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Air Wisconsin Awards Exclusive Contract To LM Commercial Engine Solutions

Named Engine MRO Provider For CRJ200 Fleet

Air Wisconsin has awarded Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions (LMCES) a five-year, exclusive contract to perform engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services on CF34-3 engines.

ViaSat Selected For In-flight Wi-Fi Service On American Airlines 737 MAX Fleet

New Agreement Enables American To Increase Passenger Engagement And Optimize Customers' Onboard Wi-Fi Experiences

American Airlines has selected ViaSat Inc. to outfit its new Boeing 737 MAX fleet with ViaSat's in-flight internet service. The ViaSat in-flight internet service has been recognized with multiple industry awards for delivering the best performing, highest-quality and fastest in-flight internet experience.

Port Of Seattle Selects Director To Lead Airport Capital Program

New Hire Brings Experience From Houston And New York

The Port of Seattle has hired Jeffrey Brown as its new Director of Aviation Facilities and Capital Programs. Brown will be responsible for leading the long-term capital development program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. For the last two years, Brown has held positions at the Houston Airport System in the Project Management Office and most recently as Chief Infrastructure Officer.

IBM Signs $300 Million Services Agreement With Emirates Airline

IBM z Systems Mainframe To Provides Technology Backbone For Passenger Systems

IBM has announced that it has signed a ten-year technology services agreement with Emirates Airline worth approximately US$300 million. IBM will provide IT Infrastructure delivered as a service, allowing the airline to improve efficiency on its passenger support systems and functions.

Boeing Reports Environmental Progress

Releases Environment Report Outlining Company's Efforts In That Regard

Each day, 30,000 Boeing employees help clear the air by forgoing solo driving and choosing a cleaner commuting option, as new Boeing jetliners reduce emissions by more than 20 percent, and cleaner company operations use less water and power and send less waste to landfills.