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Twice as Many First-Time Buyers Looked for Private Jets Q4 2020 vs. 2019; Advice on Aircraft for First-Time Private Jet Buyers

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Twice as Many First-Time Buyers Looked for Private Jets at End of 2020 vs. 2019; Advice on Aircraft for First-Time Private Jet Buyers

Driven by continuing concerns about Covid-19, the resulting cuts in commercial air service, and the possible end of Trump-era tax benefits favoring private jet ownership*, the number of businesses and wealthy individuals looking to buy a private jet for the first time doubled, compared to recent years,…

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Twice as Many First-Time Buyers Looked for Private Jets at End of 2020 vs. 2019; Advice on Aircraft for First-Time Private Jet Buyers

Driven by continuing concerns about Covid-19, the resulting cuts in commercial air service, and the possible end of Trump-era tax benefits favoring private jet ownership*, the number of businesses and wealthy individuals looking to buy a private jet for the first time doubled, compared to recent years, according to private jet broker The Private Jet Company (TPJC), providing sales, acquisition and consulting services to private jet buyers and sellers.

«The fourth quarter is when half of private jet transactions occur due to tax planning,» said Daniel Jennings, CEO of The Private Jet Company (TPJC). «With health concerns due to the continuing pandemic and the possible end of several tax incentives, we saw double the number of first-time buyers and 50% more repeat buyers in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the past several years.

«High-net-worth individuals with multiple homes continue to contact us because they’re no longer willing to fly in first class on commercial carriers due to Covid concerns and the deep cuts in the frequency of commercial service. They want to know ‘how can I make buying a jet work?», adds Jennings.

Advice to first-time private jet buyers
New jet deliveries cannot meet the current short-term demand for private jets since most manufacturers are sold out for the next three years.

Jennings’ advice for first-time buyers can be summed up as follows: buy a mid-sized aircraft that is most desirable for charters and can be easily bought and sold. Interestingly, most first-time buyers resell their jet aircraft within two or three years of purchase, usually in order to upgrade.

Best private jet aircraft for first-time buyers
One of the ways to offset the cost and upkeep of private jet ownership is placing it out for charter. A mid-sized plane, carrying six passengers, is the type of private jet that is most often chartered. Examples include the Cessna Citation Excel and XLS, Embraer Phenom 300, Learjet 60, Hawker 800 XP and 850 XP. Pre-owned aircraft in good condition range in price from $1 million to –$6 million.

These mid-sized aircraft are used for non-stop flights on the most popular domestic US routes: such as New York-to-Florida; Texas-to-Colorado; San Francisco-to-Los Angeles; San Francisco-to-Las Vegas; California-to-Colorado. They are not suitable for cross-country trips due to refueling stops.

«Mid-size private jets are a very liquid market,» notes Jennings. «They are easy to buy and sell — due to high demand for both purchase and charter of this type of aircraft,» said Jennings.

For more advice and information on acquiring or selling private jets:
Email Info@ThePrivateJetCompany.com or call (310) 980-9069 or log onto https://www.ThePrivateJetCompany.com/

*Editor’s note: The 2017 tax cuts allow 100% depreciation in the first year of ownership for items such as new or pre-owned aircraft used for business. The 2020 CARES Act includes a five-year net operating loss carryback that permits tax payments going back to 2015 to be refunded due to a loss in the current year.

About The Private Jet Company (TPJC)
The Private Jet Company offers sales, acquisition, and consulting services for private aircraft in major markets throughout the world. Founded in 2005 with headquarters in North Palm Beach, FL and regional offices in Paris, France and Mexico City, Mexico, TPJC has completed over $2 billion of aviation transactions for individual and corporate owners. In addition to assisting clients buy and sell aircraft, the company works with aircraft management companies to reduce the burden of maintenance and supplement revenue through charters. TPJC also partners with aviation attorneys and tax experts to help clients maximize depreciation, reduce tax burdens and assist in import and export Certificates of Airworthiness.

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Photo caption: The Hawker-850 XP is one of the mid-sized private jet models that is most in demand by first-time buyers and for charters.

Media Contact

Chris Lazarus, The Private Jet Company, (503) 867-1370, chrislazarus0505@gmail.com

Daniel Jennings, The Private Jet Company, (310) 980-9069, dan@ThePrivateJetCompany.com

 

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Leading Group Travel Brand, Aventura World, Sees Trend Toward Strong Q4 International and Domestic Group Travel

MOONACHIE, N.J., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Leading group travel brand, Aventura World, today announced a marked increase in travel demand and trend toward strong Q4 International and Domestic group travel for 2021.

«With the widespread roll-out of vaccines and flexible change policies abundant across the…

MOONACHIE, N.J., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Leading group travel brand, Aventura World, today announced a marked increase in travel demand and trend toward strong Q4 International and Domestic group travel for 2021.

«With the widespread roll-out of vaccines and flexible change policies abundant across the travel landscape, travel confidence seems to be moving in a positive direction,» said Ian Scott, General Manager of Aventura World.

As a specialist in affinity group travel, association group travel, and general group travel, Aventura World is seeing a boost in call volume with inquiries and bookings for travel in the fall of 2021. Further, Aventura World is experiencing an increase in the number of people registering for the company’s virtual webinars to learn about trips departing in the fall of 2021. Many of the brand’s recent webinars have even superseded pre-Covid-19 attendance records.

«We have heard from travelers and their travel planners alike that starting to make their next travel adventure helps promote a feeling of hope and positivity for the future. They are thrilled that the freedom of travel is coming back,» said Scott. Let’s face it…people are all a bit tired of staying home, many have learned their fill of new DIY skills like bread-baking and candle-making; and most have binge-watched just about everything on TV and via streaming channels. People want to get 2021 underway in an upbeat way – planning for amazing travels far beyond than their 2020 trips to the supermarket.»

The past 12-months has offered limited travel opportunities and created a pent-up demand that travelers are longing to fulfill. So where are travelers seeking to vacation? The interesting finding is that preferred destinations for travel this year greatly varied, based on current inquiries. Based on an analysis of travel requests received at Aventura World, people now more than ever are seeking fresh air, wide open spaces, and warm weather.

«We are thrilled to see inquiries for international destinations like Greece, Egypt, Iceland, and Turkey. As well, and in line with dozens of research findings, we are also enjoying and increase in demand for travel in the United States to outdoor places, like national parks, as well as to intriguing destinations, such as South Dakota and California’s wine country. These destinations are booking exceptionally well,» said Scott.

Aventura World prides itself on taking group travelers into the most popular destinations as well as off-the-beaten path places; to have meaningful exchanges with local people; to savor the culinary flavors of each region explored; to get to know each area’s customs and traditions; to live old world treasures, antiquities, and modern day musings at every turn; and to delve into the arts via experiences that become memories they will cherish for a lifetime.

The company is pleased to offer value-added extras that make doing business with Aventura World easy and more profitable for group travel planners and leaders, and organizations that promote group travel including: sales and marketing support, seamless service via the company’s experienced and well-traveled Operations and Reservations departments, an easy-to-use group booking engine for each group’s travelers, Accounting functions for participant payments, comprehensive program operations, and the highest level of customer care every step of the way.

To contact Aventura World or to request additional information, call: 888.482.5887, select option 1 or email: info@aventuraworld.com.

About Aventura World
A valued leader in the US group travel marketplace since 1972, Aventura World is a distinctive travel company focused on elevating group travel beyond traditional sightseeing to delivering culturally rich, interactive, and in-depth destination experiences each and every time. The company is known for providing excellent client service, destination expertise, and meticulously planned tour and travel packages. As part of Aventura World’s international awareness program, the group travel brand presents travelers with a unique «insiders» perspective and provides enriching moments that bring each destination to life. Backed by the strength of Sakkara Group International, Aventura World offers the reliability and security that its clients are booking and traveling with a strong, long-established, robust group tour operator with a time-honored history as well as an ongoing commitment to providing the best in travel. For additional details, visit AventuraWorld.com.

Media Contact

Marlene Oliver, Aventura World, 305-491-0512, moliver@njccorp.com

 

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Fox Dealer Unveils Live Chat Solution for GM Canada Dealers

PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fox Dealer, the award-winning eCommerce and digital marketing company, now offers GM Canada dealers a live text and video chat product, named Fox Chat, through General Motors Dealer Digital Solution program.

Fox Chat uses the dealer’s native technology on their sales team’s phones and computers instead of forcing the use of a separate, cumbersome app, empowering the dealer and sales staff to use the service immediately. The all-in-one tool makes…

PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fox Dealer, the award-winning eCommerce and digital marketing company, now offers GM Canada dealers a live text and video chat product, named Fox Chat, through General Motors Dealer Digital Solution program.

Fox Chat uses the dealer’s native technology on their sales team’s phones and computers instead of forcing the use of a separate, cumbersome app, empowering the dealer and sales staff to use the service immediately. The all-in-one tool makes it easy for sales representatives to have a seamless conversation with their customers, from chatting about options via text, to co-browsing the inventory using screenshare; from vehicle walk-arounds with live video, to taking a first look at the customer’s trade-in. The customer will never feel delayed in getting the attention they deserve and the sales person can help the customer transition quickly from browsing to buying.

GM Canada Dealer Digital Solution vendors must offer industry-leading technologies, designed to help sell more vehicles, service and accessories. Fox Dealer’s Fox Chat is one of a few proven and distinguished platforms recognized as a GM Dealer Digital Chat partner.

The live chat solution is just one more product in Fox Dealer’s extensive «mobile first» approach to eCommerce innovation and digital marketing design for dealers across the US and Canada.

About Fox Dealer

Fox Dealer connects dealers to car shoppers across the US and Canada with custom websites, stunning creative design, eCommerce solutions, and cutting-edge digital and social media marketing products including Facebook Messenger ads and Instagram videos. We are a Google Premier Partner recognized for excellent AdWords skills and SEO know-how, a winner of the Automotive Website Awards and recognized by Inc. 500 and LA Business Journal. Now offering TagRail, an advanced retailing platform to help you increase sales with a seamless online-to-showroom shopping experience. With white glove customer support available 24/7, Fox Dealer is here when you need us.

Visit www.foxdealer.com or talk to Fox Dealer support staff at 866-391-1718 or via email at support@foxdealer.com to launch your next top-performing chat solution.

Contact:
Gary Delossa
VP, Account Services
310-487-3393
291585@email4pr.com 

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Central Holidays Presents its New 2021 Collection of Brochures, Including a Thoughtful New Line of Handcrafted USA Travel Programs

MOONACHIE, N.J., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Central Holidays today announced the debut of its 2021 brochures showcasing Egypt, Italy, Europe, Latin America, <span…

MOONACHIE, N.J., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Central Holidays today announced the debut of its 2021 brochures showcasing Egypt, Italy, Europe, Latin America, Africa and West Asia. Further, in line with research studies being unveiled that signal the desire of many U.S. travelers to vacation more domestically, Central Holidays is introducing a new handcrafted collection of unique USA Travel Programs. All new brochures are conveniently accessible online at via the company’s website at centralholidays.com/BROCHURE, and programs are fully customizable to meet the preferences of individual travelers and groups.

«Throughout our longstanding history, Central Holidays has affronted and triumphed over many challenges presented to the travel industry. We have emerged every time smarter and stronger thanks to an experienced and committed leadership. Our company is indeed fortunate to be part of an industry leader, Sakkara Group International (SGI),» said Tewfik Ghattas, SGI Board Member. Established in 1972, Sakkara Group International enjoys more than 45 time-honored years of success in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism – equating to more than four decades of experience, insight, skills, and knowledge that continue to drive our positive growth.

«Each travel program included in this just-released range of brochures is purposefully designed by our destination specialist Product Managers: Maria José Merino who serves as Vice President of Operations for Central Holidays; Adam Gries, who leads the Group Travel Experiences by Central Holidays brand as Director; and Marco Evangelista, who continues driving growth at Journeys by Central Holidays, the company’s bespoke brand of tailor-made travel experiences that redefine luxury,» continued Ghattas.

New for 2021:
Diversification of Central Holidays’ portfolio continues on pace. As a customer-driven company, Central Holidays continues to evolve its travel products to cater to the demand from its loyal clientele. With this in mind, Central Holidays has launched of a whole new and exciting collection of unique travel experiences across the USA.

«Our USA product portfolio was developed with the ultimate goal of offering our travel advisor partners and their clients a mix of popular programs as well as exclusive vacation experiences in the destinations that they wish to explore now,» said Ghattas. «This thoughtful style of product development is what has always set us apart from other travel companies since our founding in 1972. In keeping with Central Holidays’ philosophy of always thinking ‘outside of the box’ – we created an ultra-distinctive selection of unique programs that are brimming with special experiences for travelers to cherish.»

New programs in the just-released USA brochure include culinary and wine traditions, National Parks programs, wildlife experiences, the thrill of amusement parks, beach travel, and more.

As always, Central Holidays offers a variety of itineraries in Egypt; Italy; Europe, featuring Greece, France, Malta, Spain, Portugal, & Croatia; Latin America; and Africa and West Asia, including Israel, Eastern & Southern Africa, the UAE, Jordan, & Oman. In these destinations, the company has updated its range of travel opportunities to include more small group programs as well as more outdoor offerings and private experiences.

«Our fresh travel brochure offerings feature mindful itineraries that not only respect and follow health and safety protocols, but are also conscious, observant, and respectful of the location, natural environment, local communities, and travelers’ needs,» said Ghattas.

Central Holidays’ brochure programs are all sample starting points and open to the customization and enhancements that the brand’s clients and travelers are seeking today.

«Our strength rests on our personalized and dedicated attention to our clients’ needs and wishes,» said Ghattas. «The values that Central Holidays embodies continue to shine in our exemplary client service, destination expertise, and our meticulously planned, affordable-luxury travel packages.»

To view or download Central Holidays’ new collection of brochures, visit centralholidays.com/BROCHURE.

About Central Holidays:
Founded in 1972, Central Holidays is an award-winning travel brand that offers superior travel programs, value, and service to enchanting destinations across Italy, Europe, Egypt, Africa, West Asia, and Latin America. As true destination specialists, this leader in travel offers an expansive range of Independent, Escorted, Hosted, and Land/Cruise itineraries. Central Holidays presents a wide array of diverse travel opportunities including cultural programs, culinary adventures, family vacations, romantic getaways, and active travel. Group Travel Experiences are a hallmark of the company, offering special interest travel, religious pilgrimages, and fully customized programs. Their newest brand, Journeys by Central Holidays, was created to orchestrate tailor-made travel experiences that redefine luxury. Central Holidays remains at the forefront of the tourism and travel industry, offering distinctive travel programs that support brand promises of reliability, expertise, and flexibility. For more information, contact Central Holidays at 1-800-935-5000 or visit centralholidays.com.

Media Contact

Marlene Oliver, Central Holidays, 305-491-0512, prmarketing@centralholidays.com

 

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ZKW expands and generates more than one billion euros in revenue

– New offices in China and Czech Republic will ensure growth.

– ZKW achieves highest order volume in company history.

– Company positioned for strong future growth.

WIESELBURG, Austria, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The ZKW Group, a specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics, which runs North American facilities in Troy, Michigan, and <span…

– New offices in China and Czech Republic will ensure growth.

– ZKW achieves highest order volume in company history.

– Company positioned for strong future growth.

WIESELBURG, Austria, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The ZKW Group, a specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics, which runs North American facilities in Troy, Michigan, and Silao, Mexico, is expanding its international network. In early May, the ZKW Group will be adding a new development office in Olomouc/Czech Republic and a sales and development office in Shanghai to its 10 existing international locations. The new branch in Olomouc will support the global engineering network, while handling further development tasks to add to existing capacities in Austria. Fifty new jobs will be created during the initial expansion, with the company’s goal to employ more than 100 specialists by 2023. The new sales and development office in Shanghai will support the existing ZKW location in Dalian. These expansion steps underscore the ZKW Group’s successful trajectory. Despite the pandemic and the difficult economic environment, the Group succeeded in generating revenues of 1.03 billion euros in 2020. «We were able to maintain production at our locations through a major organizational effort and by showing outstanding flexibility. We have the excellent teamwork and commitment of all of our employees to thank for our success. Now, we will continue to grow through our global development footprint,» says Oliver Schubert, CEO of the ZKW Group.

Workforce on-site
With its new development office in Olomouc, ZKW is pursuing its strategy of utilizing the local supply of labor and automotive expertise on-site. Olomouc is home to the Czech Republic’s second oldest university, and has its own light technology department as well. This ensures ZKW’s new employees will have a good technical background. In addition, the greater Olomouc region has a long tradition in developing and manufacturing automotive headlamps. «The region offers a highly qualified workforce, which we plan to use for our development of premium lighting systems. Currently, we are looking for experienced engineers from the automotive industry in the areas of light, design, electronics and software,» says Schubert.

Closer to clients
The new sales and development office in Shanghai will support the existing ZKW location in Dalian. «This is a strategic decision to be closer to our clients, such as SGM and Volvo,» Schubert says. In addition to sales and development tasks, colleagues in the new, 200 m2 (2,152 ft2) office will also support the Group’s purchasing activities. Five employees will be hired initially in April of 2021. Later, the plan is to grow the workforce to a total of 15 specialists by 2022.

Successful fiscal year despite the coronavirus pandemic
Despite the pandemic and difficult global economic situation, the ZKW Group remains well-positioned to face future challenges. The company’s special coronavirus taskforce is coordinating supply chain maintenance within the Group. In late 2020, the company received 150 million euros in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB). ZKW will use the funds to expand its innovation activities, which are key to the Group’s success. In addition, ZKW plans to invest in sustainable manufacturing and green development – for instance by investing in energy-efficient systems in the Slovakian plant in Krušovce. «Our order books are certainly looking very strong for the next three years. ZKW expects to set a new revenue record in 2022. We are proud to have the highest order volume in the company’s history and feel positively about the future. We are certain that we will be able to manage challenges such as digitization, competitive pressure and sustainability alongside our employees,» says Schubert, looking ahead.

About ZKW
The ZKW Group is the specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics. As a system supplier, ZKW is a global partner to the automotive industry. The group develops and produces products based on its motto of «Bright Minds, Bright Lights,» combining bright minds with modern production technologies to produce complex premium lighting and electronic modules for international automotive manufacturers. 
Our top products include powerful and cost-efficient complete LED systems. The ZKW Group has a total of 12 locations worldwide, with intelligently networked development and production. In 2020, the Group employed around 10,000 workers and generated total revenues of 1.03 billion euros. 
In accordance with the corporate vision «Ground-breaking premium lighting and electronic systems from ZKW for all mobility concepts of the global automotive industry,» the company’s primary goal is to produce top-quality high-tech products and to promote the development of innovative holistic lighting systems. 
With our discoveries and inventions, the ZKW corporate group makes vehicles more desirable, more unique, safer, and more energy efficient. 
Our 360 degree product portfolio includes headlamps and fog lamps, rear lamps, flashers, interior and license plate lamps as well as electronic modules. Major automotive manufacturers trust their brands to innovative products from ZKW. We are proud of our customers like BMW (BMW, Rolls Royce), DAIMLER (MERCEDES-BENZ Cars and Trucks), FORD (Lincoln, Ford), GEELY (Volvo, Polestar, Lynk & Co, Geely), GENERAL MOTORS (Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac), JLR (Jaguar, Land Rover), PSA (Opel, Citroen), RENAULT/NISSAN (Infiniti, Alpine), VGTT (Volvo Trucks, MACK) and VW (Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Lamborghini, MAN, VW, Seat). 
With intelligent lighting systems and innovative styling, ZKW is shaping the look and character of vehicles worldwide.

Press contact:
ZKW Group GmbH
Sandra Simeonidis-Huber
Group Communication
Tel: +43 7416 505 2051
sandra.simeonidis-huber@zkw-group.com
www.zkw-group.com

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Novelis Debuts New Aluminum Solution Category for Automakers

ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Novelis Inc., the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today unveiled its strongest automotive aluminum product to date, Novelis AdvanzTM 7UHS-s701. The technologically advanced, ultra-high-strength material is now available commercially to the global automotive industry.

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ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Novelis Inc., the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today unveiled its strongest automotive aluminum product to date, Novelis AdvanzTM 7UHS-s701. The technologically advanced, ultra-high-strength material is now available commercially to the global automotive industry.

The product offers lightweighting potential of up to 40% over existing ultra-high strength, hot-formed steel solutions. It is designed for safety-critical structural applications in passenger vehicles that require high in-service strengths such as A and B pillar reinforcements and side impact door beams. Commercial vehicles and electric vehicles will also benefit from using this material, as it offers mass reduction to enable increased payload and longer battery range, while still meeting all crash, loading and overall design requirements.

«The s701 technology represents the future of high-strength material in automotive applications and offers a clear alternative to the most advanced high-strength steel products,» said Philippe Meyer, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Novelis Inc. «Aluminum is already the material of choice for lightweighting, and now we are offering a solution that helps automakers design even safer, lighter and better performing vehicles.»

Novelis will leverage its knowledge and expertise in the aerospace industry to manufacture s701. To enable rapid adoption of this unique technology, Novelis’ Customer Solution Center (CSC) network has expertise to engage with automotive engineers on how to best incorporate this material on new development projects. The CSC teams have invested considerable time and resources to demonstrate the material’s capabilities, as well as the value it delivers while addressing any potential implementation questions from OEMs.

Advanz™ 7UHS-s701 allows down gauging in applications already using aluminum and offers further lightweighting possibilities. The material’s targeted use in age-hardened tempers means it does not age, giving it an indefinite shelf life and providing automakers significant supply chain flexibility.

Critically important to automotive designers and engineers, the alloy is compatible with hot stamping processes. In fact, Novelis is actively working with hot stampers and technology partners, such as TELOS Global, to further facilitate rapid aluminum adoption. TELOS Global specializes in conception, design, training and manufacturing associated with high-quality press hardened steel and aluminum stampings, tooling, and related thermal and production equipment.

«We have been co-developing targeted hot formed application solutions using Advanz™ 7UHS-s701 for some time now, delivering greater economic value through increased levels of mass reduction while meeting critical safety requirements,» said Rick Teague, CEO, TELOS Global. «Launching this product into the market will now give automakers even more flexibility to engineer highly efficient, multi-material structures.»

The Advanz™ 7UHS-s701 material allows scrap collected from the manufacturing process to be fed into a closed loop recycling system for reforming into the same products from which it was derived. As a result, Novelis and its customers maximize product value while minimizing environmental impact through reduced CO2 emissions and transportation costs.

About Novelis
Novelis Inc. is driven by its purpose to shape a sustainable world together. As a global leader in innovative products and services and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum, we partner with customers in the aerospace, automotive, beverage can and specialties industries to deliver solutions that maximize the benefits of lightweight aluminum throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry leader in aluminum and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai, India. For more information, visit novelis.com.

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Responding To Customer Demand, Allegiant Announces Service Expansion With New Nonstop Routes

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces two new nonstop routes connecting Key West, Fla. with Pittsburgh, Pa., and St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla. with Portsmouth, NH. To celebrate, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $59.*

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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces two new nonstop routes connecting Key West, Fla. with Pittsburgh, Pa., and St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla. with Portsmouth, NH. To celebrate, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $59.*

The new routes come just a week after Allegiant announced its second largest network expansion in company history. The additions came in response to customer demand.

Also, Allegiant announced it is expanding the special limited route connecting Punta Gorda, Fla. via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) and Rapid City, SD via Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

The route was originally planned to operate for two weeks in August, to coincide with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. It proved so popular, the airline quickly expanded service for the entire summer. The new route begins June 4 and will operate twice weekly.

«There is a lot of pent-up demand for travel to cities that offer a gateway to great outdoor experiences,» said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s senior vice president of revenue. «The addition of two new routes, and the expansion of the Punta Gorda–Rapid City route, reflects that demand. We expect them all to be popular, as visitors continue to seek ways to get outside.»

The new nonstop service to Key West International Airport (EYW) in Key West, Fla. from Pittsburgh, Pa. via Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) begins June 3, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.* 

The nonstop service to St. Pete–Clearwater, Fla. via St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) from Portsmouth, New Hampshire via Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) begins June 2, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*

Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

*About the introductory one-way fares:

Seats and dates are limited and fares are not available on all flights. Flights must be purchased by Feb. 17, 2021 for travel by Nov. 16, 2021. Price displayed includes taxes, carrier charges & government fees. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Optional baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply. For more details, optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com.

Allegiant – Together We Fly™

Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant’s all-Airbus fleet serves communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com. Media information, including photos, is available at http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF

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Nike Basketball Camp Directors and Head Coaches at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, TN, Drew Maddux and Becky LeGate, named DII-A District 3 Coaches of the Year

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Being named one of the DII-A District 3 Coaches of the Year is a high honor for Coach Maddux, who led the men’s program to an overall record of 22-3 with 15 of those wins coming from their district. When asked about the success of his past season, Coach Maddux said, «This has been an incredible year and I could not be prouder of a group of student-athletes and of our coaching staff. Focusing on the health and well-being of the young men we serve…

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Being named one of the DII-A District 3 Coaches of the Year is a high honor for Coach Maddux, who led the men’s program to an overall record of 22-3 with 15 of those wins coming from their district. When asked about the success of his past season, Coach Maddux said, «This has been an incredible year and I could not be prouder of a group of student-athletes and of our coaching staff. Focusing on the health and well-being of the young men we serve as the priority, it has been a blessing to watch a group of people come together with an incredibly grateful attitude to even have the chance to compete this year. We have a very talented group of players and wonderful coaches that have made this year so fulfilling.»

Head Women’s Coach, Becky LeGate, received this honor coming off her 11th season at CPA. In a year where most coaches and athletes saw disappointment and missed opportunities, Coach LeGate found a way to work through the hardships and make the season safe and successful. When asked about what this honor means to her and her team, Coach LeGate said, «This award is a direct result of our awesome assistant coaches and our amazing girls and families that make up our program. This year has provided a series of ups and downs for our team, in what was already considered a rebuilding year… but the positive, winning culture of our program, combined with their work ethic, determination and their never give up attitude has allowed our team to far exceed all expectations. This group is the best example of what being a great teammate is all about! They are so fun to coach and they love each other so well! We are extremely proud of them and all of their accomplishments and we are excited about the possibilities of postseason play.»

In summer 2021, Coach LeGate and Coach Maddux will return to host the ever-popular Nike Basketball Camps at Christ Presbyterian Academy. They will be hosting complete skills camps and Coach Maddux will also be adding two new sessions that focus specifically on shooting. Over the course of the week, campers will work on fundamentals, offensive and defensive skills, shooting technique, and footwork in a fun and positive environment.

Players, Coaches, and Parents interested in these or other camps can visit Nike Basketball Camps or call 1-800-645-3226.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is the world’s largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high-quality sports education and skill enhancement.

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Isavia ANS Announces Successful Deployment of Aireon’s Space-Based ADS-B System in Busy North Atlantic Corridor

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland and MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Isavia ANS, Iceland’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), announced today that it has successfully implemented Aireon’s space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system in their…

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland and MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Isavia ANS, Iceland’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), announced today that it has successfully implemented Aireon’s space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system in their 5.4 million square kilometers of controlled airspace, making it one of the largest deployments to-date.

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Isavia ANS provides air navigation services that span the North Pole to Scotland, and from the Greenwich Meridian in the east to west of Greenland. Aireon’s system extends Isavia’s current ground-based air traffic surveillance framework, focusing on enhancing real-time air traffic surveillance in the corridor connecting Europe and North America to all customers. Isavia’s initial use of Aireon’s space-based system is in all airspace south of 70 degrees north, providing coverage to those sectors. Aireon’s system is not only extending Air Traffic Service (ATS) surveillance in oceanic airspace, but it also represents an ideal solution for a region where weather disruptions can create issues and ground sensor maintenance is a challenge.

«With the operational deployment of Aireon’s air traffic surveillance system, the coverage of Isavia ANS’s vast control area was fortified immediately, enabling both increased efficiency and safety of our service,» said Guðmundur J. Kristjánsson, Project Manager, Isavia ANS. He added, «Aireon’s implementation team worked around the clock with our operational staff, during a global pandemic, to complete the system acceptance phase and usher in our next generation of real-time air traffic capabilities.»

«Isavia ANS controls one of the most strategic airspaces in the world, overseeing 30 million passengers to date. The collaboration and dedication of the teams to deploy the system has been incredible,» said Michele Carandente, Director of EMEA, Aireon. «Isavia ANS has shown extraordinary leadership in moving the system into the operational phase.»

Aireon’s data, from a functional perspective, has been integrated into Isavia ANS’s Display System (ISDS), Flight Data Processing System (FDPS) and the ATM Surveillance Tracker and Server (ARTAS), a widely used Surveillance Data Processing System in Europe.

About Isavia ANS

Isavia ANS, Iceland’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), provides air navigation services for domestic and international flights in the Reykjavik Control Area and at Icelandic airports. Isavia ANS provides air navigation services that span the North Pole to Scotland, and from the Greenwich Meridian in the east to west of Greenland. Over a quarter of all air traffic crossing the North Atlantic passes through the Isavia ANS’s managed Reykjavik Control Area, where customers enjoy flexibility with regard to flight routing and altitudes.

About Aireon LLC

Aireon operates the first ever, space-based air traffic surveillance system for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft throughout the entire globe. Aireon harnesses next-generation aviation surveillance technologies that were formerly ground-based and extends their reach throughout the world to significantly improve efficiency, enhance safety, reduce emissions and provide cost savings benefits to all stakeholders. Aireon’s high-fidelity, low-latency surveillance data is available for various applications, allowing aerospace industry partners access to revolutionary data capabilities that enhance asset tracking, aircraft situational awareness and decision support analytical tools. In partnership with leading ANSPs from around the world, like NAV CANADA, Enav, NATS, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and Naviair, as well as Iridium Communications, Aireon provides global, real-time, space-based aircraft data for enhanced air traffic surveillance, innovation and analytics. For more information, please visit www.aireon.com.

Press Contacts:

Gudmundur Kristjansson
Isavia ANS
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Aireon
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Jessie.Hillenbrand@Aireon.com

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Shinnecock Nation Announces Intention To Begin Casino Construction in Summer

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Shinnecock Indian Nation today announced plans for the casino it intends to build on its territory on the Eastern end of Long Island, which will be called Shinnecock Casino Hamptons.

The Shinnecock Council of Trustees shared a schedule for building the Class II Gaming facility, as well as an overview of the amenities the facility will offer.

«As we have seen with members of Tribal Nations, casinos…

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Shinnecock Indian Nation today announced plans for the casino it intends to build on its territory on the Eastern end of Long Island, which will be called Shinnecock Casino Hamptons.

The Shinnecock Council of Trustees shared a schedule for building the Class II Gaming facility, as well as an overview of the amenities the facility will offer.

«As we have seen with members of Tribal Nations, casinos provide an opportunity to lift our members from adversity,» said the Shinnecock Council of Trustees.  «Our ancestral lands were taken from us many years ago and New York State has refused to meet with us regarding stolen land claims that were filed over many decades. We have tried to resolve these issues over the last decade by proposing to find more suitable locations on Long Island, but were rebuffed. We have waited long enough and have decided to proceed here on our Territory.»

The Shinnecock Nation received approval last summer from the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) to operate a Class II casino on its Reservation in Southampton.

The Trustees confirmed the Shinnecock association with Tri State Partners to assist with construction and operation of the casino.

«Over the past several years we have witnessed the suffering of the Shinnecock Nation and also seen the opportunity to lift their people from the poverty they currently live in,» said Tri State Partner and Managing Member Jack Morris.  «This will be a property Long Island residents will enjoy visiting, while enabling the Shinnecock Nation to take advantage of opportunities other members of Native American nations have harnessed.»

The Trustees indicated that the construction process will begin in the summer of 2021.

«Our research, which is ongoing, indicates the Casino will be a boost for tourism here on the Eastern end of Long Island,» the Trustees said.  «And while the summer months will be the busiest months of the year for us, working with Tri State we will attract visitors during the rest of the year as well.»

The facility will be a Class II gaming facility and be operated by the Shinnecock Nation.  Games will include a variety of casino games, as well as Class II video terminals.

The Shinnecock Nation and Tri State are in discussions with restaurant providers to provide a range of food options for guests.  Tri State is also exploring appropriate right-sized venues within the casino for entertainment.

«We are starting with the casino, but we are also looking at multiple options for additional land acquisitions off Territory, potentially including developing waterfront properties and hotels, which the Eastern end of Long Island is lacking,» said Morris.

«It is our intention that this is the first of a number of casinos we hope to build in New York,» said the Trustees.  «At a time when we see our country recognizing the rights of all of its citizens, we hope this extends to some of New York’s first inhabitants, the members of the Shinnecock Indian Nation.»

About the Shinnecock Indian Nation:  The Shinnecock Indian Nation is a federally recognized tribe of historically Algonquian-speaking Native Americans based at the eastern end of Long Island, New York.  This tribe is headquartered in Suffolk County, on the southeastern shore.

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deborah@zitopartners.com  
201.403.8185

 

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