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How much longer will Delta have Boeing 747 jumbos?
By The Associated Press - AP - Wed Apr 23, 2:42PM CDT
With its distinctive hump, the Boeing 747 has been a familiar sight at airports around the world for more than four decades, but its days could be numbered, at least at Delta Air Lines Inc.
Passenger arrested, flight to New York diverted
AP - Tue Feb 11, 6:13AM CST
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The FBI says it has arrested a 38-year-old passenger on board a flight from Tokyo to New York that was diverted to Anchorage, and All Nippon Airways said it was because of "unruly behavior."
Tokyo hit by rare heavy snowfall; trains delayed
AP - Sat Feb 08, 3:29AM CST
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo area was hit by a rare heavy snowfall Saturday, stalling trains, grounding flights, and blanketing roads and skyscrapers with snow.
Japan ANA to alter ad after stereotype complaints
AP - Mon Jan 20, 3:13AM CST
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's All Nippon Airways plans to revise a television commercial that drew objections over its portrayal of Caucasians.
Boeing confirms new 787 battery incident
By JOSHUA FREED - AP - Tue Jan 14, 8:15PM CST
Battery problems resurfaced on Boeing's 787 on Tuesday, after gas was discovered coming out of a battery on a plane parked at Tokyo's main international airport.
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Tue Jan 14, 4:27PM CST
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United aims for $2B in cost savings
By JOSHUA FREED - AP - Tue Nov 19, 1:55PM CST
United Airlines said Tuesday that it will cut costs, overhaul its website, and shift flying from Asia to Europe as it aims to keep shareholders happy.
Japan's ANA to buy stake in Myanmar carrier AWA
AP - Tue Aug 27, 1:32AM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — The parent company of Japan's All Nippon Airways says it plans to buy a 49 percent stake in Myanmar's Asian Wings Airways, the first foreign investment in the country's airline industry.
Startups gain appeal as some Japan Inc. names fade
By YURI KAGEYAMA - AP - Mon Aug 26, 7:44PM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — In a shabby back-alley office in Shibuya, a Tokyo district known for youth culture and tech ventures, defectors from corporate Japan are hard at work for a little-known company they fervently believe will be the country's next big manufacturing success.
Pan Am International Flight Academy Purchased by All Nippon Airways
PR Newswire - Fri Aug 23, 5:21PM CDT
Pan Am International Flight Academy and Pan Am Holdings, Inc. (collectively "Pan Am"
announced today it has been purchased by ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd, one of the leading airlines in the world. Former owner, American Capital, Ltd sold Pan Am, held in its portfolio since 2006 in an agreement reached today.
American Capital Receives $79 Million from the Sale of Pan Am Holdings, Inc. and Generates a 16% Return on Its Investment
PR Newswire - Fri Aug 23, 10:00AM CDT
American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital" or the "Company" announced today that its portfolio company Pan Am Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Pan Am International Flight Academy, Inc. (collectively, "Pan Am", were sold to ANA Holdings Inc. ("ANA", parent company of All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd., one of the leading airlines in the world. American Capital and its affiliated funds received $94 million in debt and equity proceeds and realized a gain of $12 million from the transaction, subject to post-closing adjustments. Of the total proceeds, American Capital received $79 million, realizing a gain of $7 million from the transaction, subject to post-closing adjustments. American Capital's compounded annual rate of return earned on its debt and equity securities over the life of its investment was 16%, including interest, gains and fees.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Pan Am Holdings, Inc. on its Sale to Japanese Strategic Buyer ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways
Business Wire - Thu Aug 22, 2:42PM CDT
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of Pan Am Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Pan Am International Flight Academy, Inc. (Pan Am), one of the largest independent providers of flight simulation and aviation training services in the world. The company was acquired by ANA Holdings Inc. (ANA), parent company of All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd for $139.5 million. Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to Pan Am, a portfolio company of American Capital, Ltd. (American Capital; NASDAQ: ACAS). The transaction closed on August 22, 2013 and was led by Jon Nemo, Chris Rogers, Doug Kinard and Chris Smith from Harris Williams & Co.'s Aerospace, Defense & Government Services (ADG) Group.
Boeing blames 787 extinguisher defect on supplier
AP - Fri Aug 16, 4:05PM CDT
DALLAS (AP) — Boeing Co. said Friday that a defect in engine fire extinguishers for its new 787 jets occurred during manufacturing of the bottles at a supplier's facility and the issue was being fixed.
ANA, Japan Airlines check 787s for wiring problem
AP - Wed Aug 14, 5:31AM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines said Wednesday they are checking their Boeing 787 fleets for wiring problems unrelated to battery defects that plagued the aircraft earlier this year.
Delta CEO calls for open skies in Japan
By AZUSA UCHIKURA - AP - Wed Jul 31, 1:52AM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — The CEO of Delta Air Lines is urging the Japanese government to open the country's skies to greater competition from foreign airlines.
News Summary: Boeing wants scrutiny of beacons
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon Jul 29, 10:37AM CDT
BUSTED BEACONS? Boeing Co. expanded inspections of emergency locator beacons made by Honeywell International to five more aircraft after problems were discovered with the transmitters on 787 jets.
Boeing requests wider scrutiny of locator beacons
By The Associated Press - AP - Sun Jul 28, 11:45PM CDT
Boeing Co. has expanded inspections of emergency locator beacons made by Honeywell International to include five more aircraft types after problems were discovered with the transmitters on 787 jets.
United, ANA find wire problems on 787 transmitters
By JOSHUA FREED - AP - Fri Jul 26, 9:28PM CDT
Two airlines disclosed issues with the wiring on their Boeing 787's emergency transmitters, the same part of the plane that is getting close scrutiny after a parked jet burned earlier this month.
How much longer will Delta have Boeing 747 jumbos?
By The Associated Press - AP - Wed Apr 23, 2:42PM CDT
With its distinctive hump, the Boeing 747 has been a familiar sight at airports around the world for more than four decades, but its days could be numbered, at least at Delta Air Lines Inc.
Passenger arrested, flight to New York diverted
AP - Tue Feb 11, 6:13AM CST
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The FBI says it has arrested a 38-year-old passenger on board a flight from Tokyo to New York that was diverted to Anchorage, and All Nippon Airways said it was because of "unruly behavior."
Tokyo hit by rare heavy snowfall; trains delayed
AP - Sat Feb 08, 3:29AM CST
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo area was hit by a rare heavy snowfall Saturday, stalling trains, grounding flights, and blanketing roads and skyscrapers with snow.
Japan ANA to alter ad after stereotype complaints
AP - Mon Jan 20, 3:13AM CST
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's All Nippon Airways plans to revise a television commercial that drew objections over its portrayal of Caucasians.
Boeing confirms new 787 battery incident
By JOSHUA FREED - AP - Tue Jan 14, 8:15PM CST
Battery problems resurfaced on Boeing's 787 on Tuesday, after gas was discovered coming out of a battery on a plane parked at Tokyo's main international airport.
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Tue Jan 14, 4:27PM CST
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United aims for $2B in cost savings
By JOSHUA FREED - AP - Tue Nov 19, 1:55PM CST
United Airlines said Tuesday that it will cut costs, overhaul its website, and shift flying from Asia to Europe as it aims to keep shareholders happy.
Japan's ANA to buy stake in Myanmar carrier AWA
AP - Tue Aug 27, 1:32AM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — The parent company of Japan's All Nippon Airways says it plans to buy a 49 percent stake in Myanmar's Asian Wings Airways, the first foreign investment in the country's airline industry.
Startups gain appeal as some Japan Inc. names fade
By YURI KAGEYAMA - AP - Mon Aug 26, 7:44PM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — In a shabby back-alley office in Shibuya, a Tokyo district known for youth culture and tech ventures, defectors from corporate Japan are hard at work for a little-known company they fervently believe will be the country's next big manufacturing success.
Pan Am International Flight Academy Purchased by All Nippon Airways
PR Newswire - Fri Aug 23, 5:21PM CDT
Pan Am International Flight Academy and Pan Am Holdings, Inc. (collectively "Pan Am"
announced today it has been purchased by ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd, one of the leading airlines in the world. Former owner, American Capital, Ltd sold Pan Am, held in its portfolio since 2006 in an agreement reached today. American Capital Receives $79 Million from the Sale of Pan Am Holdings, Inc. and Generates a 16% Return on Its Investment
PR Newswire - Fri Aug 23, 10:00AM CDT
American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital" or the "Company"
announced today that its portfolio company Pan Am Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Pan Am International Flight Academy, Inc. (collectively, "Pan Am", were sold to ANA Holdings Inc. ("ANA", parent company of All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd., one of the leading airlines in the world. American Capital and its affiliated funds received $94 million in debt and equity proceeds and realized a gain of $12 million from the transaction, subject to post-closing adjustments. Of the total proceeds, American Capital received $79 million, realizing a gain of $7 million from the transaction, subject to post-closing adjustments. American Capital's compounded annual rate of return earned on its debt and equity securities over the life of its investment was 16%, including interest, gains and fees. Harris Williams & Co. Advises Pan Am Holdings, Inc. on its Sale to Japanese Strategic Buyer ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways
Business Wire - Thu Aug 22, 2:42PM CDT
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of Pan Am Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Pan Am International Flight Academy, Inc. (Pan Am), one of the largest independent providers of flight simulation and aviation training services in the world. The company was acquired by ANA Holdings Inc. (ANA), parent company of All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd for $139.5 million. Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to Pan Am, a portfolio company of American Capital, Ltd. (American Capital; NASDAQ: ACAS). The transaction closed on August 22, 2013 and was led by Jon Nemo, Chris Rogers, Doug Kinard and Chris Smith from Harris Williams & Co.'s Aerospace, Defense & Government Services (ADG) Group.
Boeing blames 787 extinguisher defect on supplier
AP - Fri Aug 16, 4:05PM CDT
DALLAS (AP) — Boeing Co. said Friday that a defect in engine fire extinguishers for its new 787 jets occurred during manufacturing of the bottles at a supplier's facility and the issue was being fixed.
ANA, Japan Airlines check 787s for wiring problem
AP - Wed Aug 14, 5:31AM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines said Wednesday they are checking their Boeing 787 fleets for wiring problems unrelated to battery defects that plagued the aircraft earlier this year.
Delta CEO calls for open skies in Japan
By AZUSA UCHIKURA - AP - Wed Jul 31, 1:52AM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — The CEO of Delta Air Lines is urging the Japanese government to open the country's skies to greater competition from foreign airlines.
News Summary: Boeing wants scrutiny of beacons
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon Jul 29, 10:37AM CDT
BUSTED BEACONS? Boeing Co. expanded inspections of emergency locator beacons made by Honeywell International to five more aircraft after problems were discovered with the transmitters on 787 jets.
Boeing requests wider scrutiny of locator beacons
By The Associated Press - AP - Sun Jul 28, 11:45PM CDT
Boeing Co. has expanded inspections of emergency locator beacons made by Honeywell International to include five more aircraft types after problems were discovered with the transmitters on 787 jets.
United, ANA find wire problems on 787 transmitters
By JOSHUA FREED - AP - Fri Jul 26, 9:28PM CDT
Two airlines disclosed issues with the wiring on their Boeing 787's emergency transmitters, the same part of the plane that is getting close scrutiny after a parked jet burned earlier this month.
