Airport Permit No. 239084 DFW NewsFlashFREE April 13-19, 2011 Serving the DFW Airport and the surrounding areas Polls support Flying where angels full funding for FAA Recent polling conducted on behalf fear to tread of the Aerospace Industries Association shows considerable public support for Tale of the nine-day, nonstop fully funding the Federal Aviation Ad- venture makes for a thrilling ride ministration and the Next Generation Air Transportation System. By Jess Paniszczyn “It’s critical that Congress fund the Can three friends eating lunch at a roadside diner FAA by passing a fiscal year 2011 ap- change the world? The simple answer is ‘no’. The fact propriations bill,” said AIA President of the matter, however, is far more complex. and CEO Marion C. Blakey. “More American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum presented Photo: NASA continuing resolutions will further erode an evening with Dick Rutan, Aviation Adventures The Voyager aircraft circles before landing at FAA’s ability to implement the much Around and Out of this World, on April 7. During Edwards Air Force Base in California, completing its needed Next Generation Air Transpor- that now infamous 1981 lunch in California’s Mo- record breaking, nonstop flight around the world. tation System in a timely manner.” jave Desert, Burt Rutan, his brother, Dick, and Jeana Passing a full-year appropriations Yeager developed the concept of an ultra lightweight measure will allow FAA to enter into aircraft that could fly around the world. Burt, an aero- new contracts, move forward with new space engineer, sketched a design of the aircraft on a After construction, hire more safety inspectors napkin. His lunch mates, his brother and retired Air recounting and certify new technology - activities Force aviator, Dick, and Jeana, a Fort Worth born avi- prohibited under stop-gap continuing his historic atrix who set several speed records in the 1980s, were resolutions that only allow spending on flight around destined to fly this creation. Please see FAA on Page 4 The aircraft, Voyager, more formally known as the world, ‘Rutan Model 76 Voyager,’ was not built for safety or Dick Rutan INSIDE comfort. The plane had to be as light as possible so it gives his could carry enough fuel to get around the world with- signature to AA Cargo Division Speed records set in out stopping. The plane had no seats or seatbelts. The a fan at the honored Mopar Challenger pilot sat on the floor with a Velcro strap to hold him/ C.R. Smith PAGE 2 PAGE 5 her in place. Prior to taking off for their world circum- Museum. OPINION: Public THEATER REVIEW navigating flight, Jeana cut her hair to reduce weight. notices should be PAGE 7 published CLASSIFIEDS “This airplane had no brakes,” Dick Rutan said Photo by PAGE 3 PAGE 9 Please see HISTORIC on Page 8 John Starkey POLICE REPORT FUN AND GAMES PAGE 4 PAGES 10-11 Page 2 April 13-19, 2011 www.dfwnewsflash.com 972-870-1992 DFW NewsFlash HOLY WEEK SERVICES Group recognizes Help for the Stressed For over 33 years, the DFW Airport Interfaith Chaplaincy has held Holy Week, Palm Sunday, American Airlines o you find yourself get- the toes I step on today, Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services at its ting stressed out about As they may be connected to chapels throughout the airport. things? Are you having the feet I may have to kiss tomor- In Christianity, Holy Week is a solemn week Cargo Division Dto restrain yourself from saying row. of reflection commemorating the events of the American Airlines Cargo Division (AA Cargo) some things to last week of Jesus’ life before His death and burial. recently announced it has been recognized by the people or caus- Help me always work at 100% Easter Sunday marks the beginning of a new sea- Express Delivery and Logistics Association (XLA) ing them physi- 12% on Monday son with the triumphant resurrection of Jesus and for successful implementation of upgrades in ser- cal harm? Well 23% on Tuesday the forgiveness, rebirth and saving power of God. vice, communication, technology and on-time per- today, I like to 40% on Wednesday 2011 Holy Week and Easter Sunday services: formance. present you a 20% on Thursday The recognition is based on a survey of members PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 17 prayer for the 5% on Friday who use the services for express deliveries around Catholic Communion Terminal D, Gate 21 Secure 7 a.m. stressed. Read the world. American was identified as the carrier BISHOP and enjoy! And help me to remember.. Catholic Communion Terminal C, Gate 15 Non-Secure 8 a.m. with the most improvements in these categories for “DD” HAYES When I am having a bad day Non-Denominational Terminal D, Gate 21 Secure the second consecutive year. The award was present- Chapel A Prayer for and it seems 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. ed at the AirCargo 2011 Conference in San Diego. GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 22 News the Stressed That people are trying to wind “We’re honored to receive this award,” said AA Grant me the me up, that Non-Denominational Terminal D, Gate 21 Secure Noon Cargo President Dave Brooks. “Our customers serenity to ac- It takes 42 muscles to frown, EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 24 have extremely high standards of service, and we cept the things I cannot change 28 muscles to smile, Catholic Communion Terminal D, Gate 21 Secure 7 a.m. remain committed to continually seeking new ways The courage to change the And only 4 to extend my arm Catholic Communion Terminal C, Gate 15 Non-Secure 8 a.m. to exceed the expectations of the air cargo industry things I cannot accept and smack you in the mouth. Non-Denominational Terminal D, Gate 21 Secure throughout our global network.” And the wisdom to hide the In addition to acknowledging AA Cargo’s per- 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. bodies of those I had to kill today Please pray this prayer with formance and systems growth, the award “further Because they got on my nerves fervor and faith if you find your- recognizes the zeal of the recipient of the award in at work. self losing control!! Bless you now All travelers, airport and airlines personnel are invited to attend. striving to continually pursue excellence on behalf is our prayer. of their customers in the air express industry,” ac- Also help me to be careful of “I’ll see you in the terminals!” Source: DFW Airport Interfaith Chaplaincy cording to the Express Delivery and Logistics As- sociation. Source: American Airlines Cargo Raytheon wins contract for science support in Antarctica Raytheon Technical Services Company search programs at three U.S. stations and two environment.” variety of occupations, including heavy equip- LLC (RTSC) received a one-year extension to science vessels in the Antarctic since 2000. U.S. research in the Antarctic ranges from ment operators, mechanics, computer techni- its contract with the National Science Foun- “We are excited to continue working with the effects of climate change on the sensitive cians and mountaineers. dation (NSF) in support of the U.S. Antarctic the National Science Foundation’s Office of ecosystem to studies on penguin populations “Our employees are eager and ready to Program (USAP). The award is worth approx- Polar Programs in support of Antarctic re- and the geological processes of an active vol- continue to support the NSF research mission imately $157 million through March 31, 2012. search,” said RTSC President John D. Harris cano. in Antarctica, providing the same high level RTSC’s Raytheon Polar Services Com- II. “I had the opportunity to visit some of the RPSC has approximately 350 full-time of support we have been committed to for the pany (RPSC) has been under contract to USAP facilities on ‘the Ice’ earlier this year, employees and hires up to another 1,000 sea- last 11 years,” said RPSC program manager the NSF to provide logistics, operations, and and I am proud of the accomplishments of sonal employees to work in Antarctica during Sam Feola. maintenance support to sustain year-round re- our employees in that harsh and challenging the summer and winter seasons for a wide Source: Raytheon Company Director Advertising: [email protected] (972) 870-1992 Stacey Starkey — 214-675-9920 Newsroom: [email protected] DFW NewsFlash www.dfwnewsflash.com Publisher John Starkey — 214-675-6493 The entire contents of this newspaper are the sole DFW NewsFlash is published weekly by Irving Ram- submitted become the property of Irving Rambler, Inc. 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