USA Aviation NEWS: Simbionix Welcomes New Vice President for US Business Development

Monday 14 March 2011

Simbionix Welcomes New Vice President for US Business Development

CLEVELAND, March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Simbionix USA Corporation, the world's leading provider of medical education and simulation training products for medical professionals and the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce that William Lewandowski has been promoted to the position of VP for US Business Development.

Mr. Lewandowski has over 21 years of experience in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation in healthcare, aviation and defense, including having served as the company's US Director of Marketing for the past few years. He has published and presented in a number of international peer-reviewed venues on both simulation and instructional design and has served in an advisory capacity on these subjects to various US and international clinical boards and societies. He holds a Masters of Science degree in instructional and performance technology from Boise State University and is pursuing a PhD in health sciences at the University of Liverpool.

"Bill embodies the core principle of Simbionix, that a world-class medical device combined with world-class simulation and curriculum results in a superior clinician who can deliver improved patient outcomes," said Gary Zamler, CEO of Simbionix. "Bill's unique combination of experience within the medical simulation industry, and education makes him the ideal person to not only expand our industry business, but also to work with our industry partners to ensure that we are part of the solution for improving the quality of healthcare in North America."

About Simbionix USA Corporation

Simbionix is the world's leading provider of simulation and training products for medical professionals and the healthcare industry. Founded in 1997, the company is committed to delivering high quality products, advancing clinical performance and optimizing procedural outcomes. Simbionix cooperates with physicians on a regular basis to produce the most reliable and effective training and supporting systems.

4.Airlines to spend estimated €1.4bn on carbon permits in 2012

Airlines in Europe are likely to pay about €1.4bn next year for carbon permits under the European Union's emissions trading scheme, according to a new analysis published on Tuesday.

From January 1 2012, companies will have to pay for the carbon dioxide they emit, and the number allocated to them for free was set by the EU on Monday.

The shortfall – the number of permits they will have to buy on the open market – is likely to stand at about 88.5 million allowances, each representing one tonne of carbon dioxide. At estimated carbon prices for next year, this would equate to a cost of €1.4bn across the industry in the first year, rising to about €7bn by 2020, according to calculations by Thomson Reuters Point Carbon, a carbon analysis specialist.

Andreas Arvanitakis, associate director at TRPC, said: "We now know the total number of allowances that will be issued for free to airlines will be 175 million in 2012. But what the official cap does not show is by how much each airline will be short. Our analysis suggests that while there are no absolute winners, some airlines fare better than others." Most of the biggest airlines would have to buy at auction about a third of the stock of permits they needed, he said.

Peter Hind, managing director at RDC Aviation, added that the top ten airlines, including British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa and Ryanair, would have to buy about 21 million permits.

However, airlines could also cut down on their bills by buying in carbon credits from overseas. The UN's carbon credits, issued under the Kyoto protocol to help fund projects such as windfarms and solar panels in developing countries, can be used by companies covered by the EU's emissions trading scheme, and are often cheaper to buy in the market than EU carbon permits.

Monika Jain

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