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Citadel Construction Ready to Dig Aircraft Towing Systems’ Underground Channel at Ardmore Industrial Airpark
Construction has begun for Aircraft Towing Systems (ATS) at the Ardmore Industrial Airpark in Ardmore, Oklahoma. ATS will use an electric-powered underground “pull car” and above-ground “tow dolly” prototype that will run along the U-shaped channel to move aircraft to and from airport runways and gates without using an aircraft’s main jet engines. - January 14, 2021 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
FAPA Virtual Pilot Job Fair Draws Over 500 Job-Hunting Pilots
On Wednesday 16 December, Future & Active Pilot Advisors (FAPA) hosted their monthly Pilot Job Fair via virtual conference. The online event caught the attention of 536 job-hunting aviators, all of them interested in the existing job opportunities in an otherwise widely-accepted stalled-out... - December 21, 2020 - FAPA (Future and Active Pilot Advisors)
The New Vaccine Will Mean a Return of the Fear of Flying. New Book by Fear of Flying Coach Paul Tizzard.
Fear of flying affects 1 in 5 people. With the vaccine in sight, many will want to start flying again and therefore, their fear of flying will return. Paul Tizzard has written a new book to help people combining over 20 year's experience of helping nervous flyers. Foreword by Sir Richard Branson. - December 14, 2020 - Lovefly Limited
DSV Breaks Ground on One Million Sq. Ft. Logistics Facility in Lancaster, Texas
DSV, a Denmark-based global logistics firm, is building a new regional hub in Lancaster, Texas, bringing all three divisions, Air & Sea, Road, and Solutions, under one roof. - December 07, 2020 - DSV
Bennett Motor Express Selects Winmore to Fuel Digital Transformation
Customer Success Platform for Logistics Companies Automates Bennett’s Pricing and Customer Solution Onboarding Processes - December 01, 2020 - Winmore
Winmore Transforms the Transportation Pricing Process with New RateAI Solution
Winmore, the leading customer success platform for logistics companies, today unveiled RateAI to transform the transportation pricing process for freight brokers, carriers and third party logistics providers (3PLs). Winmore has partnered with Google to leverage its Cloud AI machine learning service... - November 17, 2020 - Winmore
Retired Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Director Victor Bird Named Chief Operating Officer of Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Retired Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Director Victor Bird, a recognized state and national aviation leader who retired as a public servant on Nov. 1, has been named Aircraft Towing Systems (ATS) World Wide LLC’s chief operating officer. - November 13, 2020 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Randolph Partners with Non-Profit Angel Flight NE
Give a Pair, Change a Life Holiday Campaign Helps Fund a Flight. - November 09, 2020 - Angel Flight NE
Mesilla Valley Transportation Signs on with Winmore for Market-Leading Customer Success Platform for Logistics
Leading Supply Chain Solution and Carrier Selects Winmore to Streamline RFP and Pricing Workflows - October 29, 2020 - Winmore
Relatives of PS752 Victims File Lawsuit Against the Islamic Republic of Iran in U.S. District Court
Herischi & Associates LLC, on behalf of the families of several of the 176 victims who died when Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was allegedly shot down by Iranian air defenses, has filed a suit in D.C. District Court against the Iranian government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard... - October 27, 2020 - Herischi & Associates LLC
JetPack Aviation Flying Motorcycle “SPEEDER” Set to Fly
More Than Just Mystery JetPacks Will Be Flying Over Los Angeles - October 16, 2020 - Jet Pack Aviation
TAC Air Expands Far North with Acquisition of Prior Aviation FBO at Buffalo Niagara International Airport
TAC Air - BUF location brings the network count to 16 U.S. FBOs. - October 02, 2020 - TAC Air
JMC Global Taps Winmore’s Customer Success Platform to Re-Assess and Refine Commercial Operations
Global Logistics Leader Selects Winmore to Digitize Commercial Processes and Support Long-Term Growth - September 30, 2020 - Winmore
Kirsch Transportation Accelerates Digital Transformation with Winmore Software
Winmore’s Customer Success Platform Supports Omaha, Nebraska-based Freight Shipping and Trucking Company’s Commercial Operations - September 23, 2020 - Winmore
Autel Enterprise is Announces Its Partnership with FoxFury Lighting
System-Specific lighting Authorized for the Autel EVO II Series Aircraft - September 17, 2020 - Autel Robotics
Aircraft Towing Systems’ Prototype Testing Scheduled for Early Spring
Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC is constructing its underground pull-car and above-ground towing system prototype and will soon dig its underground-rail channel. ATS will test and transport a used 727 jet that the company purchased last winter to test the ATS system in spring. - September 15, 2020 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
FBI Investigates "Jetpack" Sighting Over LAX
FAA Has Only Certified One True JetPack - September 08, 2020 - Jet Pack Aviation
WBAT Safety Introduces Faith Technologies as Most Recent Subscriber
WBAT Safety is proud to introduce Faith Technologies as the most recent ASAP facilitation services subscriber and subscriber of the Platform+Support program. Faith Technologies, Inc. was established in 1972 and has become an energy expert and national leader in electrical planning, engineering,... - September 04, 2020 - WBAT Safety
WBAT Safety Welcomes California Aeronautical University as Newest Platform+ Subscriber
WBAT Safety is pleased to welcome California Aeronautical University (CAU) as the latest operator to join the WBAT Safety platform as a Platform+Support and ASAP facilitation services subscriber. California Aeronautical University offers professional pilot degree programs as well as aircraft... - August 13, 2020 - WBAT Safety
Dupage Aviation to Purchase 5 More Business Jets to Meet Leasing Demand Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Dupage Aviation purchases new aircraft due to increased travel demand amongst the pandemic. - August 04, 2020 - Dupage Aviation
BILT Inc. Wins $1.5M Air Force Contract to Modernize Maintenance & Training: SBIR Phase-2 Positions 3D App for Universal Integration
The US Air Force is adopting BILT Intelligent Instructions® for assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair. The 3D interactive mobile app is already used by many commercial brands including Weber-Stephen, Yale, Samsung, and the Home Depot as an alternative to antiquated user manuals, paper instructions, and videos. BILT is proven to decrease time-on-task and minimize user errors. - July 23, 2020 - BILT Incorporated
WBAT Safety Announces North Memorial Health Air Care as Latest ASAP Subscriber and Platform+ Subscriber
WBAT Safety is proud to announce that North Memorial Health Air Care is now a Platform+Support subscriber and has upgraded to receive ASAP Facilitation services. North Memorial Health Air Care, a division of North Memorial Health in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, responds to emergencies and... - July 16, 2020 - WBAT Safety
WBAT Safety Announces Major FAA Award
WBAT Safety has been awarded a 5-year contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). - June 30, 2020 - WBAT Safety
ANA Goes Live with Direct Booking for International Markets Using OpenJaw t-Retail NDC Platform
ANA becomes first in Japan to obtain IATA’s New Distribution Capability Level 3 certification using OpenJaw t-Retail NDC platform. Go-Live for International Markets while the whole team of OpenJaw worked remotely due to COVID-19. - June 16, 2020 - OpenJaw Technologies
A New Brand of Prestige Condiments Has Been Launched to Target a Gap in the Market for Upscale Products
Le Must is the premier luxury condiment brand of choice to five-star hotels and prestige venues around the world. The collection is single-portioned and organic. Combining classic culinary techniques with a contemporary enthusiasm for innovation, the maîtres artisans of Le Must craft... - June 13, 2020 - Le Must
Fly Victor et al. Motion to Dismiss Successful Against Don’t Look Media, LLC
On 21 June 2019, Don't Look Media, LLC ("DLM") filed a lawsuit against Fly Victor et al. in the United States District Court, in the Southern District of Florida alleging a contractual dispute around a historical marketing agreement. The complaint put forth various allegations. On 17... - June 09, 2020 - Victor
Winmore Unveils Customer Solution On-Boarding for Logistics Providers
Two of the World’s Largest Freight Forwarders Sign on to Adopt New Software to Manage Customer Implementations and Gain Competitive Edge - May 28, 2020 - Winmore
FLARES 2.0 Perfect Safety Streak Surpasses 200 Flights
FLARES 2.0, Hood Tech’s Flying Launch and Recovery System, last week logged its 206th flight while maintaining a perfect safety record, dating back to Jan. 2019. The team celebrated the milestone briefly, as envelope expansion testing led to a sequence of three FLARES captures in rapid... - May 21, 2020 - Hood Tech Corp., Vision Inc.
Cargonaija Set to Revolutionize Cargo Shipping from Dubai to Nigeria
Dubai-based international freight forwarder, Cargonaija, eases the process of cargo shipping from Dubai to Nigeria with innovative logistics solutions. - May 20, 2020 - Cargonaija
Photo Essay: Aircraft Towing Systems’ Purchase of Abandoned Boeing 727 Reveals Aviation History
When Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC recently purchased an abandoned Boeing 727 left at the Ardmore Industrial Airpark in 2007, little did ATS CEO/Vice President Vince Howie know the former Kitty Hawk Air Cargo jet would act like a time capsule from 2007. Editors Note: This photo essay features more than 12 photos and cutlines to be downloaded at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9htgbn7odwx93i2/AACDGVaB8EOVx4FfgqyUje9da?dl=0 - April 28, 2020 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Alternate E Source Announces the Release of New SmartXcan
Alternate E Source, provider of Kentix IoT smart sensor technologies, announces The release of SmartXcan - state of the art fever detection system designed for accuracy, ease of use, and fast analysis. - April 22, 2020 - Alternate E Source
Winmore Launches "Win from Home" to Extend Its Collaboration Software to Virtual Bid Desks and Home Offices During COVID-19
New functionality helps organizations’ remote workforces keep contracted revenue growing and bid submissions on time. - March 24, 2020 - Winmore
Premise Data Uses Its Platform to Collect Real-Time Insights About How COVID-19 is Affecting Americans’ Air Travel Plans
Premise has so far surveyed more than 2800 U.S. residents about plans for air travel in light of COVID-19 pandemic. Results suggest citizens will be reluctant to travel for many months to come. - March 21, 2020 - Premise
Air Charter Advisors Addresses Private Jet Travel During the Coronavirus Outbreak
As organizations, corporations, and service providers are working around the clock to provide updates regarding COVID-19, this is how Air Charter Advisors is handling the Coronavirus and their Private Jet Charter Services. - March 20, 2020 - Air Charter Advisors
Best Travel Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 24th Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best travel sites in the world as part of their 24th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including travel,... - March 19, 2020 - Web Marketing Association
AeroCRS and CTW Partner to Provide Airlines with New Distribution and Self-Service Capabilities
AeroCRS Ltd. and CTW are pleased to announce that they have partnered to enhance the distribution capabilities of the AeroCRS PSS platform across all segments of the market. The CTW Platform will allow AeroCRS airlines and OTAs to further develop and enhance their retail strategies. AeroCRS... - March 11, 2020 - CTW
KIU Airline Solutions and CTW Provide Airlines with New Retailing and Self-Service Capabilities
KIU and CTW have partnered to enhance the commercial and omnichannel distribution capabilities of the KIU PSS and GDS platforms. The CTW Platform helps KIU customers develop their retail strategies. KIU carriers are now able to: · Create and distribute unlimited number fare brands, bundles... - March 10, 2020 - CTW
"Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award" to Honor Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC on March 12
"Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award" to honor Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC on March 12. OSU's New Product Development Center and ATS World Wide LLC to Test Revolutionary Prototype this Summer. - March 03, 2020 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Angel Flight NE Holding First Annual 5K on the Runway Presented by JetBlue at Logan International Airport Boston on May 3
600 Runners/Walkers to participate in unique 5K event at Logan International Airport to raise funds and awareness for Angel Flight NE. - February 29, 2020 - Angel Flight NE
OpenJaw Technologies Named as One of the Best Workplaces in Ireland
Ireland's leading travel technology company recognised for the first time. - February 27, 2020 - OpenJaw Technologies
FlyBLACK: The Private Jet Company for the Digital Age
Startup in Private Aviation Industry develops and launches a new solution for private jet flyers. - February 26, 2020 - FlyBLACK
Winmore Unveils Winmore 360, Integrated Software for Contracted Revenue Exclusively for Logistics Service Providers
Winmore, a cloud-based bid and tender collaboration software application for the logistics industry, today launched Winmore 360, the world’s first integrated software for every stage of the transportation RFP and tender lifecycle, developed exclusively for logistics service providers. - January 14, 2020 - Winmore
Guy J. Chartrand Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019 and 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Guy J. Chartrand of Toronto, Ontario, Canada has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019 and 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation logistics. About Guy J. Chartrand Guy Chartrand has... - January 14, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
BYD and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Make the Holidays Greener
Holiday travel is a lot greener this season at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) with the addition of two BYD (Build Your Dreams) zero-emission buses. The two green technology, battery-electric K9M 40-foot buses are part of the airport’s fleet of... - December 23, 2019 - BYD
Anti-Tarnish Packaging Paper and Film Protects Silver-Plated Parts
Quality and cleanliness are critical in preserving silver-plated parts for the aerospace and electronics industries. Daubert Cromwell's anti-tarnish Silver-Guard™ film and Silver Saver® paper packaging products provide environmentally friendly, recyclable protection. - December 06, 2019 - Daubert Cromwell
TAP Air Portugal Selects OpenJaw Technologies as Its NDC Platform of Choice
TAP Air Portugal has selected OpenJaw Technologies' t-Retail Platform to provide its New Distribution Capability (NDC). By choosing the OpenJaw t-Retail NDC Platform, TAP will be able to connect with multiple partners via NDC as well as dynamically create tailored and optimised consumer offers. In... - November 29, 2019 - OpenJaw Technologies
Just 2 Weeks to Go Until Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling 2019
SMi reports: Some of the world’s leading airlift operators and manufacturers are set to present at Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference, which will convene in Lisbon, Portugal in two weeks’ time. - November 21, 2019 - SAE Media Group
International Speakers Announced for Defence Aviation Safety Conference 2020
SMi reports: A variety of exciting international presentations have been announced for the upcoming Defence Aviation Safety conference, which will convene in London next April. - November 21, 2019 - SAE Media Group
BuddyFlight™ App Kickstarter Campaign & iPad Pro Sweepstakes
BuddyFlight™ App (Pilot-to-Pilot Connections) is on Kickstarter and offers the chance to win a brand new iPad Pro 11" with 256GB of storage. - October 31, 2019 - BuddyFlight™
Refuelling Capabilities to be a Key Focus at Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling 2019
SMI Reports: The 20th annual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference will be held in Lisbon, Portugal on 3rd – 4th December and will feature key presentations on the importance of efficient Air-to-Air Refuelling capabilities. - October 30, 2019 - SAE Media Group