Ground Support Worldwide News Update - October 15, 2013

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. WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE Tuesday October 15, 2013 . Industry News . UIA Says It's Open To Negotiations With Swissport Constructive dialogue is possible if 'Swissport makes apologies for slanderous statements and rebuts groundless charges.' Company: Swissport International Ltd. . New JetBlue Service From Boston Logan to Detroit International JetBlue Airways announced that Detroit will become its 85th destination in the Americas, with new nonstop flights to Boston Logan Airport beginning March 2014 Aviation Analyst Predicts Even Higher Rates of Production for Boeing, Airbus Besides Boeing and Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer, Mitsubishi and Russia's Irkut all have new airplanes going into production. Al Maktoum International Completes Trial Operation Al Maktoum International airport is set to receive first passenger airline in a few days as its operator has done operational trial successfully Southwest Airlines Announces Organizational Leadership Changes Southwest Airlines today announced key executive changes across the carrier's Commercial, Operational, and Technology groups Vestergaard To Supply Deicing Premixer To YLW Vestergaard was chosen over other vendors as offering the best available technology and proven reliability at the most effective cost. Tampa, Orlando Airports Watch Each Other As They Plot Future Both airport are keenly aware of competition for regional job creation that air service to major destinations, especially international cities, can attract and support. Alitalia Board Approves Capital Increase The Alitalia board on Friday approved a 300 million euro ($400 million) capital increase as part of a rescue plan for the struggling flagship airline . Current Issue . Restoring Military GSE To ‘Fully Mission Capable’ Condition Howell Instruments had a month to set up job, hire experienced mechanics... Euro Jet Builds Niche In Serving Under-served Markets In Eastern Europe And Central Asia Ground handling service provider provides consistent service levels from... Preventative Maintenance For Towbars The often overlooked towbar needs scheduled maintenance just like any other... Color-Coded Safety Signage Prevents Accidents On The Ramp Safety signage assists ramp agents with understanding possible hazards in... The Safety Zone Technology, not the least of which includes a smart ramp cone, offers one... October 2013 News Calendar of Events March 25-26 AviationPros LIVE Las Vegas, NV... . . Blogs . GSW Corner By: Steve Smith  Saw You In Munich Or at least almost 12,000 of you.  . Ramp Rap By: John Goglia  FAA Airport Inspectors Still on the Job I’ve had a number of people ask me why flight standards inspectors were furloughed and not airport...  . eGSE Buzz By: Todd Allen  Battery Myth No. 7 Over-discharging could be the issue.  . . . Buyer's Guide . Check out the AviationPros Buyer's Guide showcasing thousands of products and services for the Ground Support industry. . . Video Network Boyd Bytes - Episode 8 Timken – your source for engine & component overhaul, parts Click here to visit the AviationPros Video Network, a multimedia showcase of Ground Support equipment and related products. . Contact Us Editor: Steve Smith - 800.547.7377 x1644 Associate Publisher/Sales: Missy Zingsheim - 800.547.7377 x1665 Classified Advertising: Josh Jones - 800.547.7377 x1307 International Sales: Lutz Krampitz - +49 (0) 203 456 82 66 (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Turkey, Scandinavia) International Sales: Stephanie Painter - +44 1634 829386 (United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Italy) Mailing Address: Ground Support Worldwide 1233 Janesville Avenue Fort Atkinson, WI 53538