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CHICAGO, June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) announced today that Continental Airlines awarded JBT AeroTech a new seven-year contract to continue providing airport facilities maintenance services, primarily at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Continental's busiest hub.

JBT AeroTech will provide comprehensive maintenance services for all of Continental's terminals at IAH and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) under this contract, which encompasses more than 100 passenger boarding bridges and three baggage systems as well as approximately 38 off-site facilities located throughout the Houston metropolitan area.

This contract also includes the continued management and upgrade of JBT AeroTech's Intelligent Operations Performance System (iOPS(TM)) computerized maintenance management system. JBT AeroTech developed the patented iOPS(TM) platform to provide the technology to improve its airline and airport customers' operational efficiency through real-time monitoring, performance measurement and coordination of gate and ground support equipment.

"We have a long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship with Continental Airlines and are pleased to expand our partnership through this long-term contract renewal," said John Lee, vice president and division manager of JBT AeroTech.