(IN BRIEF) Cargounit, Poland’s leading locomotive leasing company, partners with Siemens Mobility to purchase 30 Vectron locomotives with an option for 60 more, along with 10 Smartron locomotives. The deal aims to enhance cross-border rail transport in Europe. Vectron locomotives, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses introduces the groundbreaking Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell at the mobility move 2024 conference in Berlin. This electric articulated bus, featuring NMC3 batteries and hydrogen fuel cell technology, offers an impressive range of up to 400 … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Association of German Transport Companies, bus manufacturer, Daimler Buses, Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH, e-mobility, eCitaro G fuel cell, electric articulated bus, electric bus, electric bus conference, electromobility, electromobility solution, hydrogen fuel cell, Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell, mobility move, mobility move 2024, Nils Richert, Omniplus, Omniplus On, Omniplus On Uptime Pro, VDV
(IN BRIEF) Vietjet Air has inked a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, marking the airline’s inaugural foray into widebody aircraft with the purchase of 20 A330-900s. Intended to bolster Vietjet’s long-range and regional operations, these A330neo additions will … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, France, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Travel
Tagged A330-900, A330neo, Airbus, Christian Scherer, Dinh Viet Phuong, partnership, sustainability, Vietjet Air, Vietnam
(IN BRIEF) Malaysia Airlines has announced a partnership with Thales to equip 20 of its Airbus A330neo aircraft with advanced avionics solutions. This includes Thales’ Flight Management System (FMS) and ACSS’ Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (T3CAS®). The collaboration marks the … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged ACSS, Airbus A330neo, Flight Management System, Malaysia Airlines, Surveillance systems, T3CAS®, Thales, Thales FMS, Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems
(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach bus drivers have once again demonstrated their commitment to safe and fuel-efficient driving, with over 4,100 drivers achieving Fleet Elite status in a prestigious global performance measurement programme managed by GreenRoad. This accolade, awarded to more Stagecoach … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged Award, Fuel-Efficient Driving Programme, GreenRoad, leadership, safety, Sharon Vye-Parminter, Stagecoach, Stagecoach Bus Drivers, sustainability, Zohar Elhanani
(IN BRIEF) Audrey Petit, currently the Editorial Director of Le Livre de Poche, is set to become the new Managing Director as Béatrice Duval steps down from her role, effective March 31, 2024. Duval, who has led the publishing house … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged appointment, Arnaud Lagardère, Audrey Petit, Béatrice Duval, Le Livre de Poche, leadership, Managing Director, transition
(IN BRIEF) Lufthansa Group has partnered with Viasat and Deutsche Telekom to equip over 150 aircraft with the European Aviation Network (EAN), delivering high-speed in-flight internet access for passengers flying with Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines. EAN combines satellite coverage … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, Travel
Tagged Austrian Airlines, CGN, complementary ground network, David Fox, Deutsche Telekom, Donald Buchman, EAN, European Aviation Network, high-speed Internet, in-flight connectivity, Inmarsat, Ka-band, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, S-band satellite, Swiss, Viasat
(IN BRIEF) According to research by Aviva, 19% of Brits are preparing to book or search for their next holiday 4-5 months in advance, with 26% planning 2-3 months ahead, indicating that January is a popular time for travel planning. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, holidays, Kelly Whittington, Travel Bookings
(IN BRIEF) Despite challenging business conditions in the second half of 2023, the Customer Data Platform (CDP) industry saw continued growth, with ten new participants, mostly small firms established within the last five years, focused on profile building and analytics. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Retail, Technology, Telecom, Travel
Tagged Adabra, analytics, Blendee, CDP, CDP industry, CDP Institute, CDP vendors, Cendyn, CRM, customer data, customer data management, Customer Data Platform, data analysis, David Raa, DMP, Easyence, Employment, funding, Industry Update report, marketing, martech, mediarithmics, Neodata, PUSHTech, REPORT, Susan Raab, technology
(IN BRIEF) Italian railway operator Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) has ordered three additional hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge trains from Stadler as part of a framework agreement. These trains will run on regional and local routes in Italy’s Calabria region and are expected … Read the full press release
Posted in Environment, Industrial, Italy, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Ansgar Brockmeyer, Aristide Vercillo Martino, battery-powered trains, Calabria, Ernesto Ferraro, FdC, Ferrovie della Calabria, hydrogen propulsion, hydrogen trains, hydrogenpowered trains, Italian railway operator, Maurizio Oberti, narrow-gauge trains, rail travel, rail vehicles, Stadler, trains
(IN BRIEF) Hiseas International Gmbh and Chengdu Tourism Studies Association have joined the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA), pledging to enhance travel connections between China and Europe. This partnership aims to streamline operations and improve travel experiences … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Industrial, Marketing, Media, Society, Travel
Tagged Chengdu, Chengdu Tourism Studies Association, CHINA, ECTAA, Eric Drésin, Europe, European destinations, European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations, European travelers, Hiseas International Gmbh, tourism connectivity, travel
(IN BRIEF) Taiwanese airline EVA Air has confirmed its order for 18 long-range A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo aircraft from Airbus. This decision marks EVA Air as the latest global airline to choose the A350-1000 for its long-haul operations and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Indra has secured the ISO 31030 certification from AENOR, becoming the first Spanish company to do so. The certification acknowledges Indra’s effective management of the travel risks faced by its professionals during business trips, prioritizing their well-being, health, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Travel
Tagged AENOR, Awards, Indra, ISO 31030 Certification, Jacqueline Peña, Nicolás Henríquez, safety, Travel Risk Management
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail is set to enhance the food and beverage offerings at Varna and Burgas international airports from 2025 as it takes on the management of the Foodservice Master Concession. This transformation will introduce new concepts from … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged Burgas Airports, Food and Beverage, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, Lagardère, Mladen Yordanov, partnership, retail, sustainability, travel, Varna Airports
(IN BRIEF) Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a significant addition to the airline’s international fleet. The A350-1000 will initially operate on the Tokyo Haneda – New York JFK route. JAL’s A350-1000 is … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Economy, France, Industrial, Management, News, Travel
Tagged A350-1000, Airbus, flights, International Routes, Japan Airlines, New York, partnership, Tokyo
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère acknowledges that its shareholder, Vivendi SE, has unanimously approved the extension of the exercise period for the rights to sell Lagardère shares until June 15, 2025. This extension maintains the terms and conditions outlined in the public … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged acquisition, Financial, investment, Lagardère, shareholder, Vivendi
(IN BRIEF) Global air cargo demand increased by 3.8% in October 2023 compared to the same month in 2022, marking the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). However, capacity, measured in … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Economy, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged air cargo, flights, IATA, travel, Willie Walsh
(IN BRIEF) Hamburg Airport has become the first German member and the 12th overall member of the international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network. This network aims to promote the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation and includes members from airports, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Airbus, airlines, airports, Aviation, energy sectors, Hamburg Airport, hydrogen, Hydrogen Hub at Airport, hydrogen infrastructure, Karine Guénan, Michael Eggenschwiler, ZEROe Hydrogen Ecosystem
(IN BRIEF) European Locomotive Leasing Group (ELL) has signed a significant framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for the acquisition of up to 200 Vectron locomotives. These locomotives will be used in both passenger and freight services across Europe. ELL initially … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Maxime Saada has been named Vice-President of the Lagardère group and has joined its Executive Committee while retaining his current roles. Saada, who holds an MBA from HEC and has a background in various leadership positions, including as … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged appointment, Arnaud Lagardère, Lagardère Group, leadership, Maxime Saada, Vice President
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