If I was setting up an airport thermometer with a bias I'd be sure to make it read high, because reading low could be dangerous in terms of
aircraft performance on takeoff (denisty altitude and such).
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business
aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage
performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses
on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain
aircraft; 6) the effect
on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business
aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions
on the business
aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their
performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact
on Boeing's and Airbus» production of
aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact
on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns
on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes
on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco
on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted
on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence
on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments
on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest
on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
In Germany, researchers at the University of Stuttgart have been working
on what they describe as a «high
performance,» electrically - powered two - seater
aircraft called the e-Genius.
Strohmayer said that the team was now focusing
on the development of a high -
performance hybrid
aircraft with a smart diesel engine.
Still, the reclassification of costs for two 787 Dreamliner flight - test airplanes, tough decisions around 747 production (slow sales led to unsold
aircraft), and higher costs
on developing models weighed
on operating
performance.
The pop singer will perform live
on the
aircraft, which will be streamed back to Earth in a pioneering
performance.
The
aircraft emerged from Engineering and Manufacturing Development meeting all of its
performance requirements
on cost,
on schedule and 400 pounds under weight.
Scientists at the NCAR and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory are collaborating
on an experiment that will take place aboard the NSF / NCAR Gulfstream - V High -
performance Instrumented Airborne Platform for Environmental Research (GV HIAPER)
aircraft.
The impacts of rising temperatures
on aircraft takeoff
performance.
In January 2018, the carriers filing
on - time
performance data reported that 20.38 percent of their flights were delayed — 5.30 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 5.58 percent in December; 6.16 percent by late - arriving
aircraft, compared to 6.72 percent in December; 4.93 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.46 percent in December; 0.72 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.56 percent in December; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.05 percent in December.
In December 2017, the carriers filing
on - time
performance data reported that 19.73 percent of their flights were delayed — 5.58 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 3.60 percent in November; 6.72 percent by late - arriving
aircraft, compared to 3.89 percent in November; 5.46 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 3.61 percent in November; 0.56 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.16 percent in November; and 0.05 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.04 percent in November.
In March, the carriers filing
on - time
performance data reported that 5.70 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.92 percent in February; 8.09 percent by late - arriving
aircraft, compared to 9.09 percent in February; 6.11 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 6.78 percent in February; 0.39 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.74 percent in February; and 0.02 percent for security reasons, equal to 0.02 percent in February.
In June, the carriers filing
on - time
performance data reported that 4.83 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 4.75 percent in May; 6.98 percent by late - arriving
aircraft, compared to 5.56 percent in May; 5.62 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 4.59 percent in May; 0.50 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.58 percent in May; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.03 percent in May.
In October, the carriers filing
on - time
performance data reported that 5.42 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 4.98 percent in September; 6.13 percent by late - arriving
aircraft, compared to 5.72 percent in September; 4.97 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 4.65 percent in September; 0.25 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.34 percent in September; and 0.03 percent for security reasons, equal to 0.03 percent in September.
In January, the carriers filing
on - time
performance data reported that 6.60 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 7.77 percent in December; 9.87 percent by late - arriving
aircraft, compared to 11.25 percent in December; 7.66 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 8.03 percent in December; 1.26 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.95 percent in December; and 0.03 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.05 percent in December.
In April, the carriers filing
on - time
performance data reported that 7.57 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.15 percent in March; 8.35 percent by late - arriving
aircraft, compared to 7.41 percent in March; 5.68 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.35 percent in March; 0.55 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.32 percent in March; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, equal to 0.04 percent in March.
In May, the carriers filing
on - time
performance data reported that 6.67 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 7.57 percent in April; 7.71 percent by late - arriving
aircraft, compared to 8.35 percent in April; 5.47 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.68 percent in April; 0.68 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.55 percent in April; and 0.05 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.04 percent in April.
In June 2017, the carriers filing
on - time
performance data reported that 23.76 percent of their flights were delayed — 6.86 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.89 percent in May; 8.85 percent by late - arriving
aircraft, compared to 7.40 percent in May; 5.96 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.19 percent in May; 0.70 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.37 percent in May; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.02 percent in May.
In August, the carriers filing
on - time
performance data reported that 5.07 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.21 percent in July; 6.42 percent by late - arriving
aircraft, compared to 8.13 percent in July; 5.16 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 6.37 percent in July; 0.46 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.79 percent in July; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.05 percent in July.
It develops and manufactures state - of - the - art solutions to improve
on - board comfort and living conditions, as well as high - technology systems that boost
aircraft performance and enhance flight safety.
Boeing has built the Onboard
Performance Tool for iPad, which shows pilots ideal speeds and engine settings for an
aircraft in any weather
on any runway — full story»
Sabre's Flight Plan Manager brings together real - time information
on a number of key variables — including weather, air space restrictions,
aircraft performance and schedule information — and then calculates the most optimal flight route.
NASA used detailedmanufacturers» proprietary
performance information
on each
aircraft - engine combination and the flight profile shown in Figure 9 - 6.
The airlines have plenty of detail
on how their
aircraft need to fly in order to burn the minimum amount of fuel, especially
on the arrival segment, but traditionally this has been balanced by an air traffic control imperative, driven primarily by
on - time
performance and runway capacity.»
Sampling tubing and instrumentation control cables laid out
on the pavement beside NASA's DC - 8 flying laboratory in between synthetic fuels emission and engine
performance tests at the Dryden
Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif..
Performed various tests
on aircrafts in order to define climb, takeoff and landing
performance
Usual duties listed
on an
aircraft Maintenance Engineer resume sample include making repairs, solving technical problems, conducting regular inspections, and improving the
performance of
aircrafts and their systems.
Based
on our most successful resume samples, essential responsibilities are creating
aircrafts and components, supervising parts assembly, solving issues arising during development, testing
aircrafts, and improving
aircraft performance.
Supervised the
performance of
aircraft maintenance, support activities and airworthiness related activities
on aircraft,
aircraft systems, and
aircraft components
Inspected
aircraft operational and technical
performance on regular basis.
«SCHEDULING AND COORDINATION: Performed daily inspections
on assigned
aircraft; assisted in preflight inspections performing final checks; monitored
aircraft performance during flight; assisted as a lookout and advised pilot of obstacles and other
aircraft.
Provided technical services for
aircraft operators to monitor engine
performance and diagnose engine failures based
on engine data recordings.
Monitored employee's during off loading and loading of
aircraft to assure
on time
performance and maintain customer service.
Operations Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Prepare complex technical standard operating procedures for organizational implementation Oversee organizational ethics and compliance training administration at facility level Develop and implement training to ensure workforce peak
performance Perform safety management studies and approve / disapprove proposed procedures Administer employee appraisals and increase employee motivation and organizational citizenship Manage multi-million dollar air traffic control contracts Effectively lead culturally diverse workforce in domestic and international settings Develop and implement air traffic control flow procedures saving cliental thousands of dollars
on a daily basis Serve as liaison with cliental customers and mediate solutions resulting in increased customer investments Develop and administer varied software solutions for clients including KPMG, USAF, and the Chicago Board of Trade Oversee software projects through the various facets of developmental lifecycle Develop software applications using Visual Basic and SQL Server increasing business operation efficiency Create safety management systems which track
aircraft incidents and trends Network and manage numerous air traffic control systems decreasing system downtime Develop an employee management system increasing operational efficiency Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity