Virgin Trains' Ticket Office Strike Planned for Friday 20 November Called Off

LONDON, November 19 - Virgin Trains advises all its customers that a normal service will be
provided in its ticket offices tomorrow (Friday 20 November 2009) after
union TSSA called off its planned industrial action.

OAG Announces 2009 Airline Industry Awards

CHICAGO, November 19 - OAG (www.oagcorporate.com) is proud to announce the winners of the 2009
OAG Airline Industry Awards. Known as the "Oscars of the Airline Industry,"
2009 marks the 27th anniversary of the awards, which are significant and
valued in the airline industry because the awards are voted for by frequent
flyers around the globe. The OAG Airline Industry Awards demonstrate OAG's
commitment to the airline industry by recognizing excellence in air travel.

Change in TAM's Board of Directors

SAO PAULO, November 20 - TAM (NYSE: TAM; BOVESPA: TAMM4) in an Extraordinary General Shareholders'
Meeting held today, accepted the resignation of Flavia Turci and approved
Emilio Romano's election as the new Member of TAM's Board.

Air China Launches a Wide Range of Holiday Promotions

Discounted tickets and extra air miles available to passengers

BEIJING, November 20 - To celebrate the approaching "Holiday Season", Air China will be
launching several promotions, including discounted tickets, fuel rebates, and
additional air miles.

National Air Cargo Completes First Phase of 'Operation Blanket Delivery'

ORCHARD PARK, New York, November 18 - More than 1,000 blankets hand delivered by National Air Cargo staff and
Afghanistan Minister of Labor and Social Affairs to orphanages in Afghanistan

Eng. Jaber Ali R. Al-Mohannadi to Chair Bridges Middle East 2009

ABU DHABI, UAE, November 17 - Over two hundred regional and global industry experts are expected to
gather at IQPC's groundbreaking Bridges Middle East conference on 22-24
November 2010
.

easyJet CEO Interviewed on Full-Year Results

LONDON, November 17 - Andy Harrison, CEO of easyJet, said the airline has posted a "good set of
results" as it delivered profits of GBP43.7m, in line with expectations.

Let us Improve our Stations, Says Sir Richard Branson

LONDON, November 17 - Virgin Trains today pressed for train operators to be allowed to make
major station improvements as it welcomed a Government report calling for
stations to be made an investment priority.

Plasan to Highlight SandCat Contracts and Deliveries at Milipol

PARIS, November 17 - Plasan, a global leader in the field of combat-proven
survivability and armour solutions for vehicles, airborne platforms and
personal protection, today announced a delivery and a new contract for the
SandCat.

Jeddah Based Dallah Albaraka as International Launch Client for the Jetaire Group at Dubai Air Show 2009

New product designed to protect aircraft auxiliary fuel systems from catastrophic explosion, satisfies both aviation regulations and Dallah's requirements in a single, seamless package.

Northern Lights Energy and REVA Agree to Develop Iceland's EV Market

LONDON, November 16 - Northern Lights Energy (NLE), initiator of Iceland's Project
2012 and provider of infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EVs)
has signed an agreement with Reva Electric Car Company (REVA) to develop the
electric vehicle market in Iceland. NLE has exclusive distribution rights for
REVA's electric cars including the new NXR that premiered at the recent
Frankfurt Motor Show and 2011's model, the NXG sports coupe. Marketing of the
NXR starts in the second half of 2010, with deliveries at the end of the
year.

Aleris Europe Announces Price Increase for Aluminium Coil and Sheet Products

NEUHAUSEN AM RHEINFALL, Switzerland, November 16 - Aleris Europe announced today a price increase of 50 Euros per ton for
deliveries to mainland Europe and 60 GBP per ton for deliveries to the UK on
the total conversion price of aluminium coil and sheet products delivered
to European distributors and industrial end users.

Greif Adds to Portfolio in Scandinavia

DELAWARE, Ohio, November 13 - Greif, Inc., (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) has acquired privately held Hannells
Industrier AB. With operations in Scandinavia, the company manufactures
plastic drums, jerricans and pails; steel drums; and intermediate bulk
containers for customers primarily in the chemical, petrochemical and paint
industries.

CCR Announces Results for the 3rd Quarter of 2009

SAO PAULO, November 12 - Companhia de Concessoes Rodoviarias (CCR), Brazil's largest road
concession operator in terms of revenue, announces its results for the 3rd
quarter of 2009.

Matrox Partners with Goma Elettronica SpA to Develop Advanced Workstations for Mission-Critical Applications

Matrox P-Series, M-Series, and Extio Series multi-display graphics solutions power GOMA industrial workstations for defense, industrial, and transportation environments

Garuda Indonesia Returns to Europe

Amsterdam Service First in European Expansion Plan

JAKARTA, Indonesia, November 11 - Garuda Indonesia will return to Europe after an absence of five years
from June 1 next year.

RADWIN Chosen by South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) for Highway Traffic Surveillance

TEL AVIV, Israel -

- RADWIN to Showcase its Solutions at AfricaCom, Nov. 11-12, Cape Town, Booth C8b

TAM is Awarded the World Travel Awards

SAO PAULO -

- Company is the winner for the category South America’s Leading Airline

TAM (NYSE: TAM, BOVESPA: TAMM4) was elected, for the second consecutive time, the best airline in South America (South America’s Leading Airline) at the World Travel Awards. Considered the “Oscars of the Travel Industry”, the award establishes companies in the tourism, hospitality and aviation worldwide.

CSafe Adopts the New IATA Regulation for Healthcare Cargo

The AcuTemp RKN is the first air cargo container to incorporate the new IATA approved label for time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products.

Global Unions say DHL Puts the Squeeze on its Workers

Indication: Picture will be distributed through the EPA-Circuit on european basis and can be downloaded free of charge under: http://www.presseportal.ch/de/pm/100017477

SAE International Releases Test Results of the Low GWP Refrigerant for Mobile Air-Conditioning

WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, November 10 - A Cooperative Research Program conducted through SAE International to
investigate the safety and environmental performance of a new refrigerant for
mobile air conditioning systems, announced today the successful completion of
its research. Based on these results, the sponsors of the SAE CRP1234 have
concluded that HFO-1234yf can be used as the global replacement refrigerant
in future mobile air conditioning systems. From the evaluation and test
results it has been concluded that HFO-1234yf can be safely accommodated
through established industry standards and practices for vehicle design,
engineering, manufacturing, and service.

This Christmas Ghostbikes Launch the Stealth Motorcycle Touring Boot, Neo Sports Boot and Cougar Race Boot

PRESTON, England - Ghostbikes are showcasing their own super cool, tested road boots - a perfect winter gift for the biker that demands quality and high performance at an amazing price.

Livraria Cultura is Multiplus Fidelidade’s Newest Partner

SAO PAULO -

The Brazilian network of bookstores Livraria Cultura, through its “Mais Cultura” (More Culture) program, is the third company to join Multiplus Fidelidade coalition of partners, TAM’s (NYSE: TAM, BOVESPA: TAMM4) initiative for a network of client rewards programs.

Savi and Partners Launch RFID Solution for Oil and Gas Industry; Wireless System Automatically Tracks and Manages Supplies

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California -

Savi, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company, has formed an oil and gas strategic alliance with Shipcom Wireless and KBR Wireless, who are offering a complete software solution that links with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to instantly track and manage supplies transported between onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities worldwide.

Magna Announces Third Quarter and Year to Date Results

AURORA, Canada - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Unite Calls Time on Obscene ‘Ten to One’ Pay Gap at London Underground

LONDON - At exactly ten minutes to one today (Wednesday), Unite members at London Underground will be calling time on the obscene pay gap at the capital’s tube operator.

Photos: Southern California Automotive Design Studios Envision the Ultimate Youthmobile in Year 2030

LOS ANGELES -

- The winner of the 6th Annual Design Challenge will be announced Dec. 3rd at the LA Auto Show

New Report Reveals That Cities and Regions Must Invest in Transport Infrastructure to Remain Competitive in the Fight for Investment Spend and Skilled Workers

LONDON -

- 81% of Senior Business People Rate Transport as More Critical to Their Decision to Invest now Than Five Years Ago.

Frost & Sullivan: Telematics for Electric Vehicles - The Key to Reducing Range Anxiety and Enhancing the Overall EV Ownership Experience.

LONDON -

- Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Telematics for Electric Vehicles on Thursday, 12 November, 2009 at 3:00pm GMT

Opel Sale Process Terminated

AURORA, Canada - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) today announced that it has been advised by General Motors (”GM”) that the GM Board of Directors has decided to terminate the sale process for Opel.

Air China and Continental Airlines Launch Frequent Flyer Program Cooperation

BEIJING -

Air China and Continental Airlines launch frequent flyer program cooperation beginning October 27, 2009.

Valeo Acquires 100% of its Compressors Joint Venture in China

PARIS - Valeo today announced that it has increased to 100% its shareholding in the entity based in Changchun which develops and manufactures compressors. Valeo previously held a 60% stake and Fawer 40%. The new company, which employs 130 people and produces compressors for the Chinese and Asian markets, will be named Valeo Compressor (Changchun) Co., Ltd.

CarRentals and CarHire3000 top Greenlight’s Integrated Search Report for the Car Hire Sector

LONDON - Greenlight, the UK’s leading independent search marketing agency has released its first quarterly integrated research for the car hire sector. Each report consists of paid search as well as natural search analysis, to offer a fully integrated analysis. The report determines the most visible websites for car hire in Google natural and paid search results for Q2 2009.

Vale 3rd Quarter 2009 Webcast Conference Results

RIO DE JANEIRO -

Vale would like to share with you the highlights of its Webcast Conference, led today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, by VALE CFO Fabio Barbosa.

The Future Looks Bright for Solar Applications in the European Automotive Industry, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON -

The market for solar technologies is still limited to advanced roof solutions that use solar cells to ventilate vehicle interiors, but technological advancements will soon shift the focus from comfort and convenience to powertrain applications and similar domains. In tandem with expanding applications, solar cell costs are expected to fall, meaning that more average customers can look forward to a ‘greener,’ less-polluting vehicle.

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