Journal of Transportation back issues from October 2008:
Reports outline science study results from University of Texas.
Oct 04, 2008 ... "Systematic tabu search (TS)-based heuristic methods are put forward in this article and applied for the design of public transportation networks with variable demand. A multi-objective nonlinear mixed integer model is formulated," researchers in the United States report. ...
Tenneco to Webcast Presentation at the Deutsche Bank Sixteenth Annual Leveraged Finance Conference.(Conference news)
Oct 04, 2008 ... Tenneco (NYSE:TEN) will participate in the Deutsche Bank Sixteenth Annual Leveraged Finance Conference to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Tenneco's Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer, Ken Trammell, will present at 8:35 a.m. MT. ...
KCS Experiences Service Disruption Due to Hurricane Ike.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Kansas City Southern's (KCS) (NYSE:KSU) rail service in the Texas Gulf region is still being impacted by the flooding caused by Hurricane Ike, which made landfall early Saturday morning. The hurricane, which has impacted service on KCS' primary U.S. rail subsidiary, The Kansas City ...
Des Plaines River Flooding Potentially Disrupts Pace Service.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The floods resulting from heavy rains that affected the Chicago area throughout the weekend could continue their impacts into Monday's rush hour. Officials from the City of Des Plaines contacted Pace to notify the bus agency of potential road closures extending into Monday if floodwaters ...
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Closes Deal to Acquire Friction Business of Morse Automotive.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Robert Bosch LLC has received approval from the relevant antitrust authorities and on September 9, 2008, finalized its acquisition of the friction business of Morse Automotive Corporation. The closing clears the way for the integration of the acquired Morse assets into the newly ...
AAR to Provide Aircraft Remarketing Services for United Airlines.
Oct 04, 2008 ... AAR (NYSE:AIR) announced that it has been selected by United Airlines to remarket and provide technical advisory services for United's fleet of wholly owned Boeing 737 aircraft, which the company has previously announced will be retired from service. Under the terms of the agreement, AAR ...
Midas to Present at CL King Conference; Reports Continuing Softness in Retail Sales; First Midas-SpeeDee Co-Branded Test Stores Exceeding Expectations.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The presentation by Midas, Inc. (NYSE: MDS), at the CL King "Best Ideas" Conference at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel in New York will be available via webcast on Wednesday, Sept. 17 beginning at 12:15 p.m. EDT. The 25-minute presentation by Alan D. Feldman, Midas' chairman and ...
Hawaiian to Cut Fuel Costs With New B767 Winglet Technology Company to Save 300,000 Gallons of Fuel Annually Per Aircraft.
Oct 04, 2008 ... In conjunction with its ongoing effort to reduce fuel costs, Hawaiian Airlines has signed an agreement with Aviation Partners Boeing to purchase Blended Winglets for installation on eight Boeing 767-300ER jets, and options to purchase seven additional pairs of Blended Winglets. ...
ASEAN Automotive Market Review: Management Briefing.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ef8818/asean_automotive_m) has announced the addition of the "ASEAN automotive market review - Management briefing" report to their offering. Despite political turmoil in its biggest market and the threat of a ...
DHL Express Global CEO Testifies before House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Today, DHL Express Global CEO John Mullen testified before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the company's potential contract with UPS for domestic airlift and related services. This pending agreement comes at a particularly difficult time - for ...
GateKeeper USA, Inc. Announces Expanded Product Offering.
Oct 04, 2008 ... GateKeeper USA, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GTKP), announced it has expanded its product offering. Gatekeeper USA will be featuring four unique CAMS (Container Automated Monitoring System) devices. ALPHA Series for basic applications; BRAVO series for perishable goods and cold chain management, ...
Continental Airlines Suspends Operations at Houston Hub Through Saturday Due to Hurricane Ike; Change Flights at Continental.com for No Fee.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) has suspended operations at its Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) through Saturday in anticipation of severe weather conditions caused by Hurricane Ike. Normal operations are planned at the Newark Liberty and Cleveland hubs. ...
An Essential Report on the Road & Rail Industry in Denmark.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8d4ae5/road_rail_in_den) has announced the addition of the "Road & Rail in Denmark" report to their offering. Road & Rail in Denmark industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis ...
TUIfly Chooses Swiss Quality With Advanced Archive Solution From Open Connect AG.
Oct 04, 2008 ... In TUIfly, yet another well-known European airline has placed its trust in the solutions and know-how of the Swiss company Open Connect. The Web-based archive solution complies with the strict regulatory requirements of the general aviation industry while guaranteeing secure and reliable ...
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Skycap Ruling.
Oct 04, 2008 ... In a case that promises to impact the aviation industry, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that aviation services provider, Business Representation International, Inc.(BRI), in a high-profile wage-and-hour class action brought by 53 skycaps, was not liable for back wages, ...
Kemet Announces New Leadership Position: Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence and Quality.
Oct 04, 2008 ... KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) announced that Robert Arguelles joined KEMET on Monday, September 8, as Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence and Quality. Arguelles will lead all supply chain function activities, which include Procurement, Shipping and Logistics. In addition, he will ...
Honda's Dick Colliver to Address AIADA Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) announced that Richard 'Dick' Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., will provide the keynote address at AIADA's annual meeting & luncheon on January 26 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme of ...
CustomerLink Expands CRM Offering Into Canada.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Today, CustomerLink announced their entry into the Canadian automotive service and repair market. CustomerLink helps automotive service centers and tire dealers fill their bays with the most profitable jobs, from the right types of customers by sending highly personalized, ...
Update: Southwest Airlines Reports Service Disruptions in Corpus Christi; Harlingen; Houston; and Dallas in Response to Hurricane Ike.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Southwest Airlines suspended its operations to and from Corpus Christi International Airport, Houston Hobby Airport, and Valley International Airport in Harlingen on Friday, Sept. 12, as a result of the predicted severe weather from Hurricane Ike. Southwest Airlines also will suspend its ...
CCAGW: Bridging the Knowledge Gap on the "Bridge to Nowhere".
Oct 04, 2008 ... The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) released a backgrounder on congressional funding for the bridge from Ketchikan to Gravina Island in Alaska, better known as the "Bridge to Nowhere." The material addresses some of the questions raised about the history of the bridge ...
American Airlines Introduces a Taste of the Islands.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Beginning this week, American Airlines First and Business Class customers traveling from the Caribbean can enjoy a taste of the islands in-flight through freshly updated menu offerings that incorporate many local Caribbean flavors. Chef Cindy Hutson of Ortanique on the Mile, a highly ...
Counterfeit Vehicle Parts Has Grown to Be Worth US$16bn Worldwide and is Growing at an Estimated 9-11% a Year.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b6ffa1/counterfeit_car_pa) has announced the addition of the "Counterfeit Car Parts in the Global Auto Industry" report to their offering. The global market for counterfeit vehicle parts has grown exponentially ...
United Airlines Increases the Fee to Check a Second Bag.
Oct 04, 2008 ... In a challenging economic environment where fuel prices continue to be volatile and are more than 50 percent higher than last year, United is increasing the service fee to check a second bag on a domestic flight from $25 to $50 one way. These changes apply to customers who purchase a ...
Clear Readies Landing in Boston with Delta Air Lines to Provide Fast Pass Access at Logan's Terminal A.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Clear,(R) the leader in providing fast access through airport security, announced it will open its signature fast pass lanes at Terminal A security checkpoints at Boston's Logan International Airport this month. All Clear members will not only have fast access through the Clear lanes at ...
Greg Biffle Celebrates His Win in the SYLVANIA 300.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Greg Biffle celebrates his win in the SYLVANIA 300 in Victory Lane with (L to R) Luis Velez, Global Director of Purchasing for the Visteon Lighting Product Group and Designated Flag Dropper; Al Robinson, NHMS Announcer; Richard Leaman, CEO Global Automotive Lighting and SYLVANIA 300 Grand ...
SWOT Framework Analysis of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d2d02c/goodyear_tire_ru) has announced the addition of the "Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company - SWOT Framework Analysis" company profile to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate ...
Continental Tire Launches 'Ultimate Adventure II' Sweepstakes.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Back by popular demand, Continental Tire has launched the "Ultimate Adventure II" sweepstakes. As part of the new promotion, running September 15 to November 2, 2008, consumers who purchase four Continental-brand tires valued at $499 or more will receive a free Navigon GPS system (purchase ...
The Suburban Collection Dedicates the 100th Habitat for Humanity House in Oakland County - Built in Honor of General Motors' 100th Anniversary.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The Amy Perry family in Pontiac is joining the celebration of General Motors' 100th anniversary in a special way, by taking ownership of the Habitat for Humanity House built by The Suburban Collection in honor of GM's anniversary. "Building a house for a deserving family is not ...
BMW Race Car Demonstrates Energy-Efficient Ecolumination Headlights at Silverstone.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Ceravision Ltd, the company behind the ultra energy-efficient Ecolumination lighting range, recently partnered with leading motor racing team, West Surrey Racing, to demonstrate its automotive lighting system. A set of headlights was fitted to a BMW race car and tested at ...
An Industry Profile of the Road & Rail Industry in Hungary: With Detailed Market Data, Five Year Forecasts & Leading Company Profiles.(Company overview)
Oct 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/529f5c/road_rail_in_hun) has announced the addition of the "Road & Rail in Hungary" report to their offering. Road & Rail in Hungary industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis ...
Southwest Airlines Celebrates 15 Years of LUV in Baltimore/Washington.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Southwest Airlines and its more than 2,500 Baltimore-based Employees today are celebrating the airline's 15th year of service at Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport. "We are thrilled to be celebrating 15 years of service in Baltimore/Washington, ...
Continental Airlines to Resume Flights Monday at Houston; Change Flights at continental.com for No Fee.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) is preparing to resume mainline jet flights Monday, Sept. 15, at its Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) following the carrier's suspension of operations Saturday and Sunday in Houston due to Hurricane Ike. The carrier plans to operate the ...
American Airlines Welcomes BlackBerry to AAdvantage Program.
Oct 04, 2008 ... If you can't do without your BlackBerry(R) smartphone and just have to have those American Airlines AAdvantage(R) miles, then now you can have the best of both worlds. BlackBerry, the iconic telecommunications device that has become indispensable to millions, is now a ...
Southwest Airlines Announces Plans to Resume Limited Operations to and From Houston Hobby Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Southwest Airlines plans to operate a limited schedule to and from Houston Hobby Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 16 and Wednesday, Sept 17. The airline suspended its Houston Hobby operation on Friday, Sept. 12, and plans to remain closed through the close of business Monday, Sept. 15 due to the ...
Dealer Synergy Teams Up With TK Carsites.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Dealer Synergy, an award winning training, consulting and technology company, announced an alliance with TK Carsites, one of the top ranked organizations offering websites and other services to auto retailers throughout North America. Sean V. Bradley, CEO of Dealer Synergy said, ...
Drivers With Prior DWI Convictions Pose Greatest Risk of Fatal Crashes.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Last month the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its annual traffic safety assessment for 2007. The report shows a remarkable 3.7% decrease in alcohol-impaired driving fatalities since last year but revealed a startling trend among the nation's most dangerous ...
smart USA Announces the Opening of Three New smart Retail Centers.
Oct 04, 2008 ... smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., (NYSE: PAG), announced the opening of smart center Birmingham, located at 1800 Montgomery Highway, in Birmingham, Alabama, smart center Cincinnati, located at 9847 Kings Automall, in Cincinnati, Ohio and smart center ...
Fitch Muni Surveillance: Santa Maria JUHSD CA GOs Affirmed at 'A+'.
Oct 04, 2008 ... In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch affirms the 'A+' rating on Santa Maria Joint Union High School District's (California) $1.7 million outstanding general obligation (GO) bonds. The Outlook is Stable. The 'A+' rating reflects the district's financial performance ...
Air Transport Association Chairman Calls on Congress to Swiftly Move Forward With Bipartisan and Balanced Energy Policy.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Douglas M. Steenland, Northwest Airlines president and chief executive officer and Air Transport Association (ATA) board chairman, today called on Congress to address America's energy future and to take action to pass balanced energy policy legislation in a bipartisan fashion. ...
United Pilots to CEO: Stop Taxing Our Passengers.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Pilots for United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAUA) said that they strongly oppose the airline's plan to double the fee it charges passengers for checking a second bag, which essentially raises taxes on passengers at a time when a stimulus is needed. "There they go again," said Captain ...
YRC Worldwide Appoints Timothy Wicks as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Oct 04, 2008 ... YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:YRCW) announced that Timothy A. Wicks has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective October 13, 2008. In this role, Mr. Wicks will be responsible for all aspects of the corporation's finance activities including treasury, tax, ...
AirTran Airways Extends Waiver of Travel Dates for Houston Passengers Following Hurricane Ike.
Oct 04, 2008 ... AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AAI), announced that while the airline has resumed flights to Houston's Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, earlier today, the carrier realizes that its passengers in the Houston area are focused on recovery efforts in the ...
Alaska Airlines Reduces Capacity 8 Percent; Trims Work Force 9 Percent to 10 Percent.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Alaska Airlines announced it is reducing capacity 8 percent compared to a year ago, effective with its winter schedule starting Nov. 9 and continuing into 2009. The reduction in capacity (available seat miles) represents 15 percent fewer departures. As a result, Alaska Airlines is reducing ...
Spirit Signs Spare Parts Agreement With Southwest Airlines.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE:SPR) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) announced the signing of a supply agreement whereby Spirit will supply thrust reverser, fuselage and wing components for Southwest's fleet of B737 aircraft. This multi-year contract will enable Southwest to obtain ...
OSRAM SYLVANIA Gives NASCAR Driver Paul Menard's Hauler a Headlight Upgrade.
Oct 04, 2008 ... NASCAR driver Paul Menard admires the new headlights in his car hauler with Todd Cable who drives the truck. OSRAM SYLVANIA installed SYLVANIA SilverStar(R) ULTRA bulbs in the truck that are up to 50 percent brighter and increase downroad visibility by up to 40 percent when compared to ...
DataScan Holdings and EXCON Announce Strategic Alliance to Serve Customers in North America and Europe.(Company overview)
Oct 04, 2008 ... DataScan Holdings LLC (Alpharetta, Georgia, USA) (DataScan) and EXCON Externe Controlling Services GmbH (Neu-Isenburg, Germany) (EXCON) have announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance to provide automotive risk management services and systems to customers in North America ...
Road & Rail in the Netherlands Report Provides All You Need to Know About the Industry.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/13376d/road_rail_in_the) has announced the addition of the "Road & Rail in the Netherlands" report to their offering. Road & Rail in the Netherlands industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and ...
Kone Secures Major Order for Terminal 3 Expansion at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.
Oct 04, 2008 ... KONE received a major order to supply and install KONE EcoSystem MR(TM) elevators, KONE ECO3000(R) transit escalators and KONE autowalks for the new Terminal 3 at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, USA. Once installed, the KONE solutions will be an integral part of ...
Hella Reports Sales of $5.7 Billion With Increased Profits.(Financial report)
Oct 04, 2008 ... Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a tier-one supplier of automotive lighting and electronic components, reported a seven percent increase in sales to $5.7 billion during the company's 2007-08 fiscal year. Operating profit, measured by earnings before interest and tax (EBIT), grew from ...
Gov. Rendell Says Pennsylvania Students to Help Aviation Industry Go Green With 'Real World Design Challenge'.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Pennsylvania high school students will hone their science and technology skills while helping to solve real-world challenges facing the aviation industry under a public-private partnership announced by Governor Edward G. Rendell. The "Real World Design Challenge," a national ...
Amtrak Selects Accenture to Design and Deploy Enterprise Resource Planning Solution.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Amtrak has awarded Accenture (NYSE: ACN) a multi-year contract to develop and implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to standardize key areas of Amtrak's business operations. Under the contract, Accenture's initial task is to develop a blueprint for Amtrak's ...
Continental Airlines Offers Special Discounted Fares Starting at $69 Each Way for Hurricane Ike Impacted Region.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) announced that it is offering special round-trip fares for travel originating in Houston and Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX to any destination in the contiguous United States. Beginning today through Sept. 19, travelers can book any domestic flight under 500 miles ...
Continental Airlines Having Success With Houston Hub Reactivation.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) has resumed a comprehensive flight schedule at its Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. All terminals at the airport are functioning, and Continental is providing frequent flights for travelers originating, ...
Capacity Cuts - Squeezing Every Last Dollar Out of the Traveling Public.
Oct 04, 2008 ... While still an unfamiliar term to most, travelers will soon face the effects of the airline industry's latest way of trying to make money: capacity cuts. This is when an airline cuts the number of daily flights on a route or replaces a big plane with a smaller one, thereby reducing the ...
AVEX 2008, the World's Most Exclusive Air Show and Aviation Expo.
Oct 04, 2008 ... AVEX Air show & Aviation Expo, which will be held from 5th to 8th November 2008 at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport in Egypt, gathers the small and midsized aviation industry's leaders to meet with potential and existing customers and conduct business in an exclusive environment. ...
Pendum Expands National Coin and Currency Transportation Agreement With Coinstar.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Pendum LLC, the nation's largest independent provider of ATM maintenance and armored service, has announced contract expansions with Coinstar, Inc. to provide additional coin transportation services for over 900 Coinstar units nationwide. The agreement expands an existing ...
In Honor of Oktoberfest, Cheapflights.com Introduces "Beer Lovers' Airport Guide".
Oct 04, 2008 ... As temperatures cool and leaves change their hue, the months of September and October also bring about some of the world's most festive celebrations: Oktoberfest. As Beer enthusiasts travel near and far to commemorate an important part of Bavarian culture at America's popular Oktoberfest ...
American Airlines Helps Transport Renowned King Tut Exhibit to the Dallas Museum of Art.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, the exhibition that drew nearly 4 million visitors during its four-city U.S. tour in 2005-2007, returns to the United States this fall. And as the official airline of the exhibition, American Airlines helped make possible the safe transport ...
City University of Seattle and Seattle Seahawks Kick-off Scholarship.
Oct 04, 2008 ... The Seattle Seahawks and City University of Seattle will launch the 2008 Seahawks Undergrad Scholarship at the home opener game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Qwest Field. This is the second year that the $15,000 scholarship will be awarded to an ...
Porsche Increases its VW Stake to 35.14 Per Cent.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, acquired a further 4.89 per cent of the Volkswagen ordinary shares on Tuesday, 16 September. As a result, the total stake in the Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer now amounts to 35.14 per cent of the voting rights. This step ensures that Porsche has ...
BCSI is Publishing Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy News.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published the fourth issue of LEHMAN BROTHERS BANKRUPTCY NEWS this morning. The newsletter tracks the chapter 11 proceeding and ancillary foreign proceedings undertaken by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (Pink Sheets: LEHMQ) and its various affiliates. ...
Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Special Shareholders Meeting.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Mile Marker International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MMRK)("the Company"), a specialty vehicle parts manufacturer and distributor, announced that the Company has called for a special meeting of its shareholders on October 20, 2008 to vote on several proposals recently submitted by two of its ...
USATODAY.com Flight Community Wins Online Journalism Award.
Oct 04, 2008 ... USATODAY.com's flight community, Today in the Sky, has won the Online Journalism Award for Topical Reporting, Large Sites. The Online Journalism Awards, emblematic of the best in online journalism, were handed out by the Online News Association (ONA) at its annual conference at the Capital ...
IBEX Construction Takes Off With Restaurant Concourses for JetBlue's New Terminal 5 at JFK Airport.
Oct 04, 2008 ... IBEX Construction, a New York-based firm specializing in retail and corporate construction, is building out nearly 40,000 square feet of high-end restaurant and retail spaces for OTG Management at JetBlue's new terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. ...
New Flight Charters Announces New Jackson Hole Charter Aircraft.
Oct 04, 2008 ... Private jet charter leader New Flight Charters announces their brand-new 2008 Cessna T206 Stationair available for charter, and based at Jackson Hole Airport. The 5-passenger high-performance aircraft has the latest in safety and avionics features, including Garmin glass cockpit, traffic ...