Airlines

SOURCE: Esterline Technologies BELLEVUE, WA–(Marketwire – August 2, 2010) –  Esterline Corporation ( NYSE : ESL ) ( www.esterline.com ), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today announced that it has consummated its private placement of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 7% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “New Notes”) and the early settlement of its previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation with respect to its outstanding 7 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (the “2013 Notes”).  Esterline used the net proceeds from the sale of the New Notes to fund the payment of consideration and costs relating to the early settlement of the tender offer. As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 30, 2010, the consent and early tender deadline, $157,606,000 aggregate principal amount of 2013 Notes had been validly tendered and not withdrawn, which represented approximately 90% of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2013 Notes. Esterline accepted for purchase all of the 2013 Notes that were validly tendered at or prior to the July 30 deadline, and today paid $1,015.42 per $1,000 principal amount of such 2013 Notes tendered, plus any accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including August 2, 2010. This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase the notes or a solicitation of consents to amend the related indenture, nor shall it constitute an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, nor shall it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful

SOURCE: Cayman Airways NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – August 2, 2010) –  In honor of its 42 nd birthday, Cayman Airways is offering travelers remarkable discounts on flights to the Cayman Islands. Passengers who book a round-trip flight from New York, Tampa, or Miami by August 7, 2010 can travel from September 1 – November 7, 2010 with prices starting as low as $142

SOURCE: Contiki Contiki Celebrates by Offering Travelers Big Savings and a New Trip ANAHEIM, CA–(Marketwire – August 2, 2010) –  Contiki Vacations, the leader in fun travel packages for 18-35 year olds, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2011-2012 Australia and New Zealand brochure. The brochure is available in print and online at www.Contiki.com/brochures , and presents more than 20 options to go “down under” with Contiki. Featured trips include the bestselling Australia package Beaches & Reefs, which celebrates Australia’s east coast with 18 days on some of the best beaches in the world, and New Zealand’s Grand Explorer, which covers both islands for the ultimate Kiwi experience.

SOURCE: EADS North America MARINETTE, WI–(Marketwire – August 2, 2010) –  EADS Defence & Security has delivered the second TRS-3D naval radar to Lockheed Martin, a prime contractor for the U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship program. The radar is due to be integrated on the third of the new Littoral Combat Ships (LCS 3), the USS Fort Worth

SOURCE: AVSTAR Aviation Group, Inc. HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – August 2, 2010) –  AVSTAR Aviation Group, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : AAVG ) is pleased to announce that a “Stock Sale Agreement” with Twin Air Calypso Limited, Inc.

SOURCE: The Hertz Corporation PARK RIDGE, NJ–(Marketwire – August 2, 2010) –  Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.

SOURCE: Prospect Capital Corporation NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – August 2, 2010) –  Prospect Capital Corporation ( NASDAQ : PSEC ) (“Prospect”) announced today that Prospect has invested $52.4 million of combined debt and equity in AIRMALL USA Inc. (“AIRMALL” or the “Company”), a leading developer and manager of airport retail operations. Founded in 1991, AIRMALL has developed and currently manages all or substantially all of the retail operations within the Boston (Logan), Baltimore-Washington (BWI), Pittsburgh (PIT), and Cleveland (Hopkins) international airports

SOURCE: 1st-Air.Net NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – July 31, 2010) –  1st-Air.Net ( www.1st-Air.Net ) reports that Around the World business and first class fares may be on the rise for travelers originating travel in the Euro zone or United Kingdom.

SOURCE: All Nippon Airways TOKYO–(Marketwire – July 30, 2010) –  ANA Group today announced its financial results for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, ending June 30, 2010. Consolidated operating revenues increased 13.7% year-on-year to JPY306.8 billion and expenses fell 2.7% to 303.8 billion, making operating income of the first three months JPY2.9 billion, however recurring loss of JPY2.9 billion and a net loss of JPY5.2 billion were reported

SOURCE: BaySys Technologies ACCOMAC, VA–(Marketwire – July 29, 2010) –  Steve Walton, BaySys International CEO and Founder, announced today that BaySys accomplished the successful first flight of the Airbus A340 head-of-state aircraft. The aircraft is going through VIP completion at BaySys Wallops Island, VA facility. The A340-200 aircraft is an ultra-long range variant and will be used as a head-of-state transport. The project consists of a highly detailed interior with numerous state-of-the-art systems and components indicative of the innovative solutions BaySys provides. “This is a critical milestone in the project bringing us one step closer to re-delivery to the client,” stated Steve. The aircraft is expected to make several test flights before the client takes delivery of this custom aircraft. Contact: Bill Hubbard VP Sales BAYSYS International 757.787.7668, x2067 757.709.0160 Cellular [email protected]