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Warrendale PA May 9, 2006 - In the dark of night or through storm clouds, external lighting plays a crucial role in the safety of an aircraft.

High intensity discharge (HID) light sources on aircraft are becoming more popular. Basically, in HID sources, a capsule of gas replaces the traditional filament at the light source. Generally, HID lights last longer and offer a whiter, brighter light.

The SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) 5647 - "High Intensity Discharge Light Sources," recommends best practices when using HID lamps and power supplies in aircraft applications.

"For lighting applications, this is the first document that outlines some of the safety considerations that need to be looked at," Philippe Lapujade, Optical Engineering Team Lead, Goodrich Lighting Systems, and ARP5647 document sponsor, said. "(HID) is a new technology that operates differently than traditional halogen bulb. We need to be aware of how it is used and how it behaves."

One of the main differences between HID and halogen lamps is the time it takes to get to full luminous output. The HID can take several seconds to reach maximum output. Such qualities are addressed in the ARP5647 document. "We've addressed UV safety and high-voltage safety. To my knowledge, this is the first document that addresses these HID applications," Lapujade said. ARP5647 was written and created by SAE International's A-20 Aircraft Lighting Committee.

BTS Transportation Services Index (TSI) Rose 0.8 Percent in March from February

Washington May 9, 2006 - The Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.8 percent in March from its February level, rising after three consecutive months of decline, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), reported today.

TSI is a single seasonally adjusted index of the month-to-month changes in the output of services provided by the for-hire transportation industries, including railroad, air, truck, inland waterways, pipeline, and local transit.

Mt Pleasant SC May 9, 2006 - One of the largest aviation litigation firms in the U.S., Motley Rice LLC, today announced that they have filed a suit against several defendants on behalf of Gary Cancelliere, the guardian of 15 year-old Justin Cancelliere, son of Robin Kraut and brother to Avery (8), Jessica (6) and April Kraut (2) - victims in the fatal February 2006 crash of a Beech King Air 200, which took place in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

According to the complaint, poor maintenance together with engine malfunction led to the crash that killed Justin Cancelliere's mother and sisters in early February 2006. Defendants in the case include the estate of pilot Jon Kraut, engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, Weekend Air Charters and Air Wilmington.

On February 3, 2006, the aircraft departed Trenton, New Jersey, for Myrtle Beach, S.C. Aboard the flight was Justin Cancelliere's family, including his mother and three sisters, as well as a babysitter, who were on their way to a weekend getaway in South Carolina. Justin opted to stay behind in New Jersey to enjoy the Superbowl with his father, plaintiff Gary Cancelliere. As the plane made its final approach into North Myrtle Beach Airport, pilot Jon Kraut aborted his approach and alerted air traffic control of problems with the acceleration of the left engine. Upon re-approach, the aircraft nose dived into the ground and burst into flames, killing all six aboard.

A post-crash investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that the right engine had separated from the wing and the wing had separated from the airframe. The left engine remained partially attached. Both propellers had separated from their engines and had embedded into the ground. Witnesses on the ground reported that the left engine did not to appear to be decelerating properly.

According to the complaint, defendant Pratt & Whitney had an obligation to its customers to inform them of any defective conditions in its engines that it knew, or had reason to know, existed, including unanticipated engine acceleration. Pratt & Whitney allegedly breached these duties by failing to warn consumers that a defect existed in the subject engine. In addition, as the owner and operator of the aircraft, Weekend Air Charters, along with the primary maintenance shop, Air Wilmington, owed their customers the highest degree of care in properly maintaining and servicing the aircraft. It is alleged that both companies breached this duty by not practicing the highest level of care in maintaining and servicing the aircraft to sustain full airworthy condition.

"With the increase in use of personal aircraft, planes need to be made safer for families and the flying public in general. Motley Rice is in the business of making air travel safer and doesn't stop at commercial aviation," stated Motley Rice attorney J.B. Harris.

Motley Rice attorney Marlon Kimpson agreed, stating, "As traffic increases with more private flights, we want to make sure that these planes are maintained and operated with the highest degree of care to prevent tragic accidents like this from occurring. This lawsuit serves notice to the aviation community that we will be watching, especially if you fly through South Carolina."

This case was filed in Court of Common Pleas for the 15th judicial circuit in the State of South Carolina, County of Horry.

Toulouse May 9, 2006 - Airbus A320, A321 and A319, including the corporate jet version, are approved for 180 minute extended range twin-engine operations (ETOPS). The approval was granted by the Federal Aviation Administration after European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) had granted the same approval in March 2004.

The first 180 minute ETOPS aircraft certified by the FAA, an A319 corporate jet is planned to be delivered in May to an undisclosed US customer.

A318 ETOPS approval (EASA and FAA) is targeted for 2nd half of this year, leading to the complete Airbus Single Aisle Family to be ETOPS certified by both Authorities.

This 180 min ETOPS Type Design approval granted by the FAA recognizes the compliance of aircraft design with current US ETOPS rules and the significant ETOPS experience accumulated worldwide as well as the high reliability of A320 family ETOPS operations.

ETOPS, is an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rule permitting twin-engined commercial aircraft operators to fly routes that are up to 180 minutes flying time from the nearest airport.

Lancaster PA May 9, 2006 - Herley Industries, Inc. today announced that it has received a $2.0 million contract award to provide the avionics for an advanced domestic target program. This contract represents a follow-on order to Micro Systems Inc., Herley's Center of Excellence for all command and control systems.

John M. Kelley, Herley President, stated, "Our Micro Systems division is doing an excellent job at understanding the customers needs and providing solutions that meet both their quality and cost requirements. We have a special interest in this program because it represents the highest content percentage of Herley products in a target."

"We anticipate this program will become a long-term legacy program with possible acceptance and adoption by international customers. Herley continues to increase the content level on targets and looks to continue our acceptance in the domestic and international markets," said Kelley.

Ottawa May 9, 2006 - NAV CANADA today announced that members of the Association of Canadian Financial Officers (ACFO) have ratified the collective agreement reached between the union and NAV CANADA on April 27, 2006.

The four-year collective agreement covers the period from November 7, 2005 to November 6, 2009.

The agreement reflects NAV CANADA's commitment to achieving a successful conclusion to the current round of collective bargaining as quickly as possible. NAV CANADA has now settled with six of its eight unions, or over 90% of its 4,780 unionized workforce. ACFO represents 20 employees.

Inwood NY May 9, 2006 - Cargo Connection Logistics Holding, Inc. today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Cargo Connection Logistics Corp., has named William O'Connell as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Previously, O'Connell had been with Airfreight Warehouse Corporation where he had a distinguished 35-year career in various capacities. In 1999 he was promoted to President of Airfreight Warehouse Co. and two other divisions of the operation including a local trucking operation and a security guard company.

"William brings a wealth of experience along with a stellar reputation and extensive industry contacts to our company," said Jesse Dobrinsky, CEO of Cargo Connection Logistics Corp. "He is the ideal candidate to assist with our aggressive expansion plans for JFK as well our other facilities nationwide."

Dobrinsky said Cargo Connection is currently performing many of the same services that Airfreight Warehouse Company provided in their JFK facility. These services include U.S. Customs validations, local deliveries, airport pickups, special projects and other services when required.

"Being selected as the Company's Vice President of Sales is a terrific opportunity for me to utilize my nearly four decades of industry experience to help Cargo Connection Logistics Corp. grow and increase annual revenues," said O'Connell. "The luxury of having facilities around the country will only allow current and new customers to make better utilization of the Company as a single source solution."

Washington May 9, 2006 - The Airline Ride Across America completed its scheduled journey today by attending a wreath laying ceremony at the Pentagon. The "Ride" began in Los Angeles and made stops at the three 9-11 memorials; Shanksville, World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as it crossed the country. The "Ride" was lead by Captain Thomas Heidenberger, a 28-year veteran pilot, who lost his wife Michele in the attack on the Pentagon.

Michele was a senior flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 77. The goal for the "Ride" was to raise funds and awareness for the all of the 9-11 memorials.

"The Ride is not done, sure we have finished the cross country cycling, physical part and I am tired but we need to get these memorials built. Not for me or family members but for our country, for all that we stand for," said Heidenberger. "I can't tell you how moving it was to cross this great land of ours and see the people who came out to support us. It was such a special thrill to have the young service (military) people come out and show support."

The core group of five cyclists was joined by more than a hundred other cyclists from the metropolitan D.C. area taking part in this last day of the "Ride." After leaving the U.S. Capitol where the "Ride" met with staffers and members who had supported the initiative, the group headed for the Pentagon where Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld received Heidenberger.

Rumsfeld said, "I wanted to come here today and thank these riders for raising the attention of the September 11th memorials. No one, military or civilian will ever forget that day."

The "Ride" peddled nearly four thousand miles and rode for 33 days, one day for each flight crewmember who perished on 9-11. All of the riders are airline employees; Heidenberger from Maryland was joined by Robert McGee of Florida, Paul Guttenberg and Mark Clark of California and Rob Zettel of Maryland. Sheri Burlingame from Nashville drove the support vehicle for the entire trip; she is the widow of Flight 77 Captain Chic Burlingame.

"This ride was special for many reasons and getting the memorials built is the priority, but it feels good to be a positive force after the tragedy of 9- 11. This wasn't politics or grandstanding, just simply reminding people we have work to do and we, all of us as citizens, can do something to get that work done sooner rather than later," commented Heidenberger.

Washington May 9, 2006 - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today named Dallas/Love Field Airport (DAL), Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) as the newest "Gateway" airports, allowing certain pre-cleared general aviation operations, including corporate aircraft, charter flights, and on-demand operations, to fly directly into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Currently, TSA allows those general aviation flights in accordance with the DCA Access Standard Security Program into DCA. The access program was developed in July 2005 in coordination with other Department of Homeland Security components, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Defense, and other federal agencies.

"TSA is pleased to be adding three more Gateway airports to the DCA Access Standard Security Program," said Robert Rottman, TSA's General Manager for General Aviation. "The partnership with the industry ensures TSA's stringent security requirements are maintained while increasing general aviation access."

The program, which allows up to 48 general aviation flights into DCA per day, addresses the special aviation security needs in the National Capitol Region by requiring all aircraft to meet security measures set forth by TSA. These measures include:

• Advanced registration and qualification of operators and crews seeking to operate at DCA.
• TSA inspection of crew and passengers.
• TSA inspection of property (accessible and checked) and aircraft.
• Identification checks of passengers by TSA.
• Submission of passenger and crew manifests 24 hours in advance of flight.
• Enhanced background checks for all passengers and fingerprint based criminal history records check for flight crew.
• An Armed Security Officer on board each flight authorized to use force.
• All operations subject to cancellation at any time.

Increases in the national Threat Level in the Washington, D.C. area or in the vicinity of the Gateway airports, will require all general aviation operations into and out of DCA to cease.

In addition to Dallas/Love Field, Memphis, Tenn., and Milwaukee's General Mitchell airports, Seattle-Tacoma, Wash.; Boston Logan; Houston Hobby; White Plains, N.Y.; LaGuardia, N.Y.; Chicago Midway; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.; West Palm Beach, Fla.; San Francisco, Calif.; Teterboro Airport, NJ; Philadelphia, Pa.; and Lexington, Ky. all serve as Gateway airports.

AirTran Launches New Service from DFW International Airport to Chicago Midway

DFW International Airport May 9, 2006 - New daily service to Chicago's Midway International Airport on AirTran Airways begins today at 7 a.m. on flight 890 from Terminal E. AirTran will make three daily non-stop flights from DFW International Airport to Midway.

"AirTran's new flight to Chicago's Midway is an outstanding new addition to the service DFW is able to offer the North Texas traveler," said Joe Lopano, executive vice president of marketing and terminal management. "AirTran has a proven track record of success, serving more than 880,000 passengers in 2005."

In addition to Chicago's Midway, AirTran also flies 12 daily departures to Atlanta, Las Vegas, Orlando and Baltimore from DFW.

AirTran carried more than 38 percent more passengers in 2005 than the year before, leading low cost carrier growth at DFW. Low cost carriers serving DFW continue to set annual passenger records. The six low cost carriers serving DFW during calendar year 2005 carried 3.3 million passengers, which is 11 percent ahead of 2004.

Orlando May 9, 2006 - AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., today launched the airline's new nonstop daily service from Indianapolis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. The service will operate on the airline's popular Boeing 737 aircraft.

In addition to the new nonstop service to Los Angeles launching today, AirTran Airways will continue to expand its route network to the West with nonstop service to San Francisco International Airport beginning June 7, 2006, and an added nonstop flight to Los Angeles starting June 20, 2006. As of June 20, the airline will fly to eight nonstop destinations from Indianapolis: Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale (seasonal), Ft. Myers, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Francisco, Sarasota/Bradenton (seasonal) and Tampa.

"Since we began service in Indianapolis, we have been welcomed with open arms by travelers looking for affordable options without having to sacrifice service and amenities," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' vice president of planning. "Business travelers and leisure travelers alike can fly across the country while enjoying our comfortable Business Class, assigned seating and everyday low fares."

AirTran Airways Expands Chicago Service with New Nonstop Destinations

Orlando May 9, 2006 - AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., today announced the airline's new nonstop daily service from Chicago's Midway International Airport to Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The service takes flight today and will operate with the airline's popular Boeing 717 aircraft.

As the busy summer travel season begins, AirTran Airways continues to add options from Chicago (Midway). With the addition of the new nonstop service to Dallas/Ft. Worth and Charlotte, the airline now operates 32 daily flights from Chicago.

"Our airline has a commitment to provide Chicagoans with high quality service at everyday low fares," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' vice president of planning. "Business travelers have been asking for more service to popular business hubs, and we are proud to offer these two new nonstop destinations along with comfortable Business Class, assigned seating and access to over one hundred channels of news, sports and music through XM Satellite Radio on every AirTran Airways flight."

New York May 9, 2006 - Continental Airlines tomorrow will inaugurate daily nonstop flights between its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Cologne/Bonn, Germany. This will be the only scheduled nonstop transatlantic service between the U.S. to the two German cities.

"Starting service to Cologne/Bonn is another important step in the expansion of our transatlantic network," said Jim Summerford, Continental's vice president Europe, Middle East and India. "This route gives our customers a choice of four Continental destinations in Germany, including our existing service to Berlin, Frankfurt and Hamburg."

Later this month, Continental will add daily nonstop service to Barcelona and Copenhagen, bringing to 28 the number of transatlantic destinations served via Newark Liberty.

Service to Cologne/Bonn will be operated with a 172-seat Boeing 757-200 aircraft, carrying 16 passengers in the BusinessFirst cabin and 156 in economy.

Flight 110 will depart Newark Liberty daily at 6:45 p.m., arriving in Cologne/Bonn at 8:10 a.m. the following day. The return trip, flight 111, departs Cologne/Bonn daily at 10:35 a.m., arriving in New York/Newark at 1:20 p.m. Flying times will be approximately 7 hours, 25 minutes eastbound and 8 hours, 45 minutes westbound. During the winter months, when demand traditionally declines, Continental will scale back to five flights per week, but revert to daily service again in Spring 2007.

The new Cologne/Bonn flights feature Continental's renowned BusinessFirst service. This premium-class cabin has extra-wide electronic sleeper seats with 55-inch/140-cm pitch, adjustable winged headrests and personal video screens. Other BusinessFirst amenities include gourmet menus, award-winning wines and champagnes, and a specially selected and trained corps of more than 200 concierges who provide personalized pre-flight and post-flight services for BusinessFirst customers at 26 key airports worldwide.

Watson Commemorates Death of World War I Veteran Bill Roberts

London May 9, 2006 - The funeral of Bill Roberts, believed to be one of the last veterans of the Royal Flying Corps from World War One, was held today in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

Veterans Minister Tom Watson has written to Mr Roberts' family to express his condolences at their loss. He said on the day of the funeral:

"I was saddened to hear of Mr Roberts' death last week and would like to offer my deepest sympathies to his family and friends as they say their final goodbyes today.

"All of our World War One veterans worked tirelessly and made great sacrifices in a time of enormous depravation and difficulty.

"Without the great skills of Mr Roberts and his aeronautical engineering colleagues our brave WW1 pilots and observers, who flew combat missions in rudimentary aircraft, would quite literally not have got off the ground.

"Therefore I would like to acknowledge our vast debt of gratitude and say thank you to Mr Roberts' family, and the families of all other Royal Flying Corps veterans, for helping us achieve the final victory in the War and also for playing such an important role in the development of aircraft and air travel."

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