American Airlines Selects NBC Universal as Inflight Broadcast Provider
January 26, 2009
NBC Universal to Provide American with Wide Variety of Top Film and TV Programming Starting
NBC Universal will deliver a wide variety of hit television and film programming on American Airlines entertainment-enabled domestic and international flights. This includes American flights operated with Boeing 737, 757, 767, and Airbus 300 aircraft. As a seat-back audio and video on demand (AVOD) equipped aircraft, American’s Boeing 777 will offer an abridged list of NBC Universal must-see entertainment.
“American Airlines is committed to providing first-rate inflight programming for our customers,” said
Among the monthly programs are television shows from NBC,
“We are thrilled to partner with American Airlines and offer passengers the opportunity to sample NBC Universal’s best programming,” said
“This mutually beneficial arrangement with American Airlines allows the many broadcast and cable channels of NBC Universal as well as Universal Pictures to showcase our products to a highly desirable audience,” said
For complete entertainment options available on American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, visit www.aa.com/entertainment.
Advertising sales, including exclusive sponsorships and in-flight product placements, will be handled by Brand Connections, which is based out of
About American Airlines
American Airlines, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American’s award-winning Web site, AA.com(R), 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, AmericanConnection, AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR)
About NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution
NBC Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the domestic and international marketplaces. The NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution division is responsible for the distribution of NBC Universal product to all forms of television within the U.S. and
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American Airlines Elige a NBC Universal como Proveedor de Transmisiones en Vuelo
January 26, 2009
26/01/2009 /PR Newswire Latinoamerica/ — NBC Universal Suministrará a American una Amplia Variedad de Importantes Películas y Programación de TV a Partir del 1 de Marzo
FORT WORTH, Texas y UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., 26 de enero /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — American Airlines y NBC Universal han llegado a un acuerdo por contenidos de difusión en vuelo a partir del 1 de marzo. NBC Universal producirá cuatro programas exclusivos de 90 minutos por mes para American, con contenidos de numerosas entidades de NBC, para ver en las pantallas principales de la línea aérea y, cuando esté disponible, en dispositivos de entretenimiento personal.
NBC Universal entregará una amplia variedad de exitosos programas de televisión y películas en vuelos internacionales y de cabotaje de American Airlines habilitados con dispositivos de entretenimiento. Esto incluye vuelos de American operados con aeronaves Boeing 737, 757, 767 y Airbus 300. El Boeing 777 de American, que cuenta con equipos de audio y video a pedido (AVOD), ofrecerá una lista abreviada de los principales títulos de NBC Universal.
Fuente: American Airlines; NBC Universal Television Distribution
Continental Airlines Applauds Confirmation of Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transportation
January 23, 2009
At his confirmation hearing, Secretary LaHood showed that he was prepared to lead the Department in tackling a myriad of issues, including those faced by the air transportation sector.
“We look forward to working with Secretary LaHood and the Department of Transportation to help them reach their goals,” said
Continental appreciates the leadership demonstrated today by Sen.
In responding to Sen. Hutchison’s question, Secretary LaHood acknowledged that the prior administration’s misguided proposal for auctions in the
Continental applauded Secretary LaHood’s view that transportation programs need “to link decision-making to performance at all levels. This will require a new commitment to measuring performance in real time.”
Continental also strongly agrees with Secretary LaHood’s focus on meeting the needs of the customer:
“In aviation, it means a commitment to the end user of our aviation system: the passenger,” Secretary LaHood testified. “An aviation system that focuses on the safety, convenience and confidence of the traveling public will be a successful system.”
First Avionics-Equipped F-35 Rolls Out at Lockheed Martin
January 23, 2009
The short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) F-35 variant left the factory on
Mission systems, or avionics, are the on-board sensors that enable the aircraft to detect, locate, identify, track and target adversaries from long ranges; detect fast-moving incoming threats such as missiles; and receive and transmit large amounts of battle-space information through secure data links. These 5th generation sensors and data links will be integral to providing the warfighter in the air and on the ground a fused picture of the battlespace.
“Testing of this aircraft will represent the fourth tier of our avionics validation process, comprising ground-based laboratory testing, airborne lab testing of individual sensors on surrogate aircraft, airborne testing of the fully integrated mission systems package on the Cooperative Avionics Test Bed, and, finally, airborne testing of the integrated system on an actual F-35,” said
The aircraft, called BF-4, will carry the Northrop Grumman AN/APG-81 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar and Integrated Communications, Navigation and Identification suite, and the BAE Systems Electronic Warfare system. The Block 0.5 mission systems software, which incorporates more than half of the combat-ready Block 3 software, will drive the system. BF-4 will be updated with additional equipment and software through Block 3, the last block in the System Development and Demonstration program.
The jet is the latest addition to the fleet of five F-35s already undergoing testing. Earlier aircraft are validating F-35 subsystems and flying qualities while retiring technical risk. BF-4’s first flight is planned for mid-year 2009, following a comprehensive series of ground tests. Lockheed Martin is developing the F-35 with its principal industrial partners, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. Two separate, interchangeable F-35 engines are under development: the Pratt & Whitney F135 and the GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team F136.
Headquartered in
F-35 and Lightning II are trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Dassault Falcon Names Jean Kayanakis Vice President, Falcon Worldwide Spares
January 23, 2009
(Saint-Cloud, France, January 23, 2009) — Jean Kayanakis was recently named Vice
President, Falcon Worldwide Spares for Dassault Falcon. Kayanakis was previously
Director, Eastern Hemisphere Spares. He replaces Frank Youngkin who was promoted
Vice President, Western Hemisphere Customer Service in April of 2008.
“With the rapidly expanding fleet of Falcon jets flying throughout the globe, it is critical
to keep our Spares Department under strong leadership,” said Jacques Chauvet VP,
Worldwide Falcon Customer Service. “Jean’s unique experience in spares, customer
service and engineering make him naturally qualified for this position and the challenges
that lay ahead as we continue to expand our spares presence around the world.”
Kayanakis started his career at Dassault more than 20 years ago as an engineer working
on the Rafale fighter prototype flight control laws. In addition to his most recent
position, he also held positions in spares purchasing and as Director, Service Center
Customer Support at Dassault Aircraft Services in Le Bourget.
Pro Active Spares Programs
Recently, Dassault Falcon implemented a number of programs to lower the cost of
Genuine Dassault Falcon Replacement Parts and to increase part availability.
Among the most significant improvements was the Added Value and Pricing Guarantee
which has reduced the price on more than 12,000 Falcon parts and the creation of an
industry leading two year/30 month warranty. More recently, Dassault Falcon dropped
“Supplemental Billing” on Genuine Dassault Falcon Replacement Parts. Supplemental
Billing occurs on exchange purchases that require a substantial amount of repairs with
invoices sometimes arriving months after the original transaction. These unexpected bills
can run into the thousands of dollars. Dassault Falcon is the only Falcon parts supplier to
have such a program.
Spares Inventory and Availability Increases
Over the past several years, Dassault has added spares inventory in Shanghai, China;
Sydney, Australia; Singapore, Johannesburg, South Africa; Dubai, UAE; Mumbai, India;
Sao Paulo, Brazil and San Jose, California. Operators continue to order parts directly
from Dassault’s support hotline or through the website www.dassaultfalcon.com. The
order will generate a shipment from the correct distribution point for a timely delivery to
the operator. And when necessary, Falcon Customer Service can also send a “Go Team”
to the site of an AOG aircraft, via air or ground, with the parts, tools and technicians
necessary. The Falcon worldwide spares inventory is now valued at approximately $600
million U.S. supporting all models.
“We’ve substantially increased our spares inventory levels in the past several years by
adding new warehouse locations and increasing inventory. We’ve also reduced prices on
a wide range of products by a significant amount,” said Chauvet. “Availability is up, and
prices are down, more than 50% in some cases, on parts for both out-of-production
aircraft as well as current production models.” Dassault Falcon’s spares availability has
maintained an impressive rate of 98% for the past several years and has become the
benchmark of the industry.
The Falcon Worldwide Spares organization now includes nine distribution locations
strategically positioned around the globe, including three major spares warehouses
located in Teterboro, New Jersey; Le Bourget (Paris), France and San Jose, California.
Dassault Falcon is responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets throughout the
world. It is part of Dassault Aviation, a leading aerospace company with a presence in over 70
countries across 5 continents. Dassault Aviation produces the renowned Mirage and Rafale
fighter jets as well as a complete line of Falcon business jets. The company has assembly and
production plants in both France and the United States and service facilities on both continents. It
employs a total workforce of over 12,000. Since the rollout of the first Falcon 20 in 1963, over
1950 Falcon jets have been delivered to more than 65 countries worldwide.
The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes the tri-jets—the Falcon 900DX,
900EX, 900LX and the7X—as well as the twin-engine Falcon 2000DX and 2000LX.
NASA a Step Closer to First Flight Test of Next Crew Launch Vehicle
January 23, 2009
The Langley-designed and built hardware is engineered to represent the Orion crew module and a launch abort system that increases crew safety. In late January, the rocket elements will be shipped from Langley to NASA’s
The test launch is scheduled to lift off from Kennedy during the summer of 2009. It will climb about 25 miles in altitude during a two-minute powered flight, continuously measuring vehicle aerodynamics, controls and performance of the rocket’s first stage. The launch will culminate with a test of the separation of the first stage from the rocket and deployment of the accompanying parachute system that will return the first stage to Earth for data and hardware recovery.
“This launch will tell us what we got right and what we got wrong in the design and analysis phase,” said
The simulated crew module and launch abort system will complete the nose of the rocket. About 150 sensors on the hardware will measure aerodynamic pressure and temperature at the nose of the rocket and contribute to measurements of vehicle acceleration and angle of attack. The data will help NASA understand whether the design is safe and stable in flight, a question that must be answered before astronauts begin traveling into orbit and beyond.
To ensure the rocket’s flight characteristics are understood fully, extreme care was taken to fabricate the simulated crew module and launch abort tower precisely. To compare flight results with preflight predictions confidently, these full-scale hardware components needed to be accurate reflections of the shape and physical properties of the models used in computer analyses and wind tunnel tests.
The simulated crew module is a full-scale representation of the vehicle that will ferry astronauts to the International Space Station by 2015, to the moon in the 2020s and, ultimately, to points beyond. The conical module has the same basic shape as the Apollo module but, at approximately five meters in diameter, is significantly larger. The launch abort system simulator is 46 feet in length. It will fit over the crew module and tower above it, forming the nose of the rocket.
Researchers and managers at Langley worked to overcome multiple challenges as the Orion crew module and launch abort system simulators took shape. One team performed fabrication and assembly work in conjunction with an off-site contractor, and another team installed the sensors once the crew module and launch abort tower were completed.
“We are a highly matrixed team — a lot of people from various organizations — that had to work together successfully on a tight schedule,” explained
Lockheed Martin/Northrop Grumman Team Advances New High Speed Data Transfer Technology for TSAT
January 23, 2009
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.
Known as SpaceWire, the new data “bus” technology provides on-orbit satellite internal communications for box-to-box and system-to-system data transfer that is equivalent to a local area network (LAN) in space.
The team has matured this technology to the Preliminary Design Review level, marking a key risk reduction achievement for TSAT. The milestone defines the flexible and scalable architecture, physical and logical interfaces, and electrical design of the databus which replaces the military standard databus known as Mil-
“SpaceWire is the ideal solution for TSAT,” said
SpaceWire is a self-managing serial protocol that provides a high-speed low-power system while offering a flexible simple user interface and enhanced capabilities that provide significant advantages over traditional satellite systems.
These include the capability to assist the in-flight processor by offloading repetitive tasks to the embedded SpaceWire processor, and reduced cabling by providing the capability to combine many different kinds of signals onto two single conductor pairs; reducing the physical size and weight of inter-module cable bundles and the subsequent mass the launch vehicle must carry into orbit.
The system is scalable and is based on a qualified, radiation tolerant, BAE SpaceWire packet data router Application Specific Integrated Circuit. The system uses standardized and qualified parts, proven protocols, with significant growth potential. All of these together reduce future risk of obsolescence, making this useful for decades to come.
This databus compliments the new generation TSAT radiation hardened on-board flight computer. Together they enable a low-risk TSAT mission by significantly increasing internal satellite data throughput and processing power while reducing mass for the given capability.
TSAT represents the next step toward transitioning the Department of Defense wideband and protected communications satellite architecture into a single network comprising multiple satellite, ground, and user segment components. The system ultimately will replace the Milstar and Advanced Extremely High Frequency (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 is currently working under a
The Military Satellite Communications Systems Wing, located at the Space and Missile Systems Center,
Headquartered in
Veteran Space Shuttle Astronauts Selected for 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction
January 23, 2009
This is the eighth group of Space Shuttle astronauts named to the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Earlier inductees represent the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz programs. The addition of Nelson, one of only four space shuttle astronauts to fly the Manned Maneuvering Unit untethered in space; Shepherd, commander of the first crew to man the International Space Station; and Wetherbee, commander of the longest docked shuttle-Mir mission, will bring the number of space explorers enshrined in the Hall of Fame to 73.
The 2009 inductees were selected by a committee of current Hall of Fame astronauts, former NASA officials and flight directors, historians, journalists and other space authorities. The process is administered by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1984 to support students seeking degrees in science and technology.
A four-time space shuttle astronaut,
The public is invited to witness heroes honoring heroes at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on
About the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation:
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation participated in creating a venue where space travelers could be remembered – the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, which opened in 1990. Since 2002, Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at KSC, Inc., operators of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for NASA, has operated the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. The Foundation’s mission is to aid
SOURCE Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Embraer Names First Authorized Service Center In India
January 23, 2009
Mumbai-based Indamer joins the Company’s worldwide executive jet support network
São José dos Campos, January 20, 2009 – Embraer has named India’s Indamer Company Pvt.
Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of European Aviation Holding Co. Pvt. Ltd. (EAHC), an
authorized executive jet service center. This is the first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
company to serve Embraer’s Phenom and Legacy 600 jet customers in India.
“The fast growth of the executive jet fleet in India led Embraer to choose Indamer to provide
support in the region,” said Edson Mallaco, Embraer Vice President, Customer Support and
Services, Executive Jets. “The reputation of Indamer, which has been operating in India since
1947, and the quality of its services were decisive factors in Embraer’s choice.”
Based in Mumbai, Indamer has 1,200 square meters (12,900 square feet) of space for its
hangar and facilities, and can provide warranty support and heavy maintenance services for
customers of the Phenom and Legacy 600 jets. The service center will handle routine checks
and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and will offer trained rescue teams for these
aircraft. Operations are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2009.
“Embraer has been doing good business in India. With the authorized service center now
coming on line, its customers will enjoy prompt and superior services,” said Mr. Rajeev
Wadhwa, EAHC Managing Director & Chief Operations Officer. “We will handle different
aircraft, right from warranty support to heavy maintenance work. The company has rich
experience in MRO and the right engineering skills. We will further invest in training and
infrastructure enhancements to meet the stringent quality norms laid down by Embraer.”
About Indamer Company Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 1947, Indamer Company Pvt. Ltd. (ICPL – www.indamer.com) has been a
business leader in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), performing maintenance on
both fixed and rotary wing aircraft for private owners, charter services, State governments and
training institutes. ICPL is poised to establish a parking plaza for general aviation aircraft.
Located at Juhu Aerodrome and at Santa Cruz Airport in Mumbai, ICPL has ten other Directorate
General Civil Aviation (DGCA) compliant maintenance bases across India. It provides line
maintenance, MRO services, ground handling, completion center, and authorized services.
ICPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of European Aviation Holding Company Pvt. Ltd.
(EAHC), which was incorporated with the vision of being a leading player in general aviation,
worldwide. Other incorporated companies are European Charters – that plans to offer premium services with a fleet of state-of–the-art, brand-new, corporate jets – and European
Aircraft Trading Company, which would offer its customers a wide range of pre-owned and
brand-new aircraft of various brands and sizes.
The combined strength of these companies is over 400 employees. EAHC is facilitating sustainable growth for them, as they drive their agendas towards globalization. The objective is to make each of its business divisions a global leader in their areas.
Alexander Reinhardt es nombrado Responsable de Relaciones Corporativas con los Medios de Comunicación en EADS
January 23, 2009
Ámsterdam, 23 de enero de 2009 – Alexander Reinhardt (41 años) ha sido nombrado Responsable de Relaciones Corporativas de EADS con los Medios de Comunicación, cargo que ejercerá a partir del 26 de enero de 2009 como sucesor del Pierre Bayle, que es el nuevo Responsable de Comunicación Corporativa.
Reinhardt será responsable de las relaciones de EADS con los medios de comunicación de todo el mundo y actuará como portavoz de la compañía, en dependencia directa de Bayle.
Licenciado en Ciencias Políticas, Reinhardt fue Responsable de Comunicaciones Corporativas Internas y en Internet de EADS en 2008 y Responsable de Comucaciones para la División Defensa & Seguridad de EADS entre 2003 y 2007. De 1998 a 2003 dirigió el Departamento de Relaciones Públicas de Krauss-Maffei Wegmann. Antes de desempeñar esta función, fue Oficial de la División de Infantería de Montaña de la Bundeswehr (Defensa Federal de Alemania) durante diez años.
EADS es un líder global de la industria aeroespacial, de defensa y servicios relacionados. En 2007, EADS generó ingresos por valor de 39.100 millones de euros con una plantilla de unos 116.000 empleados. EADS incluye al fabricante de aviones Airbus, a Eurocopter, el mayor proveedor de helicópteros del mundo, y a EADS Astrium, líder europeo en programas espaciales que abarcan desde el Ariane a Galileo. Su División de Defensa y Seguridad es proveedor de soluciones de sistemas globales además de convertir a EADS en el socio principal del consorcio Eurofighter y accionista de la empresa de misiles MBDA. EADS desarrolla también el A400M a través de Airbus Military.
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