'Canada is a growing market for specialized and military aviation and remains a strong focus for us. We are proud to be exhibiting again at CANSEC this year, among Canada's leading edge defense and security companies,' said Benjamin Boehm, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Bombardier Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft. 'This is a great opportunity for us to showcase our array of products. Bombardier has the longest track record and the widest product offering of any other special mission aircraft provider. Today, nearly 300 repurposed Learjet, Challenger, and Global business jets, Q-Series turboprops and CRJ Series regional jets provide a full spectrum of special mission capabilities to over 35 governments worldwide. We look forward to laying down the foundation for future partnerships with key government, military and industry stakeholders at this show,' he continued.

Canada operates 81* Bombardier special mission aircraft across the country. Canadian operators, including federal-government operators, have long trusted the flexibility, endurance, range and payload of Bombardier aircraft to carry out various missions. Canada is also home to nearly 60* Bombardier amphibious firefighting aircraft, the largest national fleet of its kind in the world. The Bombardier 415 aircraft and its predecessors, the CL-215 and CL-215T aircraft, are the only purpose-built firefighting aircraft in the world with over 40 years of combined experience and more than 160 aircraft in-service worldwide*.

About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.

Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we posted revenues of $16.8 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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Under the terms of the contract, Accenture will develop a new Customer Experience Management (CEM) system, with implementation scheduled for the second half of 2014. Accenture was selected following an extensive review which included proposals from nearly 30 vendors.

Financial terms of the contract are confidential, but the award is one element of a multi-million-dollar investment programme by SIA to further enhance the experience of its customers.

The new system will help staff across different touch points to more quickly understand a customer's needs, creating opportunities to deliver the right service with greater efficiency. The system will also provide the foundation to enhance analytical capabilities in a later phase.

Training for all frontline staff has commenced under the CEM programme, with a focus on soft skills to create extraordinary moments in delighting customers.

'Service Excellence has always been a key pillar of Singapore Airlines' brand promise, enabling us to retain our position as the world's most awarded airline for many years,' said Senior Vice President Product & Services, Mr Tan Pee Teck.

'But we cannot take our leadership position for granted. IT is a critical enabler that helps us continue enhancing our customer service offerings. The new CEM system will be an important element to help our staff on the ground and in the air take customer service to the next level.'

Added Ms Teo Lay Lim, Accenture's Senior Managing Director, ASEAN and Singapore: 'Accenture is pleased to be appointed to work with Singapore Airlines to design and deliver a next-generation platform to help take customer experience to the next level. We look forward to assist in designing and delivering one of the most advanced and comprehensive CEM platforms in the industry today which aims to integrate all customer touch points.'

The award of the CEM system contract comes as the SIA Group is investing heavily in new products and services. The investment programme includes new in-flight cabin products that will be revealed in July, a new design concept for lounges around the world from later this year, ongoing fleet modernisation, and continued enhancements to food and beverage offerings.

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Pegasus Airlines announced today that they have signed a code share agreement effective for sales May 27th and for travel June 3rd, 2013. Passengers will benefit from quick and easy transfers between Pegasus flights and KLM flights through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen airport and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.

The agreement enables KLM to market under KLM flight numbers flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen airport and Amsterdam, and flights between Izmir and Amsterdam, for connections to any of the 150 destinations on the KLM network.

Also an interline agreement has been concluded, allowing passengers to travel on a single KLM ticket between any airport served by Pegasus in Turkey and any airport served by KLM.

Mrs. Güliz Öztürk, Senior Vice President Commercial of Pegasus Airlines and Mr. Pieter Bootsma, Executive Vice President Marketing Revenue Management & Network for KLM, announced this agreement at a press conference held in Istanbul on May 22.

"As Turkey's leader low cost airline company flying to 71 destinations in 29 countries, we are very proud to start a partnership with KLM, one of the long-established airline companies. With this partnership, we will be able to share Pegasus experience with everyone who wants to visit Turkey by flying with KLM through Amsterdam with one ticket to more than 150 KLM destinations."
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"With this agreement KLM multiplies the options for its passengers to travel to and from anywhere in Turkey through the combined networks of KLM and Pegasus, benefitting from Schiphol as one of the best transfer airports in the world. It demonstrates KLM's commitment to its customers in Turkey, where KLM has been operating since 1929."
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Over KLM
De Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij is in 1919 opgericht en de oudste, nog onder haar oorspronkelijke naam opererende, luchtvaartmaatschappij ter wereld. In 2004 fuseerden Air France en KLM tot AIR FRANCE KLM. Zo ontstond een sterke Europese luchtvaartgroep, gebaseerd op twee krachtige merken en hubs, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol en Parijs Charles de Gaulle. Met behoud van eigen identiteit richt de groep zich op 3 kernactiviteiten: vervoer van passagiers, vracht en vliegtuigonderhoud.

In Nederland vormt KLM de kern van de KLM Groep waar ook KLM cityhopper en transavia.com deel van uitmaken. KLM bedient al haar bestemmingen met een moderne vloot en is met ruim 33.000 medewerkers wereldwijd actief. Een speler die voorop staat in de luchtvaartindustrie, met een betrouwbare operatie, die met bezieling en op een duurzame manier innoveert in klantgerichte producten.

KLM is lid van SkyTeam, de luchtvaartalliantie die een wereldwijd netwerk aanbiedt aan al haar klanten. Het netwerk van KLM verbindt alle belangrijke economische regio's in de wereld met Nederland en is daarmee een stimulans voor de economie.

Over SkyTeam
SkyTeam is een wereldwijde luchtvaartalliantie die de klanten van de aangesloten luchtvaartmaatschappijen een uitgebreid wereldwijd netwerk biedt met meer bestemmingen, meer frequenties en meer verbindingen. Passagiers kunnen bij alle SkyTeam Member airlines frequent flyer Miles sparen en besteden. De SkyTeam Member airlines bieden hun klanten meer dan 490 lounges wereldwijd.

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About Pegasus
Pegasus joined the airline sector with the launch of its charter flights in 1990 and has been owned by ESAS Holding since 2005. It is Turkey's leading low-cost carrier offering economically priced flights on short and medium-haul routes. Working to the brief that everyone has the right to fly, Pegasus offers its guests great value, on-time flights and the newest aircraft under the auspices of its low-cost model. Pegasus flies a scheduled service to 42 international destinations and 29 destinations within Turkey, taking its guests to 71 destinations in 29 countries. Continuously expanding, Pegasus was named 'the fastest growing airline' of Europe's 25 largest airlines in terms of seat capacity for both 2011 and 2012 by the Official Airline Guide (OAG). In 2012 Pegasus made the single largest-ever aircraft order in Turkish civil aviation history of approximately US$12 billion (list price) for 100 new Airbus aircraft, of which 25 are optional. On 26 April 2013, Pegasus Airlines listed 34.5% of its stock on the Istanbul Stock Exchange with a public offering and began trading with the code 'PGSUS' – becoming the first airline in Turkey to be listed on its stock exchange.

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"Randy has brought a renewed energy to the People of Technology and has made a positive and lasting difference in advancing Technology's work agenda, and establishing a new operating model for us," said Jeff Lamb, Southwest's Executive Vice President and Chief People & Administrative Officer. "Randy is a key reason we are making such great progress toward our long-range Company goals."

As previously announced, Southwest's New Chief Technology Officer Craig Maccubbin recently join the Company.

Other Leadership changes in Southwest's Technology Department will support the Company's delivery of a stable and growing framework of enterprise technology necessary to integrate wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways, including connected itineraries, international capabilities, and multi-fleet support among various sub-types of the Boeing 737.

The Leadership of the Chief Information Officer's Team will support the work of hundreds of Employees focused on delivering the systems and technology to support Southwest's Legendary Customer Service.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

In its 42nd year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly 46,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded, and including wholly-owned subsidiary, AirTran Airways, operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world to serve 97 destinations in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and six near-international countries. Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for its triple bottom line approach that takes into account the carrier's performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities it serves, and its commitment to efficiency and the planet. The 2011 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found at southwest.com/citizenship.

Southwest Airlines

From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented affordability in air travel quantified by the U.S. Department of Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and increase in passenger traffic wherever the carrier serves. On every flight, Southwest offers Customers the first two pieces of checked luggage (weight and size limitations apply) and all ticket changes without additional fees. Southwest's all Boeing fleet consistently offers leather seating and the comfort of full-size cabins, many of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi connectivity and a new, sustainable cabin interior. With 40 consecutive years of profitability, the People of Southwest operate nearly 3,400 flights a day and serve communities around 84 airports in Southwest's network of domestic destinations. Southwest Airlines' frequent flights and low fares are available only at southwest.com.

AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co., offers coast-to-coast and near-international service with close to 600 flights a day to 49 destinations. The carrier's high-quality product includes assigned seating and Business Class. As Southwest continues to integrate AirTran's People, places, and planes into Southwest Airlines, Customers of both carriers may book flights at airtran.com and exchange earned loyalty points between both AirTran's A+ Rewards® and Southwest's Rapid Rewards® for reward travel on either airline.

www.southwest.com

SOURCE Southwest Airlines

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Speaking today at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, Kriya Shortt, senior vice president of Sales, said: "While the eurozone as a whole remains in recession, there are bright spots that give grounds for optimism. Many economists expect Germany, a major business aviation market, to benefit from rising exports and domestic consumption in coming months.

"Similarly, the UK, long an important market, is enjoying a brighter outlook for growth and inflation, according to the Bank of England. Considering these factors, and that past recoveries in our industry have often accelerated quickly, Cessna believes it is right to invest now to maintain our leadership position.

"Cessna is well-prepared for the future, with a long line of new product developments all running to schedule. The first production flight for the new Citation Sovereign took place in April. The aircraft is due for delivery in Q3 this year following FAA certification and we expect EASA certification by Q1 2014.

"The new Citation X is on track to be out in the market by the end of this year, while other programs, including the mid-size Citation Latitude and super mid-size Citation Longitude, are also progressing well," Shortt added.

Reflecting Cessna's commitment to the European market, the company has also expanded its customer service teams in the region. Alessandro Barizzi is the new vice president, European Customer Service, effective June 1, and will lead Cessna's expanding customer service efforts in Europe. Prior to joining the Customer Service team, Alessandro was the regional sales director, Citation. During his 11 years with Cessna he has sold more than 190 Citations. Barizzi will be based in Switzerland and his reports include the general managers of the European Citation Service Centers.

Other recent European appointments include last week's announcement of Tom Perry as vice president of sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Additionally, Jürgen Morawitz has been named regional sales director for Citations and single engine products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, based in Germany, and Steve McKenna is now serving as regional sales director for single engine products in the UK and Scandinavia, based in the UK.

Cessna now operates six service centers in Europe: Valencia, Spain;

About Cessna
Cessna is the world's leading general aviation company. Since its inception in 1927, Cessna has designed, produced and delivered more than 193,500 airplanes around the globe. This includes more than 6,300 Citation business jets, making it the largest fleet of business jets in the world. Today, Cessna has two principal lines of business: aircraft sales and aftermarket services. Aircraft sales include Citation business jets, Caravan single-engine utility turboprops, single-engine piston aircraft and lift solutions by CitationAir. Aftermarket services include parts, maintenance, inspection and repair services. In 2011, Cessna delivered 689 aircraft, including 183 Citation business jets, and reported revenues of $2.990 billion. More information about Cessna Aircraft Company is available at cessna.com.

About Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at textron.com.

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements which may project revenues or describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters; these statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to changes in worldwide economic or political conditions that impact demand for our products, interest rates or foreign exchange rates; changes in government regulations or policies on the export and import of commercial products; the efficacy of research and development investments to develop new products or unanticipated expenses in connection with the launching of significant new products; the timing of our new product launches or certifications of our new aircraft products; our ability to keep pace with our competitors in the introduction of new products and upgrades with features and technologies desired by our customers; performance issues with key suppliers, subcontractors or business partners; difficult conditions in the financial markets which may adversely impact our customers' ability to fund or finance purchases of our products; and continued volatility in the economy resulting in a prolonged downturn in the markets in which we do business.

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Star Alliance has expanded its mobile device offer by introducing the customised Navigator app for the iPad. The new app complements the existing iPhone app and is a continuation of the Alliance's strategy of providing easy mobile access to its products and services.

The hallmark of the new tool is an interactive 3D globe which visually depicts the 27 airline network of more than 21,900 daily flights covering 1,329 world-wide destinations.

New to any Star Alliance web or mobile offer is the 'My Trip' feature which enables customers to store and monitor their Alliance flight itineraries and is only available on the Navigator iPad app.

Using the app, customers can also access to a variety of Alliance travel services such as Flight Search - covering flight schedules for all Star Alliance member airlines, Flight Status – tracking any Star Alliance member airline flight and Lounge Finder – providing details of the more than 1,000 lounges offered by Star Alliance and its member airlines. Airport Information, including weather, city guides, lounge locations and details of the member airlines serving the selected destination is also available.

With Frequent Flyer Benefits representing one of the primary Alliance customer benefits, a dedicated section detailing these along with information on the Star Alliance Gold and Silver privileges is also featured. This section is complemented by videos, images and texts on customer advocates who represent each of the Alliance's customer benefits, detailing their real life travel experiences, lives and journeys.

The information on the Alliance app is rounded off by a section providing details and facts on the individual member airlines, including booking contact numbers, images and videos.

The app can now be downloaded via www.staralliance.com or directly from the App store.

About Star Alliance:
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the international traveller. Its acceptance by the market has been recognised by numerous awards, including the Air Transport World Market Leadership Award and Best Airline Alliance by both Business Traveller Magazine and Skytrax. The member airlines are: Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, TACA Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, THAI, United and US Airways. EVA Air has been announced as future member. Overall, the Star Alliance network offers more than 21,900 daily flights to 1,329 airports in 194 countries.

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Parsons is serving as the lead designer for the nearly $1.2 billion project, which will extend the Metrorail system from Wiehle Avenue, in Fairfax County, Virginia, another 11.4 miles northwest, through Washington Dulles International Airport, to a terminus in eastern Loudoun County. The project includes the design and construction of all rail line, stations, and systems for this section.

'Parsons is honored to have been chosen to participate in this significant project,' said Todd Wager, Parsons Group President. 'We have a long, successful history of delivering projects for MWAA, and I'm confident that this project will add to our record of success.'

This project is the largest of three design-build packages that will complete Phase II. When complete, it will offer convenient transportation to and from Washington Dulles International Airport and the surrounding area, as well as offer a cleaner transportation option that can improve air quality for the region.

Parsons, celebrating nearly 70 years of growth in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries, is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on transportation, environmental/infrastructure, defense/security, and resources. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. For more about Parsons, please visit www.parsons.com.

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easyJet, the UK's largest airline, has today launched its first ever services from London Gatwick to Bergen, Norway. Fares to the Norway's second largest city, also known as the 'Gateway to the Fjords,' start from £31.99* one way including taxes.

Norway is the 33rd country easyJet flies to with the airline expecting to carry more than 100,000 passengers between Norway and the UK annually.

Paul Simmons, easyJet's UK Director, said:

"We're absolutely thrilled to be landing in Norway today for the very first time. Bergen is a fantastic city offering something for everyone with its beautiful mountain scenery and coastal setting coupled with a vibrant music and arts scene and a city steeped in history. With the addition of this new route easyJet plans to fly more than half a million passengers each year between the UK and Scandinavia."

Mayor of Bergen Mrs Trude Drevland welcomed the announcement:

"We are very pleased that easyJet is starting up Bergen - London. Bergen is well known as the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway and we are looking forward to welcoming thousands of tourists to our beautiful region."

Airport Manager of Bergen Airport Mrs Adelheid Nes, added:

"We are very happy with the fact that easyJet has chosen Bergen Airport as their first airport in Norway. easyJet has a strong position in Europe and will bring in thousands of tourists to Bergen. This is of great importance for our city and our region."

easyJet flies between London Gatwick and Bergen daily. The addition of the airline's new flights to Bergen in conjunction with existing flights to Copenhagen will mean that easyJet flies to two Scandinavian cities from four destinations in the UK – London Gatwick, Bristol, Edinburgh and Manchester. Travellers can also book their flights, accommodation and transfers at www.easyjetholidays.com

For further information please contact the easyJet Press Office on 01582 525252 or log onto www.easyJet.com

Notes to Editors
*Price per person based on two people flying on the same booking.

About easyJet:

easyJet operates Europe's No. 1 air transport network with a leading presence on Europe's top 100 routes and at Europe's 50 largest airports.

easyJet flies over 200 aircraft on more than 600 routes between over 130 airports in 30 countries. More than 300 million Europeans live within one hour's drive of an easyJet airport, more than any other airline.

The airline takes sustainability seriously. easyJet invests in the latest technology, operates efficiently and fills most of its seats which means that an easyJet passenger's carbon footprint is 22% less than a passenger on a traditional airline, flying the same aircraft on the same route.

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Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has expanded its leading Challenger family of business jets with the addition of the new Challenger 350 aircraft. The Challenger 350 jet was launched, with worldwide leader in private aviation NetJets® as the worldwide launch partner, at a special event at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Deliveries of the aircraft are expected to begin in 2014.

'The Challenger 350 jet will take our existing Challenger family to new heights,' said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. 'This aircraft further enhances our leading business aircraft portfolio and will provide our customers with redefined design standards. Passengers will experience new comfort levels as they relax in the completely new cabin, enjoy a purpose-built and intuitive cabin management system and increase their efficiency with superior performance, and all at best-in-class operating costs. There is simply no substitute for a Challenger jet.'

'Designed to meet the ever growing needs of our customers, this new aircraft reflects the feedback received from our existing Challenger customers. Based on our owners and operators' needs, we have taken the world's bestselling super midsize jet and further increased its capability to better meet the growing requirements of our ever expanding Challenger customer base worldwide,' added Mr. Ridolfi.

Jordan B. Hansell, NetJets Chairman and Chief-Executive-Officer, said: 'We are excited about the addition of our exclusive NetJets Signature Series Challenger 350 aircraft to our fleet and the tremendous value this aircraft will bring to our unmatched global capabilities and most importantly, to our customers. This super midsize aircraft will deliver an experience that meets both our customers' travel and comfort requirements. The inflight experience is exceptional and unlike any other. The aircraft has an exceptionally quiet cabin, allowing both serenity and conversation, soft, hand-crafted leathers, meticulously designed wood finishes, an in-flight entertainment system offering choices for every taste, and a single-service beverage maker, all designed specifically by NetJets.'

'The cabin's design was all in an effort to allow our customers to relax and enjoy their flight whether for work or family. This state-of-the-art jet's cabin, designed in partnership with Bombardier Aerospace, will provide our discerning customers the best flight experience, along with the safety and reliability they expect from the worldwide leader in private aviation,' added Mr. Hansell.

Performance and Efficiency

The Challenger 350 jet will offer increased performance from the new twin Honeywell HTF7350 engines, each producing 7,323 lbf (32.57 kN) of thrust and reduced emissions*, increased aerodynamic efficiency with its new canted winglets and will fly eight passengers 3,200 nm (5,926 km)*. The Challenger 350 jet boasts an impressive direct climb to 43,000 ft (13,106 m)*.

Comfort

With a flat floor and the widest cabin in its class, the Challenger 350 jet features an entirely new interior, that lets even more natural light into the cabin with larger windows, resulting in a jet that offers passengers state-of-the-art cabin comfort, technology and productivity. Featuring Lufthansa Technik's next generation nice HD cabin management system, the cabin includes a complete redesign of the way passengers control the cabin environment, complemented by contemporary seat design, a new modular galley and the industry's most advanced sideledge featuring an authentic metal trim, a first in business aviation cabin interior design.

Avionics

The Challenger 350 aircraft's cockpit will feature Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced. Features of the new avionics include, among others, synthetic vision, dual inertial reference systems, a completely paperless cockpit and Multiscan Weather Radar. The new avionics will provide pilots with increased situational awareness and reduced pilot workload.

Customer Support Network

Challenger 350 aircraft customers will be able to count on a full range of 24/7 support around the world. In preparation for a smooth entry-into-service, Bombardier Aerospace is currently reconfiguring a flight training device and Level D full-flight simulator at its aircraft training centre in Dallas, Texas. Customer Services staff deployed throughout its worldwide network of Service Centres, Parts Depots and Regional Support Offices will also be ready to support upcoming entry-into-service activities including spare parts deployments, as well as updated information on the Customer Information Centre (CIC) website and the SmartFix Plus online troubleshooting tool.

NetJets Signature Series™ aircraft

NetJets recently introduced the NetJets Signature Series™ of aircraft, which are new aircraft that will be entering the NetJets fleet that are customized from design through production to include advanced in-flight entertainment systems and custom cabin designs, as well as advanced cockpit and cabin technologies to ensure maximum safety, reliability and operating efficiency. The NetJets Signature Series™ of aircraft, among others, include the Bombardier Global jet family and the Challenger 350 and Challenger 605 Series jets.

About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.

Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we posted revenues of $16.8 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Notes to editors

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*Under certain operating conditions.

The Challenger 350 aircraft is currently under development and the design and the design tolerances remain to be finalized and certified. The Challenger 350 aircraft is subject to change during the course of the design, manufacture and certification process. The statements about performance, design, design tolerances and the images shown in this document are solely based on projections and forecasts and are subject to change without notice.

Bombardier, Challenger, Challenger 300, Challenger 350, Challenger 605, Global, SmartFix and The Evolution of Mobility are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

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During the first quarter of 2013, 10 million passengers were carried by the rate of an 26% increase in passenger traffic. In response to the 21% increase in available seat kilometers (ASK), revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) increased by 30%, therefore the percent of the passenger load factor amounted to 77.9% percent in system-wide increasing by 5.1 points. International to international transfer passengers shared in the total international passenger rate which reached to 40%. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), for the same period the overall industry growth in terms of the ASK and RPK, were respectively 2,3% and 4,2%.

Along with the 6 new routes that have been launched in 2013, total number in international lines reached to 187, and the number of countries flown to is 99. As from today, the number of aircraft on the fleet of Turkish Airlines is 219, which comprises 173 narrow body, 37 wide body, and 9 cargo aircrafts. In addition to the earlier aircraft orders which have been recently made as 117 aircrafts to Airbus and 95 aircrafts to Boeing by targeting a giant fleet, Turkish Airlines' fleet will be composed of approximately 400-450 aircrafts in coming 10 years.

Considering Turkish Airlines' ten-year growth plans with the third airport to be built in Istanbul, Turkey will have much wider global access and Istanbul will become one of the biggest hub cities in the world for international air tranport.

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The selection for Barcelona flights will grow when Vueling commences flights from Helsinki Airport in May. Vueling will provide the route three times per week on an Airbus 320. During the summer months, in addition to Vueling, Finnair will fly to Barcelona twice a day, and Norwegian will fly six times a week.

In addition to the Helsinki route, Vueling will introduce 27 new routes from Barcelona in the summer.

About 580,000 passengers fly from Finland to Spain every year. Last year, more than 80,000 passengers flew from Finland to Barcelona. Those on holiday, urban travellers and business travellers will certainly be happy for the smooth connections.

For schedules and connections, please use our search service: http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/timetables/timetable-search

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Copenhagen Airport has signed an agreement with Norwegian-based DSG, which will be supplying an initial 12 self-service bag-drops. This will allow passengers to get through Copenhagen Airport even faster since the self-service bag drops will significantly reduce the time passengers have to spend checking their baggage.

"By far the majority of our passengers already check in on their own, either online, on their mobile phones or using one of the 83 check-in kiosks at the airport; and the opportunity to print and attach bag tags and drop their bags directly on the baggage belt means that passengers can get to their flights even more quickly than before," said Marie-Louise Lotz, head of passenger service at Copenhagen Airport.

"Moreover, our passenger surveys show that travellers very much prefer do-it-yourself solutions, so we expect that the self-service bag-drop service will result in even greater passenger satisfaction."

Towards the end of the year
Copenhagen Airport expects to start using the new self-service bag-drops towards the end of 2013. Eight self-service bag drops will be opened in Terminal 3 and four in Terminal 2, and the service will initially only be available to passengers flying SAS and Norwegian, which together serve about 60% of all passengers flying out of Copenhagen.

In the longer term, the goal is to offer self-service bag-drop facilities to the largest possible number of passengers: a service and technology which will not only benefit passengers, but airlines as well.

Under its World Class Hub strategy, Copenhagen Airport is working to reduce what it costs for airlines to operate at Copenhagen Airport, and more access to self-service baggage drop facilities is part of this strategy, since it means that fewer staff will be needed at the check-in counters.

'It is crucial that Copenhagen Airport continues to identify solutions that reduces costs for our airline customers, and at the same time gives the passengers greater control of their airport experience', said Steve Tarbuck, Business Development Manager, Copenhagen Airport.

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From 2 July 2013 easyJet is introducing a cabin bag guarantee. This means that for passengers who bring a bag no bigger than 50x40x20cm ( including handles and wheels) we will guarantee it can travel in the cabin - either in the overhead locker or under the seat in front of them.

The bag guarantee is a way for passengers to gain peace of mind that their bag will travel with them onboard the flight. The new cabin bag guarantee is transparent and fair to all our customers and the result of in-depth customer research.

It's a relatively small change but our statistics show that we only need to see a small reduction in the number of larger bags taken onboard to have a big impact on the number of bags we have to offload at the gate.

easyJet does not charge passengers for bringing a cabin bag onboard and there is no weight limit on cabin baggage.

There is no change to our bag policy which means customers can still bring a slightly bigger bag up to the maximum IATA size of 56 x 45 x 25cm including handles and wheels, but on some of our busier flights their bag may have to go into the hold.

easyJet Plus cardholders, Flexi fare, easyJet Plus Upfront or easyJet Plus Extra Legroom customers will still be able to bring the maximum size bag, but they'll be asked to use easyJet Plus Speedy Boarding to board first and secure their overhead locker space.

We know it will take time for customers to change their cabin bag so from today we'll be starting a customer communications campaign to explain the new guarantee.

From experience, we know that simply asking customers to change their behaviour can really make a difference. We have seen a 17% rise in the number of people checking in online in a six month period (from 75% to 92%).

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This month is the tenth anniversary of the Lufthansa AIRail service operated in collaboration with Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Fraport on the Cologne-Frankfurt route. Since 5 May 2003, Lufthansa passengers have been able to use ICE trains as a feeder service from Cologne to Frankfurt Airport with just their flight ticket. In 2011, some 290,000 passengers travelled to and from Germany's largest airport on up to 26 daily connections. This represents an increase of more than 20 per cent compared with the previous year.

Within the introduction of the service in 2003, the offer on the existing Stuttgart-Frankfurt route was adapted as well. Since then, two million Lufthansa customers have taken advantage of a convenient and comfortable feeder service on both routes: passengers with First and Business Class bookings have access to the DB Lounge and can enjoy a selection of daily newspapers on board. For extra comfort, a porter service is available from Cologne and Stuttgart, as well as assistance with boarding and alighting the train.

In addition to the existing flight connections, Lufthansa is planning operations of the AIRail service on the route from Düsseldorf central station to Frankfurt Airport station from 1 July 2013. With a journey time from only 1:12 hours, passengers can comfortably travel from the centre of the North-Rhine Westfalian capital to Lufthansa's biggest hub and so enjoy an even wider range of mobility services. As in Cologne and Stuttgart, they can check-in conveniently from home, en route with a mobile device or at one of the Lufthansa check-in machines at the Deutsche Bahn travel centre. In Düsseldorf, too, customers with First and Business Class bookings can enjoy the amenities of the DB Lounge.

All train and flight numbers, along with the Deutsche Bahn seating plans, are available in the Lufthansa reservation system and the check-in channels. With AIRail, travellers benefit from a range of mobility services that is precisely coordinated with flight connections at the Frankfurt hub. Transfer times are reduced to a minimum, enabling passengers to reach even early intercontinental flights quickly and comfortably.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Corporate Communications

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Dallas, - -Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today releases its fourth annual award-winning integrated report to highlight how the carrier is working to become the world's Most Loved, Most Flown, and Most Profitable Airline. The 2012 Southwest Airlines One Report uses a triple bottom line approach that takes into account the carrier's performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities it serves, and its commitment to efficiency and the Planet, which can be found exclusively online at southwestonereport.com or southwest.com/citizenship. To read a blog post revealing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the One Report that features Southwest Employees, visit the NUTS About Southwest blog. To view and download photos from the One Report, visit swamedia.com.

"Southwest remains steadfast to our purpose of connecting people to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel, which we're pleased to discuss in the One Report," said Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines Chairman, President, and CEO. "More than four decades after our founding, we're proud to be the domestic airline industry leader in Customer satisfaction, the nation's largest airline in terms of domestic Passengers carried, and the record-holder for profitability with an unprecedented string of 40 consecutive years."

Interesting 2012 statistics that can be found in the One Report include:

PERFORMANCE: Southwest Airlines achieved record revenues of $17.1 billion in 2012, nearly tripling the revenue over the last decade. As of yearend, Southwest remained the only investment-grade rated U.S. airline with strong liquidity, modest debt, and a steadfast focus on enhancing Shareholder value through capital efficiency.
PEOPLE: Southwest Airlines Employees volunteered more than 118,000 hours, which is enough time to fly between Dallas Love Field and Houston Hobby—one of Southwest's first routes in 1971—168,571 times.
PLANET: Southwest Airlines diverted nearly 2,900 tons of material—equal to the weight of more than 69 Boeing 737-700s—from landfills and into recycling facilities with our co-mingled recycling program. This is a seven percent increase over 2011 quantities, exceeding the goal of a 2.5 percent improvement.

It is important to Southwest to be transparent to Shareholders, so the award-winning One Report adheres to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and features parallel CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) reporting that covers effective management of environmental risks, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change strategies.

The 2012 One Report achieved a B+ level under GRI guidelines. Southwest is a leader in its industry and among others in the area of corporate reporting. Southwest is one of only a handful of U.S. companies publishing an integrated report, and Harvard Business School wrote its first case study in 2010 on integrated reporting about the carrier's efforts.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

In its 42nd year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly 46,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded, and including wholly-owned subsidiary, AirTran Airways, operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world to serve 97 destinations in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and six near-international countries.

Southwest Airlines

From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented affordability in air travel quantified by the U.S. Department of Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and increase in passenger traffic wherever the carrier serves. On every flight, Southwest offers Customers the first two pieces of checked luggage (weight and size limitations apply) and all ticket changes without additional fees. Southwest's all Boeing fleet consistently offers leather seating and the comfort of full-size cabins, many of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi connectivity and a new, sustainable cabin interior. With 40 consecutive years of profitability, the People of Southwest operate nearly 3,400 flights a day and serve communities around 84 airports in Southwest's network of domestic destinations. Southwest Airlines' frequent flights and low fares are available only at southwest.com.

AirTran Airways

AirTran Airways, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co., offers coast-to-coast and near-international service with close to 600 flights a day to 49 destinations. The carrier's high-quality product includes assigned seating and Business Class. As Southwest continues to integrate AirTran's People, places, and planes into Southwest Airlines, Customers of both carriers may book flights at airtran.com and exchange earned loyalty points between both AirTran's A+ Rewards® and Southwest's Rapid Rewards® for reward travel on either airline.

www.southwest.com

SOURCE Southwest Airlines

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The nearly two hour test flight went smoothly and without incident over Santiago, Chile according to LAN Airlines CEO Ignacio Cueto: 'The operation of the aircraft was completely normal. "We have complied with all of the required modifications of the Chilean Aeronautical Authority (DGAC) and the FAA, and have implemented the modifications alongside Boeing technicians. This aircraft is one of the most modern in the world, and we are confident that it will significantly improve the flying experience of passengers that fly with LAN'.

LAN worked with 30 Boeing technicians to implement the modifications to the battery system. The DGCA, who has worked with LAN for over three years on the launch of this new aircraft, supervised the process. It is important to highlight that since LAN began flying the 787 aircraft, the company has not experienced any incidents with the battery system, operating on routes to Buenos Aires, Lima and Los Angeles form Santiago. After completing a series of test flights with their pilots, LAN expects to resume 787 operations in the coming days.

This decision is in line with what has been done by several international carriers that have already resumed commercial operations of their 787 fleet.

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Luxembourg – SES Techcom, a subsidiary of SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), announces the launch of the first space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) system to monitor air traffic around the globe.

The ADS-B system is operating on the Proba V satellite of the European Space Agency. Proba V was successfully orbited on May 6, 2013, on board Vega, Europe's small-satellite launch vehicle, during its second successful launch. SES Techcom and DLR German Aerospace Center have provided an instrument that detects ADS-B signals emitted by aircraft from space and a ground solution for data processing and system performance management. In the frame of the project, SES Techcom developed and implemented the ground data processing center, which retrieves, processes, analyses and stores all ADS-B data received from the Proba V satellite.

On-orbit ADS-B instruments with the potential for worldwide coverage can detect and track aircraft, especially in areas not covered by ground-based radar, such as oceans or polar regions. Aircraft fitted with ADS-B broadcast their position, altitude, velocity and other measurements on an automatic basis every second or so. With ADS-B transmissions, aircraft remain continuously visible not only to ground controllers but also to other suitably equipped planes. Proba V will demonstrate how many aircraft of which type can be observed worldwide – different-sized aircraft are assigned ADB-S systems with different signal strengths. The ADS-B system is being phased in on a worldwide basis; all aircraft entering European airspace will have to be equipped with it by 2015.

States Gerhard Bethscheider, Managing Director of SES Techcom S.A.: "This exciting project aims at improving air traffic safety on a global scale. It is the result of a long term partnership between SES Techcom and DLR and is an important milestone on the roadmap for satellite-based ADS-B services. The Proba V demonstration mission allows for the first time the detection of ADS-B signals from 820 km up in orbit and for us to assess the feasibility of exploiting signals from that altitude for future commercial services."

The operation of the ADS-B payload is under the responsibility of DLR German Aerospace Center, while SES Techcom is in charge of the validation of the received ADS-B data.

About SES

SES is a world-leading satellite operator with a fleet of 52 geostationary satellites. The company provides satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators and business and governmental organisations worldwide.

SES stands for long-lasting business relationships, high-quality service and excellence in the broadcasting industry. The culturally diverse regional teams of SES are located around the globe and work closely with customers to meet their specific satellite bandwidth and service requirements.

SES (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) holds participations in Ciel in Canada and QuetzSat in Mexico, as well as a strategic participation in satellite infrastructure start-up O3b Networks. Further information under: www.ses.com.

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Amstelveen, - - Customers can approach KLM's social media network — twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week — with questions about issues such as seat selection, rebooking, cancellation, or reserving space for extra baggage. What is more, KLM does everything it can to answer all queries within one hour and find a solution with twenty-four hours.

The addition of Norwegian and Russian allows KLM to offer even better service in those markets. After all, Norway is an extremely important market for KLM. Following the addition of Ålesund last April, KLM now flies to seven Norwegian destinations. And social media are hot in Russia. Many Russians are plugged into Facebook, Twitter and their very own platform, VKontakte (vk.com). It is for this reason that KLM has chosen to provide extra service to its Russian customers on this growing platform. It makes KLM one of the first companies in Russia to use social media as part of its customer service.

KLM now provides service on Facebook and Twitter in nine languages: English, Dutch, Spanish, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, and now Russian and Norwegian as well. To provide even better service to more customers, KLM will continue to expand the number of languages.

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About KLM
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded in 1919, making it the world's oldest airline still operating under its original name. In 2004, Air France and KLM merged to form AIR FRANCE KLM. The merger produced the strongest European airline group based on two powerful brands and hubs – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle. Retaining its own identity, the group focuses on three core businesses: passenger transport, cargo and aircraft maintenance.

In the Netherlands, KLM comprises the core of the KLM Group, which further includes KLM Cityhopper, transavia.com and Martinair. KLM serves all its destinations using a modern fleet and employs over 33,000 people around the world. KLM is a leader in the airline industry, offering reliable operations and customer-oriented products resulting from its policy of enthusiasm and sustainable innovation.

KLM is a member of the global SkyTeam airline alliance, offering customers an extensive worldwide network. The KLM network connects the Netherlands to every important economic region in the world and, as such, serves as a powerful driver for the economy.

About SkyTeam
SkyTeam is a global airline alliance providing customers from member airlines access to an extensive worldwide network offering more destinations, more frequencies and more connectivity. Passengers can earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles throughout the SkyTeam network. SkyTeam member airlines offer customers access to over 490 lounges worldwide.

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Airbus, Air Canada and BioFuelNet Canada, hosted by Montreal's McGill University, have formed a partnership to assess Canadian solutions for the production of sustainable alternative jet fuels with the long term goal to supply Air Canada. The first assessment is expected by the end of 2013. The partnership was announced today, at the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) Aviation and Environment workshop in Montreal.

The partnership will provide a preliminary study of the different processes and raw materials available for alternative fuel production, exploring innovative new pathways and the overall sustainability of solutions.

"Air Canada has already operated two flights with biofuel and on each occasion we substantially reduced our emissions. We look forward to participating in this project to encourage the development of a source of alternative fuel in Canada. New technologies, such as alternative fuels, are one of the ways our industry plans to reduce its emissions to meet its target of carbon-neutral growth for 2020 and beyond,' said Paul Whitty, Director of Fuel Purchasing and Supply at Air Canada and Chair of the Air Canada Alternative Fuels Working Group.

Dr. Donald Smith, President of BioFuelNet and McGill University Professor said:

'Aviation biofuels are one of the most promising ways to reduce the aviation industry's carbon footprint, making air travel more environmentally-friendly. Airbus is a key player in the field, dedicated to finding the most sustainable fuel sources for the future of air travel. This relationship with Airbus is of great importance to BioFuelNet Canada.'

'Any new alternative fuel has to work on existing and future aircraft without modification while meeting certification requirements. Airbus supports this project to ensure that the solutions are sustainable, affordable and technically suitable for all aircraft', said Frédéric Eychenne, Airbus New Energies Programme Manager.

In June 2012, Airbus and Air Canada performed North America's first 'Perfect Flight' over international borders, cutting CO2 emissions by more than 40 percent compared to a regular flight. The commercial flight with passengers from Toronto, Canada to Mexico City, combined modern aircraft technology, sustainable alternative fuels, streamlined Air Traffic Management and best practice operations such as single-engine taxiing.

Airbus supports the certification and development of commercial quantities of sustainable alternative fuels for aviation through promoting innovative regional projects world-wide.

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New York – British Airways has launched a business class ticket sale to give people the chance to travel in style to the UK and beyond.

Roundtrip Club World business class fares begin at $2699 from New York (JFK or Newark) to London Heathrow. Fares include all taxes, fees and charges. Comparable fares are available from all 20 British Airways' gateways to London, as well as on British Airways codeshare services operated by American Airlines, Iberia and OpenSkies.

The New York JFK to London City service is also included in this promotion.

Discount fares to Europe are also available to select destinations including Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam and Rome.

The sale starts on Wednesday, May 8 and runs until Tuesday, May 14, 2013 with travel from June 28 through September 5.

Customers flying in Club World will experience the airline's award-winning business class product and premium service. As well as 6ft. fully flat beds the business class pods have separator screens for extra privacy. There is also extra storage space, multi-channel on demand in-flight entertainment and excellent dining and wine selections, including a 'help yourself' kitchen that is open throughout the flight.

Visit www.ba.com/summerluxe for more information.

MEDIA CONTACT: Americas Communications 212 716 0477

Notes to editors:

Fares quoted are roundtrip and include taxes, fees and charges

All flights are subject to availability

Book at www.ba.com/summerluxe or by calling 1-800 AIRWAYS

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