Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Completes Successful Test of J-2X Gas Generator
September 8, 2008
CANOGA PARK, Calif., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Pratt & Whitney
Rocketdyne, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, completed a
series of successful tests on a gas generator for the J-2X rocket engine.
The J-2X engine will power the nation’s new Ares I and Ares V second-stage
launch vehicles scheduled to send United States astronauts to the
International Space Station and back to the moon by 2020.
The gas generator for the J-2X will use the same technology currently
used on the proven RS-68, the largest liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen rocket
engine developed to power the Delta IV family of expendable launch vehicle.
Tests on this newly designed generator have helped determine the
performance and stability of the J-2X configuration and have helped
engineers finalize the specifications for the unit to be tested on the
powerpack and development engines. This unit is the first full-scale
hot-fire testing for J-2X components.
“We are using heritage technology with a successful track record of
reliability and performance and applying modern technology to create a
safer, more efficient product for our customer,” said John Vilja, J-2X
program manager, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne. “It’s a dynamic blend of
modern science and proven technology as we move into the next-generation of
space-launch vehicles. This approach will significantly reduce the overall
cost of the development program.”
The J-2X engine uses legacy technology from both the J-2 and J-2S
engines in the design and development of the fuel pump and oxidizer pumps.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc., a part of Pratt & Whitney, is a
preferred provider of high-value propulsion, power, energy and innovative
system solutions used in a wide variety of government and commercial
applications, including the main engines for the space shuttle, Atlas and
Delta launch vehicles, missile defense systems and advanced hypersonic
engines.
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.
NASA Debuts 50th Anniversary Art Book
September 8, 2008
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — To celebrate NASA’s 50th
anniversary in October, the agency is releasing the book “NASA/ART – 50
Years of Exploration,” a historic collection of almost a half-century of
space-inspired artwork.
In 1962, four years after NASA was founded, Administrator James E. Webb
recognized space exploration would make a profound cultural impact, in
addition to advancing science and technology. He established the NASA Art
Program to commission pieces from prominent artists that would illustrate
and interpret the space agency’s missions.
Since that time, the art program has enjoyed the participation of such
luminaries as Robert Rauschenberg, Norman Rockwell, James Wyeth, Nam June
Paik, Patti LaBelle, William Wegman, Mike and Doug Starn, and Annie
Leibovitz.
“Through the NASA Art Program, artists have been given an inside
glimpse into the missions and programs which make up the space agency,”
said Bert Ulrich, the program’s curator at NASA headquarters in Washington.
“Through their imaginations, artists have shared an entirely new
interpretation of the NASA story with the public.”
In “NASA/ART – 50 Years of Exploration,” co-authors James Dean and
Ulrich present 150 full color illustrations with essays by astronaut
Michael Collins, curator Tom D. Crouch and novelist Ray Bradbury. The book,
published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, will be available in October.
It is a companion to the Smithsonian traveling art exhibition drawn from
the collections of NASA and the National Air and Space Museum, which
features 73 works by some of America’s leading artists.
For more information about the book, “NASA/ART – 50 Years of
Exploration,” visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/NASAart_book/
Exhibition descriptions and tour schedules are available at:
http://www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/nasa_art/main.htm
For more information about NASA’s 50th Anniversary, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/50th
Kolene Awarded Additional Aerospace Orders
September 8, 2008
DETROIT, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ — Defying the area’s economic downturn,
Kolene Corporation reported today it received more than $1.5 million in new
equipment orders from aerospace companies. The orders include:
— Two automated systems for removing molybdenum disulfide lubricants
from titanium fasteners used in military and commercial aircraft and other
critical high performance applications. One system will be installed at Air
Industries in California, and the second at CamCar Aerospace in Illinois.
— A molten salt bath for installation at a new B.F. Goodrich facility
under construction in Mexicali, Mexico. The new installation will remove
oxides, scales, and lubricants from assorted titanium fuselage components.
— A replacement molten salt bath for descaling continuous high-nickel
alloys. The new equipment, which incorporates the latest energy-saving
burner technology, was ordered by Special Metals – a PCC company to replace
a Kolene system installed 18 years ago. Special Metals produces trademarked
alloys such as Inconel(R), Incoloy(R), Monel(R), and other familiar high
performance materials.
“With our worldwide reputation for proven metals descaling and cleaning
technologies, we are benefiting from the on-going expansion programs of
aviation and aeronautical companies. This year we expect to set new levels
of business success in this demanding market,” said Kolene Chairman Roger
L. Shoemaker. “Our thermochemical processes utilize specialized molten
salts and custom-engineered equipment to efficiently remove scales and
lubricants from the modern materials and alloys used in today’s aircraft.”
Shoemaker continued: “With increasing demand for rapid processing
results and improved quality, we will be taking our Extreme Cleaning
Technologies ‘on the road’ over the next several weeks to help American
manufacturing meet these challenges. Kolene will be exhibiting in
Indianapolis at Coating 2008 September 23 – 25 (thecoatingshow.com). On
October 20-21, we will be in Dallas for the 12th World Congress on
Investment Casting (http://www.investmentcasting.org/event_new.asp?ID=378), and
the following week in Denver for the Department of Defense Maintenance
Symposium and Exhibition October 27 – 30 (http://www.sae.org/events/dod/).
These diverse venues show the broad applications that our technologies
enjoy.”
About Kolene
Founded in 1939, Kolene Corporation pioneered molten salt processes for
cleaning and treating metal surfaces. Through its facilities in Detroit and
a network of licensees, the Company provides specialized process chemicals,
custom-engineered equipment, technical support, and process know-how to
industrial companies throughout the world.
ATK Propulsion and Composite Technologies Key to Successful Delta II Launch
September 8, 2008
ATK Supports GeoEye-1 Satellite
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Alliant Techsystems
(NYSE: ATK) played a key role in the successful launch of United Launch
Alliance’s Delta II rocket Saturday, Sept. 6 from Vandenberg Air Force
Base, Calif.
ATK manufactured the four GEM-40 solid propulsion strap-on boosters
that ignited with the Delta II first-stage main engine at liftoff. The
boosters provided 600,000 pounds of maximum thrust helping carry the
Geo-Eye-1 satellite to its required orbit.
ATK manufactured the GEM-40 motors at its facility in Magna, Utah,
continuing a tradition of flight support for Delta II missions that began
in 1990. The composite cases for the GEM-40 boosters were produced at ATK’s
Clearfield, Utah, facility and are made of graphite epoxy material (GEM).
The lightweight, filament wound cases are one-fifth the weight of steel.
Mission specific doors were fabricated and installed on the Delta II
composite fairing by ATK’s Iuka, Miss., facility.
GeoEye-1 is a next-generation, earth imaging satellite and will have
the highest resolution of any commercial imaging system — 0.41-meters or
16 inches for panchromatic (black and white) imagery and multispectral
(color) imagery at 1.65-meter resolution. GeoEye-1 was financed in part by
GeoEye’s approximate $500-million contract with the National
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 17,000
employees in 21 states and approximately $4.6 billion in revenue. News and
information can be found on the Internet at http://www.atk.com.
ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for August 2008 Up 12.9% Year Over Year
September 8, 2008
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Grupo Aeroportuario del
Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that
total passenger traffic for August 2008 increased by 12.9% when compared to
August 2007.
All figures in this announcement reflect comparisons between August 1
through August 31, 2007 and 2008. Transit and general aviation passengers are
excluded.
Domestic
August August
Airport 2007 2008 % Change
Cancun 298,486 332,419 11.4
Cozumel 6,286 8,766 39.5
Huatulco 29,048 30,791 6.0
Merida 99,661 92,050 (7.6)
Minatitlan 15,728 12,618 (19.8)
Oaxaca 41,702 48,236 15.7
Tapachula 17,712 19,301 9.0
Veracruz 81,232 76,218 (6.2)
Villahermosa 73,768 73,961 0.3
Total Domestic 663,623 694,360 4.6
International
August August
Airport 2007 2008 % Change
Cancun 608,541 753,287 23.8
Cozumel 32,741 33,994 3.8
Huatulco 2,680 1,556 (41.9)
Merida 14,280 11,678 (18.2)
Minatitlan 556 411 (26.1)
Oaxaca 5,266 5,557 5.5
Tapachula 439 353 (19.6)
Veracruz 6,652 6,929 4.2
Villahermosa 4,626 4,726 2.2
Total International 675,781 818,491 21.1
Total
August August
Airport 2007 2008 % Change
Cancun 907,027 1,085,706 19.7
Cozumel 39,027 42,760 9.6
Huatulco 31,728 32,347 2.0
Merida 113,941 103,728 (9.0)
Minatitlan 16,284 13,029 (20.0)
Oaxaca 46,968 53,793 14.5
Tapachula 18,151 19,654 8.3
Veracruz 87,884 83,147 (5.4)
Villahermosa 78,394 78,687 0.4
ASUR Total 1,339,404 1,512,851 12.9
It is important to note that during the month of August 2007 Hurricane
Dean hit the Yucatan Peninsula, affecting passenger traffic for Cancun,
Cozumel and Merida airports and resulting in 176 cancelled flights.
About ASUR:
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a Mexican
airport operator with concessions to operate, maintain and develop the
airports of Cancun, Merida, Cozumel, Villahermosa, Oaxaca, Veracruz,
Huatulco, Tapachula and Minatitlan in the southeast of Mexico. The Company
is listed both on the Mexican Bolsa, where it trades under the symbol ASUR,
and on the NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol ASR. One ADS
represents ten (10) series B shares.
SOURCE Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V.
Successful First Flight Completed at Sikorsky HAWK WORKS(TM)
September 8, 2008
HORSEHEADS, N.Y., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ — Sikorsky Aircraft
Corporation’s Military Derivatives Completion Center (MDCC) has
successfully achieved its first flight of a Naval Hawk helicopter. This
initial helicopter, produced at the Sikorsky HAWK WORKS @ Schweizer
Aircraft, is an S-70B helicopter. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United
Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
The aircraft achieved first flight on Aug. 28 and is expected to be
delivered to an international military customer in the first quarter of
2009, after an engineering flight test program. The identity of the
customer was not disclosed.
The MDCC, branded by Sikorsky as the HAWK WORKS(TM), is the primary
completion center for Sikorsky’s military helicopter derivatives.
Helicopters requiring customized configurations for a range of specialized
missions are completed at the MDCC facility.
“This is a very exciting and busy time here,” said HAWK WORKS General
Manager Randy Simpson. “We have been eagerly awaiting our first flight and
look forward to many more milestones here at the MDCC,” said Simpson.
The MDCC is part of Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, which is a
subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Construction of the MDCC started in
November 2006, and the first aircraft was inducted in October 2007.
Currently the MDCC has S- 70B helicopters, UH-60L helicopters and MH-60S
helicopters on site. Numerous programs are either in production or in the
planning stages at the Schweizer location. This initial flight is the first
of many scheduled to take place at the MDCC.
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.
SOURCE Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
Copa Airlines is Named Best Airline in Central America and the Caribbean by Skytrax
September 8, 2008
Copa also recognized for best cabin staff in the region
PANAMA CITY, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Copa Airlines,
subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), has been named “Best
Airline” in Central America and the Caribbean for the fifth consecutive
year by the independent aviation industry research company Skytrax.
Copa Airlines also received recognition in the regional airline
category of “Best Cabin Staff” in Central America and the Caribbean.
The results were based on an annual survey conducted by Skytrax, taken
from responses of more than 15.4 million passengers representing 95
different nationalities.
“Copa Airlines is proud to receive once again this important award,
which confirms our commitment to maintaining a world-class operation
continuously focused on meeting and exceeding our passengers expectations,”
said Pedro Heilbron, CEO, Copa Airlines. “We owe this to the efforts of a
great team — people who year after year demonstrate the high level of
dedication and professionalism.”
The recognition of “Best Cabin Staff” in the region incorporates
categories such as assistance during the boarding process and food service,
as well as the crew’s friendliness and attentiveness, among others.
The World Airline Awards(TM) are based on a survey conducted between
August 2007 and June 2008. The survey covers more than 35 different aspects
of passenger satisfaction for an airline’s product and service standards,
evaluating the “typical” travel experience.
About Copa Holdings
Copa Holdings, through its Copa Airlines and Aero Republica operating
subsidiaries, is a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo
service. Copa Airlines currently offers approximately 126 daily scheduled
flights to 42 destinations in 22 countries in North, Central and South
America and the Caribbean through its Hub of the Americas based in Panama
City, Panama. In addition, Copa Airlines provides passengers with access to
flights to more than 120 other international destinations through codeshare
agreements with Continental Airlines and other airlines. From the U.S.,
Copa offers nonstop service to Panama 20 times a week from Miami; daily
from New York City, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.; and 12 times a week
from Orlando. Copa is an associate member of the Global SkyTeam alliance,
giving its passengers access to more than 15,200 daily flights to more than
790 cities in 162 countries. Aero Republica, the second-largest carrier in
Colombia, provides service to 12 cities in Colombia as well as
international connectivity with Copa Airlines’ Hub of the Americas through
daily flights from Bogota, Bucaramanga, Cali and Medellin. For more
information, visit http://www.copaair.com.
SOURCE Copa Airlines
United Airlines Issues Statement
September 8, 2008
CHICAGO, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — United Airlines today said
reports that the company filed for bankruptcy are completely untrue and
were caused by the irresponsible posting of a 6-year-old Chicago Tribune
article by the Florida Sun Sentinel newspaper website with the date
changed. The story was related to United’s 2002 bankruptcy filing, and
United has demanded a retraction from the Sun Sentinel and is launching an
investigation. United exited bankruptcy in February 2006.
United continues to execute its previously announced business plan to
successfully navigate through an environment marked by volatile fuel prices
and continues to have strong liquidity.
About United
United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) operates more than 3,200* flights a day
on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and
international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco,
Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the
Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest
international carriers based in the United States. United also is a
founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our
customers to 975 destinations in 162 countries worldwide. United’s 55,000
employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the
world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the
company’s Web site at united.com.
*Based on the flight schedule between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2008.
SOURCE United Airlines
Continental Airlines to Launch New Nonstop Service Between Houston and Rio de Janeiro
September 8, 2008
Seasonal service to operate December through February
HOUSTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Continental Airlines (NYSE:
CAL) today announced new nonstop seasonal service between its Houston hub
and Rio de Janeiro.
“Responding to the needs of our corporate customers, we’re pleased to
offer convenient nonstop service between these two important oil markets,”
said John Slater, Continental’s managing director Latin America. “This new
service will also provide easier access to one of the most exciting tourist
destinations in the world.”
The new service will operate three times weekly from Dec. 17, 2008,
through Feb. 28, 2009. Flights will depart from Houston’s Bush
Intercontinental Airport on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 9:00 p.m.
and arrive at Rio’s Galeao International Airport at 11:10 a.m. the
following day. The return flights will depart from Rio de Janeiro on
Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:40 p.m. and arrive at Houston at
6:00 a.m. the following day.
The new nonstop flight is timed to provide convenient roundtrip flight
connections at Continental’s Houston hub to more than 160 cities throughout
the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
The airline currently operates two daily flights between the U.S. and
Brazil. Daily service is offered between Continental’s New York hub at
Newark Liberty International Airport and Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos
International Airport, and between Houston and Rio de Janeiro, via Sao
Paulo.
Continental will utilize a Boeing 767-400 aircraft on the route, with
35 seats in BusinessFirst and 200 seats in economy.
The new flights will offer Continental’s award-winning BusinessFirst
service. BusinessFirst features an extensive gourmet menu served with
premium wines and champagnes created by Continental’s Congress of Chefs and
Sommeliers. International Concierge Service provides individualized pre-
and post-flight services for BusinessFirst customers at 42 airports around
the world. Customers traveling in BusinessFirst may also access any of
Continental’s 27 Presidents Clubs and more than 60 airline affiliated
lounges worldwide.
Continental Airlines has won numerous awards for its BusinessFirst
product. The Official Airline Guide has awarded Continental’s BusinessFirst
as the Best Executive/Business Class for five consecutive years (2003 –
2007), and Conde Nast Traveler magazine rated Continental’s premium
BusinessFirst service the highest among all U.S. carriers for
trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights 10 years in a row.
Continental Airlines is the world’s fifth largest airline. Continental,
together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than
2,500 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving
131 domestic and 131 international destinations. More than 550 additional
points are served via SkyTeam alliance airlines. With more than 44,000
employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and
Guam, and together with Continental Express, carries approximately 69
million passengers per year. For more company information, go to
continental.com.
American Airlines Named One of Top 60 Companies for Hispanics by Hispanic Business Magazine for Third Consecutive Year
September 8, 2008
American Airlines Recognized in the September 2008 Issue Among the Nation’s
Top 60 Diversity Elite Companies
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — American Airlines
is one of the Top 60 Companies for Hispanics, according to Hispanic
Business magazine, for its diversity initiatives and its dedication to the
Hispanic community.
American Airlines was ranked 32nd by Hispanic Business, which uses
several variables that measure U.S. companies’ commitment to Hispanic
hiring, promotion, marketing, philanthropy, and supplier diversity.
American was the highest ranked airline and among just two airlines in the
Top 60 Diversity Elite Directory.
“At American Airlines our strong dedication to diversity is far more
than a commitment statement; it’s woven into the fabric of the business and
our every day practices,” said Denise Lynn, American’s Vice President –
Diversity and Leadership Strategies. “American’s progressive policies and
programs continue to lead the airline industry, frequently setting the
standard for other companies, and have earned American top distinctions and
awards from the Hispanic community.”
American was recognized for programs such as the Supplier Diversity
Program, which assures the inclusion of minority, women and LGBT-owned
companies in procurement and construction opportunities, and the Diversity
Leadership Strategy, which focuses on establishing best practices in
employment and advancement, inclusive work practices, diverse segment
marketing, and diversity education.
The Hispanic Latino Employee Resource Group (HLERG), founded in March
1997, is another example of American’s commitment to the U.S. Hispanic
market. Its mission is to promote an environment that facilitates the
hiring, professional development, and promotional opportunities of Hispanic
employees, while enhancing American’s global competitiveness and its image.
American Airlines has a long history of involvement with and support
for the Hispanic community across the U.S. and also partners with pillar
Hispanic community organizations at both the local and national level.
Since 1941, when service was launched to Mexico, American has focused on
the U.S. Hispanic market — a market that has been a driving and thriving
opportunity for the company. When the airline industry dramatically cut
back its spending because of the economic downturn post-2001, American
Airlines maintained its support of Hispanic nonprofit causes and outreach.
For more information about Hispanic Business magazine’s Top 60
Companies for Hispanics, or for a complete list of honorees, visit
http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/magazine.
About American Airlines
American Airlines is the world’s largest airline. American, American
Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve over 240 cities in 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)
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