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Seattle November 15, 2005 - The Boeing Company today officially launched the new Boeing 747-8 program, which includes the 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airplane and the 747-8 Freighter airplane.

Cargolux, based in Luxembourg, has ordered 10 747-8 Freighters and will take delivery of the first 747-8F in third quarter 2009. It also holds purchase rights for 10 additional airplanes.

Cargolux currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 13 747-400 freighters.

Nippon Cargo Airlines, based in Japan, has ordered eight 747-8 Freighters and will receive its first airplane in fourth quarter 2009. The airline also acquired options for six additional airplanes. Nippon Cargo currently operates 13 747 freighters and has six more 747-400Fs on order.

Firm orders from the two launch customers are valued at approximately $5 billion at list prices.

"We are thrilled to have Cargolux and Nippon Cargo choose the new 747-8 and become the launch customers for this next generation of the proud and valuable 747 airplane family," said Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 747-8 will use the technologies of the 787 Dreamliner to significantly increase the passenger and freighter capabilities of the 747 and offer greater fuel efficiency, improved operating economics, and be more friendly to the environment with reduced noise and emissions."

Both versions of the new 747 will feature GE's 787-technology GEnx engines, meet Stage 4 and QC2 noise requirements, have reduced emissions, offer lower trip costs and have an upgraded flight deck and an improved wing.

"The 747-8 Freighter will be very important in allowing Nippon Cargo to take advantage of the high expected cargo market growth in Asia," said Takuro Uchiyama, president and CEO, Nippon Cargo Airlines. "In addition, the 747-8 Freighter will be the world's most efficient cargo airplane, which is a key attribute with today's high cost of fuel."

Ulrich Ogiermann, president and CEO, Cargolux Airlines, said, "The Boeing 747-400 Freighter has been a cornerstone of our success, and I have high expectations that the 747-8 Freighter will build on that success and expand our capabilities worldwide. The increased payload capacity and much improved efficiency will allow us to continue our expansion and maximize our profitability.

Equally important to us and the communities where we operate is the new standard the 747-8 Freighter will set in noise reduction."

The 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airplane will be stretched 3.6-m (11.7 ft) compared to the 747-400 to accommodate 34 additional seats in a typical three-class configuration. The only jetliner in the 400- to 500-seat category, it will have a range of 14,815 km (8,000 nm) and will feature the new Boeing Signature Interior.

The Intercontinental will be quieter, produce fewer emissions, and achieve better fuel economy than any competing jetliner. It will offer 21 percent more lower-hold revenue cargo volume than the 747-400 and cost about 8 percent less per seat mile to operate. Compared to the A380, it will offer 22 percent lower trip costs.

The 747-8 Freighter will be 5.6 m (18.3 ft) longer than the 747-400 freighter. With a total payload capacity of 140 metric tonnes (154 tons), including tare weight, the 747-8F provides 16 percent more cargo revenue volume than the -400. The additional 117m(3) (4,124 ft(3)) from the longer fuselage offers space for four additional main-deck pallets, two additional lower-hold pallets and two additional lower-hold containers. Cargo can be loaded and unloaded on the 747-8F using both the nose and side doors for maximum speed and efficiency.

Compared to the A380, the 747-8F will offer 20 percent lower trip costs. In addition, the 747-8F will maintain the operational flexibility of today's 747 freighters, with good profit potential at less-than-full loads.

The 747-8 Freighter complements the existing 747-400 freighter family, which is the air-cargo industry's standard. Both models accommodate 3.1-meter (10-foot) high pallets, providing operators with maximum flexibility.

The 747-8 also fits easily in today's aviation infrastructure, flying into more than 210 airports worldwide without additional, expensive infrastructure changes required.

The 747 freighter family currently constitutes more than half of the world's total freighter capacity. Boeing freighters of all models comprise more than 90 percent of the total worldwide freighter lift.

Boeing forecasts the need for about 900 airplanes -- passengers and freighters -- in the 400-plus-seat segment over the next 20 years. Boeing also forecasts that large widebody freighters (65 metric tons and above in capacity) will comprise 34 percent of the freighter market by 2024.

Washington November 14, 2005 - The negotiating committee for the pilots at World Airways, Inc., represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Airline Division, has submitted a proffer for release with the National Mediation Board (NMB) after reaching an impasse with company officials.

The latest offer from the company does not address the long-term concerns of the pilots, who have voted to authorize a strike after the NMB grants a release from negotiations.

"I believe that this management team has lost sight of where the success lies in this corporation," said Captain Luis M. Carmona, World Airways Pilots Executive Council Chairman. "It is the dedicated employees who make World Airways what it is today."

The pilots' current collective bargaining agreement became amendable in July 2003. Despite meaningful negotiations, many key issues remain unresolved, such as job security, medical and life insurance, retirement and compensation.

After the NMB grants a release, the union and the company enter a 30-day "cooling off" period. Afterward, either side can engage in economic self-help, which includes the right to strike for the pilots of World Airways.

Of great concern to the Teamster pilots is World Air Holdings' acquisition of North American Airlines (NAA), and its decision to run each company separately. NAA employees' wages and work rules are significantly lower than World Airways', and both employee groups are working for less than industry standards. NAA pilots have recently accepted representation by the Teamsters Union, and are in mediation.

Chicago November 14, 2005 - United Airlines reported today that applications for its new flight attendant positions topped 7,500 on the first day of recruiting, dramatically exceeding expectations.

"We were thrilled with the level and the quality of interest in our flight attendant positions," said Jane Allen, senior vice president, Onboard Service. "We received more than 7,500 applications via our website, seven times what we expected on the first day, and we identified more than 2,600 that were best matches for the attributes we are seeking."

"We're already conducting screening interviews today in Washington and Chicago, and we'll begin final interviews at United's world headquarters Monday, Nov. 21," said Randall Rotondo, managing director of Worldwide Human Resources. "It's very gratifying to see such strong interest in becoming a United flight attendant."

United announced on Friday, Nov. 11, that it will hire approximately 2,000 flight attendants, the first time the company has added to its flight attendant ranks in over four years.

The company began taking applications on Sunday, Nov. 13 exclusively at united.com/flightattendant for positions based in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

United, which marked the 75-year anniversary of the flight attendant profession earlier this year, offers one of the most extensive flight attendant training programs in the industry. Training for the 2,000 new positions is expected to begin Jan. 9, 2006. The seven-week curriculum covers customer service, emergency procedures and first aid, aircraft equipment, food and beverage service, as well as an overview of United's business.

San Francisco November 14, 2005 - Cathay Pacific Airways has added to its list of major awards this year by lifting three titles in the annual World Travel Awards -- one of the most prestigious events on the travel industry's calendar. Cathay Pacific was awarded "Asia's Leading Airline," "Asia's Leading Business Class Airline," and "World's Leading Use of In-flight Technology" at a glittering black-tie ceremony on Sunday night at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.

Award winners were based solely on the result of a worldwide poll of travel industry professionals in more than 140 countries. Voting ran from May through September this year with more than two million ballots cast online. Finalists were whittled down from 3,500 initial nominations.

"Winning three awards 'Asia's Leading Airline,' 'Asia's Leading Business Class Airline,' and 'World's Leading Use of In-flight Technology,' is testament to Cathay Pacific's world-class commitment to the travel industry," said Graham Cooke president and founder of the World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards cover all sectors of the global travel industry. The awards date back to 1993 when Mr. Cooke saw the need for a truly worldwide ceremony that rewarded an increasingly globalized industry. "Voted for independently by travel professionals worldwide, our award winners are having a major impact and influence on the world's travel and tourism industry. They are the true innovators and benchmarks for our trade, especially in the areas of customer service, technology, operational efficiency, product offering and style," said Mr. Cooke.

Earlier this year Cathay Pacific won the endorsement of global travelers when named "Airline of the Year 2005" in the world's biggest passenger poll conducted by UK-based Skytrax Research. Cathay Pacific was last month named "Airline of the Year" by regional travel trade members in the TTG Asia Travel Awards.

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Philip Chen said: "Winning not one, but three, World Travel Awards is a rare honor. To come top in global polls of both passengers and travel professionals in the same year reflects our commitment to set the industry standard for service and is a tribute to the hard work and commitment of all our staff. As the airline of Hong Kong we will continue to work to strengthen the city as a global hub and gateway to the Chinese Mainland."

Phoenix November 14, 2005 - In January, the doors will open at the US Airways Center, formerly America West Arena, in downtown Phoenix. The new 10-year agreement follows the successful merger between America West Airlines and US Airways, completed September 27.

The naming conversion is scheduled to take place over the next few months, and plans call for it to be completed and unveiled shortly after the first of the year. Designs are currently under review with the City of Phoenix. Until then, the arena will continue to operate as America West Arena.

"Because of the comprehensive and dramatic enhancements completed over the past few years, today we really have a state-of-the-art building again compared to the one that opened in 1992," said Suns Chairman and CEO Jerry Colangelo. "It is the sports and entertainment facility of the future, so it is most appropriate that it be identified with the airline of the future in name and spirit."

"Since its inception in 1992, America West Arena has been a great source of pride to our employees and now a much larger employee base can see US Airways' commitment to the Phoenix community and the Suns organization," said US Airways Chairman, President and CEO Doug Parker. "As the hometown airline of Phoenix, we are excited that the US Airways Center will be both a symbol of our future and a tribute to the proud history of our airline."

The arena is owned by the City of Phoenix and managed by a subsidiary of Suns Legacy Partners, owners of the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) and the Phoenix Roadrunners (ECHL) hockey team. In addition to those teams, the 19,000-seat, award-winning venue hosts 200 events a year including the Arizona Rattlers (AFL), concerts, the Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney ice shows, other family shows, sporting events, and conventions. More than two million guests attend events annually.

"We're not just writing a new chapter in the book on Downtown Phoenix," said Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, "we're writing a whole new book." "With the expanded Phoenix Civic Plaza convention center, light rail, a new Arizona State University campus and a host of other residential, retail and business projects, the US Airways Center will continue to be at the heart of Phoenix sports and culture."

The new naming rights partnership will integrate the US Airways name throughout the building as well as in advertising, promotional activities and operations, including exterior signage, on-court identification, concessions materials, staff uniforms, tickets, brochures and other collateral material.

Another element of the partnership includes the creation of the "Heritage Wall," which will profile the history of America West Airlines from birth through the merger creating today's US Airways.

The display will be located just inside the arena's entrances from the plaza and Jefferson Street.

The arena recently completed a major $70 million expansion and improvement project. Gone is the block exterior, replaced with soaring glass walls. The outdoor ticket office is now enclosed inside the new 14,000 square foot Casino Arizona Pavilion, serving as a grand entrance to the arena highlighted by a 12 x 20-foot video wall. On the arena's east side, the Bud Light Paseo is a flexible outdoor entertainment venue covered by a football field-length canopy featuring state-of-the-art sound and video projection systems, as well as the stylish Bud Light bar area and facilities that double as television studio facilities for Suns telecasts and a performance stage for music events. Other improvements include new technology installed in the arena bowl including a 900-foot LED ribbon, a center-hung scoreboard with HDTV screens, a new sound system, a new Courtside Club, Lexus Club and B Lounge nightclub. At street level the arena now features a Starbucks, expanded Team Shop and il Palazzetto, a Levy Brothers restaurant featuring fine Italian cuisine.

Cedar Rapids IA November 15, 2005 - Saab Aircraft has renewed its contract with Rockwell Collins to provide support and maintenance of avionics onboard Saab 340 and Saab 2000 aircraft. The 5-year, price-per-flight-hour contract extends through 2010 and encompasses Saab Aircraft AB in Sweden, and Saab's-U.S. based customer support organization, Saab Aircraft of America LLC.

"We have a long history of providing support services for Saab Aircraft and look forward to continuing this relationship," said Scott Gunnufson, vice president of business operations for Rockwell Collins' Services business.

The agreement covers Saab 340 and Saab 2000 aircraft enrolled in the Saab Aircraft Parts Exchange Program and includes maintenance, service and repair of Rockwell Collins avionics. Rockwell Collins' service centers in the United States and the United Kingdom will provide the support.

Flightstar Completes Move to Cecil Field Jacksonville, FL.

Jacksonville November 15, 2005 - Flightstar Aircraft Services, Inc., a leading provider of heavy maintenance and modifications for narrow body air transport category aircraft, announced that the company has completed its move from Jacksonville International Airport to Cecil Commerce Center located at Cecil Air Field (VQQ) in Jacksonville, FL. The larger facility can house up to nine aircraft with over 200,000 square feet under roof. Additionally, Flightstar controls nearly half a million square feet of ramp space. The Cecil Field facility underwent renovations beginning in 2004 and was completed in November of this year. Flightstar's new facility is large enough to house wide body aircraft such as the Boeing 767. With over 300 employees, Flightstar is the largest private employer at Cecil Field.

Flightstar's President, Jerry Hernandez stated; "The completion of the move is a major step in our company's ability to provide the necessary space to meet the growing demand for our services."

Flightstar moved its operations in late June and started providing aircraft maintenance at Cecil Field shortly thereafter. Also incorporated into the new hangar is a complete aircraft paint facility.

The new company address is 6025 Flightline Road, Building 815, Cecil Commerce Center, Jacksonville FL 32221.

"Our newest Flight Passes, designed with leisure travelers in mind, raise the bar in buy-in-bulk savings for air fare," said Sean Menke, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. "We plan on continuing to expand our range of innovative online products, based on the rapidly growing number of customers choosing our multi-trip pass products for the exceptional value they provide. Subscribing to air travel with online convenience underlines Air Canada's commitment to lead the way by putting control back in the hands of consumers."

Air Canada's four most recent Flight Passes offer additional savings for leisure travelers with flexible travel dates: a "Weekend Flight Pass" with savings up to 70 per cent off Tango fares for travel on Saturdays and Sundays to points within Canada; a "Discounted Flight Pass to the Sun" with savings up to 60 per cent off Tango Plus fares for travel on mid-week days from Eastern

Canada to popular sun destinations; in addition to a "Flight Pass to the Sun - West" with savings up to 60 per cent off Tango Plus fares for travel from Western Canada to popular sun destinations; and a "Flight Pass to Hawaii" with savings up to 35 per cent off the carrier's already discounted excursion fares for travel from Western Canada to Hawaii.

Washington November 15, 2005 - Three serious near collisions on runways in Boston, New York and Las Vegas this year has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to again press for quicker action by the FAA to reduce theses incident. However, the NTSB also noted positive progress by the FAA in pursuing aircraft fuel tank and aircraft wing icing safety, railroad recorder crashworthiness, and marine drug and alcohol testing requirements.

At a public meeting today, the NTSB reviewed its "Most Wanted List" of safety improvements, a list that calls for action on numerous transportation safety issues by federal agencies. The acceptance rate of the Board's Most Wanted List has remained consistently high and is currently about 85%.

"We are encouraged by the progress that we have seen in the acceptance rate of our recommendations," said NTSB Acting Chairman Mark Rosenker. "Everyone of our recommendations is important, and when implemented, all of them will improve safety. The Board will continue to push federal agencies, industry and private companies for more safety improvements to enhance our transportation system."

Established in 1990, the Most Wanted list is a way for the NTSB to focus attention on needed safety improvements in all modes of transportation. The list highlights recommendations that the Board believes would significantly reduce deaths and injuries.

Actions the Board made on the Most Wanted list were:

AVIATION

Runway Incursions -- This area has been on the Board's list since it's inception in 1990. The FAA completed action on a number of objectives to make ground operation of aircraft safer. However, these incidents continue to occur with alarming frequency. The FAA indicates that during fiscal year 2004 there were 326 incursions, and during 2005 there were 324. The FAA's system provides warning to air traffic controllers, but not to the flight crews, a fact that reduces the amount of time that pilots have to react to an impending incursion. Recommendation: Implement a safety system for ground movement that will ensure the safe movement of airplanes on the ground and provides direct warning capability to the flight crews. Status: Action remains on list "Open - Unacceptable Response"

Aircraft Icing - The consequences of operating an airplane in icing conditions without first having thoroughly demonstrated adequate handling/controllability in those conditions are sufficiently severe that they warrant a thorough certification test program. The FAA has not adopted a systematic and proactive approach to the certification and operational issues of transport-category airplane icing. Recommendation: Complete research on aircraft structural icing and continue efforts to revise icing certification criteria, testing requirements, and restrictions on operations in icing conditions. Status: Issue area remains on list "Open - Unacceptable Response."

Fuel/Air Vapors - Center wing fuel tank explosions have resulted in 346 fatalities in four accidents since 1984. Operating transport-category airplanes with flammable fuel/air vapors in fuel tanks presents an
avoidable risk of explosion. The Board closed the "short term" recommendation to modify procedures to reduce the potential for flammable fuel/air vapors in aircraft fuel tanks. Because the FAA took no action on this recommendation, it was closed unacceptable action. Recommendation: Complete rulemaking efforts to preclude the operation of transport-category airplanes with flammable fuel/air vapors on the fuel tank on all aircraft. Status: Issue area remains on list "Open - Acceptable Response." (progressing too slowly)"

Audio, Data and Video Recorders - Investigators must have information rapidly, effectively and efficiently in order to determine the factors related to an accident. Automatic information recording devices, such as Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs) and Flight Data Recorders (FDRs) have proven to be very useful in gathering pure factual information. This information results in the development of timely, more precise safety recommendations that are likely to reduce future similar accidents. Recommendation: In addition to adopting the 2-hour CVR requirement, require the retrofit of existing CVR's with Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS), and require that existing FDR and CVR be on separate generator busses with the highest reliable power so that any single electrical failure does not disable both. Require the installation of video recording systems in small and large aircraft. Require the recording of additional needed FDR data for Boeing 737s. Status: Issue area remains on list "Open - Unacceptable Response"

Restraint Systems for Children --The Federal Aviation Administration allows children up to two years old to travel on an adult's lap rather than be restrained in child safety seats during takeoff, landing and times of turbulence, as the NTSB has recommended. Recommendation: All occupants should be restrained during takeoff, landing and turbulent conditions and that all infants and small children should be restrained in an approved child restraint system appropriate to their height and weight. Status: Issue area to remain on the list "Open - Unacceptable Action."

RAILROAD

Positive Train Control --The Safety Board has a long history of investigating accidents in which crewmembers failed to operate their trains effectively and in accordance with operating rules for a variety of human performance deficiencies. The Board has advocated the implementation of a system known as positive train control (PTC) that compensates for human error and that incorporates collision avoidance to prevent train collisions. Recommendation: Implement a positive train control system. Status: Issue area to remain on list "Open - Acceptable Response." (progressing too slowly)

Improved Survivability of Recorders -- In railroad investigations, the Board relies on data recovered from event recorders to determine critical facts before and during an accident. However, many accidents in which critical event recorder data were lost because the event recorders were compromised due to impact forces, fire exposure, and in some cases water. Recommendation: Require railroads to equip their locomotives with event recorders designed to survive accidents. Status: Because the recommendation was closed after the FRA completed rulemaking on crashworthiness standards, even though the implementation schedule was longer than the Board thought necessary, the issue area was removed from list.

MARINE

Drug and Alcohol Testing of Crews After an Accident -- In accidents involving human error, the Safety Board must first determine if toxicological issues can be excluded as being causal to the accident. Therefore, post accident toxicological testing is extremely important to our accident investigations. The potential effects of alcohol or drug use as a causal factor in major marine accidents frequently cannot be ruled out because testing is not done at all, or is often not done correctly and in a timely manner. Recommendation: The issuance of a final rule by the Coast Guard on alcohol and drug testing requirements for commercial vessels following a serious marine accident. Status: Issue area to remain on list "Open - Acceptable Response." (upgraded from progressing too slowly to progressing in a timely manner)

HIGHWAY

Motor Carrier Operations - The two most important factors in safe motor carrier operations are the operational status of the vehicles and the performance of the individuals who drive them. If problems in these two areas persist, the motor carrier should have its license to operate revoked. The Safety Board has called on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to implement such a system. Recommendation: Continue efforts to develop standards that appropriately recognize the importance of vehicle and driver factors in measuring the overall safety of a motor carrier's operations. Status: Issue area to remain on list "Open - Acceptable Response." (progressing too slowly)

Preventing Medically Unqualified Drivers from Operating Commercial Vehicles - Accident investigations involving drivers with serious medical conditions, has exposed the serious flaws that exist in the medical certification process of commercial vehicle drivers. These flaws can lead to increased highway fatalities and injuries for commercial vehicle drivers, their passengers, and the motoring public. Recommendation: Continue efforts to improve motorcoach design, and to address construction and occupant protection issues. Status: Issue area to remain on list "Open - Acceptable Response." (progressing too slowly)

Protection for Bus Passengers - One of the primary causes of passenger injury in motorcoach accidents occurs when passengers are thrown from their seating areas during an accident. In its 1999 special investigation report on bus crashworthiness, the Safety Board concluded that the overall injury risk to occupants in motorcoach accidents involving rollover and ejection may be reduced significantly by retaining the occupant in the seating compartment throughout the collision. The Board asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require new motorcoach bus occupant protection systems that retain passengers in their seats. In addition, stronger bus roofs and easy-to-open window emergency exits are needed to enhance safety. Recommendation: Continue efforts to improve motorcoach design, and to address construction and occupant protection issues. Status: Issue area to remain on list "Open - Acceptable Response" (progressing too slowly)

INTERMODAL

Update Hours-of-Service Regulations in Aviation, Marine, and Pipeline Industries - Operating a vehicle without the operator having adequate rest, in any mode of transportation, presents an unnecessary risk to the traveling public. The laws, rules, and regulations governing this aspect of transportation safety are archaic in many cases and are not adequate to address the problem. Recommendation: Establish scientifically based hours-of-service regulations that set limits on hours-of-service, provide predictable work and rest schedules, and consider human sleep and rest requirements. Status: Issue area to remain on list "Open -Acceptable Action." (progressing too slowly)

Alcoa Geoweb(R) Product Used for De-Icing Pad at Cleveland Hopkins Airport; The Geoweb System Provides Environmental and Economic Savings

Cleveland November 15, 2005 - Alcoa announced today that its Presto Products' Geoweb(R) load support system will be used at Cleveland's Hopkins International Airport. Presto Products is providing 13 truck loads, or 1.3 million square feet, of the Geoweb product that will serve as a construction support platform over marginal subgrades and a highly-permeable structural drainage layer for the 30-acre de-icing site, currently underway at the airport. Presto Products' Ohio distributor, Meredith Brothers, Columbus, was awarded the supply contract from Independence Excavating, the Cleveland-based construction company, who is building the airport site. Independence Excavating has participated in many of the region's most demanding and innovative projects, including NASA Glenn's cryogenic propellant research center, Gund Arena and the Cleveland Browns Stadium. The specifications were developed by R. W. Armstrong, the airport design engineering consultants.

"This is the first use of our Geoweb product for a de-icing application since new government standards concerning de-icing runoff were established. The Geoweb system develops a structurally-stable aggregate drainage system for groundwater, and supports the impervious membranes that prevent the possibility of groundwater contamination. Using the Geoweb system eliminates the need for excessive excavation while increasing structural capacity, which saves construction costs," said Daniel Senf, PE, CPESC, Director Business Development for Presto Products Geosystems. "In addition, Geoweb stabilizes aggregate so it can handle the heavy loads of construction and commercial aircraft."

Fluent Awarded Grant By U.S. Office of Naval Research for CFD Modeling of High Speed Sealift Ships

Lebanon NH November 15, 2005 - Fluent Inc., world leader in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and services, today announces its part in a successful bid for a U.S. Naval grant to simulate high speed sealift (HSSL) ships. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) in the area of HSSL has awarded the grant to Fluent as a member of a skilled multi-disciplinary team, specifically working in the area of computational hydrodynamics design and analysis. The total ONR award amount is approximately $500,000 (US), of which Fluent receives $155,000 (US).

High speed sealift ships require advanced hull designs, high-power, fuel-efficient machinery, and advanced structural designs using light-weight and high-strength materials to perform duties more effectively and efficiently. The primary goal of this project is to serve the interests of the United States land forces - Army and Marines - in developing a vessel that can transport material at high speeds across Trans-oceanic distances, allow quick transfer of large loads between ships at sea, enter austere ports, and autonomously off- load in such ports or on exposed beaches.

Fluent is partnering with professors from the University of Michigan and the University of New South Wales, a ship designer at John J. McMullen Associates, and a scientist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock Division. This assembly represents one of three groups participating in Phase l of this project, which will consist of demonstrating the capabilities of the hydrodynamic computational tools that will be used in the context of analyzing the hydrodynamic performance of a proposed concept for a HSSL ship. At the conclusion of the first six months, one of the three groups from Phase l will be selected to participate in Phase II, which will be the actual development and validation phase of the project.

Quote from Armin Troesch, Chair of the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, and lead person for this effort, states that, "New advanced hull forms require new computational tools. This project will bring together the experience of ship designers and the expertise of fluid mechanicians resulting in a physics-based hydrodynamic analysis and design. Given these new capabilities, we expect significant improvements in vessel performance and capabilities."

The Office of Naval Research coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through schools, universities, government laboratories, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. It provides technical advice to the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy and works with industry to improve technology manufacturing processes.

Southwest Airlines Selects Pemco Aviation

Birmingham AL November 15, 2005 - Pemco World Air Services, the Dothan, AL based subsidiary of Pemco Aviation Group announced today that it has been awarded a contract from Southwest Airlines to provide aircraft maintenance and modification services on its family of 737 aircraft.

Ron Aramini, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pemco Aviation Group said, "The contract award by Southwest confirms the success of our long term strategy for our Dothan facility. We have focused our efforts on quality, price and schedule in support of our customers and that effort has been rewarded. We are very pleased that Southwest Airlines has selected Pemco to join its team."

Ray Bennett, President of Pemco World Air Services, said, "Southwest takes their relationships with their maintenance providers very seriously. By selecting Pemco, they recognize the expertise of our employees, the quality of our work and our strong desire to be a member of the Southwest team. We appreciate their commitment and believe that our partnership with Southwest will grow and provide benefit to both companies."

"We look forward to building a partnership with Pemco Aviation, moving forward to creating a heavy maintenance program that preserves our impeccable safety record and helps us control our costs," said Jim Sokol, Southwest Airlines Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering.

Long Beach November 15, 2005 - Sea Launch has signed a firm launch contract with DIRECTV, for a mission scheduled in early 2007. The contract includes an option for an additional launch.

The new contract calls for a Zenit-3SL vehicle to launch a DIRECTV spacecraft to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Sea Launch's Odyssey Launch Platform, positioned on the Equator. Sea Launch's reliable direct insertion into equatorial orbit is expected to yield additional years of life for this spacecraft.

The DIRECTV spacecraft, with a mass of about 6080 kg, is one of three Boeing 702 model spacecraft DIRECTV has ordered from The Boeing Company and is among the largest and most powerful Ka-band satellites ever built. The new satellite will optimize DIRECTV's advanced transmission techniques and state-of-the-art video compression technology. It will deliver national high-definition (HD) programming and will be capable of supporting spot beams carrying local HD broadcast channels in all 50 states.

DIRECTV is in the process of launching several spacecraft to expand its capacity to serve the growing market for satellite-delivered, HD television in the United States. This is the seventh new contract Sea Launch has signed in 2005 and the fourth launch contract award for a mission with DIRECTV. Most recently, Sea Launch successfully delivered the Spaceway 1 satellite to orbit, on April 26, 2005. Earlier launches include the DIRECTV 7S satellite on May 4, 2004 and the DIRECTV 1R satellite on October 9, 1999.

"With three successful launches to date for DIRECTV, Sea Launch is proud to be entrusted with yet another spacecraft launch to occur in early 2007," said Jim Maser, president of Sea Launch.

"From local-to-local broadcast to HD television, which is taking off in the United States, we are excited to be a part of DIRECTV's evolution and future. We are very pleased to include this award as our sixth addition of a commercial spacecraft to our growing backlog this year."

"Dependability and the commitment to meet our scheduling needs are two attributes that we value in a launch service provider," said Jim Butterworth, senior vice president, Communications Systems, DIRECTV, Inc. "Sea Launch has consistently delivered with three successful launches within our time schedule requirements that enabled us to move forward with key programming initiatives, such as the current expansion of local and national HD programming."

British Airways Selects B/E Aerospace for Next Generation Business Class Seating Program Initially Valued at over $150 Million

Wellington FL November 15, 2005 - B/E Aerospace, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and a leading aftermarket distributor of aerospace fasteners, today announced that British Airways has selected B/E to perform a fleet-wide retrofit of business class seating on all of its long-haul aircraft. B/E will design and manufacture next generation horizontal lie-flat bed seats in a program initially valued at over $150 million. This program award was included in the company's third quarter backlog and deliveries will begin in mid-2006.

The next generation seat bed platform matches British Airways' highly successful forward and aft facing seating configuration with B/E's award-winning innovation and comfort technologies, setting new standards for passenger comfort. A strong emphasis on material aesthetics, quality and finish completes the passenger experience.

"In 2000, British Airways revolutionized the industry with its introduction of the first horizontal lie-flat business class seat. Now, British Airways is again raising the competitive bar, and we are pleased to collaborate with them to introduce an entirely new level of comfort and living space for their business class passengers," said Michael B. Baughan, Senior Vice President, B/E Aerospace, Inc.

Cernium's ExitSentry Intelligent Video System Deployed at Pittsburgh International Airport under TSA Grant Program

Reston VA November 15, 2005 - Cernium, Inc., the technology leader in intelligent video systems, announced the deployment of its ExitSentry(TM) security system at Pittsburgh International Airport. The installation of this advanced version of Cernium's security exit lane monitoring product is contracted through J.P. Hudson & Associates, a security consulting firm located in Beaver, PA, and was accomplished with funding support from the Transportation Security Administration. The company also announced orders for ExitSentry in three additional US airports. Since the product's introduction in 1996, Cernium's 48 ExitSentry installations throughout North America have logged more than 1.2 million hours of service.

Late detection of security breaches can result in concourse shutdowns and major disruptions to flight operations. Industry experts estimate the economic losses from a single shutdown event to be in the millions of dollars. ExitSentry is the patented intelligent video monitoring system that prevents, detects, and records exit lane intrusions in airports and similar public spaces.

ExitSentry enhances security and reduces security personnel fatigue by maintaining continuous vigilance at one of the most critical transition points in the security perimeter.

"We are pleased to provide this advanced version of ExitSentry to a key transportation hub like Pittsburgh International Airport," said Ken Vondrasek, Cernium's aviation sector manager. "This upgraded release of the product will permit airports with unconventional exit area layouts to install the system with minimal customization effort."

Through a complete system of intelligent video surveillance cameras, behavior-recognition software, audio and visual alerts, and digital recording devices, ExitSentry continuously scans for individuals and objects moving in the wrong direction through a secure exit area. Unauthorized movement triggers a warning, followed by higher priority alarms if the intrusion persists. All intrusions are recorded and instantly replayed so that the violator can be identified. Color photocopies of the intruder are printed for quick and accurate reference by pursuing security personnel. When integrated into an airport's overall security profile, ExitSentry can trigger automatic gate closures and door locks, as well as transmit images of suspected intruders to wireless devices of security personnel and law enforcement officials.

DHL to Build Largest U.S. On-Airport Service Center in Charlotte, N.C.; New Facility To Enhance Service for Local Customers, Positions DHL For Long-Term Growth in Area

Plantation FL November 15, 2005 - DHL, the world's leading global express delivery and logistics company, today announced plans to build its largest U.S. on-airport service center facility at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. DHL expects to invest $6 million in the development of the new facility, consolidating four Charlotte, N.C.-area facilities into a single service center location.

The new 80,200-sq.-ft. facility will serve the Charlotte, N.C. and surrounding areas, including Morrisville, Concord, Kings Mountain and Salisbury, as well as parts of South Carolina. The new facility will enhance the efficiencies of the Southeast operation and improve service delivery times as well as provide a later pickup service offering for customers in the area.

"This new facility underscores our commitment to increase efficiencies, enhance network connectivity and improve the DHL customer experience," said Mike Parra, senior area vice president of operations for DHL, "and will enable us to provide our growing customer base in Charlotte and the surrounding areas with the highest quality of service to meet their shipping and logistics needs."

The new state-of-the-art facility will handle a wide variety of shipments -- including domestic and international parcels as well as palletized and container freight - and initially employ at least 175 personnel when fully operational in April 2006.

Additional key facts about today's announcement include:

-- Construction of the Charlotte facility began in late September 2005. The facility will be fully operational in April 2006 and will operate six days a week.

-- The new facility covers approximately 80,200 square feet, and will be 12,200 square feet larger than the four existing Charlotte facilities combined.

-- The $6 million investment in the facility includes a 10-year lease, airport-related costs, construction of the facility, and capital improvements.

-- The new facility will have a handling capacity of 15,000 letter and parcel shipments per hour.

-- The new facility will increase DHL's throughput capacity in the area by 15 percent.

DHL has maintained its leadership in the global delivery market for more than three decades through the continuous expansion of its transportation network, the enhancement of its portfolio of domestic and international shipping services and providing superior customer service to meet the needs of a growing, global customer base. The new Charlotte facility is one of many initiatives DHL has undertaken to improve US network efficiencies, cost containment and connectivity system-wide. Last year, DHL Express announced a $1.2 billion network investment program in the U.S. market which has resulted in a newly expanded primary air and ground hub in Wilmington, Ohio, seven new Regional Sort Centers, and a recently completed West Coast distribution facility.

Midwest Airlines Selects Juro International Systems New Revenue Analysis System

Kansas City November 15, 2005 - Juro International Systems, Inc., a leader in Revenue Analysis software and services for the airline industry, today announced that Midwest Airlines as "The best care in the air" has signed an agreement for new software that will allow the airline to warehouse and study real-time revenue analysis information, including information on flights booked through its various distribution channels.

Midwest Airlines will use data delivered through Juro's user-friendly JIS-MIT Revenue Analysis system to analyze and develop pricing, revenue management, network planning, distribution channel and sales strategies. The JIS-MIT system uses transmission control number (TCN) data provided by global distribution systems (GDS) and created by Midwest Airlines' internal E-ticket system.

Gregory Aretakis, Vice President of Planning and Revenue Management at Midwest Airlines, said: "Juro's Revenue Analysis System will enhance our ability to evaluate revenue data. With the real-time information collected from TCN, we will be able to make more timely responses to marketplace changes and more effectively identify our best revenue opportunities."

"We are very pleased that we have been chosen by Midwest Airlines that has proven itself to be an innovator in the major marketplace. Midwest Airlines and Juro are embarking on a true strategic partnership in fulfilling the need for leading edge revenue analysis systems (JIS-MIT) proven to deliver incremental revenue improvement. We are looking forward to having a long-lasting relationship between the two companies and assisting Midwest Airlines long-term goal to improve its profitability," said Kenji Oba, Juro International Systems president.

International Registry of Mobile Assets to Generate Significant Savings for the Air Transport Industry

Dublin November 15, 2005 - Aviareto, a joint-venture between SITA SC and the Irish Government, selected by the Preparatory Commission for the International Registry under the auspices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to establish and operate the International Registry of Mobile Assets, today announced the Registry will go live on March 1st, 2006 as Malaysia recently became the 8th country to ratify the Cape Town Treaty effectively bringing it into force on that date.

The registry provides a central repository - an electronic database - that will record sales and financial interests in mobile assets (airframes, aircraft engines and helicopters), establishing priority of interest in such holdings. As a result, the risk of lending can be better assessed allowing financial institutions involved in aircraft object transactions to reduce the interest rates they currently charge.

"The International Registry of Mobile Assets, which has passed final acceptance testing by ICAO, will enable stakeholders to secure their interests in assets they finance, and will be a central vehicle in helping parties understand the extent to which they have legal rights in aircraft equipment," said Kevin Power, Managing Director of Aviareto. "For the first time interests in aircraft equipment involving transactions in Cape Town Treaty Contracting States will be accessible electronically in one place. This information is vital to the world's airlines, financiers, leasing companies, manufacturers and governments."

NetJets Aviation's Gary Strapp Takes Lead with Manufacturers

Columbus OH November 15, 2005 - NetJets Aviation announced the promotion of Gary P. Strapp, senior vice president, Aircraft Programs at NetJets Aviation. Mr. Strapp, who is a CPA, has been asked to oversee further development of partnerships between NetJets and original equipment manufacturers.

Mr. Strapp will continue to head the aircraft programs department. He reports directly to NetJets Aviation President Bill Boisture. Mr. Strapp joined NetJets in 1989 and has held a variety of positions including vice president, finance, vice president, administration and controller.

Bill Boisture welcomed the expansion of Mr. Strapp's role, adding, "Gary has taken a key role in expanding our business relationships with our OEM partners. Under his leadership we have seen the aircraft programs department achieve substantial positive change."

Washington November 15, 2005 - U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 436,350 workers in September 2005, 5.5 percent fewer than in September 2004, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration, reported today.

Philadelphia International Airport Recognized For Enhancing Access For Travelers With Disabilities

Philadelphia November 15, 2005 - The Mayor's Commission on People With Disabilities has recognized the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Review Committee with its 2005 Access Achievement Award for its accomplishments in fostering the Airport's accessibility for travelers with visual, hearing, speech, mobility and other disabilities.

The Committee's numerous achievements earned it the Access Achievement Award in the Local Government/Public Service Entity category for "outstanding commitment to increasing access for people with disabilities through the removal of physical and attitudinal barriers."

The Access Achievement Award was presented to Committee Chair Richard Dempsey, an employee in the Airport's Technical Services unit, at the Commission's 10th Annual awards breakfast on October 21st. The Committee was one of more than a half-dozen organizations and individuals honored.

"Congratulations to the Airport and the ADA Review Committee for this well-deserved honor," said Mayor John F. Street. "The Committee's achievements in making our Airport user-friendly for travelers with disabilities are a credit to the City. It is details such as this that have earned Philadelphia a reputation as the 'Next Great American City.'"

Tasked with ensuring the Airport's compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the ADA Review Committee was formed in November 1994 to foster communication between people with disabilities and the Airport and to identify and resolve accessibility issues. The Committee, which meets at least every other month, is composed of representatives from the Airport, the City, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, Transportation Security Administration, airlines, and advocates for those with disabilities.

"The ADA Review Committee has become the voice of all travelers with disabilities that use our facilities," said Charles J. Isdell, the City's Director of Aviation, who nominated the Committee for the award. "It views challenges put before it as opportunities to improve the Airport. People with disabilities recognize the ADA Review Committee as the entity that is committed to making sure that Philadelphia International Airport is accessible to all our travelers."

Throughout the years, the Committee's efforts have accomplished many objectives for the benefit of travelers with disabilities. These include:

-- The construction of ramps and uniform curb cuts to facilitate the use of wheelchairs

-- The establishment of Handicapped drop-off and pick-up zones

-- The introduction of a dedicated telephone hotline number to assist passengers in obtaining mobility assistance from the airlines

-- The installation of ATMs equipped with earjacks and instructions in Braille

-- The offering of ADA Awareness Training Sessions to all Airport employees.

There are also currently 31 Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD/TTY) public payphones located throughout the Airport as well as signs directing users to the nearest TDD/TTY.

ADA compliant stalls are available in all of the Airport's 122 restrooms, which include companion care restrooms.

Seattle November 15, 2005 - Highlights of New Contract Offer --

-- Competitive Pay --

- Average engineering salary increases from $82,060 to at least $95,884 over the 3-year contract

- Average technical employee salary increases from $61,744 to at least $71,134

- Salary reviews with SPEEA for 2007 and 2008 to keep pay competitive in the market

-- Employee Incentive Plan --

- Potential of 20 days extra pay annually

- Allows employees to share in the company's success

- First potential pay out in first quarter 2006 based on Boeing's 2005 performance

-- Excellent Benefits --

- Enhanced health care coverage with no increase in employee cost share

- Pension -- monthly basic benefit formula increased 16.5% to $70

- Increased company match to the 401(k) savings plan

The Boeing Company today reached tentative agreement with the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) on a new three-year contract offer covering nearly 18,000 engineering and technical employees in Washington and Oregon.

SPEEA is recommending employees ratify the contract.

"We've extended a respectful and very competitive contract offer that recognizes the tremendous contributions of our engineering and technical employees and sets a course for creating our future together," said Alan Mulally, Commercial Airplanes president and CEO. "We listened carefully to SPEEA negotiators and addressed our employees' top priorities around pay, incentives, health care and retirement, in a contract offer that enhances our competitiveness going forward."

Key elements of the contract include:

Annual Salary Adjustment Funds

Salary Adjustment Funds 2006 2007 2008

Base Salary

Adjustment Fund

-- Professional Unit 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%

-- Technical Unit 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%

Market Adjustment Fund

-- Professional Unit 2.5% Dependent on Dependent on

market market

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-- Technical Unit 1.0% Dependent on Dependent on

market market

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Promotion Fund

-- Professional Unit 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%

-- Technical Unit 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%

1.5 percent minimum annual salary increase for each Professional Unit

employee;

2 percent minimum annual salary increase for each Technical Unit employee

Boeing has agreed to review with SPEEA the company's annual salary market analysis for 2007 and 2008. At that time, Boeing will determine if increases to the salary adjustment funds are needed to keep employee pay competitive with other companies.

Incentive Pay

The offer includes an incentive pay plan that allows SPEEA-represented employees to share in the company's financial success and align with the incentives in place with professional employees throughout much of the company. The Employee Incentive Plan (EIP) provides a potential of 20 additional days' pay per year, depending on the company's performance against specific measurements. If the company meets its annual operating target, the plan generates a 10-day pay out; exceeding the target produces a larger pay out.

"This contract feature aligns the majority of our salaried employees around our business plan and rewards them for their efforts to continuously improve our quality and productivity and meet our performance goals," said Mulally.

Currently, the EIP is projected to pay out 12 days for 2005, or 4.6 percent of annual salary. For the average engineer, the projected pay out would be approximately $3,775; for the average technical employee, the projected pay out would be about $2,840.

Health Care Benefits

The company is offering enhancements to the Traditional Medical Plan and the Select Network Plan (formerly called Selections), with no increases in cost share for employees. The Select Network Plan, the health care plan that currently requires zero premiums for employees in Washington, will no longer require referrals to specialists. Under the Traditional Medical Plan, network services currently paid at 95 percent will be paid at 100 percent.

Retirement benefits

The basic monthly benefit formula for pensions will increase 16.5 percent to $70 per month per year of service, up from $60 per month. The alternate formula remains unchanged. Employees who retire under the alternate formula gain from salary increases prior to retirement and from annual Employee Incentive Plan pay outs.

The company match in Boeing's 401(k) savings plan will increase from 50 percent to 75 percent for the first eight percent of pay that employees invest in the plan.

Early Retiree Medical

Current employees and retirees continue to be eligible for early retiree medical coverage. Boeing provides these benefits to eligible employees who retire before age 65, prior to becoming eligible for Medicare. To better align benefits for professional employees across the company, SPEEA-represented employees hired on or after Jan. 1, 2007 will not be eligible for early retiree medical benefits.

Boeing's contract offer concludes two weeks of intensive negotiations. SPEEA voting is conducted by mail, and ballots will be counted prior to contract expiration at midnight on Dec. 1. If the three-year contract is ratified, it goes into effect Dec. 2.

Seattle November 15, 2005 - The Boeing Company and Kenya Airways today announced planned additions to the airline's fleet with an order for its fourth 777-200ER and an option for a fifth, as well as plans to lease its sixth 767-300ER in 2006. The 777 ordered is scheduled for delivery in 2007.

Kenya Airways was the first carrier to purchase and operate the Boeing 777 in sub-Saharan Africa, which has contributed to the airline's record profitability and ongoing fleet and network expansion. The airline took delivery of its first 777-200ER in 2004 with the second and third of the model type entering service earlier this year.

"Flying passengers to the wide open spaces of the world on our 777s is a unique experience infused with the natural warmth and hospitality of the Kenyan people," said Titus Naikuni, CEO of Kenya Airways.

Kenya Airways currently operates a 21-plane fleet, which includes Boeing 737s, 767s and 777s. The airline also recently announced a lease agreement with Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprises for three 737-800s to be delivered in 2006.

"It's rewarding for us to see Kenya Airways be the region's first airline to take a proven performer like the 777 and reap the benefits of the airplane's superior economics," said Lee Monson, vice president of Sales for The Middle East and Africa.

The latest 777-200ER will join Kenya Airways' three 777s in service on existing routes and to new destinations in Europe, the Far East and Africa. The Boeing 777-200ER is capable of carrying 30 tons of cargo with full passenger loads of 322 people. As with the airline's existing 777s, Rolls-Royce 92,000-pound-thrust Trent 800 engines will power the new aircraft.

Kenya Airways serves more than 2 million passengers annually and has the largest network into Africa. The carrier is going through an aggressive expansion program and this year's additional destinations include Bamako, Dakar, Maputo, Istanbul and Guangzhou in China. This complements 17 weekly flights to London and Amsterdam and regular schedules to select destinations in Asia, including Dubai, Mumbai, Hong Kong and Bangkok.

"We find the 777-200ER's performance and economics perfectly suited to our business model, and our passengers appreciate the comfort and amenities of the aircraft coupled with our world-class service," said Mr. Naikuni.

Phoenix November 15, 2005 - The Joint Negotiating Committee for the pilots of America West and US Airways began talks today in Phoenix, Ariz., on a Single Agreement with US Airways management. Both pilots groups are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International.

Each pre-merger pilot group is currently governed under its own collective bargaining agreement. The Single Agreement is one of three steps that must be completed before the US Airways and America West pilots can conduct common operations. Other steps include achieving an integrated seniority list and obtaining a single FAA operating certificate in order to conduct common operations.

The Joint Negotiating Committee consists of two members from each pre- merger pilot group who are elected by their respective Master Executive Councils (MECs), the local governing body of each pilot group. The Committee has been preparing for these contract negotiations for the past several months and has already outlined a process for the initial bargaining sessions with US Airways management.

The three-phase negotiating schedule for the Single Agreement will begin with talks on administrative issues such as pilot vacations and the dispute resolution mechanism. The second phase includes operational issues, such as pilot training and scheduling provisions. Important economic and job security provisions containing compensation, health and welfare benefits, and retirement will be discussed during the third phase.

Captain JR Baker, chairman of the America West MEC, said, "For the past several months, management has touted the synergies this merger will create and rewarded their shareholders and investors. Now it's time for management to do the right thing during these negotiations and reward the employees for their hard work and dedication to this airline."

Captain Bill Pollock, chairman of the US Airways MEC, said, "The Joint Negotiating Committee has mapped out a direction that will position us to negotiate a contract that will meet both pilot groups' needs and recognize our participation in the success of the new US Airways. I am also encouraged that this process will create a unified pilot group while meeting our contractual goals."

Unless all parties involved agree otherwise, US Airways will not be given the right to use the merged seniority list prior to the successful conclusion of the Single Agreement. The initial negotiating schedule runs through early February 2006 and will be expanded as talks progress.

Washington November 15, 2005 - U.S. airlines today vehemently objected to a 6.9 percent increase in landing fees being instituted at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The Air Transport Association (ATA), the trade association of the principal U.S. passenger and cargo airlines, said the increase in fees at this important international gateway is a direct result of the Canadian government's increase in the crown rent it will charge the Greater Toronto Airport Authority.

"The Canadian government appears to be treating Toronto Pearson Airport as if it were a resource to bolster assets rather than an opportunity to enhance economic growth," said ATA President and CEO James C. May. "The continued insistence of the Canadian government to charge exorbitant rents flies in the face of sound logic and good business sense at a time when the airline industry can ill afford any increase in external costs. Toronto is an important market for U.S. airlines, but this move could threaten growth opportunities at Pearson."

Already one of the most expensive airports in the world to operate, Toronto will see an increase in its rent while the federal government, in May 2005, announced a plan to decrease crown rents for every other major airport in Canada. Other major airports such as Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary will see double-digit decreases in their rents through 2010.

In 2006, the federal government will take in $148 million in rent from Toronto Pearson, and rent makes up 34 percent of airline landing fees at Pearson. Unfortunately, this rate hike, set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2006, is not slated to be reinvested in aviation infrastructure.

"With a higher cost structure at Pearson, airlines could be left with no choice but to serve southern Ontario through nearby U.S. cities such as Buffalo, Detroit, Chicago and even New York," May said. "This unjustified rate hike truly puts Toronto at a competitive disadvantage."

U.S. airports generally do not pay rent to the U.S. government, but are required by federal law to reinvest airport rates and charges back into the maintenance and improvement of the infrastructure.

Fort Worth November 15, 2005 - American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will add nonstop service between Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wis., and New York-LaGuardia Airport beginning Jan. 9. American Eagle will operate round-trip service between the two cities using 37-seat Embraer jets.

"Our new service gives Madison customers easy access to New York's La Guardia airport, just minutes from Manhattan," said American Eagle President Peter Bowler. "There is a strong demand for this market and we're pleased to be able to provide it."

"This is great news, especially for businesspeople seeking direct flights between Madison and New York City," said Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). "New York-based businesses are much more likely to have operations or contractors in the Dane County area with more direct flights. I look forward to even more nonstops to and from the Dane County Airport and thank American Eagle for their wise investment in our community."

"This flight offers nonstop service for Dane County's business travelers to New York City, one of the world's greatest centers for commerce and culture," said Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive. "Thanks to American Eagle for recognizing this mutually beneficial opportunity and to Brad Livingston, the airport director, and his staff for their excellent work in making this flight possible. Dane County continues to be committed to expanding the nonstop flights available at our airport."

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