Honda Aero, Inc., said that it will establish its corporate headquarters and a state-of-the-art jet engine manufacturing plant in Burlington, North Carolina, adjacent to the Burlington- Alamance regional airport. The new facility will produce advanced jet engines developed and marketed by GE Honda Aero Engines, LLC. GE Honda Aero Engines is a joint venture between GE and Honda Aero, established in 2004 for the development, certifi cation and commercialisation of jet engines in the 1,000 to … [Read more...] about AMERICAN GATEWAYS FOR ASIA~ Honda Aero to build engine plant in Burlington
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AMERICAN GATEWAYS FOR ASIA~ Rob Wigington named new deputy director at HAS
The Houston Airport System has appointed Rob Wigington as deputy director of marketing, communications and community affairs. He is responsible for worldwide air service development, media relations, international relations, advertising and community affairs. Previously, Wigington served as the director of marketing for San Diego InternationalAirport. His 25 years of industry experience include serving as executive vice president, chief fi nancial/operating offi cer for the Airports Council … [Read more...] about AMERICAN GATEWAYS FOR ASIA~ Rob Wigington named new deputy director at HAS
AMERICAN GATEWAYS FOR ASIA~ DFW is positioned for escalating growth
The news keeps getting better at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). In late July, Cathay Pacifi c Cargo added two new 747-400 freighter frequencies to DFW. In late August, the carrier added a seventh rotation that brings daily service between HongKong (HKG) and DFW. “This brings a total of 42 weekly Asian freighters to the best cargo airport in the world,” exclaims Bill Frainey, assistant vice president of air service development at DFW. Earlier this April, … [Read more...] about AMERICAN GATEWAYS FOR ASIA~ DFW is positioned for escalating growth
AMERICAN GATEWAYS FOR ASIA~ IAH offers gateway and carrier mix advantages
With carriers expanding their service and others soon to enter the market, optimism for growth at Houston Bush IntercontinentalAirport (IAH) is high. Coming in December, Emirates Airlines will connect Houston to Dubai non-stop three times weekly, but will expand to daily service by mid 2008. The UAE-based carrier will utilise 777-200LR aircraft on the route. While this aircraft has the capability of hauling up to 18 tonnes of cargo, Genaro Pena, Houston Airport System (HAS) marketing … [Read more...] about AMERICAN GATEWAYS FOR ASIA~ IAH offers gateway and carrier mix advantages
AMERICAN GATEWAYS FOR ASIA~ LAWA in hot pursuit for Asia business
Long revered as a major gateway for Asia-related air traffi c, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is in hot pursuit for stepped up Asian business. Thanks to its West Coast location in one of the strongest markets in the United States, LAWA’s airport system is already tops for trans-Pacifi c traffi c, excluding Anchorage, which servesprimarily as a fuel stop. Besides just reeling a carrier that will offer new service to Australia, LAWA offi cials are anxiously awaiting news from the US … [Read more...] about AMERICAN GATEWAYS FOR ASIA~ LAWA in hot pursuit for Asia business
LAWA in hot pursuit for Asia business
Long revered as a major gateway for Asia-related air traffi c, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is in hot pursuit for stepped up Asian business. Thanks to its West Coast location in one of the strongest markets in the United States, LAWA’s airport system is already tops for trans-Pacifi c traffi c, excluding Anchorage, which servesprimarily as a fuel stop. Besides just reeling a carrier that will offer new service to Australia, LAWA offi cials are anxiously awaiting news from the US … [Read more...] about LAWA in hot pursuit for Asia business
