NATO's experience in Kosovo two years ago left a clear picture of where European allies needed to invest to eliminate what were exposed as glaring shortfalls in military capabilities. But relatively little progress has been made since then despite Europe's pledge to create the military means to match its economic and political clout.
John D. Myslenski has been promoted to corporate vice president-operations, effective July 1, from president of the Fluid Connectors Group of the Parker Hannifin Corp. of Cleveland.
Pratt&Whitney has run a modified F119 repeatedly at record turbine temperatures, demonstrating a new cooling concept that could boost efficiency, lower scheduled maintenance requirements and increase engine performance.
High-speed Silicon Flash disk drives from CyberResearch have no moving parts, are designed for high-vibration and high-shock environments and have been used in helicopter applications. Transportation challenges conventional disk drives with high temperatures, violent shocks and on-going vibration, often defeating the delicate air bearings that keep read and write heads separate from spinning disks. These drives can withstand 1,500g of shock, 16.4g of continual vibration, and temperatures up to 158F.
Juan A. Martinez-Esparza has been appointed assistant NATO secretary general for security investment, logistics and civil emergency planning, and Yves Brodeur head of NATO's press and media service. Brodeur, former director of media relations for Canada's Foreign Affairs Dept., succeeds Jamie Shea.
Airports Council International's February results showed a 3% decline in cargo traffic, 5% decrease in aircraft movements and no percentage change in passenger traffic compared with the same month last year. There was a general decline in February passenger traffic at 20 of the top 30 airports compared with last year. Chicago and Hong Kong showed decreases of 10.2% and 10.7%, respectively. In contrast, Madrid passenger traffic was up 10%, Sydney 6%, and both Frankfurt and Las Vegas 4%.
Frederic Senn has been named New York-based director of worldwide marketing for TAG Aviation USA Inc. He was Geneva-based marketing manager for TAG Aviation S.A.
Italy's Azzura has extended a maintenance contract with FLS Aerospace to support four Boeing 737-700s. FLS has also received a three-year contract renewal from Continental Airlines for all C and D checks on its DC-10 aircraft.
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP. HAS LAUNCHED myGulfstream.com--a Web-based, customer communications tool that is accessible 24 hr. a day. According to Gulfstream officials, the Web site is designed to simplify communication between operators and company representatives by allowing an exchange of information regarding sales, aircraft completions and deliveries, as well as updates on production statuses for customers using digital photographs.
Continental Airlines resumed normal flight operations June 10 after a flash flood caused by Tropical Storm Allison forced the airline to cancel 500 flights on June 9 and another 100 the next day. A Continental official said more than 2 ft. of rain ``severely disrupted'' the carrier's schedule at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and affected flights nationwide for two days. The chief problem June 9 was roadway access into the airport because floodwaters prevented safe passage, he said.
A full line of extruded Teflon tubing for protecting and packaging wires and hoses from chemicals, acids and moisture is available from M.M. Newman. The highly flexible tubing is available extruded from TFE, FEP and PFA formulations in corrugated and convoluted (screw thread) styles with plain or cuffed ends. Suitable for protecting and concealing wires, cable and hoses in harsh environments, this kink-resistant tubing is unaffected by most chemicals, acids, alkalis and moisture. In sizes 0.4-2 in. I.D., with varying wall thicknesses. M.M. Newman Corp., 24 Tioga Way, P.O.
Steve Klassen has been named avionics and satellite manager for Duncan Aviation, Lincoln, Neb. He was manager of repair and overhaul for Honeywell in Wichita, Kan.
The European Commission has decided a modified travel portal joint venture between Deutsche Telekom unit T-Online and two German charter/tour operators, Preussag and C&N, a Lufthansa affiliate, would not require EC approval. The competition commissioner had threatened earlier to review the deal because of its potential to dominate the online segment of the travel industry. T-Online is the largest Internet provider in Europe, and Preussag and C&N the No. 1 and No. 3 travel operators.
The days when an assignment to military intelligence or a specialized technology job meant a dead-end career may be over. In fact, soon such backgrounds may catapult some officers into combat commander slots.
Africa seems destined, for years to come, to be the victim of significant turbulence driven by natural disasters, pandemic diseases, tribal hatred, unstable governments and economic exploitation. Compounding the problems and hampering relief attempts is the collapse of the infrastructure, in particular the colonial road and railroad system, due to neglect and lack of investment.
Laurie Tardif has become communications manager for Pratt&Whitney's Military Engines unit, East Hartford, Conn. She was vice president/partner in Paul T. Glover Consultants.
Ricardo Sanchez has been appointed chief commercial officer of Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste of Mexico City. He was sub-director of shopping centers, real estate and concessions for Grupo Sanborns and Sears Roebuck de Mexico.
Aviation Component Solutions has signed a three-year supply partnership agreement with Lufthansa Technik for such components as hydraulic pumps, pneumatic valves, hydraulic actuators and air cycle machines.
A career fair at the Paris air show? It hasn't been done before, but Airbus is marshalling its forces to convince engineers throughout the world to join the consolidated company. With 4,600 positions opening in the next year--including more than 1,500 in engineering--the company intends to sell its excellence as an employer along with its excellence as an aircraft company during the show.
Despite an agreement to reinforce Concorde's fuel tanks and the availability of ``no-blow out'' radial tires, French and British civil aviation authorities have not determined yet if the supersonic transport's airworthiness certificate can be reinstated.
Theofanis G. Gavrilis, president of Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, delivered the commencement address at the College of Aeronautics and received an honorary doctor of science degree. He was cited for his commitment to advancement of the space program, leadership in the design and production of satellite systems, and support and technical innovation in aviation.
Embracing Clausewitz's precept that no conquest can be carried out too quickly, the Bush team's notional military transformation plan hinges on a global joint response force whose essence is obliterative speed, agility, precision strike and logistical economy.
