BMW & The North Face Built Lightweight Camper Concept
Towing a camper behind your car or truck is nothing new. In fact, it’s something that families have done for years. But, BMW teamed up with The North Face to bring a brand-new high-tech pop-up…
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JetBlue Airways Firms Order for 60 Airbus A220-300’s
JetBlue Airways has firmed up an order for 60 A220-300 aircraft, the larger model of the new, industry-leading A220 series. “As we approach our 20th anniversary, the impressive range and economics of the highly efficient…
United Airlines’ First 787-10 Begins Regular Service
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United Airlines' first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner began regular service as UA2418, departing from Los Angeles International Airport traveling to Newark Liberty International Airport. United is the first…
Apollo Eyeing Deal for GE’s Jet Leasing Unit
(Reuters) - Private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC is working on an offer to acquire General Electric Co's aircraft leasing operations, which are worth as much as $40 billion, people familiar with the matter…
Qatar Airways acquires 5% of China Southern Airlines
DUBAI/BEIJING, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Qatar Airways has acquired a 5 percent stake in China Southern Airlines, the state-owned Gulf carrier said on Wednesday, in a move to gain access to the fast-growing mainland Chinese…
Embraer Signs Agreement With Air Kiribati For Up to 4 E190-E2
Singapore, December 19, 2018 – Embraer has announced the signing of a contract with the Government of Kiribati, in partnership with their national airline, Air Kiribati, for two firm orders for the E190-E2 E-Jets and…
Embraer and Azul Firm Up Order for Additional E195-E2 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil, December 19th, 2018 – Embraer and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A. have signed a contract for a firm order for a previously announced 21 E195-E2 jets. This agreement was revealed…
Air Italy Flights Rekindle U.S. Carrier Anger
ROME (Reuters) - Air Italy will start flying to Chicago next year, a move likely to revive a dispute between its minority shareholder Qatar Airways and U.S rivals trying to squeeze Gulf operators out of…
Hyatt Place Chongli, China Now Open
CHICAGO (December 10, 2018) – Hyatt Place Chongli is the first Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Zhangjiakou in China’s Hebei Province. The hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi.…
Hyatt Regency Seattle Now Open
CHICAGO (December 10, 2018) — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Seattle, located in the heart of downtown at 808 Howell Street and near some of Seattle’s top attractions including the Space Needle,…