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McLean, VA – October 13th, 2025 – FlightBI today announced a major enhancement to its Fligence Planning for Airports platform: the new Airport Cost Module, enabling airports to accurately account for and compare operational fees in route profitability analysis.

This latest update allows users to define airport-specific costs—including cost per landing, cost per take-off, and cost per passenger—to reflect the true operating expenses of flights at their airport compared to competing airports used by the target airline. By quantifying these differences, airports can now highlight their cost competitiveness and financial advantages when presenting route opportunities to airlines.

“Airport incentives and fee structures are crucial elements of an airline’s decision-making process,” said Clement Zhang, managing director of Flight BI. “With the new Airport Cost input, airports can clearly demonstrate how their cost environment enhances route profitability, giving them a stronger, data-backed position in airline discussions.”

All costs defined in the new module automatically integrate with Fligence Planning’s QSI-based demand forecasting and financial modeling, ensuring consistency across every scenario. Airports can simulate how different fee structures or incentive programs affect overall profit and passenger share, helping them craft more competitive and evidence-driven business cases.

The feature supports multiple cost types, with the flexibility to adjust values per airport and aircraft type. Combined with Fligence’s existing unit cost input, Fligence Planning for Airports provides a comprehensive end-to-end planning solution for airport air service development teams.

About Fligence Planning
Fligence Planning is a QSI-based air service development platform designed to help airports and airlines evaluate new route opportunities, optimize schedules, and quantify market potential in real time. Developed by Flight BI, the tool integrates advanced forecasting models, airline behavior simulation, and financial impact analysis into one unified system.

About Flight BI
Flight BI delivers innovative aviation business intelligence and analytical solutions that empower airports, airlines, and consultants with data-driven insights. Its suite of tools—including Fligence ZIP-OD, Fligence Market, and Fligence Planning—supports strategic decisions across air service development, marketing, and planning.

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Vertiv matures system-level infrastructure designs to support future NVIDIA AI infrastructure

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced a milestone in its collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate the next generation of AI factories, detailing its design maturity for 800 VDC power architectures. Building on its strategic alignment announced in May 2025, Vertiv has significantly advanced its platform designs to accelerate its ‘unit of compute’ strategy, moving from concept to engineering readiness. The 800 VDC power portfolio is planned to release in the second half of 2026, aligning to support the 2027 rollout of NVIDIA Rubin Ultra platforms.

From Commitment to Execution

The data center industry is at a critical inflection point: Traditional 54 VDC in-rack distribution, designed for kilowatt-scale racks, cannot meet the megawatt-scale demands of accelerated computing. To address this, Vertiv and NVIDIA are collaborating on scalable Vertiv™ 800 VDC systems integrated with energy storage, creating the foundation for AI factories optimized for large-scale, synchronous AI and high-performance computing workloads. Vertiv is finalizing its component specifications for comprehensive platform designs which include centralized rectifiers, high-efficiency DC busways, and rack-level DC-DC converters engineered to support the megawatt scale rack demands of future NVIDIA compute.

“Larger AI workloads are reshaping every aspect of data center design,” said Scott Armul, executive vice president, global portfolio and business units at Vertiv. “Our systems-level expertise in both AC and DC-based power data center architectures positions us uniquely to address the unprecedented power demands of AI workloads. With the development of our Vertiv 800 VDC platform designs, we’re translating our extensive experience into next-generation solutions that will support the massive compute densities required for AI factories.”

“Powering the next generation of megawatt-scale AI factories requires a fundamental shift in power architectures,” said Dion Harris, senior director, HPC, Cloud and AI Infrastructure at NVIDIA. “NVIDIA and Vertiv are working closely together to develop the scalable and efficient power foundation needed to unlock the full potential of next-generation AI infrastructure.”

The Next Chapter for 800 VDC Power

A trusted leader in the data center space, Vertiv’s 800 VDC power portfolio builds on decades of experience and technologies in DC architectures for telecom and industrial applications. Vertiv is actively engaged in the early design phases of several large AI factory projects, where its reference designs and product designs are being performance-tested and validated, and scaled against real-world, gigawatt-scale demands.

Platform Readiness, Service Maturity

This platform-level readiness extends to Vertiv’s global service model. Safely servicing complex 800 VDC environments is a critical enabler for AI factory adoption and a key differentiator for Vertiv. The company’s proven serviceability for AC and DC systems, backed by its 4,000+ field service engineers, provides the long-term operational confidence required for mission-critical AI deployments.

“We are engineering a holistic, scalable system where infrastructure parts interoperate as one – demonstrating Vertiv’s role as a systems-level partner, moving from vision to readiness and enabling the infrastructure necessary to power future-ready AI factories,” said Armul.

For more information about Vertiv’s AI infrastructure solutions, visit Vertiv.com.

About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.

Forward-looking statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27 of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. These statements are only a prediction. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein. Readers are referred to Vertiv’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a discussion of these and other important risk factors concerning Vertiv and its operations. Vertiv is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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• Honored during National Hispanic Heritage Month for advancing leadership, inclusion, and U.S. business growth; award presented Oct. 9 at EB Hotel Miami

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America chief operating officer Claudia Marquez has been honored with the Top Corporate Entrepreneur Gold Award by Negocios and Ejecutiva Magazines. Presented during the 2025 Top Entrepreneurs of the USA Awards at the EB Hotel Miami as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the recognition highlights her leadership in driving Hyundai’s innovation, advancing inclusive leadership, and strengthening the company’s contribution to U.S. economic growth.

Since 2010, Negocios and Ejecutiva Magazines have honored leaders who embody entrepreneurial excellence, community values, and a commitment to advancing U.S. business development. The 2025 ceremony, marking the program’s 15th anniversary, celebrates its ongoing role in spotlighting innovation, inclusion, and leadership that drive progress in communities and the national economy.

“I’m honored to receive this recognition from Negocios and Ejecutiva Magazines,” said Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor America. “Leading Hyundai in the United States is both an honor and a responsibility. My focus is on three pillars—customer-centric growth, people and culture, and operational excellence—so we can deliver great products and a simple, transparent experience while building a diverse pipeline of leaders across our ecosystem. Celebrating this recognition during National Hispanic Heritage Month reflects not only my personal journey but also Hyundai’s commitment to empowering diverse voices and strengthening ties with Hispanic communities across the country.”

Marquez’s career spans leadership roles across Mexico, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States at BMW, MINI, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Infiniti, Genesis, and now Hyundai. Throughout her journey, she has emphasized end-to-end business knowledge, data-informed decision making, and collaboration across functions and cultures.

“Knowledge is a powerful equalizer,” added Marquez. “Mentorship expands skills and confidence, and sponsorship creates access to opportunities. I encourage leaders to embrace what makes them different, cultivate resilience, and advocate for change.”

“Honorees of the Top Entrepreneurs of USA Awards are selected for their outstanding performance as innovators and their commitment to advancing business and opportunity across the United States,” said Eduardo A. Hapke, co-founder and publisher of Negocios Magazine. “Claudia Marquez exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit we seek to honor—combining strategic vision with inclusive leadership to drive results for Hyundai, inspire the next generation of business leaders, and strengthen the role of Hispanic executives in shaping the future of the U.S. economy.”

The 2025 Top Entrepreneurs of USA Awards took place Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET at EB Hotel Miami (4299 NW 36th Street, Miami, FL 33166).

About Negocios & Ejecutiva Magazines
Negocios & Ejecutiva Magazines are Spanish-language business publications based in Miami that highlight Hispanic leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation across the United States. Since 2010, the publications have organized the Top Entrepreneurs of USA Awards, recognizing outstanding businesswomen and men and convening leaders from across industries. The 2025 edition marked the 15th anniversary of the event. For more information, visit https://www.negociosmagazine.com/ and https://www.ejecutivamagazine.com/.

About Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company’s Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai’s 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit. www.hyundainews.com.

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Liquid Wind receives support from Industriklivet, the Swedish Energy Agency’s program supporting Swedish industry’s green transition, amounting to €3.6 million (SEK39 million), for the pre-engineering of the company’s full-scale eMethanol plant in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. 

The Swedish Energy Agency has assessed that the project will provide a solid foundation for Liquid Wind to move toward an investment decision for the planned eFuel facility. The project is expected to pave the way for a future investment that will significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions by replacing fossil fuels in hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping, aviation, and the chemical industry. 

According to the Agency, the project’s goals and research focus are well aligned with the purpose of Industriklivet — to drive the transition toward lower carbon emissions and a more sustainable industrial sector. 

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Thousands of Vodafone customers across the UK have reported its services are down.

Downdetector, which monitors web outages, showed more than 130,000 people had flagged problems affecting their Vodafone broadband or mobile network on Monday afternoon.

According to its website, the firm has more than 18 million customers in the UK, including nearly 700,000 home broadband customers.

Vodafone said in a statement it was aware of a “major issue on our network affecting broadband, 4G and 5G services”.

“We appreciate our customers’ patience while we work to resolve this as soon as possible,” the company said.

It comes as people on social media say they are struggling to access Vodafone customer service operators amid ongoing issues affecting mobile data and broadband.

Many have also said they are having difficulty accessing the company’s website and app, which typically allow people to view the status of its network services.

Customers have also taken to social media to complain of “complete outages” in their area.

The issues appear to have begun for customers shortly after 15:00 BST.

Internet monitor Netblocks said in a post on X, live network data showed Vodafone was experiencing “a national outage” impacting both broadband and mobile data.

Some customers have expressed being doubly frustrated by not being able to access their Wi-Fi or mobile data.

“Sort it out soon please,” wrote one frustrated X user – who said they were having to use a coffee shop’s Wi-Fi to access online services without the means to do so using their mobile data or broadband.

Another said they were self-employed and could not work because of the outage, adding: “Never regretted more having my mobile and broadband on the same network.”

The issues affecting Vodafone services are also impacting customers of other telecoms firms that use its network.

Downdetector saw a similar spike in reports on Monday afternoon from users of the mobile network Voxi, which is owned by Vodafone.

Lebara, which piggy-backs off Vodafone’s network, has also been affected by the company’s outage.

Laphroaig ® Capsule 40-Year-Old Tasting Notes
Bottled at 46.5% ABV

 

Nose: Soft peach, baked apple, rich and viscous manuka honey, charred citrus fruit notes of orange rind intertwined with charred tropical fruit notes of pineapple. Underneath this there are notes of soft fig, milk chocolate orange, sweet star anise spice along with hints of demerara cane sugar, crisp pastry and creamy vanilla ice cream.

 

Taste: Sweet and voluptuous on the mouthfeel, with floral spice initially, this dissipates to characters of aniseed, liquorice root, blackcurrant, stewed cranberries, honeycomb biscuits and homemade orange marmalade.

 

Finish: Sweet, slight peppery yet soft leading to a long, signature smoke with a nod to Lapsang Souchong tea leaves.

 

 

About Laphroaig® Whisky 
Laphroaig is the number one selling Islay single malt globally* and is synonymous with this famous whisky island. Established in 1815 by the Johnston brothers, Laphroaig has stayed true to its bold and unforgettable character for over 200 years.

 

Today, Laphroaig is one of only a handful of distilleries that continues to make whisky using traditional techniques like floor malting barley. From hand turning the barley and burning the peat at low temperatures to flavour the malt with cool smoke to slow distillation to maintain quality, this is what truly makes Laphroaig.  Our single malt whisky embodies the character of Islay in every drop of Laphroaig. From the distinctive peat which gives us our unique smoky character to the steadfast confidence and passion of our people, making Laphroaig unmistakable. The gives us our distinctive taste of Islay, salt and smoke with a surprising sweetness.  

 

Laphroaig’s commitment to bold character has earned us a dedicated following of brand fans, the Friends of Laphroaig.

 

Launched in 1994, the same year HM King Charles granted the brand a Royal Warrant, this global community has since grown to over 700,000 whisky lovers representing over 170 countries.

 

*By volume and value in 2024. Source: IWSR Global Database 2025.

 

For more information visit www.laphroaig.com

 

 

About Suntory Global Spirits
As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam® and Maker’s Mark®; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as Tres Generaciones® and El Tesoro® tequila, Roku™ and Sipsmith® gin, and is a world leader in Ready-To-Drink cocktails, with brands like -196™ (minus one-nine-six) and On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails.

 

A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, Suntory Global Spirits is driven by its core values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society. The company’s Proof Positive sustainability strategy includes ambitious goals and investments to drive sustainable change and have a positive impact on the planet, consumers and communities. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.

 

For more information, visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com and www.drinksmart.com