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ATRI on the Air Celebrates 5 Years with Dave Nemo (Popularity:  )
ARLINGTON, Va., May 25, 2011 -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) will celebrate five years of programming tomorrow as part of The Dave Nemo Show heard on SiriusXM Satellite Radio's Road Dog Channel. Since it first aired in May 2006, "ATRI on the Air" has highlighted the approach and findings of different ATRI research initiatives, as well as how those findings impact truck drivers and motor carrier operations. The ...
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Axial Vector Engine Corporation Announces Receipt of $500,000 Advance Royalty Payment (Popularity: )
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Axial Vector Engine Corporation (Pink Sheets: AXVC; Frankfurt Symbol: BAE1) today announced receipt of its first ever revenue payment of $500,000 USD. This reflects the first advance royalty payment from EASTCOM LTD of the United Kingdom under its agreement to produce two hundred AVEC Gas Cam engines. "This is a major milestone for our Company and market validation for the many uses of our Axial Vector technology", stated Samuel Higgins, ...
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BAE Systems Selects AAR for Military Shelters (Popularity: )
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AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has received an order from BAE Systems to manufacture mobile shelters for the U.S. Army's Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) program. The one-year agreement has a one-year renewal option with a combined total value of $115 million. Work is scheduled to begin November 2008. The AAR shelters include an expansible van for a 5-ton truck and a non-expansible shop van for a ...
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Best and Worst U.S. Cities to Hail a Taxi Cab (Popularity: )
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Sin City sees over 30 million visitors per year and can proudly declare that Las Vegas taxi cabs have been voted the best overall in the U.S. according to the annual taxi survey compiled by Hotels.com®. Over 1,900 travelers from over 50 major U.S. cities responded to a Hotels.com survey and judged cabs on seven categories – cleanliness, value, quality of driving, knowledge of the area, friendliness, safety, and availability. ...
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Boeing Announces Order from SunExpress for Six Next-Generation 737s (Popularity: )
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Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced an order from Turkish airline SunExpress for six Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is worth approximately $460 million at list prices. Founded in 1989 as a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, SunExpress is a scheduled and charter carrier serving the Turkish tourist market, currently operating an all-Boeing fleet of 19 airplanes. The new airplanes will be equipped with performance-enhancing Blended Winglets, which will improve ...
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Boeing Announces Supplier Agreement with Keystone Helicopter for Combat Search and Rescue Program (Popularity: )
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has announced an agreement with Keystone Helicopter of West Chester, Pa., to design, manufacture and deliver a patient treatment area for the HH-47 aircraft proposed for the U.S. Air Force Combat Search and Rescue helicopter program. "Boeing is proud of its HH-47 proposal and supplier network support," said Rick Lemaster, Boeing HH-47 program manager. "Keystone Helicopter represents the solid support and quality our suppliers bring ...
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Boeing Assembles First Set of 747-8 Wings (Popularity: )
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The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has completed major assembly of the first set of wings for the 747-8 Freighter. The new 135-foot 3-inch (41.2 m) wings incorporate the latest aerodynamic technologies to fly farther and more efficiently. The advanced airfoil provides improved overall performance and greater fuel capacity.The Boeing 747-8 Freighter and Intercontinental are the new high-capacity 747s that offer airlines the lowest operating costs and best economics of any ...
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Boeing Forecasts Long-Term Growth in Air Cargo Traffic (Popularity: )
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Boeing (NYSE: BA) said that world air cargo growth will expand at a 5.8 percent annual rate over the next two decades, with worldwide air freight traffic tripling through 2027, according to Boeing's World Air Cargo Forecast 2008/2009. Air cargo traffic will grow over the long term despite current near-term market weakness and worldwide economic uncertainty. The industry has shown strong recoveries from previous economic downturns such as the Asian ...
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Boeing Leaders Appointed for Australia and India (Popularity: )
The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today named Ian Thomas president of Boeing Australia and South Pacific, and Dinesh Keskar as vice president of Boeing International and president of Boeing India. The appointments are effective March 1. Both executives will report to Shep Hill, president of Boeing International.Thomas, who was formerly president of Boeing India, succeeds Craig Saddler, who will be moving to a new position with Boeing in the United ...
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Boeing Receives FAA Engineering Contract Worth up to $1.7 Billion for Next-Generation Air Transportation System (Popularity: )
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Boeing (NYSE: BA) has won a major research & development support contract worth up to $1.7 billion for the Next-Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.Prime focus areas of the contract include air traffic management modeling and simulation as well as the full integration of ground and airborne technologies and operations across all vehicle types, including commercial and military aircraft, general aviation, unmanned aerial systems, and ...
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