Journal of Transportation back issues from November 2008:
Research from R.K. Kountanya and co-authors provides new data about science.
Nov 01, 2008 ... "While superhard cutting tools are being used increasingly in automotive plants worldwide, their adoption within the automotive supply chain is not universal. Important issues relating to successful implementation of superhard cutting tool materials in such applications include the aging ...
Data on science described by researchers at King Abdul-Aziz University.
Nov 01, 2008 ... "Summer heat in coastal subtropical Jeddah, augmented by heat from operating ground servicing equipment in King Abdul-Aziz International Airport (KAAIA), presents a major occupational problem to ground service operators, particularly the air traffic control coordinator (ATCC), that hinders ...
Study findings from K. Masaoka et al provide new insights into ship research.(Report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... According to recent research from Osaka, Japan, "The behavior and ultimate compressive strength of stiffened plates with imperfections have been investigated in this paper using a nonlinear finite element method. The imperfections considered consisted of initial deflection and residual ...
European Consumers' Awareness and Perceptions on Cost of Ownership Report Aids in Understanding Customers' Perceptions and Attitudes.(Report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/353d69/european_consumers) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "European Consumers' Awareness and Perceptions on Cost of Ownership and Its Impact on Purchasing Decision" to their offering. ...
eMax Worldwide Inc. Invests in New Alternative Energy and Full Service Automotive Repair Center Complex.
Nov 01, 2008 ... eMax Worldwide, Inc., previously named eMax Holdings Corporation (Pink Sheets:EMXC), signed an investment agreement with Drifting Roads Service Center to buy two $75,000 investment units in their new planned 18,000 square foot all automotive repair service center which will service gas, ...
GMAC Financial Services Statement on Automotive Finance Purchase Policy.
Nov 01, 2008 ... GMAC Financial Services today implemented a more conservative purchase policy for consumer auto financing in the U.S. as a result of the lack of stability in the global capital and credit markets. The changes include limiting purchases to contracts with a credit score of 700 or above ....
Car-X Opens First Store in Austin.(Company overview)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Roger W. Hill, President and CEO of Car-X, announced that on October 6, 2008 Car-X opened its first store in the Austin market. The new store is located at 11700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78750. The phone number is (512) 258-3400. The store is owned by Raj Mulwani. "Raj is one of our ...
American Airlines Federal Credit Union to Celebrate Grand Opening in Irving, Texas.
Nov 01, 2008 ... American Airlines Federal Credit Union (AA Credit Union) is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Texas branch Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 8333 Royal Ridge, Suite 150, in Irving (off North Beltline Road between Interstate 635 and State Highway 114). The ...
BioFoam Automotive Seat Cushioning Introduced to FIAT and IVECO Vehicles in Brazil.
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Woodbridge Group is proud to announce the introduction of BioFoam seat cushioning, in several popular FIAT vehicles and IVECO trucks. BioFoam products utilize a Polyol derived from plant materials, rather than petroleum, without compromising comfort performance or durability. ...
U.K. MOD Selects Navistar Defense to Compete for Replacement of Tactical Vehicle Fleet.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Navistar Defense, LLC has been selected as one of the nine finalists to compete to replace a significant portion of the U.K.'s "light" tactical wheeled vehicle fleet in the highly-competitive Operational Utility Vehicle Systems (OUVS) program. Navistar will provide vehicles for testing and ...
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Record-High Levels of New-Vehicle Buyers Turn to the Internet for Information as Buying Habits Shift to Smaller Vehicles.
Nov 01, 2008 ... New-vehicle buyers are using the Internet more than ever when researching vehicle information, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 New Autoshopper.com Study(SM) released. The study finds that 75 percent of new-vehicle buyers in 2008 are using the Internet during ...
Polaris Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results, Sales Grew Seven Percent to a Record $580.3 Million; Earnings from Continuing Operations Increased to a Record $1.13 Per Diluted Share.(Financial report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) reported third quarter net income from continuing operations of $37.7 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. By comparison, 2007 third quarter net income from continuing operations was $39.1 million, or $1.07 per ...
Condition Assessment of Aged Structures Is an Invaluable, Single Source of Information on Structural Assessment Techniques for Marine and Land-Based Structures.(Report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8e9d2c/condition_assessme) has announced the addition of Woodhead Publishing Ltd's new report "Condition Assessment of Aged Structures" to their offering. Any structural system in service is subject to age-related ...
Airline Ambassadors Elects Nana Patricia McPeak, CEO of NanaCea and Founder of the RicePatty Foundation to Its Board of Directors.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Airline Ambassadors International (AAI), a humanitarian NGO founded by Nancy Rivard, announced that Nana Patricia McPeak, Founder and CEO of NanaCea and Founder of The RicePatty Foundation, has been elected to the Board of Directors. "We are so pleased to announce a partnership ...
Kansas City International Airport Recognizes CoSentry for Northland Development Growth Initiative.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Today, the Kansas City Aviation Department recognized CoSentry for its growth and expansion in the Kansas City International Airport area. At open house ceremonies held earlier in the day, local officials acknowledged the company's investment and continued service to the region's business ...
Collector Cars Earn Higher Rate of Return Than Stocks and Gold According to the Barrett-Jackson Mini-Index.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Turns out the guy driving that 1967 Shelby GT500 as an enthusiast has the side benefit of being a smart investor. Leading into the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company's inaugural event in Las Vegas, the world's leading collector car auction house reported that many of the top cars sold have ...
Complete Overview of the Automotive Market for Semiconductors with Forecasts to 2015.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ff9e62/automotive_market) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Market for Semiconductors" report to their offering. Coverage of the total market for automotive semiconductors including body & chassis, ...
LAN Airlines Offers You the Chance to Win 5 Roundtrip Tickets to the South American Destination of Your Choice.
Nov 01, 2008 ... A golden anniversary calls for a celebration! LAN Airlines, South America's premier air carrier, is celebrating 50 years of service to the United States this year in a big way: from now until November 15th, an interactive online promotion will be the gateway for a chance to win five ...
Master Visual Artist David 'LEBO' LeBatard Unveils Art Design for Experience Aviation's Aircraft.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Master Artist David "LEBO" LeBatard will unveil his decorative art design on October 15, 2008 for the aircraft built by inner city kids of Barrington Irving's non-profit organization Experience Aviation. On October 15, 2008 at 9:30am ET, Barrington Irving will test fly the aircraft named ...
Copa Airlines Takes Delivery of Embraer Aircraft.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE:CPA), has taken delivery of its 14th Embraer 190 aircraft. The acquisition brings the total number of aircraft in the Panamanian airline's fleet to 41. "The Embraer 190 is a good fit for our airline's growth plan, making ...
Echelon Jet Membership Gets Down to Business.
Nov 01, 2008 ... By now we all know the story when it comes to business travel: fewer flights, longer wait times, less service and more hassle. This daily reality of business travel has CEOs and Executives across the country reevaluating their corporate travel policies and budgets. "Jet ...
American Law Firms File Claim Against the FAA and Seek Discovery on Behalf of Family of Aeroflot Plane Crash.
Nov 01, 2008 ... American law firms, Nolan Law Group and Ribbeck Law Chartered, today filed a Petition for Discovery in the state court in Chicago arising from the Boeing 737 crash of Aeroflot-Nord Airlines in Perm, Russia on September 14, 2008. The petition was filed on behalf of Aleksey A. Afanasenkov, ...
Automotive Electronics & Entertainment Systems Service - Available Now.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/222f6a/automotive_electro) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Electronics & Entertainment Systems Service" report to their offering. For the last twenty years, automotive has proved one of the most ...
SkyWest, Inc. Reports Combined September Traffic for SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines.
Nov 01, 2008 ... SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW) reported an 11.1 percent decrease in available seat miles (ASMs) for September, while revenue passenger miles (RPMs) decreased by 10.5 percent compared to the same period last year. The combined airlines generated 1.7 billion ASMs and 1.3 billion RPMs for the ...
Clear Opens Fast Pass Security Program With Delta Air Lines in Boston at Logan's Terminal A.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Clear(R), the leader in providing fast access through airport security, announced it has opened its signature fast pass lanes at Delta Air Lines' Terminal A security checkpoint at Boston's Logan International Airport. Now, all 220,000 Clear members, including 3,000 already enrolled in the ...
San Francisco Bar Pilots Recognized for Service to Sacramento Port.
Nov 01, 2008 ... The San Francisco Bar Pilots have been recognized by the Sacramento Yolo Port Commission for their work in providing vital navigation services between San Francisco Bay and the Port of West Sacramento. In a proclamation issued October 1, the Commission praised the San Francisco ...
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Offer Fall Fare Sale to West Coast.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a fall sale featuring low fares to many of the carriers' destinations in the Lower 48. The one-way fares start as low as $49 for Horizon Air flights in Washington and Oregon and $69 for Alaska Airlines flights to the Bay Area. ...
QNX Launches New Services Program to Help Automotive Suppliers and OEMs Meet Critical Deadlines.(Company overview)
Nov 01, 2008 ... QNX Software Systems, the global leader in operating systems and middleware for the in-car telematics and infotainment market, announced its new QNX Automotive Solutions program for automotive Tier One suppliers and OEMs. The program offers a team of highly experienced QNX engineers who ...
Market Research Report Detailing the Prospects for the Global Run-Flat Tires Market.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c66f18/prospects_for_run) has announced the addition of the "Prospects for Run-Flat Tires" report to their offering. Prospects for Run-Flat Tires is a new market research report covering the global market for ...
Aviation Capital Group Reports Third Quarter 2008 Activity.(Financial report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Aviation Capital Group, one of the world's Top Tier lessors, reported its activity for the third quarter. ACG ended the quarter with the delivery of the first of two new Airbus A330-200s to Avianca Airlines, the national carrier of Colombia. The airplane was ...
American Airlines Takes Major Fleet Renewal Step by Announcing Plans to Acquire Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
Nov 01, 2008 ... American Airlines, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation (NYSE:AMR), announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Boeing (NYSE:BA) under which American intends to acquire an initial 42 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners scheduled for delivery beginning in 2012 and ending ...
Rocket City Enterprises, Inc. and the Intellimark Group, Inc. Reach Agreement.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Rocket City Enterprises, Inc., a Nevada corporation (Pink Sheets: RCTY) announced that it has completed its internal reorganization. The Board of Directors has completed the reorganization of Rocket City Enterprises, Inc. and the reorganization and its specifics are pending ...
Knight Transportation Ranks 97th on 2008 InformationWeek 500.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Knight Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: KNX), announced that it was ranked 97th on the 2008 InformationWeek 500. This is the second consecutive year Knight has been recognized in the InformationWeek 500. InformationWeek has identified and honored the nation's most innovative users of ...
Fitch: Speedy Response by U.S. Auto ABS Servicers Needed to Stem Rising Losses.(Report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... With rising unemployment and fluctuating gas prices resulting in higher U.S. auto loan delinquencies and losses, seller/servicers need to act quickly and adapt to the changing market trends in order to help minimize auto ABS losses, according to Fitch Ratings in a new report. ...
Southwest Airlines Celebrates Surpassing the 10 Million Dollar Mark for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Southwest Airlines celebrated today surpassing the 10 million dollar mark in fundraising over its 22 years of sponsoring and coordinating the LUV Classic golf tournament to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Southwest Airlines Employees organize and staff two annual golf ...
Rocket Racing League Marks Historic Milestone in Earning Experimental Exhibition Certificate From the FAA for a Rocket Powered Airplane at Over 20 Venues in U.S.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Rocket Racing, Inc. announced that it has been granted an Experimental Exhibition Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the first of its next-generation Rocket Racer that has been selected as the baseline design for the fleet moving forward. This exhibition type ...
RMA Announces New National Tire Safety Week Date.
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Rubber Manufacturers Association announced the eighth Annual National Tire Safety Week will be held June 7-13, 2009. Next year's National Tire Safety Week schedule represents a departure from previous years when the event was held in late April. Future National Tire Safety ...
National Semiconductor's New Thermal Management Sensor Provides Highest Accuracy for Extended Temperature Environments.
Nov 01, 2008 ... National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today introduced a digital temperature sensor that monitors automotive system temperature up to 175 degrees C and delivers +/- 1 degree C accuracy between 130 degrees C and 160 degrees C. The device is manufactured on an automotive grade flow meeting ...
Car Radio Sounds Set to Soar with Industry-First Digital-Input Audio Amplifier from STMicroelectronics.
Nov 01, 2008 ... STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), the largest semiconductor supplier to the Automotive Infotainment segment, has introduced the world's first car audio-amplifier with digital input. Direct connection to the digital audio player eliminates the need for signal conversion, resulting in higher ...
Share Your Special Story With AirTran Airways in Celebration of the Airline's 15th Anniversary.
Nov 01, 2008 ... AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), announced that, in celebration of its 15th anniversary, the airline is asking its passengers to share how AirTran Airways has impacted their lives over the years. Through November 15, 2008, customers can submit their ...
Primaris Airlines Announces the Completion of its Stock Purchase Agreement and its Reorganization Plan.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Primaris Airlines, one of the few large aircraft executive and high-density charter airlines left in the U.S., announces its sale of seventy-percent of its preferred and outstanding stock to CorpoPetrol Global Energy Development, LLC (CP) a diversified, U.S. based energy company. As part ...
Company Cars in the United Kingdom 2008 Is an Essential Report for All Those in the Automotive Business.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ef4c58/company_cars_in_th) has announced the addition of the "Company Cars in the United Kingdom" report to their offering. The Company Cars in the United Kingdom industry profile is an essential resource for ...
TRW Automotive Offers Forward Collision Warning Systems Across a Wide Range of Vehicle Segments.
Nov 01, 2008 ... TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) today unveiled its range of Forward Collision Warning systems based on camera and radar technology that address a variety of customer and market requirements. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced upgrading ...
Jet and Kingfisher Form Alliance.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines are pleased to announce an agreement to the formation of an alliance of wide-ranging proportions that will help both carriers to significantly rationalize and reduce costs and provide improved standards of service and a wider choice of air ...
C.R. England to Outfit Entire Trucking Fleet With Mobileye Vision-Based Driver Assistance, AWS-4000.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Mobileye Inc., a global pioneer and leader in computer vision-based driver assistance systems, has been selected by C.R. England, the nation's largest refrigerated trucking company, to equip its fleet of more than 3,500 trucks with its innovative driving assistance product ...
AirTran Airways Announces Partnership With e-Miles.
Nov 01, 2008 ... AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), announced a partnership with e-Miles(R), an online advertising channel that rewards members for engaging with advertising messages. A+ Rewards members can earn A+ Rewards credits simply by reading, viewing and responding ...
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Announces Executive Officer Changes.
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Board of Directors of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) announced that it has approved changes to the Company's executive management team. Effective today, Scott L. Thompson was appointed as the Company's new President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Gary L ....
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results.(Financial report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) will announce third quarter 2008 financial results prior to market open on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. A conference call to review the Company's third quarter 2008 results will be held at 10:00 a.m. CST, on Wednesday, November 5, ...
International Shipholding Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings Estimates.(Financial report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... International Shipholding Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE: ISH) announced that it expects its net income for the Quarter ended 09/30/08 to be approximately $11.0 to $11.5 million or $1.51 to $1.59 per share on a fully diluted basis. The Company's results for the third quarter were ...
A Strategic Analysis of Global Low Cost Vehicle Technologies and VM Strategies - Examine Differing Approaches by Suppliers and Key Cost Saving Strategies.(Report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/403cdf/strategic_analysis) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of Global Low Cost Vehicle Technologies and VM Strategies" to their offering. Small cars are touted to be ...
Morpace Reports: Feelings About Ownership Experience Drive Automotive Brand Buzz.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Automotive manufacturers ignore the effect of the vehicle owning experience on future sales at their own peril, according to results from a recent Morpace Omnibus Study. The study examined consumers' feelings about the vehicle they own, and their resulting willingness -- or ...
Examine the 2008 European Fleet Database - Top 7 Markets.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f6821d/european_fleet_dat) has announced the addition of the "European Fleet Database 2008 - Top 7 Markets" directory to their offering. The European Fleet Database 2008 provides key data on the seven most ...
Examine the Current European Heavy Truck Market with Forecasts To 2013.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6513fc/the_european_heavy) has announced the addition of the "The European Heavy Truck Market, Forecasts To 2013" report to their offering. This 18,000-word report examines the current status of the European ...
IFTC Istanbul exercises options for two other Mechtronix full flight simulators.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Mechtronix Systems ("Mechtronix"), the fastest growing provider of flight training equipment in the world, announced that IFTC Istanbul has decided to exercise its options to buy two FFS X(TM) Non Zero Flight Time(TM) (NZFT(TM)). The devices replicating the A320 and B737NG are being ...
Navistar Selects Menlo as Global Lead Logistics Provider.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) announced it has selected Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, as its global lead logistics provider to support Navistar's global growth strategies as the company moves into new marketplaces. Working with Menlo will help Navistar as it continues to ...
TRW's Cognitive Safety Technologies Help Automakers Meet CAFE and NHTSA Requirements.
Nov 01, 2008 ... To support automakers in their pursuit of manufacturing vehicles that meet rising Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash-test ratings, TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) -- the global leader in safety ...
Special Committee of International Shipholding Corporation Engages Lazard.
Nov 01, 2008 ... International Shipholding Corporation (NYSE: ISH) (the "Company") announced that the Special Committee formed by the Board of Directors on September 10, 2008 has retained Lazard to act as its financial advisor and Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP to act as its legal advisor. The Special ...
SEPTA to Operate Weekend El Shuttle Bus Service Between 30th Street Station & 69th Street Terminal.
Nov 01, 2008 ... SEPTA will extend El shuttle bus service to operate between 30th Street Station and 69th Street Terminal during the next two weekends (Oct. 17-20 & Oct. 24-27). The extension of the shuttle buses will allow crews to install train signal cables at the subway portal at 44th Street ...
Penske Truck Leasing Joins EPA's SmartWaySM Transport Partnership and Names New Vice President of Sustainability.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Penske Truck Leasing announced its collective support and participation in the SmartWay(SM) Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases ...
Research from Mississippi State University provides new data on ship research.
Nov 01, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the Journal of Ship Research, "A structural reliability model is developed for a large composite submarine sail structure. Random variables include material strength and stiffness properties as well as load." "Limit states are formulated ...
Autoline Launches Daily Newscast.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Autoline - the world's first auto industry television show - now launches "Autoline Daily," the world's first daily global automotive news program on Tuesday, October 14th. The five-minute daily newscast, which will be posted at select sites on the World Wide Web every Monday through ...
NADA Elects Iowa Dealer as 2009 Chairman.
Nov 01, 2008 ... The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has elected John P. McEleney as chairman for 2009. McEleney's election comes amid economic turmoil and concerns about access to credit. The tight credit market has left many car buyers worried about whether they will be able to ...
Raytheon Increases Air Traffic Efficiencies at Four Major U.S. Airports.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) have completed air traffic system upgrades at Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities and associated air traffic control towers at four major airports across the country: Chicago O'Hare International, Denver International, ...
DURA Automotive Systems Announces Global Reorganization and Other Business Updates.
Nov 01, 2008 ... DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DRRAQ) announced a comprehensive restructuring of the company into four global business units, aimed at strengthening its competitive position worldwide. In addition, DURA announced several other significant corporate events, including $1 billion ...
Winds of Change: Air Traffic Control Association's ATCA 53rd Annual Conference and Exposition.(Conference news)
Nov 01, 2008 ... In every way the country is on the verge of change. We hear campaign promises of change every day, our economy and environment are in constant flux, and the country's leadership will have a new face. The 53rd Annual ATCA Conference and Exposition takes an in-depth look at the view of the ...