Las 99s en Mexico 27 De Septiembre 2008
July 23, 2008
Las 99s son una organización internacional desde 1929 comprometida con el impulso de la mujer piloto en la aviación.
“PROMOVIENDO, PRESERVANDO, PROVEYENDO”
Con cede en Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, en Estados Unidos, hoy cuentan con miembros de 35 países y más de 6,000 mujeres pilotos y futuros pilotos. Ofrecen:
-Experiencia
-Comunicación y red de conexión
-Educación
-Profesionalismo
-Reconocimiento
-Becas
-Amistad y compañerismo
-Preservación de la Historia
Las 99s son mujeres pilotos profesionales que vuelan en aerolíneas, industria y gobierno; son pilotos que enseñan a volar y pilotos que vuelan por placer; son pilotos que también son técnicos y mecánicos; pero principalmente ¡son mujeres que les encanta volar!
Asiste el próximo 27 de Septiembre del 2008 a las 5pm en la Escuela México a una conferencia de las 99s en México, donde encontraras a mujeres como tu, mujeres pilotos, pilotos estudiantes, o futuras pilotos. Se contará con la presencia de Pat Prentis, presidenta internacional de las 99s.
Algunos ejemplos de la labor que llevan a cabo: En el 2007 Las Ninety-Nines firmaron un acuerdo donde se comprometen a formar parte del FAA Safety Team. En el 2004 se llevo acabo 99s Fly for a Cure, evento donde Las Ninety-Nines patrocinaron el evento Fly for Breast Cancer Cure, un evento que recaudo fondos para la investigación del cáncer de mama.
informes:
Procuraduría General de Justicia 207, Colonia Federal. C.P. 15700 México, D.F
jackpu26@hotmail.com
www.ninety-nines.org
01-722-209 46 99
www.escuelamexico.com.mx
IDO Security Announces First Sale of MagShoe in US
July 23, 2008
NEW YORK, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — IDO Security, Inc. (OTC
Bulletin Board: IDOI), developer of the innovative MagShoe(TM) “shoes-on”
weapons metal detection system, today announced its first customer in the
US through its regional distribution partner, Bryant Integrated
Technologies (http://www.bryantintegrated.com). The customer is one of the
world’s largest commercial cruise lines, which will use MagShoe on its
ships to significantly reduce passenger waiting lines while improving
security — especially in high-pressure situations like re-boarding from a
port of call in time for departure.
MagShoe addresses a key vulnerability in walkthrough metal detectors
and other screening technologies, which stop just above the ankles when
scanning for concealed weapons. The portable, user-friendly device extends
metal detection to include the lower extremities, covering everything from
four inches above the ankles to the bottoms of the feet — without
requiring passengers to remove their shoes, thanks to a patented “step-in”
design.
“The fact that MagShoe has attracted a major client so soon after
launching in the US is a testament to the tremendous need for this product
to improve security measures across a range of industries,” said Gal
Ben-David, President of Bryant, which specializes in high-end security
projects and services. “MagShoe has already struck a chord with a number of
our clients in the travel and other high-security markets, and we expect
many others to follow suit.”
“We are extremely excited to mark this major milestone in the US
market, and look forward to continuing to work with Bryant to bring MagShoe
to businesses across the country,” said Michael Goldberg, President and
Director of IDO Security. “MagShoe is poised to change the security
experience from top to bottom, allowing cruise lines, airports and others
to conduct a more thorough and accurate scan, without delaying or
inconveniencing travelers.”
About IDO Security
Headquartered in New York with a subsidiary in Israel, IDO Security
designs, develops and markets the patented MagShoe(TM) weapons metal
detection system. MagShoe fills a critical void in today’s metal detectors
by extending screening to the lower body and feet. MagShoe’s “shoes-on”
design maximizes security, thoroughness and accuracy while eliminating the
need to remove shoes for increased convenience and safety. Ideal for
security and loss prevention at virtually any facility, MagShoe is
currently in use at international airports, cruise lines, government
agencies, private homes and more. http://www.idosecurityinc.com
TSA Designates MicroStrategy-based Performance Information Management System as New Agency Standard
July 23, 2008
System Identified Efficiencies Resulting in Estimated Cost Savings of More
Than $100 Million
MCLEAN, Va., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — MicroStrategy(R)
Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business
intelligence software, today announced that the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) has designated the MicroStrategy-based Performance
Information Management System (PIMS) as its aviation operations standard.
This distinction allows TSA to leverage best practice performance standards
using PIMS. PIMS is the TSA business intelligence system used to analyze
and disseminate information about threat reduction programs to counter
potential threats to people, cargo, and commerce across the TSA.
Leveraging MicroStrategy’s Business Intelligence Platform(TM), PIMS
collects, analyzes, and reports passenger and baggage screening data and
provides operational performance metrics, such as wait times at selected
airports and screening equipment utilization. PIMS is also used to analyze
payroll data, TSA staff utilization, and passenger complaints and
compliments.
TSA uses PIMS to run over 1,000,000 reports per year across its user
base of 12,000 employees. TSA headquarters and field executive employees
use PIMS to streamline operations as well as validate security trends,
uncover potential threats, and promptly resolve issues.
PIMS is the source of the Management Objectives Report (MOR) scorecard,
and is used by executives within TSA to monitor performance and adherence
to goals for every airport in the nation. The inception and implementation
of this scorecard has identified efficiencies that resulted in an estimated
savings/cost avoidance of $100 million for TSA in FY07/FY08.
“PIMS is an exciting business intelligence application that has had a
far-reaching impact on the nation’s security,” said MicroStrategy’s COO
Sanju Bansal. “We are extremely proud that our business intelligence
platform is helping TSA personnel to streamline the management of agency
performance. With access to reliable and timely information, PIMS users
have enhanced visibility into operations to help them make fact-based
decisions driven by data.”
About MicroStrategy
Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business
intelligence (BI) technology. MicroStrategy provides integrated reporting,
analysis, and monitoring software that helps leading organizations
worldwide make better business decisions every day. Companies choose
MicroStrategy for its advanced technical capabilities, sophisticated
analytics, and superior data and user scalability. More information about
MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is available at http://www.microstrategy.com.
MicroStrategy and MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform are
either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in
the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company
names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Lockheed Martin Team Demonstrates High Power Electric Propulsion System for TSAT Program
July 23, 2008
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 23 /PRNewswire/ — The Lockheed Martin (NYSE:
LMT) /Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) Transformational Satellite
Communications System (TSAT) Space Segment team has completed a successful
demonstration of its new-generation High Power Hall Current Thruster
(HPHCT) electric propulsion system designed for use on the U.S. Air Force’s
TSAT constellation.
TSAT will provide thousands of military users with wideband, highly
mobile, beyond line-of-sight protected communications to support
network-centric operations for the future battlefield.
Developed by Lockheed Martin and Aerojet, the Hall Current propulsion
technology provides significantly improved fuel efficiency over
conventional chemical propulsion systems. The Hall Current Thruster system
will be used for both orbit transfer, as well as on-orbit station keeping.
Aerojet has over 30 years of experience developing and supplying the
electric propulsion needs for critical military, civil and commercial
satellites.
“We are extremely pleased with the performance of our next-generation
TSAT thruster system,” said Mark Pasquale, Lockheed Martin’s TSAT vice
president. “Successful demonstration and validation of thruster capability
during the risk reduction and system definition phase is a key achievement
for the entire team and represents another major milestone for this
critical national program.”
Leveraging the highly-successful 4.5 kW Hall Current Thruster System
for the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) program, the
TSAT-developed HPHCT yields a greater dry mass to orbit capability enabling
the Lockheed Martin/Northrop Grumman TSAT Team to provide a low risk cost
effective solution that accommodates the demanding mission requirements for
the TSAT program.
TSAT represents the next step toward transitioning the Department of
Defense protected communications satellite architecture into a single
network comprising multiple satellite, ground, and user segment components.
The system ultimately will replace the Milstar and AEHF programs and
provide the Global Information Grid network extension to mobile
warfighters, sensors, weapons, and command, control, and communications
nodes located on unmanned aerial vehicles, piloted aircraft, on the ground,
in the air, at sea or in space.
The Lockheed Martin / Northrop Grumman TSAT space segment team, which
includes Juniper Networks, Inc., Sunnyvale, Calif., ViaSat, Carlsbad,
Calif., and Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services,
Gaithesburg, Md. is currently working under a contract for the Risk
Reduction and System Definition phase. This effort will culminate with a
multi-billion dollar development contract to be awarded to a single
contractor in late 2008.
The Military Satellite Communications Systems Wing, located at the
Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., is
the TSAT contract manager and lead agency for ensuring the capabilities of
this system are made available to the warfighter.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000
people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design,
development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced
technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007
sales of $41.9 billion.
DKNY MEN To Sponsor Rocket Racing League
July 23, 2008
Men’s brand named official wardrober for Rocket Racing League and sponsor
of the Bridenstine Team
NEW YORK, July 23 /PRNewswire/ — DKNY MEN, the exciting new lifestyle
brand for the modern man, has been named the official clothing sponsor of
the Rocket Racing League, a new sports and entertainment league that
combines the thrill of flight with the power of rocket engines. DKNY MEN
exclusively designed the flight suits to be worn by the Rocket Racing
League pilots and pit crew. The brand is also designing and producing the
clothing to be worn by all Rocket Racing League executives and staff.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080723/NYW060 )
In addition to being named official clothing sponsor for the league,
DKNY MEN will sponsor Bridenstine Rocket Racing, one of six teams signed on
to race in the Rocket Racing League. The DKNY logo will be emblazoned
across the wings of the team plane that will compete in all Rocket Racing
League competitions as well as on support equipment and team uniforms.
Patti Cohen, EVP of Global Marketing and Communications says, “In
launching DKNY MEN, we seek to develop sponsorships that capture not only
the lifestyle of our consumer, but their imaginations as well. Rocket
Racing is innovative, fast and fun — which also defines the kind of man
who wears DKNY. This partnership is just the beginning for both the brand
and the sport.”
“Bringing DKNY MEN onboard as our first corporate sponsor further
validates the Rocket Racing League as the future of premier sports and
entertainment branding,” said Rocket Racing League CEO Granger Whitelaw.
“Our rocket planes billowing 15-foot flames with ear-splitting sound will
captivate audiences around the world and put DKNY above Madison Avenue.”
The Rocket Racing League and DKNY MEN will be unveiling the new team
uniforms and staff apparel during a press conference on July 29th at 2:30pm
CT at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI.
A Rocket Racing League Rocket Racer featuring the DKNY logo. DKNY is the first sponsor of the Rocket Racing League. (PRNewsFoto/The Rocket Racing League, Photo Courtesy of Rocket Racing League)
About DKNY MEN
DKNY MEN is the exciting new men’s sportswear line representing the
modern yet timeless sensibility of the DKNY brand. DKNY MEN combines design
and function with versatility and offers an array of product to complete
the DKNY man’s lifestyle. DKNY MEN is sold in the better market segment in
the US and Canada.
About The Rocket Racing League(R)
Founded in 2005 by two-time Indianapolis 500 winning team partner
Granger Whitelaw and X PRIZE Chairman and CEO Peter H. Diamandis, MD, the
Rocket Racing League(R) (RRL(TM)) is a new entertainment sports league that
combines the exhilaration of racing with the power of rocket engines. To be
held at venues across the country, the Rocket Racing League(R) will feature
multiple races pitting up to 10 Rocket Racers(R) going head to head in a
4-lap, multiple elimination heat format on a 5-mile “Formula One”-like
closed circuit raceway in the sky. For more information on the Rocket
Racing League(R), please visit http://www.rocketracingleague.com.
Raytheon’s SLAMRAAM Completes System Field Integration Testing
July 23, 2008
TEWKSBURY, Mass., July 23, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon Company’s
(NYSE: RTN) Surface Launched Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile successfully
completed system field integration testing at White Sands Missile Range,
N.M., demonstrating interoperability with both Patriot and Avenger weapon
systems.
“Successful integration testing will help put this much-needed air
defense capability into our warfighter’s hands,” said Pete Franklin, vice
president for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems’ National & Theater
Security Programs. “Interoperability is the key to enhanced situational
awareness.”
SLAMRAAM demonstrated its ability to form a network of sensor elements
tracking live targets and providing each battlefield element with a common
air picture with fire quality data. Avenger fire units with Stinger
missiles under SLAMRAAM command and control received targeting data
directly from the SLAMRAAM system allowing precise slew-to-cue of the
gunner turret to targets. SLAMRAAM and Patriot exchanged and displayed unit
position and air track data to form a common operational air picture
between the two air defense systems.
SLAMRAAM interoperability testing demonstrated that these systems could
work together to cover a large battlespace and allow the most appropriate
weapon to engage a particular threat. SLAMRAAM also demonstrated the
ability to communicate while on the move, maintaining both ground
situational awareness and a live air picture at fire units to support hasty
emplacement and engagements.
“This was a great collaborative effort from the SLAMRAAM contractor and
government team, demonstrating a distributed network in a field environment
as we move away from stovepipe systems to a system that is interoperable
with other air defense systems,” said Susan Christiansen, the Army’s
SLAMRAAM deputy product manager.
SLAMRAAM is a tailorable, state-of-the-art air defense system that can
defeat current and emerging cruise missile threats and a wide range of air
breathing threats. It provides the warfighter with a system of highly
mobile battlefield elements networked and geographically distributed to
provide integrated fire control capability against airborne threats.
Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon’s leader in Joint Battlespace
Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad
international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile
Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland
Security.
Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology
leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government
markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86
years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems
integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and
command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a
broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham,
Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services’ HSI Supplies Robertson Fuel Tanks to Colombian Air Force
July 23, 2008
TRUMBULL, Conn., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Helicopter Support
Inc. (HSI), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, today announced the sale
of 12 extended-range aircraft fuel tanks to the Colombian Air Force for
installation on Bell Huey II helicopters. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is a
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. company. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of
United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Robertson Aviation LLC manufactures the tanks, and HSI serves as a
distributor to Robertson’s non-U.S. Government customers for rotorcraft
built by Sikorsky and other selected helicopter variants, including the
Huey II model. HSI signed the distribution agreement in January 2008 with
Robertson, based in Tempe, Ariz., a world leader in design, development and
production of crashworthy, extended-range fuel systems for aircraft,
primarily helicopters.
“This sale is noteworthy because it marks the first for our new
arrangement with Robertson Aviation, and because it reflects the rapid
expansion of Sikorsky Aerospace Services’ portfolio of global solutions,”
said Adam Schierholz, Business Development and Strategic Planning Manager
for Sikorsky Aerospace Services. “We continue to increase our capacity to
support aircraft made by more manufacturers and to do so with parts and
equipment made by still other producers. In the aircraft aftermarket
business, we are becoming the line that connects all the dots.”
HSI, based in Trumbull, Conn., provides service and logistics solutions
to commercial and military aircraft fleets worldwide. Sikorsky Aerospace
Services designs and applies advanced logistics and supply chain solutions
for commercial rotary, military rotary and fixed wing customers globally.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader
in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. The company’s long
commitment to safety and innovation is reflected in its mission statement:
“We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere… every
time(TM).” United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a
broad range of high- technology products and support services to the
aerospace and building systems industries.
Lockheed Martin-Proposed Common Electronic Warfare System for U.S. Navy Surface Fleet Successful During Sea Testing
July 23, 2008
SYRACUSE, N.Y., July 23 /PRNewswire/ — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)’s
Integrated Common Electronics Warfare System (ICEWS) — a single enterprise
solution designed to scale across all ship classes in the U.S. Navy’s
surface fleet — performed successfully during a series of just-completed
demonstrations conducted by the Navy.
The at-sea demonstration of ICEWS, held beginning in June, followed
recent land-based testing and further validates the enterprise approach
that Lockheed Martin has taken in developing sensor systems for U.S. Navy
vessels.
Lockheed Martin’s ICEWS electronic warfare (EW) solution will compete
for the upcoming Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP)
Block 2 contract award for the Navy’s next generation upgrade to the
AN/SLQ-32 (V) Electronic Support Measures system. SEWIP Block 2 will
upgrade the receiver and antenna capabilities, as well as the combat system
interface, of the legacy surface EW system.
Lockheed Martin’s ICEWS was specifically designed to provide a sensors
capability upgrade, as well as built-in system commonality, to the
AN/SLQ-32 (V) system. The modular ICEWS — which will use common
electronics across the enterprise system — will provide the Navy with the
latest surface EW capabilities, as well as enhanced agility to upgrade
technology as it becomes available to address changing and emerging
threats. ICEWS will also provide proven cost savings and ease of
maintenance through the use of COTS components.
Lockheed Martin’s scalable enterprise approach to ICEWS is based on the
company’s Rapid Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Insertion program, which
has been used successfully on EW and sonar system upgrades on all classes
of U.S. Navy submarines.
“The Lockheed Martin team brings its experience as the premier
enterprise submarine electronic warfare provider to the challenge of
developing a similar approach for surface electronic warfare,” observed
Carl Bannar, vice president for Lockheed Martin’s Syracuse, NY-based Radar
Systems business. “We will provide a highly capable, modular solution that
uses open systems architecture.”
EW refers to the use and denial of use of the electromagnetic spectrum
by a broad range of electronic technologies, including active and passive
systems.
Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000
people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design,
development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced
technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007
sales of $41.9 billion.
Raytheon Receives $21 Million for NATO SEASPARROW MK48 Program
July 23, 2008
TEWKSBURY, Mass., July 23, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon Company (NYSE:
RTN) has been awarded a $21.2 million U.S. Navy contract for components of
the NATO SEASPARROW MK48 Guided Missile Vertical Launch System (GMVLS).
The MK48 launches SEASPARROW and Evolved SEASPARROW (ESSM) missiles to
defend against high-speed, highly maneuverable anti-ship missiles.
Under this modification to an existing contract, Raytheon will deliver
68 MK20 MOD 1 canisters and 156 spare frangible covers, critical components
of the MK48 GMVLS. The canisters will support systems currently in use by
the Canadian Navy, while the frangible covers will be delivered to Canada,
the Netherlands, and Belgium.
“The MK48 GMVLS provides essential missile defense capabilities to
protect and defend our international allies,” said Raytheon Integrated
Defense Systems’ (IDS) Charles “Tom” Bush, vice president of Seapower
Capability Systems. “Raytheon is committed to providing reliable and
effective system components that warfighters can depend on, the first time
and every time.”
The NATO SEASPARROW Consortium, which comprises the U.S. and 11 other
countries, will fund the contract. Work will be performed at Raytheon’s
Seapower Capability Center, Portsmouth, R.I., and by a major subcontractor
in Hoogeveen, Netherlands. Work is scheduled to be completed by December
2010. Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., leads the cooperative
development efforts for ESSM.
Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon’s leader in Joint Battlespace
Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad
international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile
Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland
Security.
Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology
leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government
markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86
years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems
integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and
command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a
broad range of mission support.
Biggest Annual U.S. Air Show to Salute NASA’s 50th Anniversary
July 23, 2008
WASHINGTON, July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — NASA’s 50th anniversary
celebration continues this summer with special recognition at EAA
AirVenture 2008, the United States’ biggest annual air show, held in
Oshkosh, Wis., July 28 – Aug. 3.
One of the Experimental Aircraft Association activities commemorating
five decades of NASA’s aerospace achievements will be an appearance by NASA
Administrator Michael Griffin.
“I’m looking forward to being part of the world of flight that comes
together each year at Oshkosh,” said Griffin. “EAA has long been a
supporter of NASA, as we have a shared passion for innovation and flight.”
Griffin’s passion for flight is not just job-related. He’s a pilot, who
holds a flight instructor certificate with instrument and multiengine
ratings, and the co-owner of a small aircraft.
Griffin is scheduled to speak on Tuesday, July 29, at 11:30 a.m. CDT,
in Forum Pavilion 6 on the grounds of Wittman Regional Airport, in Oshkosh.
Visitors to EAA AirVenture also will be able to hear from other current
and former NASA employees in a number of locations during the seven-day
event. NASA will have a special anniversary display in the EAA AirVenture
Museum and a traveling exhibit parked near Exhibits Hangar “E.”
“NASA is proud to be able to display unique artifacts depicting the
history of NASA and U.S. spaceflight in the EAA AirVenture Museum,” said
Jim Hull, NASA exhibit and artifact manager at NASA Headquarters in
Washington. “We will not only have objects from the space program, but also
from NASA aeronautics research that visitors can enjoy.”
Some of the artifacts include gloves from the Apollo era, space shuttle
tiles and tires, a launch entry suit and a Mars rover model. Visitors to
the museum also can view models of the next-generation space vehicles, the
ARES rockets and Orion capsule, which are being developed to return humans
to the moon. Also on display will be an exhibit about NASA wind tunnels and
wind tunnel research.
A traveling display, called “Journey to Tomorrow,” includes interactive
computer kiosks that feature NASA highlights. Examples include “Celebrating
100 Years of Flight,” which is about NASA’s contributions to the first
century of powered flight; “Brain Bites,” which answers common questions
about air and space travel; and a lunar landing simulator. Additional
workstations include a planetary gravity demonstrator and a solar system
scale where visitors discover how much they would weigh on each of the
planets.
NASA’s 50th anniversary also is being honored at other venues at
AirVenture, including EAA’s Theater in the Woods. Former astronaut Robert
“Hoot” Gibson is planning to host a NASA birthday celebration Wednesday
evening, July 30, and former astronaut Joe Engle and retired test pilot
Fitz Fulton are scheduled to pay tribute to 50 years of NASA aeronautics
Saturday night, Aug. 2.
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