Pratt & Whitney PurePower(TM) Fan Drive Gear System Sets Endurance Testing Milestone
August 20, 2009
ZHUKOVSKY, Russia, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — MOSCOW AIR SHOW — Pratt & Whitney successfully completed accelerated endurance testing equivalent to more than 20,000 hours of service operation on the PurePower PW1000G fan drive gear system. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company.
“Results from the latest round of on-going tests continue to demonstrate the design robustness for the PurePower fan drive gear system,” said Bob Saia, vice president, Next Generation Product Family, Pratt & Whitney. The fan drive gear system and its patented Geared Turbofan(TM) technology target double-digit reductions in fuel burn, environmental emissions, engine noise and operating costs.
More than 1,000 hours of laboratory testing on the fan drive gear system have produced significant accomplishments such as simulating more than 40,000 take offs “at the equivalent loads at 30,000 pounds of thrust“ loads, with 15,000 of those being maximum torque takeoffs at extreme oil temperatures. Post-test inspections have revealed the gears, journal bearings and components to be in excellent condition after this rigorous testing.
The recent endurance testing for the fan drive gear system further supports the findings from the PW1000G demonstrator engine, which confirmed the system’s robust design and efficiency with lower than predicted heat rejection into the engine oil system. The PW1000G Demonstrator Engine garnered 406 hours of operation with 120 hours in flight.
“The PW1000G engine demonstration program showed the fan drive gear system was invisible to the airplane, with overall operation of the geared turbofan engine the same as today’s conventional engines, only with lower fuel consumption and drastically lower noise,” said Saia.
The fan drive gear system does not use any life limited parts or exotic materials. It also allows for fewer engine stages, thus lowering overall engine weight and engine maintenance cost.
With the fan drive gear system, the PW1000G engine’s low-pressure turbine can operate at higher rotational speeds for peak efficiency, while the engine’s fan can operate at lower speeds compatible with optimum propulsive efficiency and significantly lower levels of noise. In addition, the fan drive gear system allows for a larger fan diameter that can accommodate more air flow.
The PurePower PW1000G engine demonstration program conducted in 2008 confirmed performance and noise projections for this advanced engine design. Engine noise measurement confirmed Pratt & Whitney’s target of 20 decibels below today’s stage 4 standard.
Boeing Completes RNP Milestone in Panama
August 20, 2009
SEATTLE, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) recently completed a critical design review for Required Navigation Performance procedures (RNP) in work at Panama’s Tocumen International Airport and Howard Airport. The critical design review, which took place at the Copa Airlines training center in Panama City, assesses the “fly-ability” of the procedures and ensures compatibility with airline crew procedures. RNP uses global-positioning satellites and onboard flight-management systems to guide airplanes accurately along precise flight paths.
Boeing, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Jeppesen, will provide RNP procedures under contract with the Autoridad Aeronautica Civil (AAC), Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority. Boeing and Jeppesen worked very closely with the AAC of Panama and Copa Airlines to incorporate their requirements into the final RNP procedures that Jeppesen will use in creating the final navigation charts and corresponding navigational database. These procedures will support flights into the Panamanian airports for any airline, with Panama’s Copa Airlines taking the lead in testing the RNP procedures. More precise routing can help aircraft operators reduce fuel consumption and lessen greenhouse gas emissions.
“Panama is constantly working to make our aviation infrastructure more secure and efficient,” said Capt. Rafael Barcenas, Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority director. “As a Panamanian I am proud to be part of this legacy of innovation. Together we are maximizing the use of new technology for the benefit of our airspace.”
“As Panama implements advanced arrival procedures using RNP, Copa Airlines will be able to achieve even greater safety, reliability and efficiency in its operations at Tocumen airport,” said David Lindskoog, Copa’s vice president of Flight Operations. “RNP procedures will enable significant savings in flight time and fuel consumption by providing the most direct arrival routes to the runways.”
In May, Boeing signed an agreement with the AAC to provide Required Navigation Performance procedures to the country as part of Panama’s effort to set new standards for safe and efficient airline operations in Latin America.
“Boeing is proud to partner with the AAC of Panama and our friends at Copa Airlines to help with the first operational implementation of RNP in Panama,” said Per Noren, director of Boeing Aviation Infrastructure for Commercial Airplanes. “This will provide an important benefit to Panama and help the AAC promote further expansion of RNP implementation in Latin America.”
Copa Airlines and ST Aerospace Signed Aircraft Maintenance Agreement
August 20, 2009
The agreement; consolidates Panama as an important aircraft repair center in Latin America.
It represents 18.5 million (USD) and creates 220 job opportunities generated by Panama Aerospace Engineering (PAE).
Copa Airlines and ST Aerospace will provide continuous skills training and knowledge to the Panamanian community.
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – August 18, 2009 –Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. [NYSE: CPA], renewed a three year maintenance service agreement (MSA) of its fleet with Panama Aerospace Engineering, (PAE), subsidiary of Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd. (ST Aerospace), company dedicated to the maintenance, repairs and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft fleet. The agreement will cover maintenance service of Copa Airlines an Aero Republica’s fleet, which consists of 54 aircrafts, 28 Boeing 737-Next Generation and 26 Embraer E-190.
For Panama this agreement, totaling 18.5 million (USD), represents approximate 220 employment positions created locally by PAE and more opportunities for the professional growth of Panamanians interested in continuing their technical careers in aviation, especially in the aircraft maintenance.
“We are happy to renew this contract, in all the time we have worked with ST Aerospace in Panama, Copa Airlines has reached best efficiencies in the maintenance process of our aircraft, which not only reduces time consumption and costs of transportation for the maintenance of the same, but it allows us to have the best availability of aircraft for our operations,” said Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines. “This agreement, will allow us to propel Panama as one of the main centers of aircraft maintenance in Latin America.”
In relation to Copa Airlines, this initiative represents noticeable benefits in maintenance and constant revision of its fleet, that range from major inspections like C Checks, modifications with the manufacturer, external paint, among others. These jobs are conducted in the PAE installation located in the old air base of Howard in Panama City. PAE makes it possible for Copa Airlines to have technical assistance for its aircraft close to its hub at Tocumen International Airport –Hub de las Americas.
As part of the global network of MRO (Maintenance Repair Overhaul) of ST Aerospace, PAE provides its resources and knowledge to make sure Copa Airlines receives adequate technical assistance. On April of the current year, the facilities in Panama of ST Aerospace received its certification of Embraer E-190, adding value to the benefits of having a maintenance company in the same city where the airline has its base operations. On the other hand, it reaffirms the commitment of Copa Airlines’ resources, time and dedication to projects that promote the aviation development in Panama.
“Copa Airlines was the launch customer for our facility in Panama three years ago, and this contract extension with Copa Airlines shows that Copa is happy with the support it has received and is confident that it can rely on ST Aerospace for the maintenance of its fleet. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Copa and thank Copa Airlines for working with PAE to build the success story. Today’s event also attests to the strong systems and processes in place within our global network and to the ability of the Group to leverage on its global resources to meet the needs of our customers,” said Tay Kok Khiang, President, ST Aerospace. “We also thank the Panamanian government for the support they have given us. We remain committed to develop a significant aviation services capability in Panama, to provide employment opportunities for Panamanians and to contribute to the nurturing and development of the local workforce.”
Lockheed Martin-Built JCSAT-12 Satellite Ready to Be Launched for SKY Perfect JSAT
August 18, 2009
NEWTOWN, Pa., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ — The JCSAT-12 communications satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) for SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) of Japan, is ready for its scheduled launch on Aug. 21 aboard an Ariane 5-ECA launch vehicle provided by Arianespace. The launch window opens at 6:09 p.m. EDT and closes at 7:09 p.m. EDT.
JCSAT-12 is a high-power hybrid satellite consisting of 30 active Ku-band transponders and 12 active C-band transponders that will provide broadcast and broadband services to Japan, the Asia-Pacific region and Hawaii. JCSAT-12 is designed for a minimum service life of 15 years and will serve as a back up satellite for other SKY Perfect satellites following its scheduled launch.
JCSAT-12 marks the 38th A2100 spacecraft designed and built by Lockheed Martin and the fifth delivered to SKY Perfect JSAT. Lockheed Martin delivered JCSAT-9 through JCSAT-11 and N-SAT-110 and is currently manufacturing JCSAT-110R, which is scheduled to launch in 2011, and JCSAT-13, which is scheduled to be delivered in 2011 with a launch date to be announced at a later time.
The Lockheed Martin A2100 geosynchronous spacecraft series is designed to meet a wide variety of telecommunications needs including Ka-band broadband and broadcast services, fixed satellite services in C-band and Ku-band, high-power direct broadcast services using the Ku-band frequency spectrum and mobile satellite services using UHF, L-band, and S-band payloads. The A2100’s modular design features a reduction in parts, simplified construction, increased on-orbit reliability and reduced weight and cost.
The A2100 spacecraft’s design accommodates a large range of communication payloads. This design modularity also enables the A2100 spacecraft to be configured for missions other than communication. The A2100 design has been adapted for geostationary earth orbit (GEO)-based earth observing missions and is the baselined platform for Lockheed Martin’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite Series-R (GOES-R). In addition, the A2100 serves as the platform for critical government communications programs including the Advanced Extremely High Frequency and Mobile User Objective System. The A2100 also serves as the spacecraft platform for Lockheed Martin’s GPS III program.
About SKY Perfect JSAT
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation is a leader in the converging fields of broadcasting and communications. It is Asia’s largest satellite operator with a fleet of 12 satellites, and Japan’s only provider of both multi-channel pay TV broadcasting and satellite communications services. With 3.7 million subscribers, SKY Perfect JSAT delivers a broad range of entertainment through its SKY PerfecTV!, SKY PerfecTV! e2 and SKY PerfecTV! HIKARI platforms, the most extensive in Japan. In addition, through satellite communications service coverage that extends across Japan and the rest of Asia, Oceania, Hawaii and North America, the Company supports safety, security and convenience for society.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Helps Boost Modernized Navigation Satellite into Orbit
August 18, 2009
CANOGA PARK, Calif., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ — Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne today helped boost the eighth and final modernized NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) Block IIR military navigation satellite into orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, powered a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with an RS-27A engine. It was the 230th flight boosted by the RS-27 family of engines to lift a satellite.
“The RS-27A engine performed as expected and we’re proud to have supported the U.S. Air Force and United Launch Alliance as the GPS satellite constellation was modernized and enhanced for navigation accuracy,” said Elizabeth Jones, RS-27A program manager, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne.
The Block IIR is the last in a series of new GPS satellites that provide improved navigational accuracy and longer autonomous operation than earlier models. The satellites can determine their own positions among other Block IIR satellites, and have reprogrammable processes that enable repairs and upgrades in flight. With a 60-day advance notice, a Block IIR satellite can be lifted into any required GPS orbit.
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 commercial building industries.
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft at MAKS 2009 Air Show in Moscow
August 18, 2009
– Bombardier’s optimized commercial aircraft provide travel solutions for Russia and the CIS’ growing demand
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Aug. 18, 2009) – Bombardier Commercial Aircraft will showcase its commitment to the growing market for regional and single-aisle mainline aircraft in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) at the biennial Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS 2009) in Moscow from August 18-24, 2009.
Bombardier’s exhibit will be located in the Ontario Pavilion at the show and the company’s participation will be led by its business development and sales team for Russia and the CIS including Vice President, Rod Sheridan and Senior Director, Mark S. Gilbert.
At MAKS, which drew 500,000 visitors and more than 780 exhibitors in 2007, Bombardier will highlight the operating and maintenance economics, performance and passenger comfort of its 70-seat CRJ700 NextGen, 88-seat CRJ900 NextGen and 100-seat CRJ1000 NextGen regional jets and 68- to 80-seat Q400 NextGen high-speed turboprop, along with its 110- to 130-seat CSeries single-aisle mainline aircraft which is scheduled to enter service in 2013.
Just in time for MAKS, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has also launched a new website (www.commercial-usedaircraft-bombardier.com) dedicated to providing data and availability on a global fleet of previously owned CRJ and Q-Series aircraft. The CRJ200 aircraft in particular is seen as an ideal aircraft for the Russian and CIS marketplace. CRJ operator AirVolga will display one of its recently acquired, 50-passenger CRJ200 regional jets. AirVolga has also announced its intention to acquire additional CRJ200 aircraft.
“The market for new aircraft is continuing to grow at a fast pace as airlines in Russia and the CIS seek to transform their fleets,” said Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “A number of opportunities exist to replace up to170 ageing aircraft in Russia and the CIS. We hope to capture a large segment of this market with our optimized families of aircraft because they are well suited to meet the demands of the region’s aviation industry.”
Previously owned CRJ100/200/440 aircraft continue to enjoy secondary market opportunities as economical commercial airliners, efficient and spacious corporate converted aircraft, and as innovative package freighters. Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s Asset Management Group is dedicated to the management and remarketing of Bombardier’s previously owned commercial aircraft portfolio.
In 2003 Bombardier’s Dash 8 aircraft became the first Western-built regional aircraft to obtain Russian certification and registration. Today, 22 CRJ regional jets and 5 Dash 8/Q-Series turboprops are in service with operators in Russia and the CIS.
Bombardier has delivered more than 2,400 CRJ Series and Dash 8/Q-Series aircraft to customers worldwide.
GOL Receives IOSA Registration
August 18, 2009
SAO PAULO, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL; Bovespa: GOLL4), the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, has been awarded IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) registration from IATA (International Air Transport Association), recognized as the global standard for assessing airlines’ operational safety and controls.
Receiving the registration underlines the Company’s excellent operational safety standards and increases the potential for a series of commercial opportunities, such as signing new code-share agreements with foreign airlines that operate intercontinental flights to Brazil or South America.
“New code-share agreements will provide GOL with a larger intercontinental feeder network, increasing the number of passengers with direct, convenient access to its extensive South American network. These agreements will also benefit the more than six million registered SMILES participants, who will now have the option to use their accrued miles on other airlines to visit destinations around the world,” said Constantino de Oliveira Junior, GOL’s CEO.
“In addition to international recognition, IOSA certification will allow GOL to consolidate its operational safety audit procedures, streamlining the process to make it more efficient while also optimizing operating costs,” added Captain Fernando Rockert de Magalhaes, the Company’s vice president – technical.
Towne Air Freight Acquires Texas Land and Air
August 18, 2009
NEW YORK, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ — Towne Holdings, Inc. (“Towne” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Charterhouse Group, Inc., today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Texas Land and Air (“TX L&A”), further strengthening Towne’s position as the nation’s largest privately held provider of premium air cargo ground logistics solutions.
Towne provides a wide range of freight services through a national network of sixty-one terminals throughout the United States, including nine new service terminals in the Texas market as a result of the TX L&A acquisition. Based in Dallas, TX L&A is a leading regional provider of air and ocean cargo land transportation solutions to international airlines and freight forwarders in the U.S. and Canadian markets.
“This acquisition fits very well with Towne’s build-up strategy and was sourced on a proprietary basis by Towne’s senior management, representing Towne’s third successful acquisition under Charterhouse’s ownership,” said William Landuyt, a Senior Partner at Charterhouse. “The Board of Towne, which includes Charterhouse Entrepreneurs Roger Gibson and Mike Wysocki, supports Towne’s plan to further expand upon its geographic footprint and service offerings to better meet the needs of the Company’s international customer base.”
“We are excited to extend Towne services to the Texas market and we welcome the Texas Land and Air associates and customers to the Towne family,” said Tom Downey, Towne’s President and CEO. “Our overlapping values of Customer Care leave a clear path to incorporating Towne’s nationwide Airport-to-Airport, local cartage, exclusive use trucking and warehouse services into the Texas market.”
Since January 2007, Towne has successfully acquired and integrated Synergy Cargo Logistics, a full service logistics company concentrated in the U.S. Southwest, and Complete Transport, a company operating full-service terminals in the U.S. Midwest.
About Towne Air Freight
Towne Air Freight is a Charterhouse portfolio company headquartered in South Bend, IN, providing a wide range of air and ocean freight services through seventy terminal locations across the United States. The Company operates Towne Network Solutions and Rocket Expedited Services. Towne Network Solutions manages air freight trucking in North America for airlines and air freight forwarders and Rocket Expedited services offers expedited trucking, dedicated vehicles, reefers and other specialized trucking. Charterhouse and management together created the Towne platform in November 2005. For more information, please visit www.towneair.com.
About Texas Land and Air
Texas Land and Air is the leading provider of expedited air freight trucking for all Texas gateways, serving every major market in Texas. TX L&A offers air freight trucking for airlines and air freight forwarders, including statewide airport-to-airport service, time definite truckloads and local cartage. Through the intermodal division, TX L&A is a UIIA approved carrier providing expertise and knowledge of port and rail facilities in Texas, local and regional drayage in Houston and Dallas and CFS stations. For more information, please visit www.texaslandandair.com.
About Charterhouse Group
Charterhouse Group, Inc. is a private equity firm with over three and a half decades of experience in building leading middle-market companies. Established in 1973, Charterhouse has invested in excess of $2.0 billion in equity and established over 100 platform companies with a focus in the Business Services, Healthcare Services and Consumer Products and Services sectors.
National Air Cargo une esforços com Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation para enviar material escolar ao Iraque National Air Cargo entregará mais de 2.200 libras-peso de material escolar a crianças iraquianas na província de Diyala
August 18, 2009
ORCHARD PARK, Nova York, 17 de agosto /PRNewswire/ -- No dia 7 de agosto
de 2009, a National Air Cargo forneceu transporte aéreo beneficente para
entregar mais de 2.200 libras-peso de material escolar a crianças em escolas
do Iraque em nome da Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation. O material foi
recolhido em caminhões, transportado a Chicago e levado por via aérea ao
Iraque, chegando no sábado, 15 de agosto, à província de Diyala. A Admiral
Jeremiah Denton Foundation, com sede na cidade de Mobile, no estado americano
do Alabama, em conjunto com a Operation Schoolhouse, arrecadou papel, lápis,
mochilas e outros materiais escolares para contribuir com a educação das
crianças da província de Diyala.
"Embora o componente militar das nossas atividades no Iraque seja vital
para a operação militar dos Estados Unidos no Iraque, os nossos esforços
também têm um componente humanitário à medida que o povo iraquiano continua
reconstruindo o seu país", afirmou o vice-presidente de vendas da National Air
Cargo, Ted Pendleton. "Esta missão de transporte é extremamente complexa
porque precisamos obedecer a regras e normas muito estritas relacionadas à
entrega de materiais ao Oriente Médio. Como a National Air Cargo é uma líder
setorial no que tange à obtenção dos documentos e licenças adequadas para o
transporte de cargas aéreas ao Oriente Médio, sabíamos que poderíamos realizar
esta importante remessa às crianças carentes do Iraque por meio do transporte
mais rápido e mais perfeito possível".
O Capitão Drew Maney, que está estacionado na província de Diyala, enviou
uma solicitação à sua família em Ft. Walton Beach para que arrecadassem
material escolar para duas novas escolas no Iraque.
Após ouvir a solicitação dele e passar a conhecer a condição de vida das
crianças da província de Diyala, a irmã de 12 anos do Capitão Maney iniciou a
Operation Schoolhouse para arrecadar material escolar. Depois de meses de um
trabalho incansável de coleta de materiais escolares doados, a Admiral
Jeremiah Denton Foundation e a Operation Schoolhouse ainda tinham um obstáculo
pela frente, que era o transporte da doação. A National Air Cargo aceitou o
desafio com muita vontade imediatamente após ficar sabendo do esforço de ajuda
humanitária.
"É incrível como o espírito de uma menina de 12 anos pode mudar as vidas
de centenas de jovens crianças em um país pobre a milhares de milhas de
distância", disse Pendleton. "As ações dela são um exemplo do espírito humano,
e estamos honrados por podermos auxiliá-la e ajudar a Admiral Jeremiah Denton
Foundation a entregar estes materiais escolares muito necessários".
Além de fornecer o transporte aéreo do material escolar doado, a National
Air Cargo providenciou transporte por caminhão para levar o material à
província de Diyala depois de o avião pousar no Iraque.
Sobre a National Air Cargo:
Desde 1991, a National Air Cargo fornece serviços de encaminhamento de
frete com qualidade e eficiência para diversos clientes do setor militar. A
empresa oferece operações de transporte aéreo com aeronaves apropriadas e
cargas que variam de quatro a 250 toneladas a países em todo o mundo. Para
mais informações, visite http://www.nationalaircargo.com.
Sobre a Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation:
A Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation é uma organização sem fins lucrativos
conforme o item da legislação tributária americana 501(c)(3), fundada pelo
contra-almirante aposentado Jeremiah Denton, que também foi senador nos EUA
pelo estado do Alabama. O TRANSFORM Program é um programa humanitário
internacional da fundação dedicado a ajudar crianças e famílias com projetos
de ensino, saúde e alojamento.
National Air Cargo se une a la Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation para enviar insumos escolares a Irak National Air Cargo envía más de 2.200 libras de insumos escolares a los niños iraquíes de la provincia de Diyala
August 18, 2009
ORCHARD PARK, Nueva York, 17 de agosto /PRNewswire/ -- El 7 de agosto de
2009, National Air Cargo proporcionó el transporte aéreo benéfico para
entregar más de 2.200 libras de insumos escolares a niños de Irak en nombre de
la Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation. Los insumos fueron recogidos en camión
y entregados en Chicago, y se cargaron en transportes aéreos para la entrega
en Irak, donde arribaron a la provincia de Diyala el sábado, 15 de agosto. La
Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation, con sede en Mobile, Alabama, en conjunto
con Operación Schoolhouse, recolectaron papel, lápices, mochilas y otros
materiales de uso escolar para asistir en la educación de los niños de la
provincia de Diyala.
"En tanto el componente militar de nuestras actividades en Irak es vital
para la operación militar de los Estados Unidos en ese país, también hay un
componente humanitario en nuestros esfuerzos, a medida que el pueblo iraquí
sigue reconstruyendo el país", comentó Ted Pendleton, vicepresidente de ventas
de National Air Cargo. "Se trata de una misión de transporte extremadamente
compleja, ya que debemos ajustarnos a reglas y reglamentaciones sumamente
estrictas, al estar vinculada a la entrega de materiales a Medio Oriente.
Como National Air Cargo es un líder de la industria en obtener la debida
documentación y licencias para el transporte de cargas a Medio Oriente,
sabíamos que podíamos cumplir con este importante envío para los niños
necesitados de Irak en el trasporte más rápido y directo posible".
El capitán Drew Maney, que está destinado en la provincia de Diyala, envió
un pedido a su familia en Ft. Walton Beach para recaudar insumos escolares
para dos escuelas nuevas en Irak.
Tras oír su pedido y conocer las condiciones de vida de los niños en la
provincia de Diyala, la hermana de 12 años del Capitán Maney comenzó la
Operación Schoolhouse para recoger insumos escolares. Después de meses de
recoger incansablemente insumos escolares donados, tanto la Admiral Jeremiah
Denton Foundation y Operación Schoolhouse tenían todavía un solo obstáculo, el
transporte de las donaciones, el que National Air Cargo gustosamente acordó
proporcionar inmediatamente después de enterarse del esfuerzo de ayuda
humanitaria.
"Es sorprendente de qué modo el espíritu de una damita de 12 años puede
cambiar las vidas de cientos de niños en un país empobrecido, a miles de
millas de distancia", continuó Pendleton. "Sus acciones son un testimonio del
espíritu humano, y nos sentimos honrados de poder ayudarla a ella y a la
Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation a entregar estos insumos escolares tan
necesarios".
Además de proporcionar el trasporte aéreo para los insumos escolares
donados, National Air Cargo hizo los arreglos necesarios para el trasporte por
camión para la entrega de los insumos a la provincia de Diyala una vez que el
avión aterrizó en Irak.
Acerca de National Air Cargo:
Desde 1991, National Air Cargo ha brindado servicios de transporte de
cargas eficientes y de calidad para diversos clientes industriales militares.
La compañía ofrece operaciones de transporte aéreo con aeronaves adecuadas,
con opciones de carga que van de 4 a 250 toneladas a países de todo el mundo.
Acerca de Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation:
La Fundación es una organización sin fines de lucro de tipo 501(c)(3),
fundada por el vicealmirante Jeremiah Denton, retirado, y ex senador de
Alabama. El Programa TRANSFORM es un programa humanitario internacional de la
fundación, dedicado a ayudar a los niños y familias con proyectos de
educación, salud y refugio.
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