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UNITED CONTINENTAL HOLDINGS REPORTS JANUARY 2012 OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:07:22 +0000

UNITED CONTINENTAL HOLDINGS REPORTS JANUARY 2012 OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

PR Newswire

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today reported January 2012 combined operational results for its United Airlines and Continental Airlines units.

UAL's consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) in January 2012 decreased 3.2 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) decreased 2.8 percent versus January 2011 results. The company's consolidated load factor in January 2012 decreased 0.2 points compared to January 2011.

The company's January 2012 consolidated and mainline passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) increased an estimated 8.5 to 9.5 percent and 6.5 to 7.5 percent, respectively, as compared to January 2011.

About United Continental Holdings, Inc.
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) is the holding company for both United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Together with United Express, Continental Express and Continental Connection, these airlines operate an average of 5,656 flights a day to 376 airports on six continents from their hubs in Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Guam, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark Liberty, San Francisco, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. United and Continental are members of Star Alliance, which offers more than 21,000 daily flights to 1,290 airports in 189 countries. United and Continental's more than 80,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. For more information about United Continental Holdings, Inc., go to UnitedContinentalHoldings.com. For more information about the airlines, see united.com and continental.com or follow United on Twitter and Facebook.

- tables attached – Preliminary Operational Results
		January
		2012	2011	Change
REVENUE PASSENGER MILES (000)
	Domestic	6,673,051	6,982,370	(4.4)	%

	International	6,785,047	6,999,397	(3.1)	%
	Atlantic	2,719,271	2,772,083	(1.9)	%
	Pacific	2,566,037	2,717,833	(5.6)	%
	Latin	1,499,739	1,509,481	(0.6)	%

	Mainline	13,458,098	13,981,767	(3.7)	%
	Regional	1,879,152	1,854,425	1.3	%
	Consolidated	15,337,250	15,836,192	(3.2)	%
AVAILABLE SEAT MILES (000)
	Domestic	8,240,673	8,807,025	(6.4)	%

	International	8,918,572	8,903,978	0.2	%
	Atlantic	3,876,046	3,796,985	2.1	%
	Pacific	3,146,282	3,197,105	(1.6)	%
	Latin	1,896,244	1,909,888	(0.7)	%

	Mainline	17,159,245	17,711,003	(3.1)	%
	Regional	2,590,627	2,608,820	(0.7)	%
	Consolidated	19,749,872	20,319,823	(2.8)	%
PASSENGER LOAD FACTOR
	Domestic	81.0%	79.3%	1.7	pts

	International	76.1%	78.6%	(2.5)	pts
	Atlantic	70.2%	73.0%	(2.8)	pts
	Pacific	81.6%	85.0%	(3.4)	pts
	Latin	79.1%	79.0%	0.1	pts

	Mainline	78.4%	78.9%	(0.5)	pts
	Regional	72.5%	71.1%	1.4	pts
	Consolidated	77.7%	77.9%	(0.2)	pts
ONBOARD PASSENGERS (000)
	Mainline	7,016	7,380	(4.9)	%
	Regional	3,313	3,287	0.8	%
	Consolidated	10,329	10,667	(3.2)	%
CARGO REVENUE TON MILES (000)
	Total	192,969	218,969	(11.9)	%

Preliminary Financial Results

December 2011 year-over-year consolidated PRASM change			5.0	%
December 2011 year-over-year mainline PRASM change			4.5	%
January 2012 estimated year-over-year consolidated PRASM change			8.5 – 9.5	%
January 2012 estimated year-over-year mainline PRASM change			6.5 – 7.5	%
January 2012 estimated consolidated average price per gallon of fuel, including fuel taxes			3.25	Dollars
First Quarter 2012 estimated consolidated average price per gallon of fuel, including fuel taxes			3.32	Dollars

Preliminary Operational Results

	2012	2011(3)	Change
January On-Time Performance(1)	82.2%	81.1%	1.1	pts
January Completion Factor(2)	98.9%	97.7%	1.2	pts

(1)								Based on domestic mainline scheduled flights arriving within 14 minutes of scheduled arrival time, according to data published in the DOT Air Travel Consumer Report.
(2)								Mainline Completion Percentage.
(3)								In order to provide a meaningful year-over-year comparison, 2011 operational results are combined on a weighted departure basis for the Company's two operating subsidiaries, United and Continental. On a standalone basis, United's January 2011 on-time performance and completion factor was 84.5% and 97.9%, respectively, and Continental's January 2011 on-time performance and completion factor was 76.5% and 97.4%, respectively.

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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements included in this release are forward-looking and thus reflect our current expectations and beliefs with respect to certain current and future events and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are and will be subject to many risks and uncertainties relating to our operations and business environment that may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Words such as "expects," "will," "plans," "anticipates," "indicates," "believes," "forecast," "guidance," "outlook" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Additionally, forward-looking statements include statements which do not relate solely to historical facts, such as statements which identify uncertainties or trends, discuss the possible future effects of current known trends or uncertainties, or which indicate that the future effects of known trends or uncertainties cannot be predicted, guaranteed or assured. All forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to us on the date of this release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Our actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors including, without limitation, the following: our ability to comply with the terms of our various financing arrangements; the costs and availability of financing; our ability to maintain adequate liquidity; our ability to execute our operational plans; our ability to control our costs, including realizing benefits from our resource optimization efforts, cost reduction initiatives and fleet replacement programs; our ability to utilize our net operating losses; our ability to attract and retain customers; demand for transportation in the markets in which we operate; an outbreak of a disease that affects travel demand or travel behavior; demand for travel and the impact that global economic conditions have on customer travel patterns; excessive taxation and the inability to offset future taxable income; general economic conditions (including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, investment or credit market conditions, crude oil prices, costs of aviation fuel and energy refining capacity in relevant markets); our ability to cost-effectively hedge against increases in the price of aviation fuel; any potential realized or unrealized gains or losses related to fuel or currency hedging programs; the effects of any hostilities, act of war or terrorist attack; the ability of other air carriers with whom we have alliances or partnerships to provide the services contemplated by the respective arrangements with such carriers; the costs and availability of aviation and other insurance; the costs associated with security measures and practices; industry consolidation or changes in airline alliances; competitive pressures on pricing and on demand; our capacity decisions and the capacity decisions of our competitors; U.S. or foreign governmental legislation, regulation and other actions (including open skies agreements and environmental regulations); labor costs; our ability to maintain satisfactory labor relations and the results of the collective bargaining agreement process with our union groups; any disruptions to operations due to any potential actions by our labor groups; weather conditions; the possibility that expected merger synergies will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; and other risks and uncertainties set forth under Item 1A., Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as other risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time in the reports we file with the SEC. Consequently, forward-looking statements should not be regarded as representations or warranties by us that such matters will be realized.

SOURCE United Continental Holdings, Inc.

DFW International Airport to Host 2012 Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:44:10 +0000

DFW International Airport to Host 2012 Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit

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Summit to draw aviation leaders from more than 10 countries, provide insight to the future of aviation

DFW AIRPORT, Texas, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport will welcome aviation industry leaders later this year for the 17th Annual Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit. The event is expected to draw aviation experts from countries throughout the world. It will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Addison from September 16 through 18.

"We take great pride in the fact that DFW Airport has been chosen to host this year's International Aviation Forecast Summit," said Jeff Fegan, CEO of DFW International Airport. "For the past 16 years, the conference has featured expert presenters whose insight is vital for future aviation planning, and DFW thrives by staying at the forefront of key developments in the aviation industry."

Summit organizers anticipate the event could attract over 500 airline and airport executives, as well as vendors, suppliers, financial organizations, global aircraft and power plant manufacturers.

"A world-class global portal such as DFW International Airport is the perfect venue for this event, which draws aviation leaders from around the world," said Michael J. Boyd, President, Boyd Group International. "We are looking forward to providing insightful information, which is critical in this quickly changing aviation environment."

The Boyd Group International will focus on aviation trends, global fleet demand, and airport traffic forecasts that will affect aviation in the future.

A tentative agenda will be posted shortly. For the latest information, please visit http://www.aviationforecastsummit.com/

About DFW International Airport
Located halfway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW International Airport is the world's fourth busiest, offering nearly 1,750 flights per day and serving 57 million passengers a year. DFW provides nonstop service to 145 domestic and 47 international destinations worldwide. For five consecutive years, DFW has ranked in the top five for customer service among large airports worldwide in surveys conducted by Airports Council International. For the latest news, real-time flight information, parking availability or further details regarding the many services provided at DFW International Airport, visit www.dfwairport.com.

(re)defining DFW International Airport

DFW International Airport's $1.9 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP) is (re)defining first class for this global gateway. For the latest details regarding TRIP, log on to www.dfwairport.com/redefine.

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Contact: Public Affairs Department, 972-973-5555

SOURCE DFW International Airport

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for January 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:30:00 +0000

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for January 2012

PR Newswire

PANAMA CITY, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for January 2012:

	January	January	% Change
*Operating Data*	2012	2011	(YOY)
Copa Holdings (Consolidated)
ASM (mm) (1)	1,313.9	1,093.7	20.1%
RPM (mm) (2)	1,043.0	868.8	20.0%
Load Factor (3)	79.4%	79.4%	-0.1p.p.
International Service
ASM (mm) (1)	1,247.9	981.2	27.2%
RPM (mm) (2)	987.0	780.2	26.5%
Load Factor (3)	79.1%	79.5%	-0.4p.p.
Domestic Service
ASM (mm) (1)	66.1	112.5	-41.3%
RPM (mm) (2)	56.0	88.6	-36.8%
Load Factor (3)	84.8%	78.8%	6.1p.p.
1. Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown.
2. Revenue passenger miles - represents the numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers
3. Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized

For the month of January 2012, Copa Holdings' system-wide passenger traffic (RPM) increased 20.0%, while capacity increased 20.1%. System load factor for January 2012 was 79.4%, a 0.1 percentage point decline when compared to January 2011.

International passenger traffic grew 26.5%, while capacity increased 27.2%. This resulted in a load factor of 79.1%, a 0.4 percentage point decrease when compared to January 2011. For the month, International capacity represented 95.0% of total capacity.

Domestic traffic, represented wholly by Colombian domestic service, decreased 36.8%, while capacity decreased 41.3%. As a result, domestic load factor for the month increased 6.1 percentage points to 84.8%. For the month, domestic capacity represented 5.0% of total capacity.

Copa Holdings is a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo services. The Company, through its operating subsidiaries, provides service to 59 destinations in 28 countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean with one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the industry, consisting of 73 aircraft: 47 Boeing 737NG aircraft and 26 EMBRAER-190s. For more information visit www.copaair.com.

CPA-G

SOURCE Copa Holdings, S.A.

Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. Reports January 2012 Traffic

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:19:46 +0000

Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. Reports January 2012 Traffic

PR Newswire

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: GLUX) today announced preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of January 2012.

JANUARY 2012 STATISTICS

	Jan-12	Jan-11	Change
Passengers Enplaned	41,018	37,646	9.0 %
Revenue Passenger Miles (000)	13,301	11,688	13.8 %
Available Seat Miles (000)	31,914	32,362	(1.4) %
Load Factor	41.7%	36.1%	5.6 pts
RASM (cents)	31.36	29.60	5.9 %

Great Lakes is providing scheduled passenger service at 44 airports in twelve states with a fleet of Embraer EMB-120 Brasilias and Beechcraft 1900D regional airliners. Additional information is available at http://www.flygreatlakes.com/ including a current route map at http://www.flygreatlakes.com/route_map/route_map.htm.

All scheduled flights are operated under the Great Lakes Airlines marketing identity in conjunction with code-share agreements with United Airlines and/or Frontier Airlines at our Albuquerque, Denver, Los Angeles and Phoenix hubs. Great Lakes Airlines also serves Devils Lake, ND to Minneapolis, MN.

Contact:	Michael Matthews, VP Finance/CFO
	(307) 432-7000

SOURCE Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd.

Advanced Defense Technologies Inc. (ADTI) Developing UAV/Drone Technology for Commercial Markets Including Law Enforcement, Domestic Infrastructure Defense, and Border Security

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:05:00 +0000

Advanced Defense Technologies Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ADCF) announced today that the Company is designing UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Drone system technology for both defense and commercial markets. The large potential growth markets include surveillance, law enforcement, terrorist threat prevention, domestic infrastructure defense, and border security.

ADTI anticipates the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) could potentially open up domestic airspace for commercial UAV and Drone operations in the future. More advanced communications and data capacity including development of detection and collision avoidance technology could play an important role in removing airspace restrictions making commercial applications viable markets for UAV and Drone systems developers in this sector.

R.S. Tahim, President and CEO of Advanced Defense Technologies Inc., stated, "Unmanned aircraft systems including UAVs and drones applications will carry over to the commercial markets for domestic and global use in the near future. The commercial markets for UAV and Drone technology will demand sensor packages that can provide more on-board autonomy, less weight and more sensitive intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR). The natural evolution of this technology will extend into the homeland security and potentially large commercial markets in the future, where ADTI technologies will play an important role."

About Advanced Defense Technologies
Advanced Defense Technologies (ADTI) develops systems and technologies for the military defense and homeland security industry. The Company's system design technology has been developed under several SBIR Programs with Government Agencies including NASA, DARPA, a prestigious defense contractor (Phillips Labs), and the US military (USAF, ARMY, NAVY and MDA). For more information regarding ADTI go to: www.theadti.com

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Precision Aviation Group (PAG) Completes All Metal Maintenance Stand Distributor Agreement

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) Completes All Metal Maintenance Stand Distributor Agreement

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ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries has completed a distribution agreement with Las Vegas, NV-based All Metal Maintenance Stands, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of safety first custom maintenance stands, maintenance support equipment and hangar equipment.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110921/CL72507LOGO )

With this agreement, all six PAG companies, Precision Accessories & Instruments (PAI), Precision Heliparts (PHP), Gardner Aviation Services (GAS), Precision Heliparts-Canada, Precision Accessories & Instruments (PAI-C) and Aero Technology, Inc (ATI) have added All Metal Maintenance Stands to its growing list of products and services in support of rotorcraft and fixed-wing platforms.

"We are pleased to add All Metal Maintenance Stands as a valued partner to our business," said Ketan Desai, PAG Vice President, Sales & Marketing. "We have been selling All Metal Maintenance Stands since 2009 and we have the highest regard for their products and they offer the rare combination of superior quality and great pricing for an unbeatable value - which complements PAG's existing products and services."

"We are excited to add PAG as a valued partner in the distribution of our aircraft maintenance stands, maintenance support equipment and hangar equipment," said John Buscema, All Metal President and CEO. "All Metal Maintenance Stands will benefit from PAG's sizeable network, making our superior safety first products available to the aerospace and defense industry for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. PAG will benefit by expanding their product line to include our outstanding series of useful safety first line of products."

About Precision Aviation Group: PAG is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industry. With 150,000 square feet of sales/service facilities in the United States and Canada, PAG uses its distinct business units and customer focused business model to serve aviation customers through two business functions - Aviation Supply Chain and its trademarked Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul - ISMRO®.

PAG provides MRO and Supply Chain services for Fixed and Rotary-wing aircraft through Precision Heliparts - PHP (www.heliparts.com), Gardner Aviation Services - GAS (www.gardneraviation.com), Precision Accessories & Instruments - PAI (www.precisionaccessories.com), Precision Heliparts Canada - PHP-C (www.heliparts.ca), Precision Accessories & Instruments Canada - PAI-C (www.pai-canada.com), and Aero Technology - ATI (www.aerotechnology.org). PAG has MRO capabilities on over 10,000 products, including Accessories, Avionics, Hydraulics, Instruments, NDT, Starter/Generators, and Wheels/Brakes - (www.precisionaviationgroup.com).

About All Metal Maintenance Stands: All Metal MS has been providing high quality maintenance stands to the aviation industry for more than a decade. All Metal MS specializes in the innovative design and manufacturing of safety first aircraft maintenance stands, maintenance support equipment and hangar equipment for all Helicopter applications, and focuses on working with customers to design customized products that enhance and improve aircraft maintenance. All Metal MS is an innovator in the production of quality safety first aircraft maintenance stands, improving safety and enhancing maintenance effectiveness. All Metal MS custom safety first aircraft maintenance stands, maintenance support equipment and hangar equipment are sought after and tested by aircraft mechanics worldwide. All Metal MS is a global leader in safety first maintenance technology. www.maintenancestands.com

SOURCE Precision Aviation Group

Cheapflights.com's Do's and Don'ts on Air Travel and Pregnancy

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:24:00 +0000

Congratulations! You've just received the news that you're expecting. Did you already have travel plans booked? Or are you planning to take a babymoon prior to the little one's arrival but not sure about the safety of flying while pregnant? Cheapflights.com, the online leader in publishing travel deals, offers an in-depth guide on Air Travel and Pregnancy to answer all your questions on how to ensure safe and comfortable air travel when pregnant.

Air travel is generally safe for pregnant women. However, traveling pregnant does come with some warnings. To help ease some of the anxiety, read on for a sample of the travel tips from the team at Cheapflights as well as some of the very practical advice we've collected from experts on flying while pregnant.

1. Quick tips for healthy air travel while pregnant

Travel with at least one companion who also has your emergency contact info in addition to your doctor's number programmed into their phone.
Carry documentation with your expected date of delivery, doctor's contact info, and your blood type.
Stay hydrated. Dehydration on airplanes can be worse when you're pregnant, so drink plenty of caffeine-free, non-alcoholic fluids before, during, and after the flight.

2. When is the best time to fly? According to the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, air travel is safest for pregnant women during the second trimester -- weeks 18 to 24. If you are considering a flight during your pregnancy, check with both your doctor and the airline before you book.

According to one of our experts, Colleen Lanin of TravelMamas.com, "In the first trimester you may be too nauseated to enjoy your time away. In the third trimester you may be too uncomfortable and not feel up for doing much of anything."

3. Each airline has its own rules for flying while pregnant - If you're booking your flights with an agent, let them know that you're pregnant when you book your flight and check that you are permitted to fly. If booking your flights online, be sure to check the airline's website. It is worth calling ahead to alert the airline about your pregnancy -- this should also ensure that you get special service to keep you comfortable. It's also recommended that you avoid smaller planes that fly below 7,000 feet, and choose larger planes with pressurized cabins. Check out Cheapflights.com's chart on Airlines and their Pregnancy Travel Policy outlining the pregnancy travel policies for 19 airlines.

4. Make yourself comfortable - Especially during pregnancy, reserving the right seat on the airplane can make a difference. You will need to be able to get up and move around the plane. Try and reserve a spacious seat when you make your booking. Many airlines' websites have information about the varying legroom on each of their seats. If you plan to travel pregnant, it's worth spending a few extra bucks to get a bit more room. Be aware, though, that traditional "extra legroom" seats, such as those on the exit aisles, are often not permitted to those who are pregnant.

Another of our experts, Jodi Grundig of MomsFavoriteStuff.com, adds this tip, "While I generally love direct flights, if you are flying long distance, two shorter flights may be better. That way, you can get out, stretch, eat a nice meal and recharge."

5. Tips for your vacation - Once the flight's over, it's time to enjoy the vacation. Here are just a few more things to consider:

Skin is more sensitive during pregnancy, so wear stronger sunscreen than usual.
Keep a list of names and numbers to be contacted in case of emergency.
Keep a list of local hospitals from the embassy or tourist board.

For more in depth details and advice for each of the sections outlined above, please visit Cheapflights.com's guide on Air Travel and Pregnancy at www.cheapflights.com/travel-tips/air-travel-and-pregnancy. For additional suggestions and insight from our outside experts, visit: www.cheapflights.com/promos/flying-while-pregnant-expert-tips.

About Cheapflights Media
Cheapflights Media is an international media network helping over 11 million visitors a month find top travel deals. Our Cheapflights brand was launched in 1996 and pioneered the online comparison of flight deals for users. Today, users compare a wide range of deals from hundreds of partners including online travel agents, consolidators and airlines to find the very best flight deals. With a mission to be the starting point for travel, Cheapflights works to deliver the industry's best airfare bargains, expert tips and inspiration. There are currently Cheapflights sites in the U.K., U.S., Canada, Germany, Australia & New Zealand, France, Italy and Spain. For more information, visit www.cheapflights.com. Our newest brand, Momondo, is a leading travel search engine for finding comprehensive worldwide pricing and availability on airfares. Winner of several awards, the site is ideal for users on specific travel schedules. For more information, visit www.momondo.com.

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Weekly Travel Deals on VEGAS.com

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:06:00 +0000

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About VEGAS.com
VEGAS.com is the largest city destination travel website in the world with extensive, constantly updated information and a full range of travel products including Las Vegas hotels, Las Vegas Air & Hotel Packages, Las Vegas shows, tours and golf. A state-of-the-art contact center provides customer support, expert information and sales 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to complement the information on www.VEGAS.com. VEGAS.com, through its Casino Travel & Tours unit, operates retail and concierge desks at more than 50 locations including the Palms, Paris, Harrah's, Bally's, Excalibur, New York-New York, Luxor and more. The company also offers a variety of excursions including city tours, the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. VEGAS.com is a member of the Greenspun Family of Companies, privately owned and operating in Southern Nevada for more than 60 years.

WestJet adds Chicago to growing network

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:03:00 +0000

WestJet adds Chicago to growing network

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Airline complements eastern code-share flights with new service from the West

CALGARY, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - WestJet today announced it will launch daily non-stop service between Chicago and Vancouver and between Chicago and Calgary, effective May 14, 2012.

While WestJet will fly these routes with its own Boeing 737 Next-Generation aircraft, the airline will continue to market non-stop service from Chicago to Toronto, Chicago to Ottawa and Chicago to Montreal on our partner American Airlines' code-share flights. Chicago is an American Airlines' major hub, providing connections to key destinations in the U.S. and across the world.

"We're pleased to introduce service to and from Chicago," said John MacLeod, WestJet Vice-President, Network Management and Alliances. "The addition of Chicago shows how our continued growth and code-share agreements are working together to provide guests with non-stop service from the East and West. We believe this balance appeals to both business and leisure travellers looking to experience what Chicago has to offer, as well as for northbound travellers looking to visit Banff and the Rocky Mountains via Calgary or board cruise ships from Vancouver. We look forward to welcoming new and returning guests on board these exciting new services."

WestJet non-stop service between Vancouver, Calgary and Chicago is subject to government approval.

Full schedule details and great introductory one-way fares start at $149 from Calgary and $169 from Vancouver, plus applicable taxes and fees. Fares are available by visiting westjet.com, by calling WestJet's Sales Super Centre at 1-888-WESTJET (937-8538) or through your preferred travel agent.

With more access to more vacation destinations than ever before, WestJet Vacations offers flexible and convenient packages to popular destinations throughout WestJet's network, including Chicago. Guests can enjoy Chicago's Magnificent Mile with the convenience of booking flights and hotel together. Vacation packages will be available prior to the launch of service in May. For more information, visit westjetvacations.com, contact a WestJet Vacations Experience Specialist at 1-877-737-7001 or see your preferred travel agent.

The new destination announcement follows the release of the airline's summer schedule, which includes:

Seven-times daily service to New York (LaGuardia)
Daily service to Whitehorse, Yukon
Three-times weekly service to Kingston, Jamaica
Weekly non-stop service to Aruba

About WestJet
WestJet is Canada's favourite airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 76-city North American and Caribbean network. Inducted into Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame and named one of Canada's best employers, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom and leather seats on its modern fleet of 97 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 38 aircraft through 2018, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.

About WestJet Vacations
WestJet Vacations provides guests with affordable, reliable and easy-to-book travel experiences to 45 destinations in 12 countries, including the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Leveraging WestJet's fun and friendly image, extensive network and world-class guest experience, WestJet Vacations offers guests a great flight schedule and a wide variety of hotel and resort options to create fun and affordable vacation experiences. For more information, visit www.westjetvacations.com.

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GuestLogix' Onboard Store Technology 'Goes Live' Across Entire Aer Lingus Carrier Network

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:52:50 +0000

GuestLogix Expands European Footprint Through Deployment of Its Onboard Retailing Platform With Ireland's Flagship Carrier

GuestLogix Inc. (TSX:GXI) ("GuestLogix" or the "Company"), the leading global provider of onboard store technology solutions to airlines and the passenger travel industry, announced today that it has deployed its onboard retail platform across the entire Aer Lingus route network of nearly 70 destinations throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and the United States. The implementation represents approximately 10.5 million annual passenger trips, and an opportunity for the airline to drive further ancillary sales and create a seamless customer travel experience across all flights.

"This deployment signifies the Company's goal to expand its footprint and increase market share in Europe through current airline customers and new strategic channel partnerships," said Tom Douramakos, President and CEO of GuestLogix.

"The establishment of the Company's regional operations in Europe in 2011 paved the way for a successful Aer Lingus deployment," said Richard Cushing, Senior Vice President and General Manager of GuestLogix Europe. "Through our localized delivery and service infrastructure, we are able to offer customers more robust deployment of our technology solutions, improved customer service and timelier turnaround for device logistics to keep their operations running smoothly."

In addition to revenue from low fares, Aer Lingus generates revenue from sales of products and services that are ancillary to its core passenger operations including inflight sales of merchandise, entertainment and meals. GuestLogix' onboard retailing platform integrates the sale of these items and much more based on specific routings and passenger demographics.

"GuestLogix provides the necessary technology to enable us to fully understand our customers' needs and buying preferences. The deployment of this technology will assist us in providing Aer Lingus customers with the mix of products they want onboard their flight," said Aidan Power, Director of Catering at Aer Lingus.

About GuestLogix

GuestLogix Inc. is the leading global provider of onboard store technology and merchandising solutions, which help airlines and other travel operators create, manage, and control onboard retail environments tailored to their needs and their passengers. Serving approximately 90% of the North American airline passenger traffic and 40% of the global airline passenger traffic, GuestLogix has become a trusted onboard transaction processing partner to airlines around the world. The Company's global headquarters and centre for product innovation is located in Toronto, Canada with regional head offices around the globe including GuestLogix USA, serving the Americas, located in Dallas, Texas; GuestLogix Europe, located in London, UK, serving Europe, Middle East and Africa; GuestLogix Asia Pacific, located in Hong Kong; and a sales and support office located in Singapore. Logistics centres are situated in Toronto, Dallas, London and Seoul with a software development centre located in India. On February 1, 2012, the Company marked a major milestone celebrating its 10^th Anniversary. Since its founding in 2002, the Canadian technology startup has established itself as a pioneer of the onboard retail revolution through its innovative technology solutions. GuestLogix is pleased to be recognized as one of Deloitte's North America Technology Fast 500 and Canada Technology Fast 50 companies. GuestLogix is publicly traded on The Toronto Stock Exchange (GXI.T). More information is available at www.guestlogix.com.

Â© 2012 GuestLogix. All Rights Reserved. Â®OnTouch is a trademark of GuestLogix Inc. and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with GuestLogix' business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect GuestLogix' current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including the matters discussed under "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Filing Statement filed on July 14, 2011 with the regulatory authorities. GuestLogix assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.

GuestLogix
Ruth Morayniss
Media Relations
416-987-7057
rmorayniss@guestlogix.com
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Investor Relations
416-815-0700 ext. 273
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Global Aviation Holdings Inc. Receives Approval of First Day Motions

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:06:03 +0000

Global Aviation Holdings Inc. Receives Approval of First Day Motions

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PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Aviation Holdings Inc. ("Global" or the "Company"), today announced that it received approval of all critical motions at its "first-day" hearing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn) (the "Court") presided over by the Honorable Chief Judge Carla E. Craig. Requests included covering its obligations to employees and customers, business operations, tax matters, cash management, fuel procurement and insurance.

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To ensure the Company continues to operate without interruption, the Court has approved all requests, including the Company's requests to access cash collateral and continue to use its current cash management systems, which will support the other approved requests including the continuation of existing employee salary and benefit programs and ongoing payments to vendors and suppliers.

"The approval of our first day motions allows us to focus on our restructuring efforts," said Robert Binns, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global. "Our hope is to move through this process as quickly and efficiently as possible. Approval of these first day motions is the foundation upon which we will build as we eliminate excess aircraft and reduce costs to compete effectively in today's marketplace," continued Binns.

Global and certain of its affiliates commenced cases to reorganize under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn) on February 5, 2012. The chapter 11 cases are being jointly administered under case number 12-40783 and are being presided over by the Honorable Chief Judge Carla E. Craig. Interested parties can find updates and additional information at the Company's website at http://www.glah.com, and at the Company's notice and claims agent's website at http://www.kccllc.net/globalaviation. Rothschild, Inc. is serving as financial advisor, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Company and its subsidiaries in connection with the restructuring.

Global Aviation Holdings Inc., based in Peachtree City, Ga., is the parent company of North American Airlines and World Airways. Global is the largest commercial provider of charter air transportation for the U.S. military, and a major provider of worldwide commercial global passenger and cargo air transportation services. North American Airlines, founded in 1989 and based in Jamaica, N.Y., operates passenger charter flights using B757-200ER and B767-300ER aircraft. World Airways, founded in 1948 and based in Peachtree City, Ga., operates cargo and passenger charter flights using B747-400 and MD-11 aircraft. For more information, visit http://www.glah.com.

SOURCE Global Aviation Holdings Inc.

Southwest Airlines Announces New Vice President of People

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Southwest Airlines Announces New Vice President of People

PR Newswire

DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) recently announced Julie Weber as the new Vice President of People. In her new position, Weber is responsible for all activities involved in bringing the right People into Southwest Airlines; giving all Employees the opportunity for personal and professional growth; and assuring quality and depth of Leadership throughout the Company.

"Our People are our greatest asset," said Jeff Lamb, Southwest's Executive Vice President and Chief People and Administrative Officer. "Julie's passion for Southwest Airlines, along with her experience and knowledge of hiring and developing People, will serve her well in her new role."

Weber joined the Southwest Family in 2006 as a Director in the People Department, and most recently served as Senior Director of People. Prior to joining Southwest, Weber worked for MetaSolv (now an Oracle company) where she was Vice President of Human Resources. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Dallas and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio.

Southwest Airlines has long fostered an environment for developing its People; creating a great place to work; and ensuring the longstanding success of the Company.

For a photo and bio of Weber, please use this link: (swamedia.com)

Southwest Airlines continues to differentiate itself from other low-fare carriers—offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded and has recently acquired AirTran Airways, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. Southwest serves 72 cities in 37 states and is one of the most honored airlines in the world known for its commitment to the triple bottom line of Performance, People, and Planet. To read more about how Southwest is doing its part to be a good citizen, visit southwest.com/cares to read the Southwest Airlines One Report(TM). Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,300 flights a day and has more than 37,000 Employees systemwide.

www.southwest.com

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Robert S. "Steve" Miller to Join Hawker Beechcraft, Inc. as Chief Executive Officer

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:46:18 +0000

Robert S. "Steve" Miller to Join Hawker Beechcraft, Inc. as Chief Executive Officer

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WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Hawker Beechcraft, Inc. announced today that it appointed Robert S. "Steve" Miller as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective Feb. 7. Bill Boisture, formerly Chief Executive Officer of Hawker Beechcraft, Inc., will remain as Chairman of its operating subsidiary Hawker Beechcraft Corporation.

"Hawker Beechcraft is a great company with iconic brands and dedicated employees. I'm honored to join and to help this company navigate through the challenges of the current general aviation market," said Miller, CEO of Hawker Beechcraft, Inc. "With its inherently strong products, people and history, Hawker Beechcraft will remain an important presence in the aviation industry."

"The Board of Directors is grateful to Bill for the work done to reposition Hawker Beechcraft, especially its manufacturing, customer support, and sales and marketing operations," Miller added. "I appreciate Bill's continued dedication to the success of Hawker Beechcraft and look forward to working with him."

Miller has had a long and successful history in the automotive, steel and waste management industries. He is currently Chairman of the Board of AIG and a director of Symantec and has previously served on the board of directors of more than one dozen companies. Miller earned bachelor's and master's degrees at Stanford University and his law degree from Harvard Law School.

Hawker Beechcraft, Inc., the parent company of Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special mission, light attack and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. The company's headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; Chester, England, U.K.; and Chihuahua, Mexico. The company leads the industry with a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. For more information, visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.

This release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including statements that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ significantly from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described or implied in the forward-looking statements are general business and economic conditions, production delays resulting from lack of regulatory certifications and other factors, competition in our existing and future markets, lack of market acceptance of our products and services, the substantial leverage and debt service resulting from our indebtedness, loss or retirement of key executives and other risks disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Media contact:
Nicole Alexander
+1.316.676.3212
Nicole_Alexander@hawkerbeechcraft.com
www.hawkerbeechcraft.com

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Palomar Display Products, Inc. Awarded a $5.4M Contract From L-3 Cincinnati Electronics

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Palomar Display Products, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a firm fixed price contract by L-3 Cincinnati Electronics to design and deliver thermal sight displays and operator control panels.

Under the $5.4M contract, Palomar Display Products, Inc. will design and deliver high-resolution displays and associated control panels for armored personnel carriers that, once integrated with L-3 thermal sensor, will be delivered to an International Customer. The display and control panel deliveries will commence in 2012 and will be completed in 2014.

"This significant repeat award demonstrates Palomar Display Products' ability to competitively deliver quality product on schedule and at a competitive price," expressed Palomar Display Products President Dennis Crothers. "This award is a recurring testament of our world-class performance and reputation as a supplier of thermal sight displays for the armored vehicle market."

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Palomar Display Products, Inc. is a proven world leader in the development and manufacture of high-resolution tactical targeting displays that are installed on tens of thousands of armored vehicles worldwide.

Contact Information:
Palomar Displays Products, Inc.
Paul Bell
Controller
Phone (760) 931-3264
1945 Kellogg Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
http://www.palomardisplays.com/

JBT Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:45:00 +0000

JBT Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

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CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) will report fourth quarter 2011 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. A conference call is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Participants may access the conference call using the following numbers:

U.S. and Canada	(877) 235-3250
International	+1 (706) 643-5005
Conference ID #:	41395597

The call will be simultaneously webcast on JBT Corporation's Investor Relations website, which can be accessed at http://ir.jbtcorporation.com. To participate on the webcast, log on to the website at least ten minutes before the call to register.

An online audio replay of the conference call will be available on JBT Corporation's Investor Relations website at approximately 1:30 p.m. EST on March 7, 2012.

JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) is a leading global technology solutions provider to the food processing and air transportation industries. JBT Corporation designs, manufactures, tests, and services technologically sophisticated systems and products for regional and multi-national industrial food processing customers through its JBT FoodTech segment and for domestic and international air transportation customers through its JBT AeroTech segment. JBT Corporation employs approximately 3,300 people worldwide and operates sales, service, manufacturing and sourcing operations located in over 25 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.jbtcorporation.com.

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