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Southwest Airlines Invests in Startup That’s Turning Corn Waste into Jet Fuel
by Kevin Cummings | Jun 1, 2022
As part of a Department of Energy-backed effort, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is investing in SAFFiRE Renewables, a new startup that aims to turn corn waste into sustainable aviation fuel.
Once the product is fully tested, SAFFiRE says about 7.5 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel could be produced by 2040. Southwest CEO Bob Jordan calls the technology "game-changing."
by Kevin Cummings |
May 12, 2022
With leisure air travel bouncing back big time—and more corporate fliers buckling in again—Southwest is investing in "the next generation of customer experience" over the next five years. That includes everything from a new Bloody Mary mix to Wi-Fi upgrades, expanded entertainment, bigger space bins, flight flexibility and more.
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by David Seeley |
Apr 4, 2022
Comparably’s list of the Top 15 DFW companies is derived from sentiment ratings provided by employees in Dallas-Ft. Worth who anonymously rated their employers on Comparably.com over the past 12 months. Here's the complete list.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 18, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from Ecobat, Wingstop, ActivePure Technologies, Communities Foundation of Texas, Texas Health Resources, and other area organizations.
Plus, meet the UT Arlington professor helping to lead a NASA mission.
Plus, meet the UT Arlington professor helping to lead a NASA mission.
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Forces for Good: SMU Kicks Off $1.5B Fundraising Campaign, Southwest Airlines Launches Contest for Nonprofits, and Frito-Lay Provides Food to Students
by Alex Edwards | Sep 17, 2021
You'll also read about the FC Dallas Foundation opening a soccer field for My Possibilities, Hari Mari partnering with St. Jude's, North Texas Food Bank Starts Its New $500M Campaign, and more organizations making a difference in Dallas-Fort Worth right now.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 9, 2021
Dallas-based Southwest collaborated with Hangar A, a leading supplier of digital air logistics solutions, to create a user-friendly platform for online cargo bookings to keep products moving. Some "Next Flight Guarantee" shipments can be booked up to 10 days in advance.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 26, 2021
Southwest Airlines is now offering flights on Southlake-based Sabre's major global distribution systems. With Travelport and Amadeus already secured, the Dallas-based air carrier says this is the first time business travelers and agents can book a flight within all three major GDSs.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson [Image: Courtesy City of Dallas]
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Discusses Parallel Crises Facing City, Looks to the Future
by Michael Wood | Dec 11, 2020
During Eric Johnson’s term as Mayor of Dallas, he's had to respond to two major crises so far: the ongoing pandemic and an increase in violent crime. Mayor Johnson addressed these issues in The Year-End Conversation and also touched on initiatives to develop Dallas’ workforce and transform the city into a destination for startup companies.
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by Patricia Blasquez, Director, Regional Marketing |
Nov 23, 2020
Studies show that companies with high employee engagement are 21 percent more profitable. Here's how Axxess, USAA, Hilti North America, and other companies in the region are improving employee engagement virtually.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 21, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the aircraft solutions provider iterated to produce a new line of antimicrobial aircraft interior parts. Antimicrobial technology is built into an aircraft's high-touch cabin and lavatory parts, like tray tables and toilet seats, to protect against harmful microbes.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 18, 2020
In this weekly roundup of executive and leadership moves by companies and organizations in North Texas, you’ll also find news from the American Heart Association, Comerica, North Texas Angel Network, Sundt Construction, and Hilltop Securities.
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DI People: Meritize, Southwest Airlines, Innov8te Smart Cities, and McCarthy Announce Leadership Moves
by Lance Murray | Sep 16, 2019
In this weekly roundup of leadership and executive moves by companies and organizations in North Texas, you’ll find news from SierraConstellation Partners, Caregiver, Inc., Norton Rose Fulbright, Tricolor Insurance, Southern Methodist University, and MedWell Solutions.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Aug 22, 2019
AT&T, Texas Instruments, Pinnacle Group, and Southwest Airlines are just a few of the companies with prominent figures participating in the Hispanic Leadership Summit's first-ever Dallas event.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 2, 2019
The program seeks to fill Southwest Airlines' future needs—which are predicted to be growing—to fill pilot slots with qualified candidates.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 16, 2019
You’ll also find news from Risk Consulting Partners, R-Ladies Global, Lennox International, Polsinelli, Southwest Airlines, and Western Security Surplus in this roundup of executive and leadership moves by companies and organizations in North Texas.
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