July 26, 2023

Airshare Continues Growth, Plans to Double Fractional Challenger Fleet with New Agreement Featuring Bombardier’s Challenger 3500 Aircraft

Airshare plans to double its Challenger fleet

Airshare commits to ordering up to 20 additional¹ Challenger 3500 super-midsize jets
Order builds on previous commitment for up to 20 Challenger aircraft initially announced in May 2021
The best-selling Challenger 3500 aircraft continues to impress with its ultimate combination of refined cabin experience, proven reliability and top performance
One of the fastest-growing private aviation companies in the United States, Airshare has experienced heavy demand for the Challenger platform among fractional customers, fulfilling their need to travel coast-to-coast while enjoying best-in-class comfort

MONTREAL, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today announced that Kansas City-based private aviation company Airshare has committed to ordering up to 20 additional Challenger 3500 aircraft. Through this new agreement, Airshare plans to double the size of their Challenger fleet, supporting the considerable demand they have experienced from the outset of launching the aircraft within their fractional program.

In May 2021, Airshare entered the super-midsize segment with an order for up to 20 Challenger aircraft. As the fast-growing private aviation company moves to exercise all options as part of that original order, this new incremental commitment to Challenger 3500 jets underscores that the smooth, efficient and reliable customer experience that private aviation provides continues to garner significant market interest among the travelling public.

“The response we have received to the Challenger entering our fractional program has been tremendous, from both new and existing customers,” said John Owen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Airshare. “We are thrilled to extend our commitment with Bombardier and look forward to adding several more Challenger 3500s to our fleet. The strength of our partnership made it easy for us to accelerate our plans to order more of these aircraft to meet customer demand.”

“The entire team is immensely proud that Airshare continues to trust Bombardier to grow its fleet,” said Eric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier. “Airshare and Bombardier share several values in common: we strive for excellence and work tirelessly to offer an exceptional experience to our clients. With this new order, our valued relationship continues to grow stronger, as the award-winning Challenger 3500 aircraft keeps elevating Airshare’s flight experience with its ultimate combination of performance and comfort.”

Airshare’s fractional program provides each owner of a 1/16th share with 20 days and unlimited flight time (based on a customer’s allocation of days with a maximum 14-hour crew duty day). When Airshare shareowners begin and end in the same location, while keeping the aircraft and crew with them when they need it, they save up to 25 per cent off their hourly rate. Having the pilots and aircraft stay with shareowners as they travel provides the ultimate in flexibility as they are able to visit multiple locations and adjust their schedules at a moment’s notice. Airshare also offers its own jet card program, EMBARK, as well as aircraft management, on-demand charter and maintenance services.

Built on the iconic Challenger super mid-size platform, the Challenger 3500 aircraft offers unrivalled comfort and reliability, while boasting top performance and delivering Bombardier’s signature smooth ride. The latest addition to Bombardier’s portfolio elevates the passengers’ experience by integrating many of the features from Bombardier’s Global family of aircraft, including Bombardier’s exclusive and revolutionary Nuage seat. Passengers can also benefit from the ultimate cabin experience, where technology and design come together to maximize productivity while offering a refined and relaxing environment.

The Challenger 3500 aircraft is also the most sustainably designed business jet in its class. It is the first business jet in the super mid-size segment to have an Environmental Product Declaration published, documenting the aircraft’s environmental footprint over its lifecycle.

The Challenger aircraft family is known for its industry-leading reliability and safety. With over 900 business jets of the Challenger 300 series in service worldwide, the Challenger 3500 aircraft builds on the excellent track record of the Challenger family and boasts an impressive 99.8% dispatch reliability.

About Airshare

Airshare fits the way you fly. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lenexa, Kan., the company offers a holistic suite of private aviation solutions including fractional ownership, jet cards, whole aircraft management charter services and third-party maintenance. Airshare operates a fleet of super-midsize and light jets within their fractional and EMBARK jet card programs to customers across the central United States and Florida. The company provides whole aircraft management and charter services nationwide, while also performing comprehensive maintenance services for third-party aircraft. Airshare has received IS-BAO Stage 3 and ARGUS Platinum designations, meeting the highest international standards for safe flight operations. For more information visit www.flyairshare.com.

About Bombardier

Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world’s most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in government and military special-mission roles leveraging Bombardier Defense’s proven expertise.

Headquartered in Greater Montréal, Québec, Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s robust customer support network services the Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft, and includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the UAE, Singapore, China and Australia.

For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Bombardier, Challenger, Challenger 3500, Global and Nuage, are registered or unregistered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

For information
Bombardier
Christina Lemyre McCraw
Manager, Public Relations and Communications
+1 514 497-4928
christina.lemyremccraw@aero.bombardier.com

Airshare
Andy Tretiak
Chief Marketing Officer
816-410-8135
atretiak@flyairshare.com

¹ The agreement includes a firm order for 4 Challenger 3500 aircraft and an option for 16 additional Challenger 3500 business jets.

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July 26, 2023

Hitachi Energy selected as preferred technology provider for the longest HVDC link in the UK

HVDC interconnection to secure power transmission and support new renewable electricity generation with the country’s largest electricity transmission project

Zurich, Switzerland, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, today announced it has been selected as preferred technology provider of SSEN Transmission and National Grid, to supply two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations to interconnect the Scottish and English power grids.

The energy transition requires a collaborative effort that can only be achieved with advanced technologies and new ways of working. In appointing Hitachi Energy as their preferred technology provider, SSEN Transmission and National Grid secure best-in-class technology and future production capacity in a rapidly growing market. For Hitachi Energy, this enables investment in new production capacity and to undertake large-scale recruitment drives. It also strengthens collaboration, standardization of solutions, and synergies between projects.

The integration of renewables requires solutions that make the grid resilient, stable, and flexible. Hitachi Energy’s innovation and long development of voltage sourced converter (VSC) power electronics and control and protection (MACH) technologies meet the requirements alongside many other landmark grid integration projects.

Eastern Green Link 2 will consist of two 525-kilovolt (kV) bipole VSC converter stations connected by 440 kilometers of subsea cable and 70 kilometers of underground cable, making it the longest HVDC link in the UK. The link will efficiently supply a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, which is enough to power around two million UK homes.¹

The link will help to secure power transmission in the northern UK and support the integration of new renewable electricity generation in Scotland, as part of the UK’s Net Zero Strategy.² As much as 11,000 MW of offshore wind capacity is possible in Scottish waters by 2030³, and HVDC transmission will play a large part in bringing this vast amount of renewable power to shore and south, to communities across the country.

“The UK’s Net Zero Strategy has ambitious targets which will require vast amounts of new renewable generation. Electricity will be the backbone of the entire energy system,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director at Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “Our pioneering HVDC technology will ensure that this electricity will reliably and efficiently get where it’s needed most.”

“This is another important milestone for EGL2 which is part of the new network infrastructure required to help the UK meet its net zero and energy security ambitions,” said Sarah Sale, Deputy Project Director of National Grid. “Along with cabling bidder and formal joint venture announcements, this is another key part of the project which is now in place and ready for the delivery phase. We look forward to working in collaboration with Hitachi Energy and BAM as the project continues to progress.”

“The converter stations at either end of the cable will play a crucial role in making the power transported subsea suitable for transportation around the onshore transmission network – getting Hitachi Energy and BAM in place to deliver that technology is great for the project,” said Ricky Saez, the EGL2 Project Director from SSEN Transmission.

“BAM is delighted to work in collaboration with Hitachi Energy on this vital renewable energy project for National Grid and SSEN Transmission,” said Huw Jones, Executive Director of BAM Nuttall. “The converter stations will enable the transmission of green energy from areas of offshore wind generation to centers of population, supporting the UK’s net zero ambitions and providing better energy security. We look forward to engaging with local communities and suppliers in Aberdeenshire and North Yorkshire, supporting BAM’s vision to deliver sustainable infrastructure for our clients, stakeholders, and the communities in which we work.”

Hitachi Energy is collaborating with BAM, a construction company that designs, builds, and maintains sustainable buildings and infrastructure, to provide the civil and installation scope for the project. The collaboration with BAM will leverage the core competencies of the two companies to deliver a best-in-class solution for the project.

Hitachi Energy pioneered commercial HVDC technology almost 70 years ago and has delivered more than half of the world’s HVDC projects.

1 https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/network-and-infrastructure/segl2
2 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/net-zero-strategy
3 https://www.gov.scot/publications/offshore-wind-policy-statement/
4 Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH)

HVDC website:

https://www.hitachienergy.com/offering/product-and-system/hvdc

Photo captions:

North Sea Link Blyth Converter Station UK

Eastern Green Link 2

About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of over $10 billion USD.
https://www.hitachienergy.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergy
https://twitter.com/HitachiEnergy

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.

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July 26, 2023

Khan reviews EHS experience in developing Jordan’s health services

A delegation from the Canadian Embassy, headed by Canadian Ambassador to Jordan, Tariq Khan, was briefed on Jordan’s experience in digital transformation in the health sector, carried out by the national Hakeem Program. During a visit made to Electronic Health Solutions (EHS) company headquarters, its CEO, Omar Ayesh, highlighted its role, goals and programs, reviewing its most prominent achievements in the field of raising the level of Jordan’s health care services provided to citizens. According to an EHS statement issued Wednesday, Ayesh presented a comprehensive overview of the company’s role in developing and improving health systems in Jordan’s health facilities. Ayesh also spoke about the EHS’s “advanced” technology used to improve health information management, facilitate access to medical records, and improve diagnosis and treatment, pointing to importance of partnership with leading Canadian companies in the health sector. Ayesh valued Canadian government’s efforts as a donor and contributor to improve the Kingdom’s public health system, by investing in infrastructure of multiple health facilities and facilitating access for Jordanians and refugees to health care in the public health sector through Jordan Heath Fund for Refugees. Meanwhile, Canadian ambassador and the delegation stressed importance of strengthening joint cooperation in the field of health care and exchanging modern expertise and technologies, lauding EHS’s “advanced” technology in improving quality of Jordan’s health care and achieving digital transformation in the Kingdom’s hospitals.

Source: Jordan News Agency

July 26, 2023

Cabinet approves slew of bylaws

A Cabinet session held Wednesday, headed by Prime Minister Dr. Bishr Khasawneh, approved an amended bylaw for Development and Investment Projects Fund for Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) and Security Departments for 2023. Under the new regulation, necessary care and attention are given to Jordan’s defense industries sector and security solutions to “institutionalize” and develop the sector, to establish a unified and comprehensive umbrella for this purpose to follow up and supervise its affairs. This effort also seeks to develop the mechanism of managing this development and investment projects fund and activate role of the administrative body entrusted to run and oversee its operations. The Council of Ministers also approved an amended bylaw for driving training centers for 2023, aimed to accredit training certificates issued by Jordanian Armed Forces and security departments, to become training permits for driver trainers after their assessment by Jordan Traffic Institute (JTI). Moreover, the Cabinet approved an amended regulation for Jordanian Charity Lottery Bylaw for 2023, aimed to setting disbursement of charitable lottery revenues on charitable work, restrict the powers to disburse charitable lottery income, and form a national committee from relevant authorities to supervise lottery funds. The Cabinet approved an amended bylaw for shelters for victims and people affected by human trafficking crimes for 2023, aimed to securing psychological and social rehabilitation programs for cases, building a related special information base. This process would be linked electronically with Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in the Public Security Directorate (PSD). In addition, other related multiple matters are regulated and the bylaw’s provisions are aligned with clauses of Law on the Prevention of Trafficking in Human Beings. Additionally, the Council approved the administrative organization bylaw for Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) for 2023, aimed to entrusting JEDCO with the task of establishing commercial centers, holding exhibitions, opening markets inside and outside the Kingdom, and organizing trade missions to promote and market national products and all related matters by launching its Exhibitions Directorate.

Source: Jordan News Agency

July 26, 2023

Stakeholders review achievements in promoting Petra globally-DoA

A meeting held at Department of Antiquities (DoA) on Wednesday highlighted achievements made so far by the iHERITAGE: ICT Mediterranean platform for UNESCO cultural heritage project in promoting Jordan in tourism fields. The project especially focuses on southern archeological site of Petra, at the global level, by integrating 3D digital technology, and aimed to supporting and empowering youth and women sectors and providing them with job opportunities, according to a DoA statement. This project is funded by the European Union with the participation of 6 countries, including Jordan, is the third for the local support group, with participation of the Jordan Society for Scientific Research, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity (JSSREC) and DoA, which are Jordan’s representatives in iHERITAGE, the department said. Speaking at the meeting, DoA Director General, Fadi Balawi, said this “pioneering and interactive” project helps achieve vision of His Majesty and Crown Prince in realizing Jordan’s economic modernization in the tourism pillar due to its reliance on youth role in innovation and creativity. Balawi also stressed importance of continuing efforts to develop Jordan’s tourism facilities to meet requirements and needs of citizens and tourists. Moreover, Balawi noted DoA assumes “remarkable” responsibility in managing tangible heritage and running process of transferring and integrating technology to promote the Kingdom’s archaeological sites, which would develop and document archaeological information, enhance site management and add new products in this regard.

Source: Jordan News Agency

July 26, 2023

Weather: Very hot with temperature continues above the seasonal average by 5°C

Very hot conditions are expected to continue today in Palestine with the temperature remaining at 5°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Winds are westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate, and sea waves are low. The temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 36°C and a low of 25°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 35°C and a low of 24°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 46°C and a low of 29°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 36°C and a low of 27°C in Gaza and the coastal areas. No change in temperature or weather conditions is expected for Thursday and Friday, with unseasonably hot conditions in all of the country. Temperature is expected to drop on Saturday while remianing above the seasonal average by 3°C. The PMD warned people against direct exposure to the sun for long periods during peak hours of the day, and against setting fire to dry grassy areas.

Source: En – Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA

July 26, 2023August 2, 2023

Dozens of Israeli settlers break into Jerusalem’s Aqsa Mosque

Dozens of fanatic Israeli settlers Wednesday morning broke into the compounds of al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy protection from the Israeli police. The extremist settlers, divded into groups, raided the holy Islamic Mosque from al-Maghariba gate and took provocative tours in its compounds. It added that the settlers performed Talmudic rituals in the eastern part of the Mosque. This comes at a time as Israeli forces intensify measures against Palestinians coming from Jerusalem to enter the Mosque, inspecting their IDs and briefly detaining them.

Source: En – Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA

July 26, 2023

Three minors among 39 Palestinians detain by Israeli forces in the West Bank

Israeli forces Wednesday carried out wide-scale detention campaign, arresting 39 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank. In Bethlehem the soldiers detained nine people, including a 16-year-old minor, while in Tubas, seven people were detained. Israeli forces detained eight from Jenin, three from al-Bireh, and eight, including two minors aged 17 and 16, from Jerusalem. Additionally, the occupation forces detained two from Salfit, one from Tulkarem and one more from Hebron.

Source: En – Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA

July 26, 2023

Discuss aspects related to enhancing media and awareness work in TAIZ

A meeting in Taiz Governorate on Wednesday, headed by Acting Governor Ahmed Al-Masawi, discussed aspects related to strengthening media and awareness work.

In the meeting that included the directors of endowments, guidance, education, youth, media and the media center, Al-Masawi praised the efforts of all media professionals and activists on social networking sites in strengthening alignment and exposing conspiracies of aggression.

He stressed the necessity of concerted efforts and working in a team spirit to create a constructive media discourse that contributes to educating and fortifying society.

The meeting touched on the importance of coordination and cooperation between the various concerned offices and the unification of work to serve the public interest.

Source: Yemen News Agency

July 26, 2023

Events Committee calls for participation in commemoration of martyrdom of Imam Hussein on Friday afternoon

The Events Organizing Committee called for wide participation in the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in the capital, Sana’a, next Friday afternoon.

In a statement, the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) received a copy of it, the committee indicated the importance of public participation in this anniversary to emphasize continued steadfastness in the face of the forces of global hegemony and arrogance.

It confirmed that the location will be determined later

Source: Yemen News Agency

July 26, 2023

Interior Ministry spokesman reveals most important security achievements during 1444 AH

The official spokesman for the Interior Ministry, Brigadier General Abdul Khaleq Al-Ajri, revealed the most important security achievements made by the security services during the past Hijri year 1444 AH.

Brigadier General Al-Ajri said today in a press statement issued by the Interior Ministry , a copy of which was received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), that with the grace of God and with the cooperation of the Yemeni people, the Ministry of Interior was able to achieve great security achievements during the past Hijri year, thus enhancing security and stability in the provinces and free regions.

He pointed out that the achievements made by the Ministry of the Interior come on top of the arrest of 472 organized criminal gangs practicing various crimes, as well as the arrest of 63 elements assigned by the aggression to monitor the movements of the army and security.

And he indicated that the Ministry of Interior thwarted seven suicide terrorist operations, seized 137 members of al-Qaeda, ISIS organizations, and 214 explosive devices, which were prepared by takfiri groups to target citizens’ lives.

In the field of controlling and reducing crime, Interior Ministry was able during the year 1444 AH to achieve a large rate of crime control amounting to 92 percent, ,seven thousand and 134 seizure, recovery operations were carried out, and they were handed over to their owners in coordination with the Public Prosecution, in addition to seizing 202 crimes of forgery of documents and papers.

He confirmed that he had arrested 2,784 accused of smuggling and promoting drugs.

In the field of combating smuggling crimes ,crimes of harming the national economy, , protecting the Yemeni citizen from spoiled , expired foodstuffs and medicines, and prohibited poisons, the Anti-Smuggling Unit located in the free provinces carried out 1,000 ,18 seizures of smuggled and prohibited medicines, during which two million and 997 thousand and 281 were seized between a box and a tape. And a syringe, which was coming from the aggression-controlled areas, in addition to seizing 5,239 expired medicine boxes.

Also, 86,320 parcels and envelopes containing smuggled, prohibited agricultural fertilizers and pesticides were seized, as well as 431 shipments of smuggled foodstuffs, and 47 expired shipments, in addition to the seizure of large quantities of smuggled goods, the import of which will be published later.

In the context of preserving the life and security of the citizen, Brigadier General Al-Ajri affirmed that the Ministry of Interior carried out 5,591 insurance missions for rallies, vigils, official and popular events, and the movements of 18,614 employees of foreign organizations operating in Yemen were secured, and 27,095 insurance operations for the movement of trucks belonging to the organizations. It carries food, shelter, medicine and health supplies.

He stated that the Complaints Center at the Ministry of Interior, within the framework of evaluating the performance of security men and applying laws, regulations and standards for security work, has achieved tangible success in completing citizens’ complaints about procedural violations committed by some employees of the Interior Ministry.

The Interior Ministry affirmed the continuation of preserving the life, security and property of citizens, enhancing security ,tranquility, and it will work with determination to thwart all plots of aggression targeting the security and stability of the homeland. It stresses that it will spare no effort in controlling criminal elements, and that whoever tries to spread the crime will have a justice hand and he will receive a deterrent punishment.

Source: Yemen News Agency

July 26, 2023

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Start of Unloading Process of FSO Safer Oil Tanker

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the start of the UNs operational plan to salvage the FSO Safer oil tanker and pump out approximately 1.14 million barrels of crude oil.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry also welcomed in a statement the success of UN and international efforts over the past years which culminated in the start of the unloading process and averting an environmental disaster that threatens maritime security and the global economy in the Red Sea.

The Ministry affirmed its continued efforts to work with the United Nations and the Yemeni government to end issues related to the stricken vessel.

The UN announced on Tuesday that it had begun transferring the oil from the FSO Safer off Yemen’s coast into the replacement vessel (Nautica).

Source: Qatar News Agency