Gulf Stream

OCEARCH Embarks on Expedition Southeast

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Park City, Utah, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OCEARCH is embarking on its 46th ocean research expedition to further our knowledge of white sharks as they migrate to the southeast United States and begin their winter residency.

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  • Park City, Utah, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OCEARCH is embarking on its 46th ocean research expedition to further our knowledge of white sharks as they migrate to the southeast United States and begin their winter residency.
  • During Expedition Southeast OCEARCH’s goal will be to study mature animals to better understand how they utilize their overwintering area, and identify what oceanographic features and diet resources are important to them.
  • Following these data, Expedition Southeast will target both coastal areas near North Florida, South Georgia and the Carolinas, as well as offshore areas closer to the continental shelf margin and the Gulf Stream.
  • Expedition Southeast will depart from Jacksonville, FL on November 27 before a final docking planned in Morehead City, NC on December 15.

XO Ascends as The World’s Premier Private Aviation Network

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Lynn Fischer, Chief Marketing Officer at XO said: “XO has assembled a team and developed an approach deeply committed to transforming private aviation and air mobility.

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  • Lynn Fischer, Chief Marketing Officer at XO said: “XO has assembled a team and developed an approach deeply committed to transforming private aviation and air mobility.
  • XO is not merely adapting to the future of private aviation; it's shaping it.
  • Through the integration of augmented intelligence, XO delivers unprecedented efficiency, convenience, and customization to the private aviation sector.
  • XO navigates multifaceted air transportation operations in a largely unscheduled private aviation environment; its network can deliver complex trip coordination from diverse private terminals with bespoke aircraft, crew, catering, and ground transportation arrangements.

Talon Air Joins SmartSky® dealer network, commences GV installation and Hawker 4000 STC projects

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Monday, October 9, 2023

RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSky Networks, the innovative air-to-ground inflight connectivity provider, today announced Talon Air as a new sales and installation partner. The Farmingdale, New York-based full-service private jet company specializes in aircraft charter, aircraft sales, maintenance, and management. As a SmartSky dealer, Talon Air can now install both existing and new customer aircraft with SmartSky, the most advanced IFC ever built, and has already begun its first projects which include a Gulfstream V installation and a Hawker 4000 STC project.

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  • As a SmartSky dealer, Talon Air can now install both existing and new customer aircraft with SmartSky, the most advanced IFC ever built, and has already begun its first projects which include a Gulfstream V installation and a Hawker 4000 STC project.
  • "SmartSky is now widely available and receiving rave reviews," said James Chitty, CEO of Talon Air.
  • Fast and reliable in-flight connectivity is now an absolute must for our customers" said James Chitty CEO of Talon Air.
  • Based at Republic Airport (FRG), the Talon Air fleet is comprised of nearly 50 aircraft that include Gulfstream, Bombardier, Falcon, and Textron aircraft.

Redding Ridge Acquires $2.8 Billion of CLO Management Contracts from Gulf Stream Asset Management

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Redding Ridge Asset Management (“Redding Ridge”) today announced that it has acquired CLO management contracts totalling $2.8 billion in assets under management ("AUM”) from Gulf Stream Asset Management (“Gulf Stream”).

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Redding Ridge Asset Management (“Redding Ridge”) today announced that it has acquired CLO management contracts totalling $2.8 billion in assets under management ("AUM”) from Gulf Stream Asset Management (“Gulf Stream”).
  • Bret Leas, Redding Ridge Managing Director, said, “This transaction further solidifies the scale of Redding Ridge’s CLO management platform, and in credits that are well covered by our analysts.
  • This is the second portfolio acquisition of CLO management contracts by affiliates of Apollo from Gulf Stream, stemming from a long-standing relationship and aligned investment philosophy.
  • In March of 2019, Apollo and Redding Ridge entered into a strategic partnership with Gulf Stream to relaunch its CLO business and, under the leadership of President and CIO, Mark Mahoney, Gulf Stream grew to $2.8 billion of CLO AUM.

Flexjet Named One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work for the 20th Year

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Cleveland, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet Inc., a global leader in private aviation, has, for the 20th year, been named one of the 99 best places to work in Northeast Ohio by Employers Resource Council (ERC).

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  • Cleveland, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet Inc., a global leader in private aviation, has, for the 20th year, been named one of the 99 best places to work in Northeast Ohio by Employers Resource Council (ERC).
  • Without the industry’s finest, most respected and customer service-oriented employees, there would be no Flexjet.
  • Now that customer demand has leveled out, but remains strong, Flexjet continues to invest in infrastructure, aircraft and workforce.
  • New headquarters: Flexjet has opened a new, $50 million headquarters and global operations center at Cuyahoga County Airport outside of Cleveland.

Huobi Global Rebrands to HTX: Embarking on a New Journey to the Next Decade

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Huobi Global Rebrands to HTX: Embarking on a New Journey to the Next Decade

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  • Huobi Global Rebrands to HTX: Embarking on a New Journey to the Next Decade
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  • As we step into a new decade, HTX initiates the next leg of its decade-long journey with a brand revamp.
  • Following the rebrand, HTX will embark on a new journey to focus on "global expansion, ecosystem enrichment, wealth effect, and security and compliance".
  • Specifically, this strategic plan covers two main areas: expanding its global reach and diversifying its product offerings to achieve global expansion in a coordinated manner.

HTX: HTX Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Diversified Promotions

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Monday, September 25, 2023

On its 10th anniversary, HTX presented a huge celebration with a range of special promotions including spot, futures, wealth management, and the HTX Mars Program.

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  • On its 10th anniversary, HTX presented a huge celebration with a range of special promotions including spot, futures, wealth management, and the HTX Mars Program.
  • HTX users were provided with the opportunity to gain rewards by participating in these activities for a limited time.
  • According to the official HTX announcement, a special edition of the HTX Mars Program (round 3) was launched at 12:00 UTC on September 13, 2023, during its 10th anniversary celebration.
  • As a part of its 10th anniversary celebration, HTX is introducing a limited-time fiat on-ramp promotion, where users can win a wealth of rewards by simply buying cryptos with fiat currencies.

Flexjet First in Industry to Launch Starlink by SpaceX – The World’s Most Advanced In-Flight Connectivity Solution

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The introduction of Starlink is the culmination of an 18-month process that included an industrywide technology evaluation followed by a close collaboration between Flexjet, Nextant Aerospace (Flexjet’s engineering arm) and Starlink.

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  • The introduction of Starlink is the culmination of an 18-month process that included an industrywide technology evaluation followed by a close collaboration between Flexjet, Nextant Aerospace (Flexjet’s engineering arm) and Starlink.
  • “Through Starlink, SpaceX has created the most significant technology advancement for private jet travel that we’ve seen in the last 2 decades.
  • “As the first global business jet operator to adopt Starlink, Flexjet is leading the way in bringing a truly reliable high-speed internet solution to its aircraft owners,” said Chad Gibbs, SpaceX’s Vice President of Starlink Business Operations.
  • “Flexjet is proud to have identified and adapted the most advanced technology to keep our aircraft Owners connected no matter where in the world they are.”

Flexjet Opens Futuristic $50 Million Global Headquarters in Cleveland

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Cleveland, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet Inc. , a global leader in private aviation, today opened its new global headquarters at Cuyahoga County Airport (ICAO: KCGF), east of downtown Cleveland.

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  • Cleveland, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet Inc. , a global leader in private aviation, today opened its new global headquarters at Cuyahoga County Airport (ICAO: KCGF), east of downtown Cleveland.
  • Inside, the company’s Global Operations Control Center features the largest seamless LED screen in the U.S. and is the most technologically advanced.
  • “Flexjet has undergone tremendous growth during the past decade with operations expanding throughout North America, Europe and beyond,” said Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci.
  • The screen displays every Flexjet flight around the world in real-time, creating a visually immersive experience.

OKSI Set to Fly SAMI to Observe OSIRIS-REx Re-entry, Following Artemis I and SpaceX Missions

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

OKSI is advancing the frontiers of space exploration, embarking on yet another collaboration with NASA & the SCIFLI team.

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  • OKSI is advancing the frontiers of space exploration, embarking on yet another collaboration with NASA & the SCIFLI team.
  • Previously, SAMI operated from a nose-mounted spherical gimbal on NASA's WB-57 aircraft to observe the Artemis I Moon Mission launch and SpaceX's Starship's first launch attempt.
  • Since the Artemis I and Starship missions, SAMI gained a UV-Visible imaging spectrometer to enhance its capabilities.
  • The integration of SAMI onto their Gulfstreams, along with tracking systems and optical-quality windows has opened doors to more flexible and responsive SAMI support for future NASA missions.