MEDIA ADVISORY, April 22, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: JetBlue Airways and LiveTV(tm) will hold a ribbon-cutting
ceremony in celebration of LiveTV's newest aircraft hangar.
The hangar, which originally broke ground on May 27, 2004,
is approximately 100,000 square feet and is designed to
hold two Airbus A320 aircraft, but can house a third if
necessary.
LiveTV is an innovative provider of in-flight entertainment
products and services such as DIRECTV(r), BellExpressVu, XM
Satellite Radio, wireless aircraft data link services,
cabin surveillance systems and Internet services for
commercial aircraft. LiveTV's satellite TV system includes
individual seatback monitors, armrest mounted channel,
brightness, and volume controls that allow passengers to
select up to 36 channels of programming. LiveTV is a wholly
owned subsidiary of JetBlue Airways Corporation
(Nasdaq:JBLU). For more information, visit LiveTV at
www.livetvifs.com.
Tishman Construction Corporation served as owner's
representative to JetBlue for the construction of the
LiveTV Hangar, overseeing the design/build contractor,
Hensel Phelps Construction Company and Carter & Burgess.
WHO: Join JetBlue CEO David Neeleman, JetBlue President, COO
Dave Barger, JetBlue Senior Vice President of Technical
Operations and Aircraft Programs Tom Anderson, Vice President
of LiveTV Glenn Latta, and Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Chairman Jeff Fuqua as they welcome the first aircraft into
the new LiveTV hangar.
WHEN: TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2005
10:00 AM
WHERE: 8900 Hangar Blvd.
(off Cargo Rd in the N.E. Quadrant of Orlando
International Airport)
INTERVIEWS: Available with:
-- CEO David Neeleman
-- President and COO Dave Barger
-- Senior Vice President of Technical Operations and
Aircraft Programs Tom Anderson
-- Vice President of LiveTV Glenn Latta
-- Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Chairman Jeff Fuqua
CONTACT: Todd Burke, Cell: (646) 352-2336
todd.burke@jetblue.com
Brandon Hamm, Cell: (646) 379-9069
brandon.hamm@jetblue.com
BACKGROUND: JetBlue is a low-fare, low-cost passenger airline, which provides high-quality customer service. JetBlue operates a fleet of 73 new Airbus A320 aircraft and plans to add 11 additional A320s and 7 Embraer E190s to its fleet in 2005. Based at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport, JetBlue currently operates 318 flights a day and serves 29 destinations in 12 states, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and The Bahamas. JetBlue plans to commence new service from JFK to Portland, OR on May 17, and to Burbank, CA on May 24.
All JetBlue aircraft feature roomy leather seats; all equipped with an in-seat digital entertainment system offering up to 36 channels of free DIRECTV(r) programming. On many flights, a selection of first-run movies and bonus features from FOX InFlight Premium Entertainment may be available. (see Note)
With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For more information, schedules and fares, please visit www.jetblue.com or call JetBlue reservations at 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583), 1-888-538-2583 if calling from Puerto Rico, or 1-200-9898 if calling from the Dominican Republic.
(Note) DIRECTV(r) service is not available on flights between JFK and Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic; however, where available, FOX InFlight Premium Entertainment is offered complimentary on these routes.
The JetBlue logo is available at: http://media.primezone.com/prs/single/?pkgid=795