, 2010 - Seon Design Inc.
The X-Treme X-360 Electric Scooter at UrbanScooters.com
Urbanscooters.com is now offering for sale the X-Treme X-360 electric scooter from X-Treme Scooters. - May 12, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Road America Celebrates Four Big Years in Columbus
The Road America Call Center in Columbus turns four years old next weekend. The Company is celebrating its productive partnership with the City at a big picnic honoring the dedicated employees who have helped build a very successful business in Georgia. - May 10, 2010 - Road America
Aparc Systems Awarded Street Parking Contract from Sausalito
Picturesque California Community Elects Parking Integration Experts to Give a High-Tech Boost - May 07, 2010 - Aparc Systems
TomatoFlames.net Becomes the First Airline Classified Website with Google Products Integration
TomatoFlames has officially announced that they are the first, and only, online aircraft classified service provider to fully integrate with Google Products Search. - May 06, 2010 - TomatoFlames
Aldis Teams with Signal Communications Corporation Expanding the Aldis Distribution Channel Throughout New England
Aldis Corp., a leader in next generation traffic management systems, announced today the addition of Signal Communications Corporation to the Aldis strategic sales channel serving cities and municipalities with more efficient and cost effective intersection and highway video traffic management... - May 02, 2010 - Aldis Corp.
Farm Bureau Insurance Reaches $5 Million Milestone in Rewarding State’s Safe Teen Drivers
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance offers a $1,000 US Saving's Bond to teens who successfully complete a safe driving program. The company recently awarded its 5000th bond. The investment in the safety of Virginia's teens through this program has now reached $5 million. - April 30, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Pilot eLog: User-Friendly and Powerful Electronic Logbook Released for Pilots
Pilot eLog is a robust, feature-rich, cross-platform electronic logbook for private pilots. The main logbook screen is uncluttered yet provides a wealth of information to the pilot without having to go to other screens for primary information. - April 30, 2010 - SHEALD Incorporated
Automated Taxi Dispatch Service Integrates WorldNav Navigation
Taxi dispatch with automatic turn by turn navigation has been integrated by Little Services, Inc. using the TeleType WorldNav navigation application providing a turnkey solution for fleet owners wishing to streamline dispatch and navigation functions. - April 29, 2010 - TeleType Co.
Postcode Anywhere "to End School Bus Controversy" with New Catchment Services
Local government software provider releases Ordnance Survey MasterMap route planning and geo-location web services. - April 29, 2010 - PCA Predict
Be Optimal - DNA's Vehicle Routing Initiative 2010
Until July 31st, 2010 companies may obtain a free Developer Express License of the Vehicle Routing and Optimization Library JOpt.SDK. - April 29, 2010 - DNA Evolutions
Motolingo Announces Free Distracted Driver and GPS Monitoring at Fleet Management Association’s 2010 Institute and Expo
Wireless Plans on Mobile Phones Leveraged to Bring Safer Driving to Business Fleets at No Cost. - April 26, 2010 - Motolingo Inc
Port of Quincy and Rail Logistics Introduce New Intermodal Program for Eastbound Fruit and Produce
The Port of Quincy and Rail Logistics have a new shipping option for Central Washington’s fruit and produce. - April 25, 2010 - Port of Quincy
InShuttle of Nashville Awarded Event Shuttle Service Contract for This Year’s Iroquois Steeplechase
InShuttle Transportation, Inc (InShuttle), a Nashville, Tennessee-area provider of chartered shuttle bus services, announced this week that it received the shuttle service contract for the 2010 Iroquois Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park. The event benefits The Vanderbilt Children’s... - April 25, 2010 - In Shuttle
TomatoFlames.net Announces Launch of Revolutionary Aircraft Sales and Services Portal
TomatoFlames has officially announced the launch of their newest, innovative venture TomatoFlames.net. The pilot sales portal, and its associated tools and services, are now available to the pilot community, airplane brokers, instructors, and individuals seeking aircraft parts, tools, and equipment at http://www.TomatoFlames.net. - April 21, 2010 - TomatoFlames
GCAA Sets the Standard by Enhancing Aviation Safety and Security with Q-Pulse
The aviation regulator for the United Arab Emirates, GCAA, have selected Q-Pulse to help their regulated clients manage their safety audits online which will maintain and improve safety oversight. - April 21, 2010 - Gael Ltd
Logistic Dynamics Raises $1,265 for American Cancer Society
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI) a Buffalo, NY based third party logistics provider specializing in freight management and freight broker related services has raised $1,265 in The American Cancer Society's 2010 Daffodil Days for the Western NY Region. This marks LDI's third year of participation and... - April 18, 2010 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Owner of Tennessee Charter Bus Company Makes a ‘Wise’ Choice to Fund Educational Public Awareness Campaign Using a Portion of His Company’s Parts Purchases
Motorcoach operators and coach manufacturers collaborate to generate long-term, sustainable revenue for not-for-profit organization whose sole purpose is to promote public awareness about the availability, selection, usage and benefits of motorcoach transportation. - April 17, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
DukeJets Will be Providing Premium Aircraft Charter Service in Canada for Private Business Travels
DukeJets is an aircraft charter company in Canada and will be providing charter aircraft service to clients for their private and business traveling. DukeJets has airplanes for all travel needs and helps you find suitable flying options according to your business needs and budgets. - April 16, 2010 - DukeJets
Grimes President O’Leary Honored with “40 Under 40” Selection
Michael O’Leary, President of The Grimes Companies, has been selected as one of the Jacksonville Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” for 2010. The list includes forty of Northeast Florida’s brightest and most promising professionals under forty years old. Like... - April 15, 2010 - Total Distribution, Inc.
GPS Based App "Green Travel Choice" Makes CO2 Reduction Simple for Responsible Travellers - Try It on Your iPhone Now
Pocketweb partners with leading environmental organizations to release a new green iPhone app, adding to its successful location-based mobile solutions. This initiative directly supports Ecotourism and Cleaner Climate projects that reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. - April 15, 2010 - Pocketweb
An Attorney for You Savors Role at Toyota Recall Lawsuit Conference
San Diego Toyota Recall Litigation Conference brings together attorneys nationwide with interest in pending Toyota recall lawsuits - April 15, 2010 - An Attorney for You
123Loadboard.com Launches Fully Redesigned Freight Matching Website with New Trucking Tools and Transportation Features
123Loadboard.com™, the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just released their fully redesigned website (v5.0). The update represents a long-awaited release of their new member’s area site including new powerful tools, improved website performance and revamped design. New enhancements include user-friendly searching capabilities as well as a more interactive dashboard. - April 15, 2010 - 123Loadboard.com
Air Charter Guru Joins Haitian Relief Effort
Air Charter Guru company arranges the largest single shipment of tents transported to Haiti since the January 2010 earthquake. - April 13, 2010 - Air Charter Guru
Viamente Route Planner - Now You Can do Your Route Planning in Under a Minute – on the Web
Launching today is Viamente Route Planner, the new web application that solves route-planning problems for Small and Medium Businesses. - April 12, 2010 - Viamente
SW Missouri's First FAA-Approved Flight Training Device
Springfield Flight Simulator announces the areas first FAA-Approved Flight Training Device. This simulator will be installed the week of April 12th and will be available for a free Open House event most of the week. Special media times are available. - April 11, 2010 - Springfield Flight Simulator
Travellers Auto Barn Launches New Free Car & Campervan Sales Website for Backpackers
Travellers Auto Barn, Australia’s number one vehicle sales and rental company for backpackers and independent travellers has recently launched its brand new free listing car & campervan sales site for backpackers, Cars 4 Backpackers which it hopes will become the “go to” site... - April 10, 2010 - Travellers Auto Barn
Exclusive Articulated Bus Website Launched
Bendy-bus.com is proud to announce the launch of its website, a market first, leading the way in the promotion of articulated buses. Lists a complete range of bendy bus models from manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz, Volvo, Scania and Neoplan. - April 10, 2010 - Bendy-bus.com
LiquidPiston Unveils Compact High Efficiency Engine at SAE World Congress
In a paper to be presented at the 2010 SAE World Congress, April 13-15 at the Cobo Center in Detroit Michigan, LiquidPiston, Inc. will publicly reveal for, the first time, the architecture of its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle™ (HEHC) engine. The thermodynamic efficiency of the HEHC cycle offers a 20% to 50% improvement over the best diesel engines. In addition, the engine is ultra-compact, delivering one horsepower per pound, and operating quietly without a muffler. - April 08, 2010 - LiquidPiston, Inc.
WorldNav Truck GPS Now Offers Mexico Maps
Truck drivers are being mandated to follow routes that are suitable for their vehicles. Commercial drivers are now able to cross the U.S. border to Canada and to Mexico with added confidence that they are following truck friendly routes by using the newly updated WorldNav Truck GPS. - April 08, 2010 - TeleType Co.
Innovative ‘Green’ Traffic Signs Help Reduce Costs, CO2 Emissions and Keep Texas Traffic Flowing
Ingenuity, wireless communications and solar-powered lightweight design are the keys success. - April 08, 2010 - Skyline Products
Transportation & Logistics Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Contracted by John J. Jerue Companies to Grow Freight Brokerage Network
Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates, Ltd. engaged by John J. Jerue Companies to locate additional agent locations for their expanding network of freight brokers. - April 07, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
DFW International Airport Awards Project to Balfour Beatty Construction Joint Venture
As part of a joint venture team known as BARC, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected for $900 million in preconstruction and construction services for DFW International Airport’s seven-year Terminal Development Program. - April 05, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Motorcoach Council Elects New Board of Directors and Sets Goals for 2010
The Motorcoach Council, an industry-wide organization established to promote public awareness of the benefits of motorcoach transportation throughout North America, elected its new Board of Directors during a meeting in Denver, CO this week. The Board brings a new energy to the mission, and ushers in goals that align the Council with its strategic marketing plan. - April 04, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Logistic Dynamics Offers Nationwide Rail Service
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI) a Buffalo, NY based third party logistics provider specializing in freight management and freight broker related services has recently partnered with CSX, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern rail lines as an Intermodal Marketing Company (IMC) to offer Nationwide rail... - April 03, 2010 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
New Taxi Service Now Open Serving the Greater Torrington, CT Area
A new taxi service is now available serving the greater Torrington, CT area. Patriot Taxi offers residents and visitors a reliable and affordable way to get to and from points in the greater Torrington, CT area. - April 02, 2010 - Patriot Taxi
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Emergency Extend-a-Slide Invention
Tamela B., a Texas resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Emergency Extend-A-Slide concept to industry worldwide. A simple yet effective new product designed to make an emergency situation much safer, the Emergency... - March 31, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Toyota of Bastrop Achieves Toyota’s President Award
Toyota of Bastrop LA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious President’s Award. - March 30, 2010 - Toyota of Bastrop
Award-Winning, Patent-Pending Digital Signage Enclosure
In January 2010, CCS-Inc. released the Envirosealed® e4100 Digital Signage Enclosure, a cold rolled steel enclosure with a polycarbonate window designed to protect large format displays and media players used for digital signage in harsh environments. When integrated with a display and media player, the unit can replace traditional static signage or provide a new avenue of communication and is ideal for many applications. - March 30, 2010 - Comprehensive Computer Solutions
Ethernet Extension Experts Announces Advent of World’s First Copper-Based Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet Extender at ISC West
New Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet Extender Drives Full-Duplex 1,000MB Ethernet and power Out to 1,700 Ft/500 M When Combined with Multiple Units. - March 29, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Guardian Commodities Shipping Gold, Silver Internationally to Offshore Customers
Online commodities broker to ship gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion to over 180 countries worldwide. - March 29, 2010 - Trusted Bullion