Texas Aviation Services Delivers Volusia County Sheriff’s Mission-Critical Bell 407
July 18, 2008
Fort Worth—July 15, 2008 Texas Aviation Services, an industry leader in helicopter and aircraft completions, MRO and maintenance services for over 37 years, has delivered Bell 407 to Volusia County Sheriff’s Department. This new Bell 407 is one of three to be used in the Sheriff’s emergency medical and law enforcement air support for all residents of Volusia County. TAS provided an expanded mission-critical customizing and systems integration to support law enforcement as the primary mission, with additional EMS technologies to transport injured personnel. Major technical features included a state-of-the-art law enforcement suite, with moving maps for camera and thermal imaging overlays. Onboard medical technologies include oxygen, air, vacuum and critical care primary life support systems. The TAS paint team also provided a redesigned paint scheme to match the County’s ground units.
“We’re proud to be able to provide services for an organization that protects and saves lives on a daily basis,” said Mike Bashlor, President of Texas Aviation Services. “This new Bell 407 is only one in an ongoing series of Volusia projects in our pipeline. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with them.”
About Texas Aviation Services
Texas Aviation Services, with 140,000 square feet of facilities at Meacham Field in Fort Worth, TX, is an independent helicopter technical services company with 37 years of successful history. TAS specializes in both civilian and military helicopter completions, retrofits, MRO, avionics systems integration, interiors, paint, component overhaul and engineering. Originally founded in 1971, TAS performs complex customizing projects on civilian Bell, Eurocopter, Agusta and other helicopter types, and extensive retrofits on military Blackhawks. The Meacham Airport operations are one of the largest of their type in the mid-South, with the capacity for scores of helicopter projects per year. Additional information is available on the Web at http://www.texasaviationservices.com. TAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ranger Aerospace & Aeronautics, Inc. (http://www.rangeraerospace.com). Other Ranger subsidiaries include Integrated Flight Systems (http://www.integratedflightsys.com) and Platinum Aviation Group (http://www.platinumaviation.com).
Embraer And Egyptair Reinforce Parts Support Agreement
July 18, 2008
After one year of operation supported by the Embraer Pool Program, EgyptAir focuses now on developing in-house component repair capabilities São José dos Campos, July 18, 2008 – Embraer reinforced its partnership with
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering by signing an agreement for in-house parts repair
capabilities. EgyptAir will be able to repair Embraer components at its Maintenance,
Repair and Overhaul (MRO) center. One year ago, Embraer and EgyptAir Maintenance &
Engineering signed a long-term Parts Pool Program services contract for the support of
the six EMBRAER 170 jets operated by EgyptAir Express.
“It’s a great honor for us to strengthen our links with EgyptAir Maintenance &
Engineering, which is one of the most respected MRO parts providers in the Middle East”,
said Leandro Laia, Embraer Vice President, Customer Support and Services – Europe,
Africa and Middle East.
In May 2007, the first EMBRAER 170 was delivered to EgyptAir’s subsidiary, EgyptAir Express.
The airline selected the E-Jets family in September 2006 by placing an order for six aircraft, plus
six options, the latter being confirmed last February. EgyptAir Express currently operates six EJets,
serving primary and secondary destinations in domestic and regional markets.
“We are very pleased by Embraer’s recognition and its trust in our maintenance capabilities,
which gives us a leading position at a time when the E-Jets family is enjoying such
tremendous success in the Middle East and Africa,” said Abdel Aziz Fadel, CEO of EgyptAir
Maintenance & Engineering.
About Parts Pool Program
This special customer support program consists of onsite storage of replacement and
exchange parts, plus repair management, and it enables airlines to take maximum advantage
of economies of scale, as well as improved spare parts availability and provisioning cost
improvements. This helps reduce storage investments, makes cost budgeting possible,
minimizes the risk of keeping surpluses on hand, and cuts into overhead requirements, thus
EMBRAER 170 jet operated by
EgyptAir Express
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$533 Million Order for V2500 Engines from Wizz Air
July 18, 2008
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — FARNBOROUGH AIR
SHOW — Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe’s largest low cost airline,
has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 to power a new fleet of
50 Airbus A320 aircraft. The combined engine and aftermarket deal is valued
at more than $533 million to Pratt & Whitney, if all options are exercised.
Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, is a
major participant in International Aero Engines (IAE).
Wizz Air currently operates 18 IAE-powered aircraft and has on order a
further 23 A320s that are already committed to be equipped with the V2500.
The V2500-A5 is available in seven different thrust settings ranging
from 22,000 lbs. to 33,000 lbs. to power the Airbus A319, A320 and A321
family of aircraft, as well as the A319 Corporate Jet. More than 5,000
V2500 engines are in service or on firm order. V2500Select(R) is a tailored
package combining aftermarket support and the V2500 SelectOne(TM) engine
upgrade, providing operators with reduced operating costs and a predictable
budget.
IAE is a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders
comprise Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, the Japanese Aero Engines
Corporation and MTU Aero Engines. More than 1,300 V2500-powered aircraft
have been delivered and the worldwide fleet has accumulated over 40 million
flying hours.
Pratt & Whitney has over 16,000 aircraft engines installed with
hundreds of airlines around the world. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney is a
leading partner in two joint venture companies that manufacture commercial
aircraft engines: International Aero Engines, which makes the V2500 for the
Airbus A320 family of aircraft, and the Engine Alliance, whose GP7200
engine is FAR 33 certified for the new Airbus A380.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and
service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas
turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified
company providing high technology products and services to the global
aerospace and building industries.
This release includes “forward looking statements” concerning
anticipated business opportunities that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements
include changes in the health of the global economy and the aerospace
industry. For information identifying other important economic, political,
regulatory, legal, technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see
UTC’s 10-K, 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC.
SOURCE Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$83 Million Order for V2500 Engines from CIT Aerospace
July 18, 2008
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — FARNBOROUGH AIR
SHOW — CIT Aerospace has selected the International Aero Engines V2500
engine to power 15 Airbus A320-family aircraft. The contract is valued at
more than $83 million to Pratt & Whitney, if all options are exercised.
Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, is a
major participant in International Aero Engines (IAE).
CIT Aerospace is a unit of CIT, which now has a combined portfolio and
order book that includes 88 A320-family aircraft powered by the V2500
engine.
The V2500-A5 is available in seven different thrust settings ranging
from 22,000 lbs. to 33,000 lbs. to power the Airbus A319, A320 and A321
family of aircraft, as well as the A319 Corporate Jet. More than 5,000
V2500 engines are in service or on firm order. V2500Select(R) is a tailored
package combining aftermarket support and the V2500 SelectOne(TM) engine
upgrade, providing operators with reduced operating costs and a predictable
budget.
IAE is a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders
comprise Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, the Japanese Aero Engines
Corporation and MTU Aero Engines. More than 1,300 V2500-powered aircraft
have been delivered and the worldwide fleet has accumulated over 40 million
flying hours.
Pratt & Whitney has over 16,000 aircraft engines installed with
hundreds of airlines around the world. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney is a
leading partner in two joint venture companies that manufacture commercial
aircraft engines: International Aero Engines, which makes the V2500 for the
Airbus A320 family of aircraft, and the Engine Alliance, whose GP7200
engine is FAR 33 certified for the new Airbus A380.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and
service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas
turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified
company providing high technology products and services to the global
aerospace and building industries.
This release includes “forward looking statements” concerning
anticipated business opportunities that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements
include changes in the health of the global economy and the aerospace
industry. For information identifying other important economic, political,
regulatory, legal, technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see
UTC’s 10-K, 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC.
SOURCE Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$166 Million Order for V2500 Engines From AWAS Aviation Trading Limited
July 18, 2008
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AWAS Aviation
Trading Limited has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 to power
30 Airbus A320 family aircraft. At list price, the deal is worth more than
$166 million to Pratt & Whitney. Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies
Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, is a major participant in International Aero
Engines (IAE).
AWAS currently owns a fleet of 29 A320-family aircraft powered by the
V2500. The aircraft are due to be delivered between 2011 and 2015. With
offices in New York, Miami, Dublin and Singapore, AWAS is one of the
world’s leading aircraft leasing companies.
The V2500-A5 is available in seven different thrust settings ranging
from 22,000 lbs. to 33,000 lbs. to power the Airbus A319, A320 and A321
family of aircraft, as well as the A319 Corporate Jet. More than 5,000
V2500 engines are in service or on firm order. V2500Select(R) is a tailored
package combining aftermarket support and the V2500 SelectOne(TM) engine
upgrade, providing operators with reduced operating costs and a predictable
budget.
IAE is a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders
comprise Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, the Japanese Aero Engines
Corporation and MTU Aero Engines. More than 1,300 V2500-powered aircraft
have been delivered and the worldwide fleet has accumulated over 40 million
flying hours.
Pratt & Whitney has over 16,000 aircraft engines installed with
hundreds of airlines around the world. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney is a
leading partner in two joint venture companies that manufacture commercial
aircraft engines: International Aero Engines, which makes the V2500 for the
Airbus A320 family of aircraft, and the Engine Alliance, whose GP7200
engine is FAR 33 certified for the new Airbus A380.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and
service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas
turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified
company providing high technology products and services to the global
aerospace and building industries.
This release includes “forward looking statements” concerning
anticipated business opportunities that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements
include changes in the health of the global economy and the aerospace
industry. For information identifying other important economic, political,
regulatory, legal, technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see
UTC’s 10-K, 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC.
SOURCE Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$130 Million PW4000 Engine Order from Uzbekistan Airways
July 18, 2008
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — FARNBOROUGH AIR
SHOW — Uzbekistan Airways has selected Pratt & Whitney PW4000-94″ engines
to power an order for new Boeing 767 aircraft in a deal valued at more than
US$130 million. The agreement, which is subject to approval of the
Uzbekistan government, includes installed engines for four firm Boeing 767
aircraft and one spare engine. Pratt & Whitney is a division of United
Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
“We are delighted to have the performance, fuel efficiency and low
emissions of the PW4000 engine for our new Boeing 767 aircraft,” said
Gennady Kharlap, Deputy General Director of Uzbekistan Airways. “As we
continue to grow our fleet, it is important to have the dependable products
and world-class service that Pratt & Whitney delivers day in and day out.”
Uzbekistan Airways currently operates Pratt & Whitney-powered 757, 767
and A310 aircraft. Deliveries for the new PW4000-94″ engines are planned to
begin in 2013.
“The PW4000-94″ engine brings the right combination of performance and
value for the Boeing 767 and we are excited to deliver that value to
Uzbekistan Airways,” said Todd Kallman, president of Pratt & Whitney
Commercial Engines. “The proven reliability of the PW4000 makes it the
engine of choice for the Boeing 767.”
Pratt & Whitney has over 16,000 aircraft engines installed with
hundreds of airlines around the world. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney is a
leading partner in two joint venture companies that manufacture commercial
aircraft engines: International Aero Engines, which makes the V2500 for the
Airbus A320 family of aircraft, and the Engine Alliance, whose GP7200
engine is FAR 33 certified for the new Airbus A380.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and
service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas
turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified
company providing high technology products and services to the global
aerospace and building industries.
This release includes “forward looking statements” concerning
anticipated business opportunities that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements
include changes in the health of the global economy and the aerospace
industry. For information identifying other important economic, political,
regulatory, legal, technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see
UTC’s 10-K, 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC.
SOURCE Pratt & Whitney
Parker Aerospace to Develop Generic Fly-By-Wire System for All New Bombardier Widebody Aircraft Programs
July 18, 2008
CLEVELAND, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Bombardier Aerospace and
Parker Aerospace announced today that Parker has been selected as the
exclusive supplier for a period of ten years of fly-by-wire flight control
systems for all new Bombardier widebody aircraft programs requiring this
technology.
Parker Aerospace will develop a complete, state of the art generic
fly-by-wire system from stick to surface, that will then be customized and
manufactured for each aircraft program, starting with the CSeries.
Parker estimates that this has the potential to generate revenues of US
$3.5 billion over the life of the programs.
“This approach to the design, development and manufacture of a system
that can be applied to a number of aircraft programs will provide us with
increased reliability, reduced development cycle, and an overall improved
value proposition,” said Francois Caza, Vice President and Chief Engineer,
Bombardier Aerospace. “Through this arrangement we will be able to simplify
and improve our service and support structure.”
“We are extremely proud to be a part of this exciting opportunity, and
look forward to providing Bombardier, a long-time Parker customer, with
enhanced fly-by-wire flight control systems,” said Parker Aerospace Control
Systems Division Vice President and General Manager Carl Moffitt.
Fly-by-wire system
Fly-by-wire flight controls replace the conventional hydro-mechanical
flight control system that uses a series of pulleys and/or rods that
directly control flight surfaces and provides easier installation and
increased functionality. With fly-by-wire flight control, pilot inputs are
interpreted by sophisticated on-board computers to ensure that the signals
being sent to the control surfaces optimize the aircraft’s performance.
CSeries family of aircraft
The five-abreast CSeries aircraft — launched on July 13, 2008 — are
specifically designed to meet the growing needs of the 100- to 149-seat
commercial aircraft market category, estimated by Bombardier Aerospace at
6,300 aircraft representing more than $250 billion US revenue over the next
20 years. Bombardier expects to be able to capture up to half of this
market.
About Parker Hannifin Corporation
Parker Aerospace is an operating segment of Parker Hannifin
Corporation. Parker Aerospace designs, manufactures, and services
hydraulic, fuel, and pneumatic components, systems, and related electronic
controls for aerospace and other high-technology markets. Based in Irvine,
California, its product lines include flight control actuation systems and
components, thrust-reverser actuation systems, electrohydraulic
servovalves, utility hydraulic systems and components, DC motor pumps, fuel
pumps, lubrication and scavenge pumps, fuel measurement and management
systems, cockpit instrumentation, flight inspection systems, pneumatic
subsystems and components, fluid metering delivery and atomization devices,
wheels and brakes, and fluid conveyance products such as hoses, tubes,
disconnects, and fittings.
With annual sales exceeding $10 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world’s
leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and
systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of
commercial, mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. The company employs
more than 57,000 people in 43 countries around the world. Parker has
increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 52 consecutive
years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the
S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company’s web site at
http://www.parker.com, or its investor information site at
http://www.phstock.com.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions,
from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation
equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation
headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31,
2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones
Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are
available at http://www.bombardier.com.
Bombardier and CSeries are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its
subsidiaries.
SOURCE Parker Hannifin Corporation
American Airlines Puts Select Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico and Bermuda Destinations on Sale for Travel September Through Early December
July 18, 2008
Plan Your Getaway Now and Save
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Forget what your
busy schedule says — it’s always a good time to plan a getaway. And now,
if you’ve been dreaming of a trip to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico or
Bermuda, it’s a truly great time.
American Airlines and its regional affiliate, American Eagle, have put
many of their destinations in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico and
Bermuda on sale for travel Sept. 2 through Dec. 10, 2008.
American, a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance, offers
a combination of convenient flights and great fares that can get you to the
places you dream of quickly and affordably.
So delete those endless meetings from your calendar, and pencil in a
relaxing getaway on American Airlines instead. We’ll cover for you.
Here are highlights of American’s sale:
American Airlines Sale to Caribbean / the Bahamas / Mexico / Bermuda
— Sale fares available between the United States and select destinations
in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico and Bermuda.
— Begin travel Sept. 2 through Dec. 8, 2008; return no later than
Dec. 10, 2008.
— Purchase tickets no later than July 31, 2008.
— Other restrictions, including embargo dates, apply. For rules and
restrictions, see the terms and conditions below, or visit American’s
Web site, AA.com.
Here are samples of American and American Eagle’s great low fares to
the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico and Bermuda.
SAMPLE SALE FARES
Fare Each Way
City Pair Based on Round-Trip
Purchase*
Miami – Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago $76
Miami – Freeport, Bahamas+ $78
Fort Lauderdale – Kingston, Jamaica $89
New York Kennedy – Bermuda $123
Miami – Grand Cayman, Cayman Is. $127
Los Angeles – San Jose del Cabo, Mexico $131
Miami – Bridgetown, Barbados $186
Dallas/Fort Worth – Tampico, Mexico+ $190
New York City – St. Lucia, B.W.I. $239
* Fares shown are each way based on off-peak round-trip Economy Class
travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Fares are valid
for travel beginning Sept. 2-Dec. 8, 2008; complete travel by
Dec. 10, 2008. Fares do not include all government-imposed taxes and
fees.
+ Service operated by American Eagle.
Travelers can check schedules and fares and book flights by visiting
http://www.aa.com. On AA.com you’ll find the absolute lowest fares
available for American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection(R)
flights — guaranteed. For full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit
http://www.aa.com/benefits.
For an additional $20 per ticket, travel arrangements can also be made
by calling American’s reservations number at 1-800-433-7300 (en espanol
1-800-633-3711) within the United States. Outside the United States, call
the local reservations number. For an additional $30 per ticket, travel
arrangements can be made at an American Airlines Travel Center or Airport
Ticket Office. Tickets may also be purchased through a travel agent. Travel
agents may impose a service charge for ticketing.
A “Fly Now, Pay Later” deferred payment option on American allows
holders of the American Airlines Credit Card(SM) account to enjoy six
months of no payments and no interest for tickets purchased on AA.com. For
terms and conditions and more details, visit http://www.aa.com/paylater.
AmericanAirlines Vacations(SM) has a number of exciting and affordable
travel packages available throughout the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico and
Bermuda. For more information, visit http://www.aavacations.com.
*Fare Sale Terms and Conditions
Fares shown are each way based on off-peak round-trip Economy-Class
travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Fares shown are valid
for travel Monday-Thursday; other travel days are available at additional
cost. Fares are subject to change without notice. International fares are
subject to government approval.
Fares do not include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.50 per U.S.
domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a
passenger’s itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport
charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement
originating at a U.S. airport. For international/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands destinations, government taxes and fees of up to $180, varying by
destination, are not included and may vary slightly depending on currency
exchange rates at the time of purchase.
Tickets must be purchased within one day of making reservations, but
not later than 11:59 p.m., July 31, 2008 (Central Time).
Fares shown are valid for travel beginning Sept. 2-Dec. 8, 2008; all
travel must be completed by Dec. 10, 2008. Travel is not valid Nov. 22-30,
2008. A two-day minimum stay is required, and a 30-day maximum stay is
allowed.
Advertised fares are valid only on American Airlines, American Eagle,
and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines and do not apply to other codeshare
flights. Seats are limited. Fares may not be available on all flights.
Schedules are subject to change without notice.
Fares are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes to your ticket may
be made if you meet the restrictions of the new fare and pay up to a US$150
fee plus any fare difference. Changes must be made before your ticketed
flight’s scheduled departure time. If you cancel your flight prior to the
scheduled departure time, the ticket will be valid for one year from the
date of issue for an unused ticket or one year from travel origination for
a partially used ticket. If you do not cancel your flight prior to the
scheduled departure time, the ticket has no value.
A portion of or all travel booked on American Airlines may be operated
by American Eagle or an AmericanConnection(R) airline. American Eagle is
operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc.,
which are wholly owned by AMR Corporation, the parent company of American
Airlines. AmericanConnection service is operated by one of the following
independent contractors: Trans States Airlines, Inc., or Chautauqua
Airlines, Inc.
To purchase tickets on AA.com you must use a credit card with a billing
address in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, the
United Kingdom, or select Latin American and Caribbean countries.
AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AAdvantage, AmericanAirlines
Vacations, and AA.com are marks of American Airlines, Inc. oneworld is a
mark of the oneworld Alliance, LLC. American Airlines reserves the right to
change the AAdvantage program rules, regulations, travel awards and special
offers at any time without notice and to end the AAdvantage program with
six months’ notice. For complete AAdvantage program details, visit
http://www.aa.com. For full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit
http://www.aa.com/benefits.
About American Airlines
American Airlines is the world’s largest airline. American, American
Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40
countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet
numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American’s award-winning Web site,
AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus
personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a
founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of
the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer
their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on
its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140
countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle
Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines,
American Eagle, the AmericanConnection(R) airlines, AA.com, We know why you
fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc.
(NYSE: AMR)
AmericanAirlines(R) We know why you fly(R)
Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet.
The address is http://www.aa.com
SOURCE American Airlines, Inc.
Southwest Airlines Declares 128th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
July 18, 2008
DALLAS, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Southwest Airlines’ (NYSE:
LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.0045 per share
to Shareholders of record at the close of business on August 28, 2008 on
all shares then issued and outstanding. The 128th consecutive dividend will
be paid on September 18, 2008.
SOURCE Southwest Airlines
Clear Celebrates Three Years of Travelers Flying Through Security
July 18, 2008
Orlando Largest Clear Traveler Base: Over 40,000 Orlando-Area Residents
Use Card;
Member Retention Rate at 90%;
Kids Under 12 Years Use Lane for Free
ORLANDO, Fla., July 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Clear,(R) the fast
pass for airport security, will celebrate today its three-year anniversary
in Orlando, the site of its first lane launch. Since the program’s start in
2005, Clear has delivered a seamless, hassle-free airport experience more
than 750,000 times in Orlando alone, its busiest location (over 1.3 million
times nationwide). In just the last six months alone, Clear lanes have seen
nearly a 300% increase in monthly usage. Clear now has more than 190,000
sign-ups nationwide — more than 40,000 of them in Orlando. And, the
service has a 90% membership retention rate. An additional benefit to
members: children under the age of 12 who are accompanied by an adult
member can access its lanes for free.
As the program’s three year mark is reached, Clear cards are accepted
at 18 airports with additional locations, including Atlanta’s
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, expected to launch this summer.
This week, Clear opened its signature fast pass lanes in Delta’s Terminal D
at LaGuardia (LGA) and Terminal Two at JFK International Airports,
extending roundtrip Clear service between the Orlando and New York
Airports. Clear lanes will continue expanding across the country this
summer and throughout the fall at major airports.
Clear’s recently-established marketing partnerships include Delta Air
Lines and Marriott Hotels, and in 2008 alone Clear has performed more than
75 on-site, bulk enrollments at company office buildings including
corporations, law firms and government offices. This on-site service offers
enrollment for Clear right in the workplace, making applying for the card
easy and convenient. Clear also offers, through its partnership with Delta,
enrollment at select Crown Rooms in Delta Terminals.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said, “We are proud that Orlando International
Airport was the first airport in the nation to offer the Clear card program
and continue to support the innovative efforts of Clear. The Clear card
makes traveling a little easier with access to designated security lanes
nationwide. When I travel, I use the Clear card to ensure I pass through
security checkpoints faster and with more predictability.”
“We need to provide maximum safety for air travelers, while at the same
time finding practical ways to reduce the strain on passengers from
security checks,” said U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, a sponsor of legislation that
has expanded the Registered Traveler program first used at Orlando
International Airport.
“We’re proud to celebrate the third anniversary of our very first, and
still the largest, Clear market — Orlando,” said Clear founder and CEO
Steven Brill. “We especially thank our members who joined three years ago,
even as we welcome 500-1,000 new members, every day. In just the last year
alone, we’ve added more than 100,000 travelers.”
Henry Morgan, Clear’s very first customer on the day the program
launched in 2005, who is a regional manager for Massachusetts’ Highline
Products said, “Often when I breeze through security with Clear’s help in 5
minutes or less, I see the regular lanes backed up for an hour and a half
to two hours. I am so glad that Clear chose Orlando to launch this valuable
service for us road warriors. I was the first one to go through back in
2005 and have been very happy to renew my membership every year since then.
Thank you, Clear, and its wonderful attendants at the lanes. You greet us
so warmly, speed us through, and put us in a better mood to face the rest
of the challenges of today’s air travel! Congratulations on your rapid
expansion to other airports, where I can also enjoy the benefits.”
Clear member Ann Linn, senior consultant for CLG, a Pittsburgh-based
strategy execution firm said, “I fly out of the Orlando Airport every
Monday morning and before Clear opened this was a major hassle with the
security lines often backed up halfway to the other side of the airport. I
had to allow at least an extra hour to ensure I didn’t miss my flight. Now
I zip through the Clear lane in just a few minutes and my week is off to an
easy start. I have also had a very pleasant experience dealing with Clear
support — always a quick connection to a real person who truly understands
customer service. For all of these reasons, I have recommended Clear to my
frequent-traveler colleagues and, personally, I now look forward to using
the Clear lanes at other airports as they become available. Thank you for
providing this valuable time-saving service!”
Steve Kahn, CEO of Lake Mary’s Physician’s Marketing & Management, and
Clear member since 2005, said, “Clear makes travel the way it should be —
whether it is for business or pleasure — it’s less stressful, fast, easy,
friendly and fun.”
Clear member Ed Jordan, VP for Sales and Marketing at TBB Global
Logistics, a supply chain strategy company said, “I have used the services
of Clear since their arrival at Orlando International Airport. As a
frequent business traveler (75+ round trips per year), I must be able to
move through the airport as quickly as possible in order to meet a very
demanding schedule. Prior to Clear, it was a challenge every Monday morning
just getting through security. Since I became a Clear member, that is the
one part of my weekly trip that I no longer have concerns about. And, your
customer service people are the best. THANK YOU CLEAR!”
“We could not have gotten to this important milestone today without the
vision and leadership of those at the Orlando International Airport who not
only worked to pilot this program, but helped to showcase it for other
airports that wanted to bring the program to their communities,” Brill
continued. “We also want to thank the Transportation Security
Administration for their dedicated service in bringing this innovative
public/private partnership to the flying public. And, finally, we are
grateful to our partners and key technology providers – Lockheed Martin,
GE, L-1, Daon, and many others for all of their great work,” he added.
“Embracing and evaluating new forms of technology to enhance the
overall travel experience has been a core value at Orlando International
Airport. We are pleased that our early and continued support of the
registered traveler program has resulted in improved customer service for
over 40 thousand travelers at our airport alone,” said Steve Gardner,
Executive Director for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
Clear members are pre-screened by the Transportation Security
Administration and after application approval, which involves providing
iris and fingerprint images, receive a card that allows access to Clear’s
security lanes nationwide. Clear lanes, which feature concierges whose
assistance speeds throughput while making the experience far more pleasant,
operate in airports in Cincinnati, Denver, Indianapolis, New York, San
Francisco, and Washington DC’s Reagan National and Dulles airports, among
others. The annual fee is $100 plus a $28 TSA fee.
Applicants start the membership enrollment process at http://www.flyclear.com
and complete it in person at a Clear enrollment center, where they have
their fingerprints and iris images captured. To locate a Clear enrollment
station nationwide, customers can visit flyclear.com/enrollment.
About Clear
Clear, operated by Verified Identity Pass, Inc., has signed up more
than 190,000 travelers nationwide. Clear cards are accepted at 18 U.S.
airports: Albany, Cincinnati, Denver, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, LaGuardia
(Terminal D and Central Terminal B Checkpoints), Little Rock, New York JFK
(Terminals 1, 2, 4 and 7), Newark (Terminal B2), Oakland, Orlando, Reno,
Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Jose, Washington, DC’s Reagan and
Dulles, and Westchester. Clear members are pre-screened and provided with a
high-tech card which allows them to access designated security lanes
nationwide. Clear members pass through the security checkpoint faster, with
more predictability and less hassle. The annual fee of $100 (plus a $28 TSA
vetting fee) is charged once applicants are approved by the government.
Applicants start their enrollment at flyclear.com and complete the process
at an enrollment location where their fingerprints and iris images are
captured and their identification is validated. Clear’s registered traveler
program has been operational since July 19, 2005. For more information,
please visit: http://www.flyclear.com.
SOURCE Clear
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