Director Ejecutivo de FIDAE encabezó misión que participó en Defendory International 2008
October 15, 2008
La delegación chilena realizó numerosos contactos comerciales en Atenas.
Santiago de Chile- 15 de octubre de 2008 -Una amplia gama de sistemas convencionales de material de defensa terrestre, del aire y del mar fueron algunas de las novedades más destacadas que la delegación de la Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE 2010) pudo presenciar durante su exitoso recorrido por la versión número quince de Defendory International 2008, evento organizado por el Instituto de Exposiciones Industriales de Grecia que se desarrolló por primera vez en el Centro de Exposiciones Hellenikón (antiguo Aeropuerto Internacional de Atenas).
El Director Ejecutivo de FIDAE 2010, Coronel de Aviación, Roberto Avendaño Veloso, quien lideró la misión de FIDAE interesada en reforzar y ampliar los vínculos comerciales de la feria chilena con el mercado de defensa griego y el de toda la Unión Europea, indicó que Defendory International 2008 brindó el escenario perfecto para difundir las ventajas de FIDAE, así como también permitió aumentar la cartera de expositores con compañías provenientes de Rusia, República Checa y Polonia, entre muchos otros países. “A través de este evento pudimos reforzar los logros comerciales ya obtenidos en nuestros treinta años de trayectoria y dimos una potente señal de que FIDAE 2010 se encuentra preparada para recibir a los visitantes más importantes del sudeste y centro de Europa”.
Sobre las expectativas que se cumplieron en esta feria, el Director Ejecutivo de FIDAE 2010 comentó que se realizaron con éxito varias tareas clave. Entre ellas, exponer la calidad de la oferta ferial de FIDAE, destacar su posición de liderazgo en el contexto de América Latina y, principalmente, establecer contactos con potenciales y nuevos expositores.
Para FIDAE 2010, Defendory Interntional 2008 fue un lugar de encuentro entre las empresas que exhibieron sus productos y los visitantes, con el propósito de establecer alianzas y dar la oportunidad a la industria de la Defensa de exhibir lo más destacado de su oferta.
Además, la presencia de más de medio centenar de delegaciones gubernamentales y de las Fuerzas Armadas de distintos países proporcionó a FIDAE una amplia y variada audiencia para la presentación de los distintos servicios que ella ofrece.
En esta gran feria griega de Defensa participaron representantes de empresas de Europa, América del Norte, América Latina, Asia y Oriente Medio, quienes presentaron innovaciones que fueron desde piezas de repuesto hasta modernos sistemas misilísticos.
Acerca de FIDAE
La decimosexta versión de FIDAE se llevará a cabo, en el costado norte del Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez, entre el 23 y 28 de marzo de 2010, año en que se celebra el Bicentenario de la República de Chile. El evento bienal es un centro de exposición aeroespacial y de defensa de gran trascendencia a nivel latinoamericano y mundial, que resalta áreas de aviación civil y comercial, defensa, mantenimiento de aeronaves, equipamientos y servicios aeroportuarios, tecnología espacial y Homeland Security.
FIDAE 2010 congregará a expositores y a numerosas delegaciones civiles, comerciales y militares, que tendrán la oportunidad de compartir experiencias y relacionarse con el uso y las
aplicaciones de nuevas tecnologías aeronáuticas, hecho que les permitirá ampliar y profundizar sus oportunidades de negocio.
American Airlines Takes Major Fleet Renewal Step by Announcing Plans to Acquire Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
October 15, 2008
Under Purchase Agreement with The Boeing Company, American Plans to Buy 42
Fuel-Efficient Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with Rights to Acquire up to 58
Additional 787s
While American Battles Near-Term Challenges, it will Continue to Invest in
its Long-Term Future
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — American Airlines,
Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation (NYSE: AMR), announced
today that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Boeing (NYSE: BA)
under which American intends to acquire an initial 42 Boeing 787-9
Dreamliners scheduled for delivery beginning in 2012 and ending in 2018,
with the right to purchase up to 58 additional 787s that may be scheduled
for delivery beginning in 2015 and ending in 2020. The purchase of the
initial 42 787-9 aircraft is subject to certain contingency provisions, as
more fully described below.
AMR Chairman and CEO Gerard Arpey said the agreement to purchase 787
Dreamliners is the latest example of the Company’s efforts to build a
successful, competitive airline for the long-term while continuing to work
to overcome the many immediate challenges facing the entire airline
industry.
Arpey said the agreement would support American’s wide-body replacement
efforts as well as the international growth that is expected after
American, British Airways, and Iberia achieve antitrust immunity and
implement a joint business agreement for flights between North America and
Europe. The airlines have an application for antitrust immunity pending
with the U.S. Department of Transportation. (For more information about
American’s application for antitrust immunity, visit
http://www.moretravelchoices.com.)
“Even as we battle the challenges of volatile and historically high
fuel prices and serious economic uncertainty, we must continue to prudently
invest in our Company for the long-term benefit of our shareholders,
customers, employees and the communities we serve,” Arpey said. “The 787
will help reduce our fuel and maintenance costs, lessen our environmental
impact, and support our goal of providing industry-leading products and
services over the long haul. Fortunately, our agreement with Boeing, our
long-time partner, allows for significant flexibility to manage our fleet
replacement and growth plans in the way that best meets all of our
stakeholders’ interests.”
“American has been a valued and enduring Boeing partner for many years.
Its selection of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for fleet replacement and
renewal represents strong validation of the 787’s advanced technology and
superior operating economics, especially in light of high fuel prices and
the need for more environmentally progressive airplanes,” said Ray Conner,
Vice President Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The 787 Dreamliner will offer passengers a better flying experience and
provides airline operators greater efficiency, Conner added.
According to Boeing, the technologically advanced 787 will use 20
percent less fuel than today’s airplanes of comparable size, provide
airlines with up to 45 percent more cargo revenue capacity, and present
passengers with innovations including a new interior environment with
enhanced air filtration, larger windows, more stowage space, improved
lighting, and other passenger-preferred conveniences. To date, Boeing says
it has received nearly 900 orders for the 787 Dreamliner from more than 55
customers worldwide.
The 787-9 is designed to carry up to 290 passengers. With a range
capability of up to 8,500 nautical miles, it is expected that the 787-9
could operate on every route American serves today, while offering
potential to support new routes if business conditions warrant. American
has yet to decide on a specific cabin configuration or engine type for its
787s and is in the process of determining the specific wide-body aircraft
in its fleet that the 787 would replace.
American announced previously that it will take delivery of 76
more-fuel-efficient Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2009 and 2010 as it replaces
its narrow-body MD-80 fleet.
American also has undertaken multiple initiatives over the past several
years to enhance its existing fleet with improved cabin interiors, onboard
services and passenger amenities. These efforts have included installing
new premium class seating, with the next-generation Business Class seats
introduced for the 767-300 and 777. In addition, American added two new
First Class seats to the 777 and standardized the fleet in 2007 and 2008
with the addition of Flagship Suite seats for those flying transpacific
routes.
American enhanced inflight entertainment with the current trial for
Gogo(R) inflight broadband Internet service, available on the 767-200.
American also installed new LCD monitors, digital entertainment equipment
for Coach passengers and personal entertainment devices for First and
Business Class customers on the 767-300, 767-200 and 777 aircraft. American
continues to invest in its food and beverage products with the launch of
its menu variety program for First and Business Class customers and new
buy-on-board options.
The 787 purchase agreement contains provisions that would allow
American to choose not to acquire some or all of the 42 initial 787s if it
has not reached a satisfactory agreement with its pilots union to operate
the aircraft. American must notify Boeing of its intent to purchase a 787
at least 18 months prior to its scheduled delivery date, with the first
scheduled delivery date occurring in September 2012.
While there can be no assurances, American expects to have reached such
an agreement with its pilots union prior to the first notification date.
LAN Airlines Offers You the Chance to Win 5 Roundtrip Tickets to the South American Destination of Your Choice
October 15, 2008
Region’s Leading Airline Launches Online Promotion to Celebrate 50th
Anniversary of U.S. Service
MIAMI, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ — A golden anniversary calls for a
celebration! LAN Airlines, South America’s premier air carrier, is
celebrating 50 years of service to the United States this year in a big
way: from now until November 15th, an interactive online promotion will be
the gateway for a chance to win five roundtrip tickets to anywhere the
airline flies to in South America.
Click here for access to the custom site: http://lan50.mzzo.cl/
The website will enable guests to customize a vintage LAN Airlines
postcard with a photo and message that can be shared with as many friends
as possible to increase chances to win. One lucky winner will be selected
in a random drawing conducted by LAN Airlines on December 19th, 2008. The
promotion may also be accessed through LAN.com. Pablo Yunis, Vice President
of North/Central America and the Caribbean, LAN Airlines, commented, “The
50th Anniversary is a yearlong celebration for us. This online promotion is
a fun and interactive tool designed to engage consumers and encourage them
to think of LAN when planning to travel to South America.” He went on to
add, “LAN has strived to redefine the standard of air travel in South
America and we pride ourselves in our service, quality and commitment to
the best travel experience and it is our goal to introduce more travelers
through this exciting promotion.”
About LAN
LAN Airlines is one of the leading passenger airlines in Latin America.
The company serves more than 60 destinations around the world through an
extensive network that offers full connectivity within Latin America while
also linking the region with North America, Europe and the South Pacific,
as well as 58 additional international destinations through its various
code-share agreements. LAN Airlines and its affiliates have a leading
position in their respective domestic markets of Chile and Peru as well as
an important presence in the Argentinean domestic market.
Currently, LAN Airlines operates one of the most modern fleets in the
world, with 75 passenger aircraft and its cargo affiliate, LAN CARGO,
operates 9 dedicated freighters. The company recently completed its short
haul fleet renovation process by acquiring new aircraft from the Airbus
A320 family, enabling LAN to improve its efficiency and to reduce
significantly its CO2 emissions. The fleet renovation is part of the
company’s commitment to the protection of the environment.
LAN is one of the few Investment Grade airlines in the world (BBB). The
company’s world class quality standards enabled its membership in
oneworld(TM), the global alliance that encompasses the best airlines in the
world. For more information please visit http://www.lan.com or
http://www.oneworldalliance.com
Sabor latino! JetBlue Airways Expands to South America with Daily Service to Bogota, Colombia
October 15, 2008
– Now offering service to 52 cities in eight countries –
– Fares start at US $99(a) each way –
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — JetBlue Airways
(Nasdaq: JBLU), America’s leading value airline, today announces plans to
begin flights to its first-ever destination in South America, bringing the
airline’s signature low fares and sense of style to the skies of Colombia.
Daily nonstop service between Bogota and Orlando, Florida, will begin
January 29, 2009, with fares beginning at just US $99(a) each way. Flights
will originate at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport,
providing convenient one-stop, same-plane service between Bogota and New
York. Seamless connections to other cities including Boston, Newark, and
Washington are also available.
Service is subject to receipt of operating authority from the Colombian
Government, and until final government approval is received, all travel
must be purchased and originate in the United States only. Itineraries that
originate in Bogota will be available for sale at a later date after
receipt of Colombian Government approval.
“We’re thrilled to introduce JetBlue’s renowned service to the people
of Bogota as we begin the only nonstop flights between Colombia and
Orlando,” said JetBlue CEO Dave Barger. “This new direct link connecting
one of the most vibrant cities in the Americas to the varied attractions of
Central Florida is great news for consumers. With low fares, comfortable
leather seats with lots of legroom, free snacks and drinks, plus JetBlue’s
friendly crewmembers, we’re sure that Bogotanos will quickly come to love
the JetBlue experience.”
Customer-friendly JetBlue’s new year-round route to the thriving
Colombian capital is the latest in a string of new services to Latin
America and the Caribbean from the airline’s Orlando focus city. The
airline now offers daily service between Orlando and Cancun, Mexico; Santo
Domingo, Dominican Republic; and Aguadilla, Ponce and San Juan, Puerto
Rico, plus flights to 14 additional cities on the U.S. mainland.
JetBlue’s schedule between Bogota and New York via Orlando:
Depart New York (JFK) 1:20 p.m. Arrive Orlando (MCO) 4:08 p.m.
Depart Orlando (MCO) 5:55 p.m. Arrive Bogota (BOG) 9:48 p.m.
Operates daily effective January 29, 2009
Depart Bogota (BOG) 10:00 a.m. Arrive Orlando (MCO) 2:01 p.m.
Depart Orlando (MCO) 3:31 p.m. Arrive New York (JFK) 6:10 p.m.
Operates daily effective January 30, 2009
Consistently noted as a leader in customer service and customer
satisfaction, JetBlue will operate service to Bogota’s El Dorado
International Airport with its comfortable 150-seat Airbus A320, which
offers seatback televisions (including programming en Espanol), all-leather
seating, the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline, and unlimited free
snacks and beverages.
“The selection of Orlando International by JetBlue to launch their
first nonstop flight to South America is further evidence of a commitment
by JetBlue to Central Florida and our community. The daily service is a
welcomed addition that further expands our international capacity,” said
Steve Gardner, Executive Director of the Greater Orlando Aviation
Authority.
“We’re excited about JetBlue’s new direct flight between Bogota and
Orlando,” said Ray Gilley, President & CEO of the Metro Orlando Economic
Development Commission. “This is great news for both leisure and business
travelers as it creates a commercial bridge between our areas, helping to
enhance the existing trade that takes place between Colombia and Florida,
and helps to create new business opportunities.”
Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Receives FAA Certification
October 15, 2008
Prepares maintenance, repair and overhaul provider in China for the future
SINGAPORE, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA)
announced today that Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co., Ltd. (Boeing
Shanghai) has received its U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Repair Station Certification. The certification allows Boeing Shanghai to
conduct operations in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Part 145.
Boeing Shanghai initially is conducting heavy maintenance on Boeing
Next-Generation 737 airplanes. There are more than 235 Next-Generation 737s
flying in the East Asia region, with more than 260 still on order. The
facility also performs non-destructive testing and other maintenance
services. Future plans call for expansion into twin-aisle airplanes,
beginning with the 767-300. The company eventually will enter the
passenger-to-freighter conversion business.
“Achieving FAA certification is another step in offering our airline
customers the services that will help them expand safely and efficiently,
while keeping pace with the tremendous growth in commercial aviation that
we see in China over the next 20 years,” said John Bruns, vice president,
China Operations, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The Boeing Company is a global enterprise, the world leader in
aerospace and a partner in China’s aviation industry. Boeing is committed
to helping ensure safe, advanced commercial aviation in China.
Boeing Shanghai was established in June 2006 as a joint venture of
Boeing, Shanghai Airport Authorities and Shanghai Airlines. Boeing Shanghai
will provide modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul services
primarily to regional and international airlines as well as to domestic
Chinese airlines.
Curtiss-Wright Completes Acquisition of VMETRO
October 15, 2008
Global Leader in High Performance Embedded Computing Products
ROSELAND, N.J., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Curtiss-Wright
Corporation (NYSE: CW) today completed a voluntary cash tender offer for
VMETRO ASA (Oslo: VME) at NOK 12.06 per share. The total enterprise value
for the transaction is approximately $72 million, including assumption of
approximately $26 million of net debt. VMETRO will become part of the
Motion Control segment’s Embedded Computing group.
“VMETRO is a global leader in high-performance embedded computing
products, from development through deployment, which will notably enhance
Curtiss-Wright’s product portfolio in the defense market,” said Martin R.
Benante, Chairman and CEO of Curtiss-Wright. “In addition, their global
presence provides an established international distribution channel for our
vast portfolio of embedded computing products.”
Founded in 1986, VMETRO is a leading supplier of commercial
off-the-shelf (COTS) board- and system-level embedded computing products
for applications in aerospace, defense, industrial, communication and
medical markets. Key products provide real-time computing capabilities,
high-density radar processing, data recording and network storage systems.
Application of these products as components or subsystems enables improved
response time and critical protection in server and storage appliances,
utility mapping and ground penetrating radar.
The company operates globally with headquarters and principal
engineering in Oslo, Norway. Additional sales, engineering and distribution
networks are established in Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, the U.S. and
Asia. The company employs approximately 200 people.
About Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified company headquartered in
Roseland, N.J. The company designs, manufactures and overhauls products for
motion control and flow control applications, and provides a variety of
specialized metal treatment services. The firm employs approximately 7,600
people worldwide. For more information about Curtiss-Wright visit
http://www.curtisswright.com.
About Curtiss-Wright Controls
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. is the
Motion Control segment of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. With manufacturing
facilities around the world, Curtiss-Wright Controls is a leading
technology-based organization providing niche motion control products,
subsystems and services internationally for the aerospace and defense
markets. For more information, visit http://www.cwcontrols.com.
Raytheon Awarded $165 Million for Light- and Heavyweight Torpedoes
October 15, 2008
TEWKSBURY, Mass., Oct. 15, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon Company (NYSE:
RTN) has been awarded a $165 million U.S. Navy contract to provide MK54
lightweight and MK48 heavyweight torpedo hardware, engineering and support
services.
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) will produce and deliver 228
MK48 Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System (CBASS) torpedo guidance and
control upgrade kits and 192 MK54 lightweight torpedo kits. Nineteen MK48
CBASS upgrade kits are to be produced for the Royal Australian Navy, and
100 MK54 torpedo kits will be delivered to the Turkish Navy via a foreign
military sales agreement.
In addition, Raytheon IDS will provide associated services to support
the Navy’s operational requirements for torpedo programs.
“This contract extends Raytheon’s established partnership with the U.S.
Navy in the development of the world’s most capable undersea warfare
weapons,” said IDS’ Charles “Tom” Bush, vice president, Seapower Capability
Systems. “We remain committed to building, testing and delivering
affordable, high- performance reliable weapons systems that our customers
can rely on, without a doubt.”
Raytheon IDS is the U.S. Navy’s sole production supplier for light- and
heavyweight torpedoes, working directly with the U.S. Navy to meet the
torpedo requirements of U.S. and allied fleets. Together, the U.S. Navy and
Raytheon have formed a total enterprise partnership, Team Torpedo,
dedicated to the design and production of the world’s most capable
torpedoes.
Raytheon’s Team Torpedo combines manufacturing, design engineering, and
support services expertise with the systems engineering and testing
capabilities of Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) operations in Newport,
R.I., and Keyport, Wash.
Both the MK54 and MK48 have undergone rigorous operational testing,
including a recent successful torpedo sink exercise involving a MK48 CBASS
torpedo fired from the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins-class submarine,
HMAS Waller.
Work on the contracts will be performed at Raytheon’s Torpedo and
Readiness Center, co-located with the U.S. Navy at NUWC Division Keyport,
Wash., and at the Seapower Capability Center, Portsmouth, R.I.
Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon’s leader in Global Capabilities
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.
Kidde Aerospace & Defense to Supply Gulfstream G650 Fire Detection System
October 15, 2008
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ — Gulfstream has selected
Hamilton Sundstrand’s Kidde Aerospace & Defense unit to provide the engine
fire detection system for Gulfstream’s new G650 business jet. Hamilton
Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
The engine and nacelle-mounted fire detectors and control unit are
designed and manufactured by Kidde Graviner in Colnbrook, England. Kidde
Graviner currently supplies Gulfstream the engine fire detection system for
its G350, G450, G500 and G550 aircraft.
Gulfstream previously selected Hamilton Sundstrand to provide several
major systems on its new G650 business jet, including the primary
Electrical Power Generating System, the emergency power Ram Air Turbine and
power distribution boxes.
“The G650 selection underscores the confidence Gulfstream continues to
have with Kidde Aerospace & Defense fire detection products,” Tom Hillman,
Kidde Aerospace & Defense aviation general manager, said. “We are delighted
to extend our relationship with Gulfstream on its latest business jet
entry.”
The G650 will offer the longest range, fastest speed, largest cabin and
most-advanced cockpit in the Gulfstream fleet. Using an advanced
aerodynamic design, the G650 will have a maximum operating speed of 0.925
Mach, which will make it the fastest flying civil aircraft. Gulfstream
expects to begin G650 customer deliveries in 2012. Based on the aircraft
development schedule, the company projects it will receive Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Type Certification and validation by the European
Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) in 2011. First flight of the aircraft is
scheduled for the second half of 2009.
With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs
approximately 19,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor
Locks, Conn. Among the world’s largest suppliers of technologically
advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs,
manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system
solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It
also is a major supplier for international space programs.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified
company providing high technology products and services to the global
aerospace and building industries.
NASA to Discuss Mission to Study Sun’s Weakening Protective Bubble
October 15, 2008
GREENBELT, Md., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — NASA will hold a
media teleconference on Friday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. EDT, to preview the
Interstellar Boundary Explorer, or IBEX, mission. The spacecraft may
confirm if the sun’s protective bubble surrounding our solar system, called
the heliosphere, is about to shrink and weaken. IBEX also will be the first
spacecraft to image and map the dynamic interactions taking place where the
hot solar wind slams into the cold expanse of space.
The heliosphere acts as a shield for our solar system, warding off most
of the galactic cosmic rays. Recent data indicate the solar wind’s global
pressure is the lowest seen since the beginning of the space age.
IBEX is set to launch Oct. 19 from the Kwajalein Atoll, a part of the
Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Panelists will be:
– David McComas, IBEX principal investigator at Southwest Research
Institute in San Antonio
– Nathan Schwadron, co-investigator and IBEX Science Operations Center
lead at Boston University
– Stephen Fuselier, co-investigator and IBEX-Lo Sensor lead at
Lockheed-Martin Advanced Technology Center in Palo Alto, Calif.
– Eric Christian, program scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington
Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules Achieves 75,000 Flight Hours With Italian Air Force
October 15, 2008
MARIETTA, Ga., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Italian Air Force
has achieved 75,000 flight hours with its fleet of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:
LMT) C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft, amassing an impressive
record that includes the first combat missions flown in the C-130J and the
delivery of humanitarian relief supplies.
Italy’s 46th Air Brigade put its first C-130J into service in August
2008 and now operates 22 Super Hercules. With its operations, Italy has
contributed to the development of tactics for the “J” during the past eight
years.
Lockheed Martin’s vice president for C-130J Programs, Ross Reynolds,
attended a special ceremony in Pisa, Italy, today to celebrate this
significant operational milestone of 75,000 flight hours. At the ceremony,
Reynolds praised the 46th Air Brigade for its accomplishments.
“Seventy five thousand flight hours is a tremendous achievement,” said
Reynolds. “From your unrelenting missions out of Herat in support of allied
troops in Afghanistan, to the Ridare la luce medical missions in Africa,
you are truly the operator by which all other C-130J operators are
measured.”
Reynolds presented the 46th with a large scale C-130J model that will
stand in the entrance to the National Training Centre in Pisa, where C-130J
aircrew and maintainers train. Since 2004, the centre has provided more
than 800 hours of training and graduates approximately 150 pilots a year.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security
company that 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.
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