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Expanding Commercial rotor blade repair services, CTI’s huge airports form bi-directional whirl tower balances association Passenger airports in Texas joined forces in San helicopter Antonio on Feb. 15 announcing the formation main rotors of the Texas Commercial Airports Association and tail rotors (TCAA) to collaborate on airport issues which regardless of will support new economic development and ben- the rotor’s efit travelers in the state. size, weight “By coming together as an organization, the or country of passenger airports in Texas can speak through one origin. clear, strong voice,” said Mario Diaz, Director of the Houston Airport System and TCAA Chair- man. “Collectively, we believe we have greater in- Photo by Please see AIRPORTS, Page 4 John Starkey Rotarians support Sikorsky opens whirl tower for rotor blade balancing By Jess Paniszczyn “As an ex-military aviator, I’ve flown of equipment holding an engine. shelter program By Alice Canham Composite Technology Inc. (CTI), probably 4,000 hours underneath rotat- “Balancing a rotor blade is a critical a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company ing rotor blades whose tips are moving skill. This is twice as large as any whirl “It’s a way we can make a difference, and help based at Dallas Fort Worth International at nearly the speed of sound,” said Jef- spin in the Sikorsky family and we all around the world,” Bill Caton declared. He was Airport, opened one of the world’s most frey Pino, President of Sikorsky Aircraft are the largest helicopter company on talking about a recent decision made by the Irving powerful structures to dynamically bal- Corporation, during the grand open- planet Earth. This will hold the 53 kilo, Sunrise Rotary Club to support the ShelterBox ance helicopter main rotor blades on Feb. ing ceremony. “If you can imagine the the Marine Corp Super Stallion rotor program, an international relief effort that pro- 14. Designed by Sikorsky to test main aerodynamic loads and precision that is blades, and that is a helicopter that can vides tools and emergency tent shelters to victims rotor blades that rotate either clockwise needed on a rotor blade spinning that lift 88,000 lbs. That helicopter has the of floods, mudslides, fires, tornadoes and other di- or counterclockwise, the bi-directional fast lifting a 20,000 lbs. helicopter in the same lifting force as three Black Hawk sasters. whirl tower will enable helicopter opera- air, we have really entrusted an amazingly Helicopters. Its tail rotor will lift as much “We had a recent program on these boxes, and tors and manufacturers to rebalance their technical skill set here at the DFW Air- as the helicopter Donald Trump flies learned what they can send to devastated areas,” rotor blades in the U.S. regardless of the port. If you think about it, a helicopter around New York City in.” Caton said. “Entire living quarters; a stove; uten- rotorcraft’s country of origin. without rotor blades is a very noisy piece Please see WHIRL TOWER, Page 6 sils; shovels; and devices for filtering water! It’s in- Please see SHELTER, Page 5

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www.dfwnewsflash.com 972-870-1992 DFW NEWSFLASH February 22-28, 2012 Page 3 Emirates SkyCargo expands North American operation Emirates SkyCargo, the freight more American firms enhance their our Cargo Mega Terminal, Emir- medical equipment and phar- and surrounding destinations in division of Emirates, is expand- trade ties not only with the UAE, ates SkyCargo is the ideal partner maceuticals; heading for markets the Middle East. China and South ing its North American operation, but also with markets in parts of for Dallas/Fort Worth and - across the Emirates network, from Korea will also be key trading part- increasing trade opportunities be- South Asia, such as China, South based businesses as they look to the UAE to Australia, India and ners, with leading imported com- tween U.S. businesses and its global Korea and Japan, and numerous boost trade,” added Menen. Uganda. Leading import commodi- modities set to consist of electronic network. points throughout Emirates’ exten- The airline’s expansion will help ties such as communications equip- equipment, footwear and apparel. After the launch of daily passen- sive network in India and Africa.” facilitate the growth of trade in the ment, automotive components, ap- Emirates’ DFW and SEA ser- ger service from Dallas/Fort Worth Air cargo being transported Seattle metropolitan area that pro- parel and fabrics will come from a vices join existing operations from (DFW) and Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) on Emirates’ flights departing the duced US $24.2 billion in total ex- range of markets including Taiwan, New York, Houston, Los Angeles International airports from Feb. 2 U.S will be handled at the airline’s ports and US $2.7 billion in United Japan, Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia. and San Francisco, as well as To- and March 1 respectively, Emirates Cargo Mega Terminal, housed at Arab Emirates exports in 2008 and Exports on the Seattle route are ronto Canada, further strength- SkyCargo will connect seven points its state-of-the-art hub at Dubai 2009 respectively. Texas exports to expected to include fresh fruits and ening trade ties between North in North America with trade pros- International Airport (DXB), a lo- the UAE also expect significant vegetables, electrical equipment America, the UAE and points pects in more than 100 destinations. cation within eight hours of two- growth, having reached over $1.7 and machinery, as well as medical throughout Emirates’ network of “Our daily, non-stop flights from thirds of the world’s population. billion in 2009 - an increase of equipment and aircraft parts, which 121 destinations DFW and SEA will offer the fastest “When combined with the effi- more than 192 per cent since 2002.* will be transported to the UAE Source: Emirates SkyCargo routes to the Middle East and be- ciency of one of the youngest fleets International cargo being ex- yond,” said Ram Menen, Emirates’ in the skies, unrivalled ground- ported from Dallas/Fort Worth will Offering discounts to any DFW employee selling a home. Senior Divisional Vice President handling facilities, and the very include oilfield equipment, elec- Buy a home and receive a $1000 house warming gift card Cargo. “We look forward to helping latest information technology at tronic parts, computers, cell phones, from Lowe’s Home Improvement Store! POLICE REPORT Contact Henry Fuentes TODAY! Broker/Owner n Solicitation of Ground An officer observed a tan Jeep observed a white Chevrolet DFW Employee Transportation: February 13 at 5:25 Wrangler Cherokee traveling in Cavalier drive through plainly PowerStar p.m. An Officer was conducting the number three lane of 2300 S. marked orange barricades from 817-706-2880 a plain clothes detail at Terminal International Parkway. The tan the North Service Road to North Realty Fax: 817-741-5874 E, upper roadway, entry 5. The vehicle did not have a tail light International Parkway. The vehicle www.powerstarrealty.com [email protected] Officer was approached by a that was not illuminated within was stopped for the violation, taxi driver and was solicited for a visible distance of 1,000 feet as and it was later found to be transportation. The driver was required, and failed to indicate her stolen. The driver was arrested for ...... placed under arrest for TRC turn signal continuously for not less Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and $69* D I V O R C E 22.0815 Ground Transportation than the last 100 feet of movement the outstanding warrants. Warrant CRIMINAL DEFENSE FAMILY LAW Business (Solicitation of Ground of the vehicle before the turn as information as follows: Euless ● DWI / Suspended License ● Divorce / Annulment ● required. Subsequent investigation PD warrant-Disorderly Conduct ● All Warrants Child Support / Paternity Transportation). ● ● 24 Hour Jail Release Custody Modification n Outstanding Warrant: revealed the driver was intoxicated. ($479.70), Euless PD warrant- ● Restraining Order February ● Occupational License n Burglary: FTA-$447.20. ● Protective Order 13 at 8:02 p.m. DFW Police February 14 at 4:32 ● n Solicitation of Ground Protective Order ● Name Change / Adoption responded to a call for service in the a.m. Officers were dispatched to ● Misdemeanor / Felony Cases ● Transportation: Domestic Violence Terminal D Immigrations area for 1840 West Airfield in reference February 19 Open Saturdays warrant service. The identity of the to a burglary of a building. An at 10:15 p.m. Officers were Easy Payment Plans Juvenile Cases and Sundays suspect was positively identified and investigation revealed six televisions conducting a plain clothes detail Law Offices of Vincent Ndukwe Child Protective DFW communications confirmed were missing. The total was $7592. at Terminal E, upper roadway, 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy Services/CPS 1420 N. Cooper St., #112 the warrant with Dallas County n Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle & entry 15. Officers witnessed a taxi #409, Dallas 75207 Arlington, TX 76010 Se Habla Espanol Sheriff ’s Office (Aggravated Outstanding Warrants: February driver solicit passengers from the 214-638-5930 817-277-0196

Perjury, No Bond). The suspect was 14 at 5:00 p.m. While observing curb. The driver was placed under taken into custody. the flow of traffic at 1300 North arrest for Solicitation of Ground 866-446-1400 n D.W.I.: International Parkway, an officer Transportation. *Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case, if you qualify. Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. February 13 at 8:49 p.m.

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Texas commercial airports will be BRIEFS Airports able to leverage their resources to Continued from Page 1 maximize that growth.” Tilden, who is 51, joined from Price “Commercial airports are an im- Bill Ayer retiring as Alaska Air CEO Waterhouse in 1991. He was promoted to Air Group’s fluence than any one of our airports portant part of Texas’ multi-modal The board of directors and Bill chief financial officer in 2000, to executive vice presi- can have individually.” transportation system,” said Fred Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, announced dent – planning and finance in 2007, and to president Texas airports with commercial Underwood, Texas Transportation Feb. 16 that Ayer will retire as CEO of Air Group and of Alaska Airlines in 2008. As president, Tilden has flights serve more than 135 million Commissioner. “We welcome the its subsidiary carriers, Alaska Airlines and , overseen the nation’s seventh-largest airline, with 9,500 passengers annually. Today’s news founding of a new organization that effective at the company’s annual shareholder meet- employees and 119 aircraft serving 61 destinations conference brought a key audience creates a collective voice for a trans- ing on May 15. , a 21-year veteran at Air across the continental United States and in Alaska, together as the press conference was portation industry working tireless- Group, will succeed Ayer as CEO of Air Group and Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. held in conjunction with the 7th an- ly to promote safe and efficient in- the company’s two airlines and will remain as president Source: Alaska Air Group nual Texas Transportation Forum. frastructure expansion which is key of Alaska Airlines. Ayer will continue to serve as chair- The formation of the TCAA means to the state’s economic strength.” man of the board. that for the first time, airports serv- “Besides airline industry jobs, “Brad’s engaging leadership style, strong values Most use frequent flyer miles for airfare ing commercial passengers in Texas commercial passenger airports also and seasoned judgment have helped to fundamentally Not surprisingly, most travelers prefer to use their have joined forces to work on issues support many other industries such transform our company as we’ve navigated through accrued frequent flyer miles toward more airline travel. of mutual interest. as cargo shipping, warehousing, some of the toughest challenges in commercial avia- According to a survey conducted by GO Airport Ex- “We believe the formation of tourism and commercial develop- tion history,” Ayer said. “The time is right to implement press, a whopping 88 percent apply miles toward ticket this association brings more op- ment,” said Dallas/Fort Worth In- a succession plan that’s been in the works for several purchases. portunities for us to network and ternational Airport CEO Jeff Fe- years and which the board and I believe will ensure The company polled travelers nationwide: more communicate from an airport busi- gan, who also serves on the TCAA that we continue to lead the industry in safety, custom- than 380 people responded. Just six percent of partici- ness perspective,” said Don Green, board. er service, operational and financial performance, and pants reported using their miles toward hotels. Four director of the Abilene Regional TCAA is modeled after simi- technological innovation.” percent use them for products and one percent donate Airport. “We hope to share infor- lar associations in California and Ayer, 57, has spent three decades at Air Group, them to charity. mation on common concerns for Florida. In addition to the state’s including 10 years as CEO. In addition to serving as “Our monthly surveys are designed to take the pulse the benefit of each of our airports, two major airport hubs – Dal- chairman of Air Group and its subsidiary boards, he of the traveling public,” says John McCarthy, president, as well as our industry and the pas- las/Fort Worth International and will participate as a member of the NextGen Advisory GO Airport Express. “These help us identify their pref- sengers we support.” George Bush Intercontinental Air- Committee, a panel of aviation industry leaders who erences, information which not only helps us improve A number of unifying issues led port in Houston – membership is are working with the FAA to modernize the nation’s services, but can be valuable to the industry in general.” to the formation of the TCAA, open to all commercial airports with air traffic control system and improve airport efficiency. Source: GO Airport Express including federal airport funding scheduled airline service in Texas. mechanisms, development and in- Airports across Texas are joining in frastructure needs, security policies, the effort such as Abilene, Austin, business initiatives and operational Brownsville, College Station, Cor- Visalakshi Rao Vallury, M.D., Ph.D. concerns. pus Christi, El Paso, McAllen, Mid- Another key purpose of TCAA land, San Antonio, Waco and more. Specializing in Family Practice is to educate lawmakers and policy The association elected a board ✦ University of Illinois College of Medicine makers on the economic contribu- of directors with the following des- James Scholar Program for Independent Study tions of airports to their regions. In ignated as the TCAA leadership: total, Texas commercial service air- Mario C. Diaz, Director of the ✦ Mt. Sinai Family Practice Residency of Chicago, Illinois ports create more than 714,720 full- Houston Airport System, Board Department of Family Medicine and Community Health time jobs with annual earnings of Chairman; Monica Lombrana, Di- ✦ approximately $20 billion and $45 rector of Aviation El Paso Interna- Board Certified, American Academy of Family Physicians billion in annual economic activity. tional Airport, Vice Chairman; Jeff ✦ Fluent in English and Telugu “Commercial airports drive Fegan, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) growth and job creation in diverse International Airport CEO, Secre- MEDICAL segments of our state, national, tary; Frank Miller, Director of the and Call today to schedule and international economies,” said San Antonio International Airport, SURGICAL an appointment! 972-253-4343 David Cain, Executive Director of Treasurer. CLINIC of TCAA and a former state senator. Source: Texas Commercial Airports IRVING 2021 N. 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American Airlines receives Ap- ism and further strengthen eco- proval for reciprocal codeshare nomic and cultural ties between the agreement with Hainan Airlines U.S. and China. American Airlines publicly “A codeshare relationship will thanked the U.S. Department of allow American and Hainan to ef- Transportation (DOT) on Feb. 15 ficiently connect Chinese air travel- for granting its request for a re- ers from cities throughout China to ciprocal codeshare agreement with the U.S. via Beijing and Shanghai. Hainan Airlines of the People’s Re- Similarly, the approval will create public of China. more convenient travel options for “This decision comes after Chi- U.S. consumers when traveling to nese Vice President Xi Jinping China.” appeared at the White House on With this approval, Hainan will Tuesday with President Barack be able to display the AA designa- Obama, who stressed that the U.S. tor code on its flights between the is focused on building a better eco- U.S. and China (currently Seattle- nomic and strategic relationship Beijing) and on its flights within between the two nations,” said Will China beyond American’s Beijing Ris, American’s Senior Vice Presi- and Shanghai gateways. dent – Government Affairs. In addition, American may now “In this spirit, American ap- display the HU code on its flights plauds the president and DOT between the U.S. and China (cur- for their approval of the proposed rently Chicago-Beijing, Chicago- Photo by Melissa Martins Casa Grande/ShelterBox codeshare relationship between Shanghai and Los Angeles-Shang- Scouts set up this ShelterBox camp in Brazil for families made homeless by recent flooding. The American and Hainan Airlines, hai) and on flights operated by Irving Sunrise Rotary Club is supporting ShelterBox. China’s fourth largest carrier. American within the U.S. beyond “This new codeshare relation- Hainan’s Seattle gateway. replicate a schoolroom, with chalk- ship will promote travel and tour- Source: American Airlines Shelter board, tablets, crayons and other Continued from Page 1 supplies. Caton pointed out that the non- credible what they can do with such profit organization has important a small box. ties in Texas, where many field vol- “They don’t send food or medi- unteers are sent for training. cine or water. But it puts a roof over “The volunteers actually go their head and gives them dignity in through a boot camp in training,” a period of time when their homes he explained. “They come from all have been wiped out.” over the world. The Club, which Caton serves “They create a situation, like if as President, had previously made you were in a devastated area. You a gift to the initiative, a key project actually live through it, and use the for Rotary International. That ear- contents of the shelter box. That lier box was sent to Port-au-Prince, way, when they’re deployed, these Haiti. people can train others how to use Photo by ShelterBox “What’s neat,” Caton contin- the tools.” What’s In A ShelterBox? Only ued, “is that we can track the box to The presentation from Shelter- new equipment selected for where it was sent. Whether it went Box volunteer Michael Grant made durability, practicality and to Missouri or Haiti, or wherever. an indelible impact on Rotarian Dr. suitability. The box itself “I wondered if this box was Cherie Clodfelter. has many useful functions something that an individual could “I was so impressed with the from food container to cot. purchase for themselves, you know, gentleman that made the presenta- ShelterBox keeps a range of Lease today to be ready. Remember what hap- tion,” she said. “They’re truly filling equipment is kept in stock so it and enter a chance pened in Tuscaloosa, and in Jop- an unmet need. may adjust the contents of the to win a pair of lin! But no, these can only be dis- “They don’t respond with medi- box according to conditions patched out of their headquarters in cine or health supplies – that’s al- Dallas Mavericks England, to wherever in the world ready handled by others. This box where it will be used. tickets! there’s a need. has survival equipment. You can’t “And it doesn’t help just one believe how it’s packed! vival! And some of these boxes are “Euless’ Best-Kept Secret” person, but an entire family of ten “You hear about it, and you still being used in Haiti today.” 1881 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040 people.” think – well, that’s an interesting Learn more about the non-prof- Boxes are also available that idea. But it’s so important to sur- it at www.shelterboxusa.org. (817) 540-3022 Page 6 February 22-28, 2012 DFW NEWSFLASH 972-870-1992 www.dfwnewsflash.com

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Program empowers AskTHEprofessionals Afghan women’s economic freedom By Staff Sgt. Terrance Rhodes Do I keep Afghan women had to deal with the term “it’s a man’s world” all of their lives, but the A-Day Treasure all my eggs in Program gave them an opportunity to become self suf- ficient. asket? The women, in cooperation with Army & Air one b Force Exchange Services and the program, held an all women’s bazaar at the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation clamshell on Bagram Air Field Feb. 17. The program was created to empower the women, teach them busi- ness skills, and keep them off the streets. Sweeda Kazemi and Storai Jalal co-founded the program in 2010 but they never imaged the program would have such a huge impact on the women. “We didn’t know it was going to become this big and Photo by Staff Sgt. Terrance Rhodes We can answer that. successful,” said Kazemi. “The women are the backbone U.S. Army Master Sgt. Rebecca Thingvold, of the family, so coming here and being able to work for non-commissioned officer in charge of the a living gives the women a new start.” The program is open to all afghan women and goes Bagram Air Field Military Mail Terminal, Asset allocation and on throughout all the bases in Afghanistan, to give the looks at some scarves at a bazaar Feb. 17. vendors a chance to sell their merchandise. All of the diversification are two of the most items featured at the bazaars are created and designed teaches them how to manage those accounts. important investment principles by female Afghan artisans. “The program’s influence has touched the young Proceeds from each item purchased will go directly women of Afghanistan as well,” said Jalal. when it comes to protecting toward improving the quality of life for women in Af- Brishna Rita, a seven-year-old vendor, has been yourself against a changing economy. ghanistan. with the program for a year. “We created the bazaar for Afghan women, as an Kazemi and Jalal made a deal with Rita that if she Call us today to learn more. outlet where they can sell their merchandise and keep would go to school and stay off the streets that she all the profits made,” said Jalal. “We see them selling would be able sell in the program. different things in the streets like scarves and bracelets, “[Kazemi and Jalal] gave me a chance to do some- so we ask them to sell at the bazaars so that they won’t thing different with my life,” said Rita. “They have been have to be in the streets anymore.” a huge influence to me.” The women are encouraged to get their national Kazemi feels the program has helped many women, identification so they can have access to come on base but it has changed the future as well. and sell at the bazaars. 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The company is paying eligible employees approximately 5 Passenger Choice Awards give voice to percent of their annual pay for profit sharing. travelers around the world “My co-workers worked together all year to deliver solid financial results, reliable operational performance Whether you fly weekly for business or occasionally and excellent customer service,” said Jeff Smisek, Unit- for pleasure, chances are you have stepped off a plane ed Continental Holdings’ President and CEO. “We are with a story to share about your experience. Now, in- sharing the results of working together by distributing stead of telling your friends, you can tell the airlines by more than a quarter of a billion dollars in profit shar- taking the Passenger Choice Awards survey at www. ing.” passengerchoiceawards.com, and in the process help In addition to profit sharing, co-workers of the drive innovation in air travel. combined company earned cash incentive payments In its third year, the Passenger Choice Awards were for on-time performance totaling$ 40 million during launched by the Airline Passenger Experience Asso- 2011. The on-time incentive program pays up to $100 ciation (APEX) to provide airline passengers the op- monthly when the combined airline hits targets for on- portunity to give direct feedback on every aspect of the time domestic and international arrivals. The program flying experience: in-flight publications, connectivity reinforces the new United’s commitment to working and communications, food and beverage, informational together to deliver outstanding performance for its cus- videos and entertainment, cabin ambiance, and pre- tomers. departure experience. Source: United Continental Holdings, Inc. “Our industry is committed to continuous im- provement to the passenger experience, and passenger feedback is critical to that commitment,” said Russell Above and Beyond Acts earn US Air- Lemieux, Executive Director of APEX. “We’re relying on passengers to rate their experience and help identify ways employees $260,000 the best innovations in air travel today.” APEX introduced a new survey format this year When a Phoenix-based US Airways Club repre- APARTMENT sentative went out of her way to re-accommodate a that allows voters to provide specific feedback in just one or two areas--such as food or movies--or in all six AMENITIES customer on another flight, she never thought it would ■ areas, which completes the entire survey. The survey can Faux granite look mean an extra $10,000 in her paycheck. 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