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Mar 17, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Thrust Flight Named United Aviate-Participating Flight School, Offering Secure Pathway to United Airlines Flight Deck
MESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thrust Flight, a leading U.S. aviation training provider and home of the Zero Time to Airline® program, today announced the selection of its Thrust – Phoenix campus as an official United Aviate-participating flight school. United Aviate, United Airlines’ industry-leading pilot career development program, provides students and certified flight instructors (CFIs) a secure path to a United First Officer seat, connecting students directly with the airline early in thei...
Mar 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
G.S. Precision Announces Acquisitions of Headwater Precision and Lush Heat Treatment to Expand Strategic Platform and Enhance Vertical Integration
BRATTLEBORO, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--G.S. Precision (“GSP” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of complex, highly engineered products used in mission critical aerospace, defense, and semiconductor systems, has completed two transactions that significantly expand the Company’s unique capabilities and provide for strategic platform expansion. The Company has acquired Lush Heat Treatment LTD (“Lush”) and the assets of Headwater Precision (“Headwater”). “These acquisitions support our platform...
Mar 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
flyExclusive MRO Completes Starlink Installation on Challenger Aircraft and Secures Multi-Aircraft Starlink Agreement
KINSTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--flyExclusive (NYSE American: FLYX), a vertically integrated private aviation company, today announced the completion of a Starlink installation on a Challenger aircraft under its authorized Starlink dealership agreement. Leveraging its deep experience performing complex avionics and connectivity upgrades, flyExclusive MRO completed the Starlink installation in record time. Low-profile and lightweight in design, Starlink Aero Terminals are designed to be installed...
Mar 17, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Corporación América Airports S.A. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP), (“CAAP” or the “Company”) one of the leading private airport operators in the world, reported today its unaudited, consolidated results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2025, and audited results for the full year 2025. Financial results are expressed in millions of U.S. dollars and are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting S...
Mar 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Universal Fuel Technologies Demonstrates Fully Drop-In Synthetic Aviation Fuel Using HEFA Byproducts
LOS ALTOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As airlines work to reduce emissions while maintaining operational efficiency with existing aircraft and infrastructure, a critical barrier to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption has been overcome. Independent testing by Washington State University has validated that Universal Fuel Technologies’ (Unifuel) Flexiforming technology successfully converts HEFA-derived naphtha into synthetic aromatic kerosene that, when blended with paraffinic SAF, create...
Mar 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Analogic Corporation Secures Landmark Contract to Enhance Security at Heathrow Airport
SALEM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analogic Corporation has been awarded a significant contract to supply and install its newest, 4th generation Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) at Heathrow Airport (LHR), marking a pivotal step in enhancing airport security and operational efficiency. Following a competitive procurement process initiated by Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) Analogic was selected for the award, setting the stage for a series of strategic projects aimed at modernizing baggage screening...
Mar 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Corporación América Airports S.A. Reports February 2026 Passenger Traffic
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP), (“CAAP” or the “Company”), one of the world’s leading private airport operators, reported today a 6.7% year-on-year (YoY) increase in passenger traffic in February 2026. Passenger Traffic, Cargo Volume and Aircraft Movements Highlights (2026 vs. 2025) Statistics Feb'26 Feb'25 % Var. YTD’26 YTD’25 % Var. Domestic Passengers (thousands) 3,299 3,292 0.2% 6,966 6,864 1.5% International Passengers (thousands) 2,...
Mar 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Medjet Names John Gobbels President and CEO as Mike Hallman Transitions to Chairman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medjet, the premier global air-medical transport and security response membership program for travelers, today announced that Chief Operating Officer John Gobbels will become President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2026. Current CEO Mike Hallman will transition from day-to-day operations into the role of Chairman of the Board. Gobbels brings more than 22 years of operational leadership at Medjet to his new position. Since joining the company i...
Mar 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Alorica Named a Leader in NelsonHall’s 2026 NEAT Assessment for CX Services in Travel, Transportation & Hospitality
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alorica named a Leader across all four segments in NelsonHall’s 2026 CX Services NEAT for Travel, Transportation & Hospitality....
Mar 16, 2026 at 6:55 AM
AECOM joint venture selected to deliver New York City’s first combined sewer overflow storage tunnel
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that Newtown Creek CSO Partners, a joint venture of AECOM, Parsons Corporation and EPC Consultants Inc., has been selected by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) to provide construction supervision services for the City’s first combined sewer overflow (CSO) storage tunnel and pump station project. The contract is part of NYCDEP’s long‑term effort to modernize wastew...
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