United Airlines announced that its newest premium seating, is on sale beginning December 3, for travel on select international flights starting March 30, 2019. The new premium economy experience will be available on 21 routes by the end of May 2019. “United® Premium Plus gives our customers more options so they can choose the best experience that fits their wants and needs when they travel,” said Andrew Nocella, United’s executive vice president and chief commercial officer. … [Read more...] about United Airlines Announces United Premium Plus
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Eutelsat updates regarding impact of French Financial Law 2019 amendment
An amendment to the French Finance Law for 2019, modifying the general tax code, aims at specifying the rules relating to the territoriality of corporate tax applicable to companies operating telecommunications satellites. It is too early at this stage to assess the eventual impact for Eutelsat in the event that the amendment is adopted. … [Read more...] about Eutelsat updates regarding impact of French Financial Law 2019 amendment
DHL survey finds companies in Asia Pacific place more importance on green transport than other regions
The latest research report on ground transportation logistics by DHL, the world's leading logistics company, has revealed that companies in Asia Pacific place more importance on green transport than other regions do. The global survey found that a whopping 75% of respondents from the region believe electric vehicles will have a significant impact on transport in the next two years, compared to the global average of 53%. This is further backed up by 82% of respondents from Asia … [Read more...] about DHL survey finds companies in Asia Pacific place more importance on green transport than other regions
CIMON receives ‘Best of What’s New Award’ from science magazine Popular Science
CIMON, the technology demonstrator developed and built by Airbus on behalf of the German Space Agency at the German Aerospace Center funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has now been presented with US science magazine Popular Science’s ‘Best of What’s New Award.’ One of America’s oldest and best-respected magazines, Popular Science has been introducing its readers to the most amazing innovations and discoveries for more than a century. Popular … [Read more...] about CIMON receives ‘Best of What’s New Award’ from science magazine Popular Science
Kerry Logistics Garners Two Honours at the 2018 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards
Kerry Logistics Network Limited announced that the Group has won two honours at the 2018 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards: The "Asia Pacific Logistics Service Provider of the Year" and the "Asia Pacific Road Transportation Service Provider of the Year". The Awards are organised annually by global business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, recognising outstanding companies from a wide range of industries including the automotive, energy, building & … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics Garners Two Honours at the 2018 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards
Barbara Bergmeier Appointed Head of Operations
Airbus Defence and Space has appointed Barbara Bergmeier, 50, as Head of Operations and Member of the Executive Committee, effective 1 December 2018. She succeeds André-Hubert Roussel, 53, who will become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ArianeGroup, a 50-50 joint venture between Airbus and Safran, effective 1 January 2019. Barbara Bergmeier joins Airbus Defence and Space from Vilsbiburg, Germany-based Dräxlmaier Group, where she has been Chief Operating Officer and an Executive … [Read more...] about Barbara Bergmeier Appointed Head of Operations
