Tag: USA

TDG signs contract with DHL to equip Boeing 757 fleet with UFI

Posted by | Jul 10, 2008 | |

TDG Aerospace, manufacturer of safety solutions for the commercial aviation industry announced that DHL has selected its UFI STC ST01950LA as an approved method of compliance and terminating action to FAA airworthiness directive AD 2008-11-07. TDG’s patented UFI is a single compact unit that fulfills all required functionalities of the latest B757 AD, including automatic shut-off for the center tank fuel pumps and installation of secondary pump control relays.

The company’s patented UFI fault detection system protects aircraft electrical systems and components from faults in critical areas, such as fuel boost pump motors and related wiring. In fuel boost pump applications, TDG’s UFI device provides comprehensive electrical fault protection and fuel boost pump automatic shut-off for center tank fuel systems. Additionally, the UFI unit provides a redundant relay solution to prevent un-commanded operation of the pump in the event of a failed control relay. TDG’s UFI system is the only single installation available that provides comprehensive protection against potential ignition sources identified by Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88 system reviews.

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FedEx launches Express Your Vote initiative for the upcoming 2008 Presidential election (U.S)

Posted by | Jul 9, 2008 | |

FedEx Express announced its support of Express Your Vote, an initiative of the Overseas Vote Foundation (OVF), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to ensuring an estimated six million overseas Americans have the ability to effectively participate in the federal electoral process.

With FedEx supporting this initiative, Americans abroad in 89 countries will be able to access express delivery of their absentee ballots between September 15 – October 29 of the 2008 election year.

The innovative Express Your Vote program will provide American voters abroad the convenience of online shipping, track and trace capabilities, and proactive proof of delivery through the Overseas Vote Foundation Web site, which has been developed with the latest advanced automation solutions from FedEx.

Statistics from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s 2006 Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act Report” indicated that the third most common reason for ballots being rejected and not counted was because the ballots were returned to local election offices after the deadline.

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Business Post Group plc – AGM / interim management statement

Posted by | Jul 9, 2008 | |

AGM of Business Post Group plc, Chairman Peter Kane will announce the following statement to shareholders covering the period 1 April 2008 to 30 June 2008.
“Group revenues for the period increased by some 16 pct on the equivalent period last year.

Parcel revenues showed satisfactory improvement on last year. In particular, we continue to see good growth in our B2B parcels business which represents in excess of 80 pct of parcels revenues.

Our Mail business, UK Mail, continues to achieve strong growth, driven by new business wins together with further mail volumes from existing customers.
Revenues in Specialist Services for the period were up significantly on last year. In particular our Courier business has benefited from the contract with Orange which commenced in the period.

We have made a good start to the financial year with continued revenue growth and with trading performance in line with management expectations.”

Business Post Group plc announces that Dennis Clark, Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director, retires from the Board following today’s AGM.
Philip Stephens has now taken up the role of Senior Independent Director.
The Board is well advanced with the process of appointing a successor to Dennis and expects to make an announcement on this matter in due course.

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USPS postal clerks and mail handlers may get early retirement

Posted by | Jul 8, 2008 | |

The U.S. Postal Service is preparing to offer voluntary early retirements to up to 20,000 clerks and mail handlers as part of a nationwide reorganization of its delivery network.
But in a statement issued to Federal Times July 8, the Postal Service said it will not offer buyouts to anyone taking early retirement. The Postal Service said further details on the early retirement offer will be released later this week.

The Postal Service released a reorganization plan in June that calls for closing airport mail facilities and consolidating bulk mail centers, along with streamlining the computer software that maps postal routes. The closings are expected to lead to staff reductions and more outsourcing.

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