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SAFFiRE pilot plant at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory [Photo: NREL]
Southwest Airlines Acquires SAFFiRE Renewables for Its New Renewable Ventures Portfolio
by Lance Murray | Apr 1, 2024
SAFFiRE is part of a project supported by the Department of Energy to develop and produce scalable renewable ethanol that can be upgraded into sustainable aviation fuel. It all begins with "corn stover"—a widely available agricultural residue feedstock.
by Lance Murray |
Feb 28, 2024
As part of its Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures investment portfolio, Southwest announced a $30 million investment in LanzaJet Inc., a SAF technology provider and producer with a patented ethanol-to-SAF technology and the world's first ethanol-to-SAF commercial plant.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 2, 2024
The Dallas-based low-cost carrier has partnered with Netherlands-based Tangerine to create an updated cabin interior for new aircraft deliveries beginning in early 2025. The "calm blue palette" includes new RECARO seats with tablet- and phone-friendly seat backs, along with other features that are part of a $2 billion investment in customer experience upgrades.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 26, 2024
Avix Aero said Bill Tiffany will be responsible for broadening and accelerating the industry's adoption of Avix Aero's Strut Data Collection System, improving a critical element of global air travel operations.
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American and Southwest Airlines Amp Up Their Loyalty Rewards Programs
by David Seeley | Oct 19, 2023
Customer loyalty was topic No. 1 this week for both Fort Worth-based American and Dallas-based Southwest—and both companies made moves to further reward it. On the same day, the airlines announced major rollouts and enhancements of their loyalty rewards programs. Here's how you could benefit.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 18, 2023
Southwest Airlines is elevating five veteran leaders to vice president roles bolstering its operations, planning, customer perks, and more. The strategic promotions are a continuation of the airline's restructuring efforts started in September 2022.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 16, 2023
Dallas-Fort Worth will have one of the best views on earth of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. But if you want to see the eclipse in an even more memorable way, Southwest has some flights that will be traveling right along the "path of totality."
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 11, 2023
Tenet Healthcare Corp. of Dallas announced that former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt has been appointed to the Tenet board of directors.
Blunt will serve as a member of the Audit Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and Environmental, Social, and Governance Committee....
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NASA and Boeing unveiled the new X-66A livery at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. [Photo: Boeing]
Boeing and NASA Are Building This Eco-Friendlier ‘X-Plane’ with American and Southwest Airlines Support
by Lance Murray | Jul 31, 2023
NASA's first X-plane could reduce fuel consumption and emissions up to 30% compared to today's domestic fleet of airplanes, Boeing said. The design could be used by planes of different sizes and missions and may benefit from folding wing tips to accommodate existing airport infrastructure.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 21, 2023
Former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt has been appointed as a member of the board of directors by Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.
Blunt has been the chairman of the Leadership Strategies Advisory Services Group in the Washington, D.C....
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 6, 2023
Texas still reigns as the state hosting the most Fortune 500 companies. Plus, this year's list breaks a glass ceiling with 52 women at the helm of Fortune 500 companies.
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by David Seeley |
May 11, 2023
A coming-of-age tale about life, love, and loss, the short film was produced on location at Mescal Movie Set in Benson, Arizona. It tells the story of a young woman searching for her place in life when she suddenly encounters a surprise visitor. Here's how it got made—and how you can watch it.
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DI People: Southwest Airlines, Hyosung, GlassView, and More Make Leadership Moves
by Lance Murray | Sep 30, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from ECI Software Solutions, CIEN+, Daseke, Richardson Chamber of Commerce, Schneider Electric, INFOLAB, Meritize, and others.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Aug 12, 2022
Ten local founders and innovators sparred in gloves-off debates, "fighting" to win each round.
The fight card included challenges like: Should brands be transparent? Should the government be involved in building the metaverse? And is ESG important? Here are the knockout rounds.
The fight card included challenges like: Should brands be transparent? Should the government be involved in building the metaverse? And is ESG important? Here are the knockout rounds.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 3, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from The DEC, American Airlines, Perimeter Medical, BRIX, NEC Corp. of America, Valor, Vizient, Apty, DHA Housing Solutions for North Texas, Southwest Airlines, Nanoscope Therapeutics, TimelyMD, and Thryv Holdings.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jun 3, 2022
Plus, stealthy Dallas startup LibLab raises $42M; Fort Worth biotech Sanara raises $15M; UPS Acquires Plano-based Delivery Solutions; Four Seasons in Las Colinas finds new owners; and more North Texas deals.
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