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Welcome to the September 20th edition
of the PAX International e-newsletter!
Rick Lundstrom
rick@pax-intl.com
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IFSA maps its “Mission Possible” in Houston
While enjoying the hospitality of a Texas fall last week, the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) elected its first supplier president and pondered the “Mission Possible” of an inflight food services industry that has shaken off many of the financial woes and able to again contemplate the future 
UPDATED 20 September 2007
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Gate Gourmet invests in Pourshins,
Completes deSter buy
This year’s IFSA conference was buzzing with the news of acquisitions and partnerships — one announced just before the start of the event which involved one of the longtime logistics suppliers, Pourshins Limited
UPDATED 20 September 2007
Finnair offers yearly crayfish treat
For the past seven years, late summer passengers on Finnair business class have enjoyed an authentic meal of crayfish from Lake Saimaa in eastern Finland
UPDATED 20 September 2007
United renews contract with Starbucks
United Airlines announced September 5 that it has extended its 13-year agreement with coffee maker Starbucks
UPDATED 20 September 2007
A380 first flight a charity hit
Bidders for a trip on the first scheduled flight of the A380 have donated a total of S$1.9 million (US$1.25 million) for a chance being a part of the aircraft’s historic launch at the end of October
UPDATED 20 September 2007
Emirates Catering gears up for A380
August found Emirates Flight Catering expanding its high-loader fleet and taking part in a rigorous series of tests in preparation for the A380 service in Dubai
UPDATED 20 September 2007
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Servair part of Concorde collectors item auction
For more than 30 years, Servair prepared and refined dishes for the millions of passengers who had the privilege of flying the Concorde supersonic jet while it was in service
UPDATED 20 September 2007
LSG Sky Chefs to Cater ANZ at Heathrow
Air New Zealand is the fifth new contract in recent months for the LSG Sky Chefs unit at London Heathrow, the caterer announced in early September
UPDATED 20 September 2007
India caterer prepares for busy tourist season
Charter service and boat excursion business has been brisk the past several months in the seaside city of Goa, India and Advani Hotels and Resorts (India) Ltd. has redesigned and redecorated its beach resort in preparation for the tourist season
UPDATED 20 September 2007
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EVA opens new LAX lounge
After a soft opening at the end of August, EVA Airways has a new US$5 million lounge for Laurel Class and high-end card members of its frequent flier program at the Bradley terminal of Los Angeles International Airport
UPDATED 20 September 2007
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HMSHost plans four eateries at SDIA
Four restaurants, including a new outlet bearing the name of celebrity Chef Martin Yan will be opening in the next year at San Diego International Airport, announced concessionaire HMSHost
UPDATED 20 September 2007
Amtrak adds to food cart service
The Acela Express high-speed train from Amtrak now has cart food service on anywhere from 10 to 12 trains on its Northeast corridor route from New York to Washington
UPDATED 20 September 2007
Tomas Jamtander, will be the new vice president of operations for Oberoi Flight Services in New Delhi
UPDATED 20 September 2007
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