Department of Defense
United States Air Force
The Commercial Application of
Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) Program:
Observations and Recommendations
Prepared For:
Hon James G. Roche
Secretary of the Air Force
Synopsis:
With the end of the Cold War, Congress has mandated that the U.S. Air Force reduce its
fleet costs. Nevertheless, the needs of the nation and the missions for the Air Force
are increasing along the entire war-peace spectrum. In an effort to creatively
address this concern, the Air Force has created a Commercial Application of Military
Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) program that is described in this paper. An alternative
approach to cost reduction is also described.
National Security Strategist and Director of MBA/MSSL Programs Walsh College Dr.
Sheila Ronis, along with Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC Managing Member Myron D.
Stokes were directed just prior to the September 11 attacks by then Secretary of The
Air Force (SECAF) James G. Roche to craft a white paper outlining their concerns
relative to the viability of the CAMAA (Commerical Application of Military Airlift
Aircraft) program involving commercial/military variants of the Boeing C-17
Globemaster III; known as the BC-17.
Will Forever Change Acquisition, Production and Congressional Approval Process While Restoring Financial Equilibrium
Chicago – 8/26/09. In another addendum to its June 25, May 31, 2009 and 2007/2006 press releases, Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC, a Florida incorporated and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) listed (www.ccr.gov/) entity with principal offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is clearly indicating that continued Boeing C-17 production is inextricably linked to its business strategies. Principals also believe funding for this superlative airlifter is not the issue; rather, it’s the process.
“Budgetary constraints, with due respect, exist only in the minds of those in the public and private sector who are at best disingenuous in their claims of continuing attempts to rein in spending. A true and viable solution exists that will forever change Department of Defense acquisition processes, and it’s designated Transformational Recapitalization,” says Myron D. Stokes, Managing Member.
Submission of this RFP, we believe, demonstrates confidence in the world's premier aircraft builder, the potential of restored financial sector equilibrium within 12-18 months, and the capability of this advanced airplane to take a lead role in the permanent air augmentation of US industrial base global supply chain as outlined in our business plan," said Myron D. Stokes, Managing Member.
Global HeavyLift States C-17 Production Must be Maintained: To Seek FAA BC-17...GLOBAL HEAVYLIFT HOLDINGS
Following previous releases in February 2006 and March 2007, Global Heavylift Holdings, LLC, a Florida incorporated and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) listed entity with principal offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, will continue its pursuit of an USD18.4B capital raise to implement a US/NATO-controlled Heavy and Outsized (H&O) air cargo industry utilizing new and used modestly modified variants of C-17 for commercial missions, while still meeting USAF operational standards as part of Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) organic airlift augmentation. (GOOGLE SEARCH: Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC; also Commercial Application of Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) )
Will Forever Change Acquisition, Production and Congressional Approval Process While Restoring Financial Equilibrium
Chicago – 8/26/09. In another addendum to its June 25, May 31, 2009 and 2007/2006 press releases, Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC, a Florida incorporated and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) listed (www.ccr.gov/) entity with principal offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is clearly indicating that continued Boeing C-17 production is inextricably linked to its business strategies. Principals also believe funding for this superlative airlifter is not the issue; rather, it’s the process.
“Budgetary constraints, with due respect, exist only in the minds of those in the public and private sector who are at best disingenuous in their claims of continuing attempts to rein in spending. A true and viable solution exists that will forever change Department of Defense acquisition processes, and it’s designated Transformational Recapitalization,” says Myron D. Stokes, Managing Member.
Submission of this RFP, we believe, demonstrates confidence in the world's premier aircraft builder, the potential of restored financial sector equilibrium within 12-18 months, and the capability of this advanced airplane to take a lead role in the permanent air augmentation of US industrial base global supply chain as outlined in our business plan," said Myron D. Stokes, Managing Member.
Global HeavyLift States C-17 Production Must be Maintained: To Seek FAA BC-17...GLOBAL HEAVYLIFT HOLDINGS
Following previous releases in February 2006 and March 2007, Global Heavylift Holdings, LLC, a Florida incorporated and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) listed entity with principal offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, will continue its pursuit of an USD18.4B capital raise to implement a US/NATO-controlled Heavy and Outsized (H&O) air cargo industry utilizing new and used modestly modified variants of C-17 for commercial missions, while still meeting USAF operational standards as part of Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) organic airlift augmentation. (GOOGLE SEARCH: Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC; also Commercial Application of Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) )
Finmeccanica takes part at the Dubai Airshow: high-tech partnership with the ...Leonardo
Finmeccanica, through its Companies Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, AgustaWestland and SELEX Sistemi Integrati, will take part at the Dubai Airshow which will be held from 13 to 17 November.
Abhay tank is futuristic infantry combat vehicle (ICV) developed by DRDO, India as a technology demonstrator for replacement of BMP-II vehicle.It led to development of FICV in Public-Private Partnership mode
http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=Abhay.jsp
Capacity Management in Airline Industry- A Case StudyAyat A. Saleh
The purpose of this case study is to analyse the capacity management in three airline companies, and to identify a set of critical success factors in this area. The companies are: Royal Jordanian Airline, American Airliners and Easy Jet. The first two companies were selected as examples for 'full-service carrier', while the last one was selected as an example for 'low-cost carrier'. This case study was submitted as a part of the 'Logistics and Operations Management' course in the University of Warwick, United Kingdom, 2016. For more details, you can check this blog post: https://ayatsaleh.com/2017/01/10/how-yield-management-is-implemented-in-airline-industry/
Global HeavyLift States C-17 Production Must be Maintained: To Seek FAA BC-17...GLOBAL HEAVYLIFT HOLDINGS
Firm Also Reveals Theft of Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System, and Possible Compromising of F-22 and C-17 Technology, by China
Following previous releases in February 2006 and March 2007, Global Heavylift Holdings, LLC, a Florida incorporated and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) listed entity with principal offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, will continue its pursuit of an USD18.4B capital raise to implement a US/NATO-controlled Heavy and Outsized (H&O) air cargo industry utilizing new and used modestly modified variants of C-17 for commercial missions, while still meeting USAF operational standards as part of Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) organic airlift augmentation. (GOOGLE SEARCH: Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC; also Commercial Application of Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) )
In order to support military operations, it is mostly employed for the airlift of soldiers and military hardware. Because of their use, they are also referred to in the market by the following names: military transport aircraft, military cargo aircraft, and airlift aircraft. The ability to perform both tactical and strategic missions makes military transport aircraft indispensable for maintaining supply routes to cutting-edge locations that are difficult to reach by land or sea.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
In 2023, the military aircraft fleet worldwide consisted of military transport aircraft. In the second half of 2021, major confrontations including those between Russia and Ukraine, India, China, and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as geopolitical and border challenges, characterised the worldwide security landscape. Global defence spending increased as a result of armed wars and internal security, with nations bolstering their military forces with new transport aircraft purchases.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
The market trends for transport planes suggest that technology that make cargo tracking easier will probably be a key factor in the expansion of this sector. The use of this technology is anticipated to propel the application of real-time communication, enabling armed forces throughout the globe to track the arrival and departure of their equipment. Market trends for transport aircraft. analysis of the transport aircraft market, Because of the contracts and agreements that governments from all over the world have made with defence aircraft manufacturers to offer new aircraft carriers and essential aftersales services to the present fleet, the worldwide market for transport aircraft is expanding.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
A vital part of warfighting activities is the military transport aircraft, which makes sure that troops, guns, and other equipment are delivered. Along with a wide range of other crucial functions, these aircraft also conduct aerial refuelling, intelligence collection, and rescue missions. Because many nations invest large sums of money in the purchase of defence equipment, spending on military transport aircraft is rising quickly worldwide.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
Military transport planes are essential for ensuring that troops, ammunition, and other supplies are available during combat operations. These aircraft provide a variety of essential functions, including information collecting, aerial refuelling, and rescue operations. The significant investments that numerous countries have made in defence equipment have resulted in a rapid increase in the demand for military transport aircraft.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
During combat operations, military transport aircraft are crucial in guaranteeing the availability of soldiers, ammunition, and other military supplies. These planes carry out a number of vital tasks, such as information gathering, aerial refuelling, and rescue missions. The need for military transport aircraft is rising quickly due to the large investments made by several nations in defence equipment.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
Indian Air Force (IAF) Pending Order For 10 Boeing C-17s Not at Risk as Sugge...GLOBAL HEAVYLIFT HOLDINGS
Bloomfield Hills, MI, May 26, 2010 (PressReleasePoint) -- Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC, a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA www.ccr.gov) entity based in Michigan, believes it is appropriate to address, yet again, the continuing attacks, misstatements and outright analytical/factual errors carried by multiple media outlets globally against Boeing C-17. These are largely based on comments by Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert Gates, elements of the USAF, and others demanding an end to its production.
The drumbeat of anti-C-17 commentary in US, European, Indian, Pakistani and other global news mediums; a strike at Boeing Long Beach by union workers and the observably large leap in logic suggesting the Globemaster III will be terminated as a result, appear to be part of a well-coordinated effort -- again -- to render as self-fulfilling prophecy SECDEF Dr. Robert Gates' unfounded insistence on ending production of the world's most successful strategic/tactical airlifter.
Aerospace Competitors and Several Compromised Policy Makers Behind Continuing...GLOBAL HEAVYLIFT HOLDINGS
Bloomfield Hills, MI, UPDATE September 28,2010 - According to Congressional sources, Boeing C-17 Funding is not included in the first markup of the 2011 Defense Authorization Bill which failed to make it to the floor subsequent to partisan objections to its content. At this juncture, it will in all likelihood not come up for final approval until January 3, 2011.
It is our understanding that aerospace competitors to Boeing - Lockheed-Martin and Airbus/EAD - in conjunction with several policy makers (who, by their inexplicable and irresponsible efforts to kill the operationally superior and provably cost effective C-17 Globemaster III, have ostensibly been compromised) have been, and continue to be, behind the full range of activities within government, industry and media to terminate C-17 production.
It’s not difficult to understand why: With C-17 out of the way, Lockheed-Martin will reap up to USD15 billion in C-5 - an arguably mission obsolete airlifter with a long history of reliability problems that continue to this day - modernization revenues, and up to 5 billion in C-130J orders both from the US AirForce and NATO/de facto NATO allies; Airbus/EADS will have an open door to attempt the placement of 200 overweight (12 tons at moment giving it essentially the same approx. 25 ton load capacity of C-130J) overcost (current acquisition costs may exceed that of a new C-17, prompting South Africa to withdraw its order) yet-to-be-operational A-400M - an order valued at up to 40 billion based on current projected acquisition costs, and renewed confidence and vigor to pursue 35-40 billion (100 billion over life of program) US AirForce KC-X aerial tanker replacement program.
The strategy in place is structured not only to wrest airlifter and tanker program participation from Boeing, but to set the stage for the company’s rapid elimination from existence. Thus, leaving the military and commercial aircraft sector to Lockheed-Martin and Airbu/EADS and an increasingly unstable geo-political landscape (within which the duality of asymmetric/conventional war scenarios is a constant) while simultaneously bereft of Boeing profound technological and production capacity should its enemies succeed.
This must be called what it inarguably is: An issue of national security demanding response designed to ensure continuance of Boeing, a core element of the US defense industrial base.
Myron D. Stokes
Managing Member
Global HeavyLift Holdings
Bloomfield Hills, MI, May 26, 2010 (PressReleasePoint) -- Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC, a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA www.ccr.gov) entity based in Michigan, believes it is appropriate to address, yet again, the continuing attacks, misstatements and outright analytical/factual errors carried by multiple media outlets globally against Boeing C-17. These are largely based on comments by Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert Gates, elements of the USAF, and others demanding an end to its production.
The drumbeat of anti-C-17 commentary in US, European, Indian, Pakistani and other global news mediums; a strike at Boeing Long Beach by union workers and the observably large leap in logic suggesting the Globemaster III will be terminated as a result, appear to be part of a well-coordinated effort -- again -- to render as self-fulfilling prophecy SECDEF Dr. Robert Gates' unfounded insistence on ending production of the world's most successful strategic/tactical airlifter.
It should be noted that while we have the greatest respect for the offices of the SECDEF, SECAF and those to whom they report, we feel it necessary to again invoke the wisdom, past and present, of DoD personnel such as the late VADM Arthur K. Cebrowski, whose vast experience and knowledge cannot be ignored. In this instance, we feel it appropriate to highlight the conclusions of decorated U.S. Army 4-Star General (Ret'd) Barry R. McCaffrey, Adjunct Professor of International Affairs, United States Military Academy (USMA) West Point, as outlined in an "After Action" Report following visits to Nellis and Scott Air Force Bases 14-17 August, 2007."
On Saturday, June 29, Adebayo Adedeji, an analyst in CBO’s National Security Division, presented at the Annual Conference of the Western Economic Association International. This presentation provides an overview of CBO’s methodology in projecting the costs of replacing various military aviation fleets. In addition, CBO highlights the demographics of today’s Air Force fleet, the projections of future aircraft procurement, and the procurement costs in peak years.
Finmeccanica takes part at the Dubai Airshow: high-tech partnership with the ...Leonardo
Finmeccanica, through its Companies Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, AgustaWestland and SELEX Sistemi Integrati, will take part at the Dubai Airshow which will be held from 13 to 17 November.
Abhay tank is futuristic infantry combat vehicle (ICV) developed by DRDO, India as a technology demonstrator for replacement of BMP-II vehicle.It led to development of FICV in Public-Private Partnership mode
http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=Abhay.jsp
Capacity Management in Airline Industry- A Case StudyAyat A. Saleh
The purpose of this case study is to analyse the capacity management in three airline companies, and to identify a set of critical success factors in this area. The companies are: Royal Jordanian Airline, American Airliners and Easy Jet. The first two companies were selected as examples for 'full-service carrier', while the last one was selected as an example for 'low-cost carrier'. This case study was submitted as a part of the 'Logistics and Operations Management' course in the University of Warwick, United Kingdom, 2016. For more details, you can check this blog post: https://ayatsaleh.com/2017/01/10/how-yield-management-is-implemented-in-airline-industry/
Global HeavyLift States C-17 Production Must be Maintained: To Seek FAA BC-17...GLOBAL HEAVYLIFT HOLDINGS
Firm Also Reveals Theft of Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System, and Possible Compromising of F-22 and C-17 Technology, by China
Following previous releases in February 2006 and March 2007, Global Heavylift Holdings, LLC, a Florida incorporated and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) listed entity with principal offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, will continue its pursuit of an USD18.4B capital raise to implement a US/NATO-controlled Heavy and Outsized (H&O) air cargo industry utilizing new and used modestly modified variants of C-17 for commercial missions, while still meeting USAF operational standards as part of Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) organic airlift augmentation. (GOOGLE SEARCH: Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC; also Commercial Application of Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) )
In order to support military operations, it is mostly employed for the airlift of soldiers and military hardware. Because of their use, they are also referred to in the market by the following names: military transport aircraft, military cargo aircraft, and airlift aircraft. The ability to perform both tactical and strategic missions makes military transport aircraft indispensable for maintaining supply routes to cutting-edge locations that are difficult to reach by land or sea.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
In 2023, the military aircraft fleet worldwide consisted of military transport aircraft. In the second half of 2021, major confrontations including those between Russia and Ukraine, India, China, and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as geopolitical and border challenges, characterised the worldwide security landscape. Global defence spending increased as a result of armed wars and internal security, with nations bolstering their military forces with new transport aircraft purchases.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
The market trends for transport planes suggest that technology that make cargo tracking easier will probably be a key factor in the expansion of this sector. The use of this technology is anticipated to propel the application of real-time communication, enabling armed forces throughout the globe to track the arrival and departure of their equipment. Market trends for transport aircraft. analysis of the transport aircraft market, Because of the contracts and agreements that governments from all over the world have made with defence aircraft manufacturers to offer new aircraft carriers and essential aftersales services to the present fleet, the worldwide market for transport aircraft is expanding.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
A vital part of warfighting activities is the military transport aircraft, which makes sure that troops, guns, and other equipment are delivered. Along with a wide range of other crucial functions, these aircraft also conduct aerial refuelling, intelligence collection, and rescue missions. Because many nations invest large sums of money in the purchase of defence equipment, spending on military transport aircraft is rising quickly worldwide.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
Military transport planes are essential for ensuring that troops, ammunition, and other supplies are available during combat operations. These aircraft provide a variety of essential functions, including information collecting, aerial refuelling, and rescue operations. The significant investments that numerous countries have made in defence equipment have resulted in a rapid increase in the demand for military transport aircraft.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
During combat operations, military transport aircraft are crucial in guaranteeing the availability of soldiers, ammunition, and other military supplies. These planes carry out a number of vital tasks, such as information gathering, aerial refuelling, and rescue missions. The need for military transport aircraft is rising quickly due to the large investments made by several nations in defence equipment.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-military-transport-aircraft-market/
Indian Air Force (IAF) Pending Order For 10 Boeing C-17s Not at Risk as Sugge...GLOBAL HEAVYLIFT HOLDINGS
Bloomfield Hills, MI, May 26, 2010 (PressReleasePoint) -- Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC, a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA www.ccr.gov) entity based in Michigan, believes it is appropriate to address, yet again, the continuing attacks, misstatements and outright analytical/factual errors carried by multiple media outlets globally against Boeing C-17. These are largely based on comments by Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert Gates, elements of the USAF, and others demanding an end to its production.
The drumbeat of anti-C-17 commentary in US, European, Indian, Pakistani and other global news mediums; a strike at Boeing Long Beach by union workers and the observably large leap in logic suggesting the Globemaster III will be terminated as a result, appear to be part of a well-coordinated effort -- again -- to render as self-fulfilling prophecy SECDEF Dr. Robert Gates' unfounded insistence on ending production of the world's most successful strategic/tactical airlifter.
Aerospace Competitors and Several Compromised Policy Makers Behind Continuing...GLOBAL HEAVYLIFT HOLDINGS
Bloomfield Hills, MI, UPDATE September 28,2010 - According to Congressional sources, Boeing C-17 Funding is not included in the first markup of the 2011 Defense Authorization Bill which failed to make it to the floor subsequent to partisan objections to its content. At this juncture, it will in all likelihood not come up for final approval until January 3, 2011.
It is our understanding that aerospace competitors to Boeing - Lockheed-Martin and Airbus/EAD - in conjunction with several policy makers (who, by their inexplicable and irresponsible efforts to kill the operationally superior and provably cost effective C-17 Globemaster III, have ostensibly been compromised) have been, and continue to be, behind the full range of activities within government, industry and media to terminate C-17 production.
It’s not difficult to understand why: With C-17 out of the way, Lockheed-Martin will reap up to USD15 billion in C-5 - an arguably mission obsolete airlifter with a long history of reliability problems that continue to this day - modernization revenues, and up to 5 billion in C-130J orders both from the US AirForce and NATO/de facto NATO allies; Airbus/EADS will have an open door to attempt the placement of 200 overweight (12 tons at moment giving it essentially the same approx. 25 ton load capacity of C-130J) overcost (current acquisition costs may exceed that of a new C-17, prompting South Africa to withdraw its order) yet-to-be-operational A-400M - an order valued at up to 40 billion based on current projected acquisition costs, and renewed confidence and vigor to pursue 35-40 billion (100 billion over life of program) US AirForce KC-X aerial tanker replacement program.
The strategy in place is structured not only to wrest airlifter and tanker program participation from Boeing, but to set the stage for the company’s rapid elimination from existence. Thus, leaving the military and commercial aircraft sector to Lockheed-Martin and Airbu/EADS and an increasingly unstable geo-political landscape (within which the duality of asymmetric/conventional war scenarios is a constant) while simultaneously bereft of Boeing profound technological and production capacity should its enemies succeed.
This must be called what it inarguably is: An issue of national security demanding response designed to ensure continuance of Boeing, a core element of the US defense industrial base.
Myron D. Stokes
Managing Member
Global HeavyLift Holdings
Bloomfield Hills, MI, May 26, 2010 (PressReleasePoint) -- Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC, a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA www.ccr.gov) entity based in Michigan, believes it is appropriate to address, yet again, the continuing attacks, misstatements and outright analytical/factual errors carried by multiple media outlets globally against Boeing C-17. These are largely based on comments by Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert Gates, elements of the USAF, and others demanding an end to its production.
The drumbeat of anti-C-17 commentary in US, European, Indian, Pakistani and other global news mediums; a strike at Boeing Long Beach by union workers and the observably large leap in logic suggesting the Globemaster III will be terminated as a result, appear to be part of a well-coordinated effort -- again -- to render as self-fulfilling prophecy SECDEF Dr. Robert Gates' unfounded insistence on ending production of the world's most successful strategic/tactical airlifter.
It should be noted that while we have the greatest respect for the offices of the SECDEF, SECAF and those to whom they report, we feel it necessary to again invoke the wisdom, past and present, of DoD personnel such as the late VADM Arthur K. Cebrowski, whose vast experience and knowledge cannot be ignored. In this instance, we feel it appropriate to highlight the conclusions of decorated U.S. Army 4-Star General (Ret'd) Barry R. McCaffrey, Adjunct Professor of International Affairs, United States Military Academy (USMA) West Point, as outlined in an "After Action" Report following visits to Nellis and Scott Air Force Bases 14-17 August, 2007."
On Saturday, June 29, Adebayo Adedeji, an analyst in CBO’s National Security Division, presented at the Annual Conference of the Western Economic Association International. This presentation provides an overview of CBO’s methodology in projecting the costs of replacing various military aviation fleets. In addition, CBO highlights the demographics of today’s Air Force fleet, the projections of future aircraft procurement, and the procurement costs in peak years.
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Writing an Analysis to a Business Problem- Emirate Airlines
Recommendation
The Emirate Airlines have grown to be an industry pace setter over the years. Under a very ambitious management and an insatiable customer base, the airline has only one option to expand and cater for this demand. With a global network to virtually all mega cities in Europe, Africa, Australis, Asia and America, the global presence requires to be matched with equally robust business capacity. The Emirate Airlines has found the need to invest over $ 17 billion in fleet expansion in a period of about three years (Alcacer & Clayton 1). The expansionist drive by the airlines management is seen as a reaction to cover further routes as opposed to point - to - point routes. This would mean restricting clientele and ultimately limiting the ambitious growth the management had for the company.
Main Problem
The sustained and motivated goal of being a global carrier was increasingly becoming a reality as is evidenced in 2013. The company was able to seal the largest procurement deal of airbuses that could easily fly to further destinations such as New York and Sydney. Additionally, it was able to cover over 138 destinations globally (Alcacer & Clayton 2). This presents the main problem to the airline. What is the best way for the company to serve demand and maintain profitability in the wake of an increasing expansion and resulting demand?
The secondary problem would include upholding its successful business model that has been implemented under the able leadership and management of its CEO Tim Clark, who is nearing his retirement (Alcacer & Clayton 15). Finding a visionary leader to steer the company and its considerable workforce towards the realization of the company’s goals is no task for a faint heart.
Proposed
Solution
The business model adopted at its inception years in 1986 has proved to hold the mantle for the company. In the end, the corporation made profit regardless of international recession or completion. The unique business model offers Emirates Airlines as a high-end carrier with special amenities for its passengers. Refusal to compromise on standards of the company model is an essential element to remedy the crisis of achieving the demand. The company should take note that its faithful clientele has agreed to pay extra because of the exceptional services, which the Emirates airlines have been known to offer.
Potential Disadvantages
The Emirates airlines have one of the largest fleets in the world. This massive number has increasingly choked the facilities at the Dubai Airport. Additionally, maintaining this fleet will be expensive in future. It will face the same problem as legacy carriers with an older fleet that is costly to maintain (Alcacer & Clayton 13). Customers would be faced with impending challenges, which the company is already facing but at a different scale.
Potential Consequences
An increase in demand will ...
The market for defence maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)-air platforms is predicted to expand due to increased demand for efficient MRO operations. AI-powered predictive maintenance will play a significant role in the aircraft health monitoring systems market. More data collection will become possible as aeroplane technology advances. The ultimate goal is to gain a better understanding of the aircraft, anticipate maintenance needs, and add considerable value to operations. This corresponds to the potential for more powerful analytics to emerge. MRO services are highly influenced by both maintenance activities and an ageing aircraft fleet.https://aviationanddefensemarketreports.com/product/global-defense-mro-air-platforms-market/
Senior Leader Perspective (Brigadier General Carl Buhler, Ogden ALC/CC) with Col Stan Springer, Lt Col Rod Steven, and Col (Ret) Brett Haswell.
With a dedicated, Enterprise approach, the three F-22 partners will have the tools to achieve Art of the Possible objectives previously unobtainable in a resource-constrained environment.
Similar to The Commercial Application of Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) Program: Observations (20)
Bloomfield Hills, MI, January 24, 2012 - (PressReleasePoint) - Global HeavyLift Holdings, a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) listed (www.ccr.gov) entity with principal offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is commending Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill's strong recommendation to the FAA that it fast track commercial certification of Boeing's workhorse C-17 Globemaster III strategic/tactical airlifter.
"GHH is exceptionally pleased that the Senator has demonstrated once again her unwavering support for this superlative airlifter, and the viability, if not the urgency, of establishing a U.S./NATO-controlled Heavylift industry based on very modestly modified C-17s -designated BC-17- for commercial use", says Global HeavyLift Holdings Managing Member Myron D. Stokes. "The Senator's actions are all the more notable when one considers the extraordinary efforts put forth by various parties in government and industry, both here and abroad, to kill C-17 by any means necessary."
Original scientific paper on which September 3&9 presentations by Chongquing University's Dr. Andrew Beckwith is based, and published within the July 2011 edition of the Journal of Modern Physics. (Scientific Research Publishing)
First part of abstract, i.e. part I•
Detailing Coherent, Minimum Uncertainty States of Gravitons, g , y , as Semi Classical Components of Gravity Waves, and How Squeezed States Affect Upper Limits to Graviton Mass /•
“We present what is relevant to squeezed states of initial space time and how that affects both the composition of relic GW and also gravitons. A side ii f li GW, d l i id issue to consider is if gravitons can be configured as semi classical “particles”, which is akin to the Pilot particles model of Quantum Mechanics as embedded in a larger non linear “deterministic” background.” g g -Dr. Andrew Beckwith, Chongquing University, PRC
Links:
G999 Conference, Philadelphia, PA http://ggg999.org/
San Marino Workshop on Astrophysics and Cosmology For Matter and Antimatter, in San Marino, N. Italy.
http://www.workshops-hadronic-mechanics.org/
Slideshare: http://t.co/vEv2ci5
WordPress: http://asimov52.wordpress.com/2011/09/03/dr-andrew-beckwith-%E2%80%9Cdetailing-coherent-minimum-uncertainty-states-of-gravitons-g-y-as-semi-classical-components-of-gravity-waves-and-how-squeezed-states-affect-upper-limits-to-gravito/
Detailing Coherent, Minimum Uncertainty States of Gravitons, as Semi Classical Components of Gravity Waves, and How Squeezed States Affect Upper Limits to Graviton Mass /• We present what is relevant to squeezed states of initial space time and how that affects both the composition of relic GW and also gravitons. A side issue to consider is if gravitons can be configured as semi classical “particles”, which is akin to the Pilot particles model of Quantum Mechanics as embedded in a larger non linear “deterministic” background.
First Presented Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the G999 Conference, Philadelphia, PA http://ggg999.org/
Next Presentation : Friday, September 9, SAN MARINO WORKSHOP ON ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY
FOR MATTER AND ANTIMATTER
http://www.workshops-hadronic-mechanics.org/
San Marino, N. Italy
Discussion: The Nature of Semi-classical Nature of Gravity Reviewed; And Can We Use a Graviton Entanglement Version of the EPR System to Answer if The Graviton is Classical or Quantum in Origin?
Detailing Coherent, Minimum Uncertainty States of Gravitons, as Semi Classical Components of Gravity Waves, and How Squeezed States Affect Upper Limits to Graviton Mass /• We present what is relevant to squeezed states of initial space time and how that affects both the composition of relic GW and also gravitons. A side issue to consider is if gravitons can be configured as semi classical “particles”, which is akin to the Pilot particles model of Quantum Mechanics as embedded in a larger non linear “deterministic” background.
First Presented Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the G999 Conference, Philadelphia, PA http://ggg999.org/
Next Presentation : Friday, September 9, SAN MARINO WORKSHOP ON ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY
FOR MATTER AND ANTIMATTER
http://www.workshops-hadronic-mechanics.org/
San Marino, N. Italy
Discussion: The Nature of Semi-classical Nature of Gravity Reviewed; And Can We Use a Graviton Entanglement Version of the EPR System to Answer if The Graviton is Classical or Quantum in Origin?
Publisher’s note: Dr. Beckwith: I am honored that you have seen fit to acknowledge me in your presentations of today, September 3, 2011 at the G999 Conference in Philadelphia, and Friday, September 9, at the San Marino Workshop on Astrophysics and Cosmology For Matter and Antimatter, in San Marino, N. Italy.
In my view, these are rather extraordinary postulations, especially the probability of extra-universal black hole gravitational origins, along with expansion beyond Hawking of Quantum Wave theory and the “quantizing” of gravity. The latter may very well lead to a thorough reexamination of our concept of space and time, and that the latter might not be so unidirectional afterall. The potential is breathtaking, as it represents steps forward in proving the existence of subspace, the possibility of concomitant multi-universiality and 5D dimensionality of black holes.
Can time manipulation and Biefeld-Brown suggested electro-gravitics as a spacecraft propulsive methodology be far behind? I think not…
Detailing Coherent, Minimum Uncertainty States of Gravitons, as Semi Classical Components of Gravity Waves, and How Squeezed States Affect Upper Limits to Graviton Mass /• We present what is relevant to squeezed states of initial space time and how that affects both the composition of relic GW and also gravitons. A side issue to consider is if gravitons can be configured as semi classical “particles”, which is akin to the Pilot particles model of Quantum Mechanics as embedded in a larger non linear “deterministic” background.
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FOR MATTER AND ANTIMATTER
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San Marino, N. Italy
Discussion: The Nature of Semi-classical Nature of Gravity Reviewed; And Can We Use a Graviton Entanglement Version of the EPR System to Answer if The Graviton is Classical or Quantum in Origin?
Publisher’s note: Dr. Beckwith: I am honored that you have seen fit to acknowledge me in your presentations of today, September 3, 2011 at the G999 Conference in Philadelphia, and Friday, September 9, at the San Marino Workshop on Astrophysics and Cosmology For Matter and Antimatter, in San Marino, N. Italy.
In my view, these are rather extraordinary postulations, especially the probability of extra-universal black hole gravitational origins, along with expansion beyond Hawking of Quantum Wave theory and the “quantizing” of gravity. The latter may very well lead to a thorough reexamination of our concept of space and time, and that the latter might not be so unidirectional afterall. The potential is breathtaking, as it represents steps forward in proving the existence of subspace, the possibility of concomitant multi-universiality and 5D dimensionality of black holes.
Can time manipulation and Biefeld-Brown suggested electro-gravitics as a spacecraft propulsive methodology be far behind? I think not…
As the latest news travels of another top executive falling from grace -- this time Fritz Henderson from his short-lived position as company president -- it leaves a disturbing possibility. During a conference call discussion of its latest vehicle sales numbers on December 1, the announcement was confirmed that an international search would be made to find the best replacement for Henderson. With the subtle and inexorable movement toward the East that has progressed so far, it\’s apparent a new GM leader likely could come from the ranks of its executive force native to China, making the ownership conscription almost complete. That\’s a main reason for our report.
The story unfolds in flashback with plodding and predictable regularity. The fact that some undoubtedly will feign surprise as it becomes more obvious should be an expected reaction. Having traveled a beaten trail lulled by previous pronouncements of corporate direction can have a numbing, unquestioning effect.
How the present position of GM was set in motion is an exercise in a somewhat greedy corporate strategy flanked by blinders. In a quest for expansion and untapped Asian dollars GM, several decades ago, made the bold move of seeking out a business footprint in that Communist-controlled country.
GM\’s agreement with Beijng Auto to sell core technological and intellectual property right for Saab confirms our contention GM is controlled by the China auto sector. A subsequent decision to kill the brand after Dutch automotive entity Spyker failed to complete the purchase will have, and is having, a chilling effect Sweden's national psyche, unless its government steps in and nationalizes this automotive/aerospace icon immediately.
2009/2010 Auto Industry Analysis: GM's TRANSITION TO CHINA
As the latest news travels of another top executive falling from grace -- this time Fritz Henderson from his short-lived position as company president -- it leaves a disturbing possibility. During a conference call discussion of its latest vehicle sales numbers on December 1, the announcement was confirmed that an international search would be made to find the best replacement for Henderson. With the subtle and inexorable movement toward the East that has progressed so far, it\'s apparent a new GM leader likely could come from the ranks of its executive force native to China, making the ownership conscription almost complete. That\'s a main reason for our report.
The story unfolds in flashback with plodding and predictable regularity. The fact that some undoubtedly will feign surprise as it becomes more obvious should be an expected reaction. Having traveled a beaten trail lulled by previous pronouncements of corporate direction can have a numbing, unquestioning effect.
How the present position of GM was set in motion is an exercise in a somewhat greedy corporate strategy flanked by blinders. In a quest for expansion and untapped Asian dollars GM, several decades ago, made the bold move of seeking out a business footprint in that Communist-controlled country.
GAO and Congressionally Dismissed Pentagon Office of Program Analysis and Evaluation (PA&E) Developed 2005 Mobility Capabilities Study (MCS) and 2006 QDR Only Data in Existence; DoD Efforts Against C-17 Described as 'Intellectual' Assault; Reiterates Position No Credible Study Exists to Support DoD Contention That Aircraft in Operation and Ordered Are Sufficient to Meet Existent and Projected Strategic Airlift Needs; Provides Copy of McCaffrey Report Asserting 600+ C-17 Fleet Complement to Meet 21st Century Force Projection Requirements; Issues Statement Concerning Next Generation USAF Tanker Competition
In clear indication of a last minute ramping up of efforts to terminate C-17 production, an amendment was issued on September 29 by those in opposition to the aircraft's continued existence.
"We were in full expectation of this move," says Myron D. Stokes, Managing Member of Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC, a Florida incorporated, Bloomfield Hills, MI based DLA-listed firm (www.ccr.gov) , "And it is precisely why we restated our position via the 9/28 release.
"Since those opposed to C-17 continue to cite "internal DoD analyses" we ask, respectfully, that they produce same. We are, of course, cognizant of the fact that a certain mythological place of intense heat would be altered by cryogenic intervention before such data were produced. Short story: It does not exist."
Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC, Cites “Absolute Need” For Commercial Boeing C-17(BC-17)-Based Permanent Air Augmentation Of U.S. Industrial Base Global Supply Chain: Notes China’s Virtual Control of Ocean-Borne Shipping and Rise As a Blue Water Naval Power Capable of Interrupting Critical East-West Ship Transit Lanes At Will
Acknowledges Exhaustively Researched “Battle of The South China Sea: 2011” Scenario by National Security Strategist Dr. Sheila Ronis as Source of Assertion
According to friend and colleague Dr. Nasim Uddin, Executive Vice-President of the Global Automotive Management Council (www.gamcinc.org) organizers of AUTOMOTIVE SYMPOSIUM INDIA 2009, this is a "must attend" event.
GAMC is a team of senior executives from theglobal automotive community whose goal is to facilitate the globalization of the automotive and related industries through periodic meetings, seminars and other educational forums restricted to key players who are shaping the future.
Objectives Conduct formal and informal meetings, seminars, conferences, expositions for dissemination of scientific, engineering, and business knowledge. Provide one-stop learning forum for engineers, managers and executives.
Address engineering and management topics focused on issues directly related to OEMs and their suppliers and customers.
Provide platform to exchange information among
OEMs and their suppliers. Publish materials presented by participants at the conference to ensure permanent records of all contributions.
Publish technical magazines to propagate information at a regular basis. Form a
worldwide network of engineers, managers and
executives.Support educational research and otherorganizations to advance knowledge and research in the areas of powertrain, technology, safety and emissions.
Dr. Uddin also notes that despite recent and regrettable events in Mumbai, it is, and will remain, India's epicenter of emergent growth in the global automotive technology and manufacturing sector.
The Automotive Symposium India 2009 brings together some of the best minds and expertise in the global automotive industry, and is a "must attend" by professionals with this field who understand that the solutions of tomorrow are gained by discussing the rigors of advanced vehicular technology development today. The Symposium provides exactly the arena and atmosphere conducive to these objectives for attendees.
Dr. Nasim Uddin, Executive Vice-President of the Global Automotive Management Council (GAMC)advises that this Symposium perpetuates the ideals, objectives and directives of this organization; which is to "...Facilitate the globalization of
the automotive and related industries through periodic
meetings, seminars and other educational forums
restricted to key players who are shaping the future."
Department of Defense
United States Air Force
The Commercial Application of
Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) Program:
Observations and Recommendations
Prepared For:
Hon James G. Roche
Secretary of the Air Force
Synopsis:
With the end of the Cold War, Congress has mandated that the U.S. Air Force reduce its
fleet costs. Nevertheless, the needs of the nation and the missions for the Air Force
are increasing along the entire war-peace spectrum. In an effort to creatively
address this concern, the Air Force has created a Commercial Application of Military
Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) program that is described in this paper. An alternative
approach to cost reduction is also described.
National Security Strategist and Director of MBA/MSSL Programs Walsh College Dr.
Sheila Ronis, along with Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC Managing Member Myron D.
Stokes were directed just prior to the September 11 attacks by then Secretary of The
Air Force (SECAF) James G. Roche to craft a white paper outlining their concerns
relative to the viability of the CAMAA (Commercial Application of Military Airlift
Aircraft) program involving commercial/military variants of the Boeing C-17
Globemaster III; known as the BC-17.
A presentation by Global HeavyLift Managing Member Myron D. Stokes at the Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, in May 2007 outlining a comprehensive and long-term strategy for establishing a US/NATO-controlled heavylift industry -- the movement of goods via air too large or outsized to fit in any door of any 747 or similar size freighter -- using commercial/military variants of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifter. The Heavy and Outsized sector is currently controlled by Russian and Ukraine utilizing commercial versions of the Antonov AN-124 military airlifter
An industry advisory utilizing deconstructuve analytics to describe the market forces, both contrived and benign, that will shape the "green" fuel based propulsion and production technologies currently emerging within the 21st century automotive landscape; a landscape wherein the core players in this arena will be Japan, China and Canada.
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center Towers, and the inability of First Responders to effect a rescue of any victims above the aircraft impact points, the SKYSCRAPER EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM or IN-S.E.R.T., strategy was crafted with colleagues within academia, industry and government. Formulated with input from key members of the Detroit Fire Department, inclusive of the late General Manager Weylin Gildon, and the Chicago Fire Department, IN-S.E.R.T. was designed as a means to effectively rescue disaster victims trapped in historically inaccessible areas. In this case, the upper floors of a burning high-rise, while using off-the-shelf firefighting technology and modified first response rescue methodologies structured to epitomize operational simplicity. Moreover, it is to serve as a global first response template to be utilized by emergency teams in multiple countries benefitting from strict protocols of cooperation/collaboration.
IN-S.E.R.T. teams, strategically based around the world and equipped with Boeing C-17 Globemasters modestly modified for this mission, would be capable of responding to any emergency, anywhere.
This paper was presented to 18 Argonne National Laboratory scientists and 2 FEMA representatives for review on 18 October, 2001.
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Un parallèle Quantique: La « Quasiturbine »
des Saint-Hilaire à la Base d'un Changement Simultané de Paradigme en Système de Propulsion des Véhicules
Dans le contexte des discussions internationales environnementales et
d'épuisement des ressources tel que le Protocole de Kyoto, et tenant
compte de la conviction de la population en général que les changements
climatiques mettent actuellement notre planète en danger, un nouveau
sens de l’urgence est nécessaire et exige qu'aucune technologie
20 énergétique ne soit mise de coté, et cela est particulièrement vrai de toutes
les saines avancées en concept moteur. La technologie Quasiturbine figure
parmi les très rares outils énergétiques et environnementaux qui nous
permettent d’apaiser nos inquiétudes, et constitue un précieux nouveau
moyen disponible pour aider à atteindre notre objectif collectif vital. Il va
de soi que reconnaître son existence relève des obligations et devoirs d'un
engagement social. - L'auteur
White paper (French) that served as basis for Presentation on Quasiturbine Technology by GHHLLC Managing Member and eMOTION! REPORTS.com Publisher Myron D. Stokes during September, 2004 proceeding of the Global Powertrain Congress held at the Ford Conference Center in Dearborn, Michigan, USA.
2004 Chicago Auto Show
Chicago. – February 4, 2004 eMOTION! REPORTS.com, an automotive/aerospace industries research and analysis site (www.emotionreports.com) that targets professionals within the academic, media, corporate and government sectors, announced the second phase of its annual vehicle awards program which now includes aerospace. Categories include Car of The Year, SUV of The Year, Technological Achievement of the Year and special awards in both categories.
"In September, we named Cadillac CTS/CTS-V as Car of The Year 2003/04; Lincoln Aviator as SUV of The Year 2003, Toyota Prius as Technological Achievement of 2003/04, Bombardier’s Global Express as Business Jet of The Decade and Boeing’s superlative Globemaster III as Airlifter of The Decade," said Publisher Myron D. Stokes, an award-winning journalist/analyst formerly with Newsweek, Newsweek International and Newsweek Japan.
"We are pleased to announce at the Chicago Auto Show, recognized internationally as one of the premier automotive industry events, that Ford’s 2004 F-150 is named Truck of The Decade and Ford GT as Performance Car of 2005. The first question that will no doubt come to mind is why, in a veritable sea of great competition,
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Comprehensive program for Agricultural Finance, the Automotive Sector, and Empowerment . We will define the full scope and provide a detailed two-week plan for identifying strategic partners in each area within Limpopo, including target areas.:
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The Commercial Application of Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) Program: Observations
1. Department of Defense
United States Air Force
The Commercial Application of
Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) Program:
Observations and Recommendations
Prepared For:
Hon James G. Roche, Ph.D.
Secretary of the Air Force
Prepared By:
Sheila R. Ronis, Ph.D., The University Group
Director, MBA/MSM Programs
Associate Professor, Management Walsh College
And
Myron D. Stokes
Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC (AIG).
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
24 August 2001
2. Introduction
With the end of the Cold War, Congress has mandated that the U.S. Air Force
reduce its fleet costs. Nevertheless, the needs of the nation and the missions for
the Air Force are increasing along the entire war-peace spectrum. In an effort to
creatively address this concern, the Air Force has created a Commercial
Application of Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) program that is described in
this paper. An alternative approach to cost reduction is also described.
History of CAMAA Program Experiment
The Commercial Application of Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) program is
conceived as a public/private partnership strategy for a portion of the nation’s
required airlift capacity using the BC-17X, a derivative of the Air Force C-17.
The United States Air Force, in an effort to increase its flexibility, decrease costs
and improve industrial base capability, has proposed the CAMAA plan with The
Boeing Company to build the BC-17X and assist the commercial carrier industry
in the creation of a new heavy lift industry around the world. A commercially
owned and operated BC-17X aircraft is expected to be profitable in this new
segment of the commercial market while supporting Department of Defense
airlift requirements.
If successful, the CAMAA strategy, as currently conceived, could ultimately save
the Air Force and the taxpayer several billion dollars in life cycle costs according
to Air Force studies.
A recent Pentagon press release says,
“The Department of Defense gets much needed additional airlift capability during
a war or contingency and access to more of the most capable cargo aircraft on the
market today when they truly need them. The successful operators gain the
opportunity to exploit the rapidly developing heavy outsize/oversize markets.
The public/private acquisition strategy will include both government funding and
private financing to help get the commercial operation off the ground. The
government funding will secure use and lifetime availability of these aircraft to
the Department of Defense in time of need.”
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3. While the Air Force has been asked to reduce the cost of its fleet of vehicles, it
has also been asked to provide increased services and capabilities to serve
the nation. The CAMAA program was conceived as an experiment in acquisition
reform to find ways that the Air Force could assist private industry in helping to
provide the services the nation needs, but enable industrial use of the vehicle
when the nation does not need it.
The Air Force hopes that industry will provide the additional airlift/capacity
services it needs with a fleet of up to ten (10) commercial derivatives of the
military C-17 cargo aircraft. Boeing, manufacturer of the C-17, plans to produce
and sell a Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) certified commercial version of the
C-17, called the BC-17X. The Air Force believes the heavy and outsized
capacity along with short austere runway capability of the BC-17X will support a
unique worldwide commercial market niche.
The Air Force hopes that this program could become a unique opportunity to
fulfill the nation’s airlift requirements with highly capable commercial Outsize
and Oversize (O&O) cargo aircraft while assisting in the development of a new
global industry owned by Americans.
According to the Pre Solicitation Proposal issued in June, 2001,
“To ensure access to the operator purchased BC-17 aircraft for peacetime and
wartime Civil Reserve Aircraft Fleet (CRAF) support the Air Force will consider
the following financial incentives: 1) Market development assistance, and 2)
Guaranteed revenue for each aircraft for a period to be negotiated that would
offset the market development risk for the operator. In exchange, the offeror
shall contractually commit its BC-17 aircraft fleet to the Air Force CRAF
program for a period not less than thirty (30) years or the service lifetime of the
BC-17, whichever is less.
3
4. “The CRAF commitment covers the wartime and contingency heavy and outsize
cargo airlift services. Additionally, a portion of the available BC-17 fleet
monthly flight hours will be accessible to the Air Force for a period, consistent
with the guaranteed revenue period, for peacetime contingency
heavy and outsize cargo airlift services. The terms and conditions of the
peacetime contingency shall be mutually agreeable. Also, the offeror will
use its best efforts to develop/expand the Heavy Outsized Market (HOM) and
Short Austere Market (SAM) worldwide commercial markets.”
The Air Force will also consider a guarantee to purchase back the BC-17 aircraft
under defined conditions such as business failure.
The award would be dependent upon a C-17 follow-on multi-year contract,
congressional authorization for the agreement, and an export license from the U.S.
Department of State approved United States Munitions List (USML).
All Images: Boeing
Observations of the Development of the Program
Assumptions
Those who conceived the CAMAA program are to be congratulated for being
willing to creatively solve problems that plague the Air Force and the taxpayer by
conducting an acquisition reform experiment. The observers have some
concerns, however, about how the feasibility studies were conducted based upon
the assumptions that the CAMAA team made.
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5. The Bigger Issue
The CAMAA team believed that the best way is to reduce the cost to the Air
Force was to produce the CAMAA program. The observers think the best
way to reduce the cost to the Air Force is for Boeing to produce many more
planes so that the cost per plane is reduced significantly using economies of
scale. This would serve two functions. The first, would serve to provide a
commercial version of the plane for those industries that can utilize these planes
in a global way. The second is to keep the Boeing plant in Long Beach,
California open and serve the U.S. industrial base. This approach was not
obvious to the CAMAA team. This also reduces the probability that planes
would need to serve both commercial operators and the Air Force simultaneously
since we believe that would be a mistake for the commercial operators and their
business plan.
The CAMAA team was predominantly composed of Air Force and Boeing
personnel. Although this may appear to be the best of corporate and military
expertise, a program such as this, that will require the development of a new
global heavy airlift commercial infrastructure requires a current global
commercial logistics user, such as Federal Express, General Motors or Ford
Motor Company.
The BC-17X needs to be allowed to land throughout the world. This requires a
broad permanent license from the U.S. Department of State, and it would need a
permanent new kind of certification from the FAA, as well. These issues do not
yet appear to be resolved, and may need significant interagency work to
accomplish.
Issues of operators
The CAMAA team also assumed that the CRAF commercial operators, if
provided sufficient financial incentives, have the capability to develop the global
heavy airlift market. The observers do not believe the CRAF commercial
operators have the necessary knowledge, experience or sophistication to develop
global markets after extensive interviewing of operators.
The CAMAA team may not have understood that global market customers need
complete reliability. Let’s take an example using a global logistics need from
industry, such as --------------. If a commercial carrier is serving the needs of ----
by using the BC-17X to produce global just-in-time, (JIT),
5
6. ---- can not shut down around the world whenever the U.S. needs to deploy and
the Air Force needs their business vehicle. How would the commercial operator
meet -----’s needs if their vehicle is being used by the Air Force? Under the
current CAMAA program, only occasional business needs could be met. For
companies to use these planes as an integral part of their
business, alternatives would need to be available for those occasions when the
plane was being used by the Air Force – what would those alternatives
be? The commercial operators will only succeed if their global customers, such
as -----, know that they will have reliable delivery. ----- must have reliability in
their process for JIT around the world.
Using this vehicle would not be an add-on to -----’s business model – it would be
a fundamental change to their business model…a paradigm shift that would give
them a competitive advantage in the marketplace so powerful, they may
“paradigm” the entire industry. In order for Boeing to reduce its costs, it must
make more planes using economies of scale… global customers such as
---------------- will be willing to buy these planes or use them assuming they are
permitted to land in the countries they need to land in. Then, when -----------------
etc… add their orders, along with other industries such as FedEx taking over
parts of global shipping, Boeing’s cost per vehicle should come down
significantly, enabling the Air Force to meet or exceed its cost per vehicle.
This would also create new global pathways and a true alternative to global
shipping. Global shipping is currently under foreign control, but with these
planes, a new global air shipping industry could be developed under American
control. That is why the CAMAA team has asked us to develop a business case
for ---------- and we have their interest, but also, that is why if ----- pursues this,
they cannot go back to their “old” way of doing business. This project is highly
confidential. It is crucial that ----- participation in this effort be kept confidential
for competitiveness reasons.
If the business case works out, ----- will decide to buy the planes themselves or
ask one of their major carriers, such as Federal Express, to buy the planes to
support their new global network. If the business case works out and ----is
convinced that this approach will give them a major competitive advantage in the
marketplace they will find a way to acquire the necessary planes.
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7. Boeing’s Competitive Situation with Airbus
If, for whatever reason, Boeing can’t deliver, because the planes have not
received the correct license from the State Department or new classification by
the FAA, Airbus will try to fill the void. All the business that the emerging global
airlift industry has will go to the Europeans at our nation’s
expense – not just Boeing’s. The critical infrastructure of the US industrial base
is potentially put at risk every time Boeing closes a plant such as Long
Beach. If Long Beach closes, it won’t re-open, except at extreme costs in both
human and financial capital. Some of the knowledge losses occurring at Boeing,
and therefore the U.S., could also be irrevocable.
AIRBUS-EADS A400M Turbo-prop Airlifter Capacity: 37 Tons Image: EADS
Boeing is at war with Airbus over a global industry.
One of the concerns that the observer team has is that when Boeing as a company
competes globally with Airbus, they are on their own, as is true with most U.S.
companies. When Airbus competes globally, it has the backing of the European
Community, and several specific governments helping it along. This is not a
level playing field. Every time Airbus beats Boeing for an order, the U.S.
industrial infrastructure is eroded a bit more, and it will not be long before the
U.S. industrial base is permanently weakened.
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8. This process should be of concern to all policy makers since it is an issue of
National Security. Boeing needs to learn to be more globally competitive and
learn to aggressively market its planes in non-traditional ways. Its major
customer is the USAF but it needs to learn how to serve corporate needs, such as
-----’s which are very different processes and cultures. Nevertheless, it is in the
nation’s interest to assist Boeing in this learning process.
Can the CAMAA program, as currently conceived work?
Possibly, but the risks are high for failure. The observers believe that there is
another viable approach that the Air Force should be exploring with regard to
innovative ways to pay for the C-17 and its commercial derivative that is far less
risky and discussed in this paper.
There is also a third alternative that should be explored and is also viable. In
order to reduce the Air Force financial obligation for the C-17, Congress should
permit the many government agencies and users of these planes to help fund
them. Perhaps agencies such as the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) should be Congressionally mandated to purchase their
own planes so that when the Air Force must deploy, it is a government agency
activity that is cut back and a global company doesn’t go out of business. There
are probably at least ten planes worth of work between the many non-Air Force
agencies of the federal government.
Nevertheless, without global industry purchasing the planes, the cost per plane
will never be sufficiently low. So the need for global businesses to participate in
a strategy is essential.
Recommendations
The current CAMAA program should be permitted to continue as an experiment
in acquisition reform in spite of its limitations.
We suggest that a new study be undertaken that will explore the broader National
Security implications of global infrastructure development using industry experts
in automotive, shipping and related logistics. Such a study could commence at
any time since we believe there is a sense of urgency with Congressional budget
cuts continuing to loom large. The larger the number of planes produced by
Boeing’s Long Beach, California facility, the lower the ultimate cost to the
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9. taxpayer. At the same time, the Air Force will assist in the strengthening of the
U.S. industrial base. Simultaneously, this study must develop an interagency
strategy for what, how and why the State Department and FAA need to change
the classification of the BC-17X so that it can land virtually anywhere on the
globe.
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CAMAA Observations and Recommendations
Prepared For: Hon James G. Roche
Prepared By: Sheila R. Ronis, Ph.D. The University Group, Inc.
Director, MBA/MSM Programs
Associate Professor, Management Walsh College
and
Myron D. Stokes (GHHLLC)
August 24, 2001
sronis@walshcollege.edu
mstokes@emotionreports.com
Copyright 2001
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10. CURRICULUM VITAE
Sheila R. Ronis, Ph.D.
Dr. Sheila R. Ronis has been associated with the current iteration of the HeavyLift project
since inception, and in fact participated in its crafting subsequent to analyses by the Office
of The Secretary of The Air Force of the original CAMAA (Commercial Application of
Military Airlift Aircraft) program noting a need for re-evaluation to ensure success.
Dr. Ronis is Director of the MBA/MSSL Programs at Walsh College. She is also President
of The University Group, Inc., a management consulting firm, and think tank specializing
in strategic management, visioning, national security and public policy. She previously
taught “Strategic Management and Business Policy”, “Managing the Global Firm” and
“Issues of Globalization” in the MBA programs at the University of Detroit Mercy and
Oakland University. Dr. Ronis also chairs the Vision Working Group of the Project on
National Security Reform in Washington, D.C., which has been tasked by Congress to
rewrite the National Security Act of 1947. Her B.S. is in Physics and Mathematics. Her
M.A. and Ph.D. are from The Ohio State University in Large Social System Behavior.
In March 2006, she completed a study of the national security implications of the erosion of
the U.S. industrial base for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small
Business. Her book, Timelines into the Future: Strategic Visioning Methods for
Government, Industry and Other Organizations was published by Hamilton Books in June,
2007. Other recent papers include, “Transformational Recapitalization: Rethinking USAF
Aircraft Procurement Philosophies” which was published in Defense AT&L in November
2004 and “Erosion of the Industrial Base and its Issues of National Security: A Systems
Approach to Congressional Action” presented at the National Defense Industrial
Association conference in November, 2005.
Dr. Ronis participates in many programs at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces
(ICAF) at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. including their National
Security Strategy Exercise. In June, 2005, she chaired at ICAF the Army’s Eisenhower
National Security Series Conference, “The State of the U.S. Industrial Base: National
Security Implications in a World of Globalization.” The Proceedings of that conference,
which Dr. Ronis co-edited with Dr. Lynne Thompson were published by the National
Defense University Press in April, 2006.
Dr. Ronis founded and directed the Institute for Business and Community Services at The
University of Detroit to assist the U.S. automobile industry in becoming globally
competitive by bringing systems and strategic management principles to the industry.
Joining the University of Detroit from Ameritech Publishing, Inc., where she was a
Strategic Planner, she worked at AT&T and Michigan Bell before that, helping the
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11. corporation during its divestiture years. Prior to her Bell System tenure, Dr. Ronis
directed a national energy program for the U.S. Energy Research and Development
Administration (ERDA - now the Department of Energy), in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and
Washington, D.C. While an administrative associate at The Ohio State University, she
chaired the Legislative Affairs Committee, acting as the legislative liaison between the
University Senate, the Ohio General Assembly, the Governor’s Office and the Ohio Board
of Regents. Dr. Ronis began her career working at North American Rockwell in
Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Ronis has worked with many organizations; public, private, large, small, profit and
nonprofit. These include: General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, the
Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the U.S. House of Representatives, the
Federal Laboratory Consortium For Technology Transfer, U.S. Institute of Peace, USAID,
Ameritech, USCAR, the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Institute for National
Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, the National Science Foundation, The
National Academies of Sciences and The State Council of The People’s Republic of China.
Dr. Ronis began working with the U.S. automotive industry in 1985. This included Ford
Motor Company as well as several automotive suppliers. In 1988, she worked with the
Cadillac organization at General Motors to fix the Allanté two years after start of
production. She then became involved in the Cadillac 2000 project on behalf of the Chief
Engineer of Cadillac, Mr. Robert L. Dorn. In 1993, Dr. Ronis helped to revamp the
General Motors corporate intelligence function. From 1994 to 1996, The University Group,
Inc. became a captive supplier to General Motors working on a number of corporate
functions. Since that time, Dr. Ronis has continued to work with GM on a number of
projects. In 2000, Dr. Ronis was asked to assist the Ford Motor Company in improving its
corporate intelligence function, and strategic visioning processes.
Dr. Ronis began working in the national security community during the divestiture years of
the Bell System that included her participation in the decisions related to the security of the
nation’s telecommunications infrastructure. For more than a decade, Dr. Ronis has been
working directly with the U.S. Department of Defense and the national security
community. Her first assignment was teaching “grand” strategy as it is viewed in global
business to the Management Faculty at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania. She was also involved in the development of the first Strategic Leadership
Symposium at the Army War College under the command of Major General Paul G.
Cerjan. In 1993, Dr. Ronis began her work with the National Defense University (NDU) in
Washington, D.C. She has played a role in bringing industrial knowledge of the
transportation industry to the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) and NDU
and currently serves on the NDU Foundation Board of Directors as Vice President.
In 1996, Dr. Ronis was asked to deliver a paper on “National Security and the Theories of
Dr. Deming” by the W. Edwards Deming Institute. The paper was read by General John
M. Shalikashvili, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and was widely distributed
throughout the Pentagon as an example of applying strategic systems thinking to matters of
national security. At DoD, Dr. Ronis has worked with the Air Force Special Operations
Forces at Robins Air Force Base and Wright Patterson Air Force Base, and
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12. the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). She was asked to
write a “white paper” about the need to define and retain Department of Defense core
competencies and what happens when outsourcing occurs. At the Pentagon, she has
worked in support of projects at the Office for the Secretary of Defense on visioning for the
Department, and has supported the work of the Defense Reform Task Force. Her work for
the Secretary of Defense included a written operational definition of the Revolution in
Business Affairs that was used to support the Revolution in Military Affairs for the
Quadrennial Defense Review in 1997. In addition, she was a team leader as a part of the
“red team” that critiqued the Joint Vision 2010 work for the Joint Staff, J-7. She also
supported the work of the Hart-Rudman Commission on U.S. National Security for the 21st
Century.
Dr. Ronis has also worked on behalf of the economic and transportation elements of
national security supporting the original work to create USCAR, the United States
Consortium for Automotive Research, and its major initiative, the Partnership for a New
Generation of Vehicles. In addition, she helped the Federal Laboratory Consortium for
Technology Transfer (FLC) with a master plan and vision for the future. Her work with
FLC included a paper on how national laboratories and scientific researchers can comply
with the Government Performance Results Act (GPRA).
Known as a systems security strategist, Dr. Ronis has authored 172 papers. Her paper
delivered at the Pentagon entitled, “Economic Security is National Security: A Discussion
of Issues Surrounding the Global U.S. Corporation” suggested a way to re-think industrial
base policy. Her paper presented at the U.S. Army War College, “Visioning for the 21st
Century: A Process for National Security” outlined the way in which an interagency
activity might produce a more holistic national security strategy for the United States. Her
paper on “Shaping in the 21st Century” delivered at the Army’s conference at the Walker
Institute of International Studies examined the new roles that the Department of Defense
would need to play in the Post Cold War era. Recently, she
supported the work of the Department of Commerce Office of Strategic Industries and
Economic Security with a study of the U.S. Army’s Theater Support Vessel released in
December 2003 and a study on the Air Force C-17 completed in 2006.
Dr. Ronis also has published the scenario “Crisis on Asimov” in Automotive Industries
Magazine, and the Financial Times Automotive World, in London that is a strategic
futurist’s look at transportation in the world of 2085 that uses a Department of Defense
visioning process. In addition, Dr. Ronis worked with the late Dr. W. Edwards Deming
including co-authoring the paper “Preparing Cadillac for the 21st Century: Systems and
Strategic Thinking.” Dr. Ronis is Vice President of the Board of the National Defense
University Foundation. She is the former Vice Chairman of The Ohio State University
Alumni Association. She is a former board member and life member of The Economic
Club of Detroit. She is a life member of the National Defense Industrial Association
(NDIA), and the Association of the U.S. Army. She is also a life member of the Phi Kappa
Phi Honor Society. Dr. Ronis is a frequent guest on the NBC affiliate in Detroit and several
other Detroit area TV and radio news programs. In September 2008, she was voted the
Number 1 Woman to Watch by Crain’s Detroit Business. She has published in National
Defense and publishes articles on-line from time to time at www.emotionreports.com.
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13. Global Heavylift Holdings, LLC
Air Transport Solutions For The 21st Century
Backgrounder
Myron D. Stokes
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Managing Partner, GHH, LLC
Myron D. Stokes founded GHH, LLC. in 2002 as an entity dedicated to
development of a U.S. controlled Heavylift industry for the global
transportation of heavy and outsized goods utilizing commercialized military
airlift aircraft.
GHH also provides automotive and aerospace industry analysis and
historical research. The firm’s capabilities include Political Risk
Assessments (PRAs) for companies seeking to expand their global footprint,
but require market analysis that extends into government stability arenas.
Along with colleagues who comprise the “intelligence” aspect of GHH,
Stokes has provided major corporations and media groups with “deep
background” analyses that have helped shape the direction of some of the
most significant news stories and industry strategies.
His work as an industry journalist with special emphasis on business and
technology has been published in a variety of major print mediums
including the Detroit News, Changing Times Magazine, Auto Week and
corporate publications.
After outlining a strategy to expand industry coverage for Newsweek
Magazine in November of 1991, he worked in the capacity of industry
correspondent and investigative reporter. His reporting included in-depth
assessments of the “shake-up” at GM, the much publicized industrial
espionage charges against former GM supplier executive Dr. Ignacio Lopez;
the hazards of doing business in China; the viability of Electric Vehicles
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14. which centered on advanced battery technology in both the private sector
and military (Newsweek International edition); the difficulties then facing
Japan’s auto industry and the comeback of the Big Three (Newsweek Japan).
In recent years, he has covered some of the most recognized stories in
automotive, aerospace and general interest. These include the Kirk
Kerkorian Chrysler takeover attempt; the GM C/K truck controversy; the
U.S./Japan trade issue (Newsweek Japan) which required significant
interaction with then Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown; development of
extensive severe weather meteorological data for Newsweek cover story
(4/95) on Airline Safety; investigative analysis of possible collusion between
the warring governments of Bosnia President Alijah Izetbegovich and Serbia
President Slobodan Milosevic along with uncovering of plan to re-implement
ethnic cleansing prior to Srebednicza massacre (6/95); and the Oklahoma
City bombing.
His ability to thoroughly and accurately report and analyze issues of
substance garnered himself and former Newsweek Detroit Bureau Chief
Frank Washington first place in the coveted Detroit Press Club International
Golden Wheel Award for Automotive Journalism in 1995. This competition,
judged by professors from the University of Nebraska School of Journalism,
included entries from 110 journalists in five countries. Business Week took
second place. Stokes was also privileged to function as acting Detroit
Bureau Chief for Newsweek.
Foreign Relations
In June of 1999, while visiting Washington, D.C. as part of a U.S. Chamber
of Commerce delegation, he had the privilege of interacting with U.N.
Secretary General Kofi Annan at the requests of the Presidents of Eritrea
and Ethiopia to arrange a meeting on neutral ground. The intent was to
discuss an end to the decade long war ravaging those countries. This was
accomplished, and a cease fire declared in October 1999.
In the aftermath of the December, 2003, Bam, Iran, earthquake, Stokes
coordinated a relief effort directly through then CEO of the Chrysler Group
Dr. Dieter Zetsche (now Chairman DaimlerChrysler) to airlift supplies. In
the same year, he undertook a similar mission in collaboration with the U.N.
World Food Program to aid victims of the Darfur, Sudan, conflict.
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15. Book Development
Stokes is near to completing research for a new book containing exhaustive
analysis of severe weather phenomena and their impact on flight operations
since the dawn of aviation. In fact, the book will provide the basis for
research into a new phenomenon, the Clear Air Vortex. The late University
of Chicago’s Dr. Theodore Fujita, long recognized for his work in
destructive weather and responsible for
defining the downburst as well as the Tornado intensity scale that bears his
name, and The late University of Michigan’s Atmospheric and Oceanic
Sciences Department Dr. Thomas Donahue (one of the original team of
scientists gathered at Woods Hole to design complete systems for the Space
Shuttle in 1973) provided valuable insights and knowledge to this
undertaking. The working title is Turbulent Sky.
The book will contain new information on several aircraft disasters and the
role severe weather may have played. Prominent among these is Delta 191,
Northwest 255, AA 593, USAir 1066, Air Alaska and Challenger.
It is also of note that his pursuit of this project planted seeds in the
entertainment industry that led to three movies: Twister, White Squall and
Turbulence.
CORPORATE
Corporate duty includes 10 years (‘72-’82) with Bethlehem Steel, where, in
addition to sales, marketing and transportation logistics responsibilities, was
part of the Automotive Project Team (APT). This group functioned as a
liaison between the automotive and steel industries for the recommendation
and provision of materials for prototype development. These included High
Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) for an industry forced on a diet by the early
‘70s energy crunch, and more corrosion resistant steels like galvanized and
galvalume to address growing consumer quality concerns.
His Bethlehem experience further includes coordination of Capitol Hill-
based corporate lobbyists and marketing personnel that led to approval of a
$2.01 billion loan guarantee by the Reagan administration (Wall Street
Journal, 8.6.81) for the Beulah, North Dakota ANR Coal Gasification plant.
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Stokes was part of a core team at the South Africa-based Maritz agency
responsible for redefining Ford’s sales training materials (‘90-’91). Tasks
included his scripting the ’91 Crown Victoria and Mercury Marquis training
videos, as well as developing the treatment for the ’91 Capri launch/training
video. He was also talent for the ’90 Merkur Scorpio training video.
eMOTION! MAGAZINE, eMOTION! REPORTS.com
In 1997, Stokes announced development of a new magazine eMOTION! the
world’s first multi-lingual, global, automotive/aerospace publication. A
proof-of-concept issued was launched in two phases between April and July
1999 with a circulation approaching one million -- unprecedented in this
industry. And to promote the eMOTION! brand, he established a series of
informal gatherings in December 2000 to discuss issues of high impact and
import among invited professionals in the four-field arena of academia,
media, corporate and government.
The success of these gatherings led to the establishment in early 2001 of
eMOTION! REPORTS, an automotive/aerospace industries research and
analysis website
(www.emotionreports.com) targeted to individuals comprising informal
gathering attendees. The site is also providing a new vehicle for presentation
of White Papers and other scholarly research to a broadened, yet very
defined audience.
Response to this new approach has been excellent owing to the provision of
in-depth analyses of critical issues in both industries. The DaimlerChrysler
difficulties and Boeing’s move of its corporate headquarters from Seattle are
among the topics reviewed. Additionally, reader/viewers are able to
download an extraordinary 100-page document outlining Boeing’s
development of the Supersonic Transport along with access to new thinking
on the EP-3E incident.
Most recently, in a collaborative effort with academic and research
colleagues, he presented through eMOTION! REPORTS.com the analysis
“Super-Globalism ™: Strategies For Maintaining a Robust Industrial Base
Through Technological, Policy and Process Improvement” which takes a hard
look at the state of the country’s industrial base, its core components, and
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analysis has garnered worldwide presentation through various mediums,
inclusive of Dun & Bradstreet’s Hoover’s On-line, The Auto-Channel,
Firstrade, IEE and the China-based, multilingual, World News Network It also
formed the discussion core of a paper released by the Japan Auto Parts
Industry Association (JAPIA).
He was also privileged to work with a group of Canadian scientists in the
development and presentation of an engine technology white paper
“Quantum Parallel: The Saint-Hilaire ‘Quasiturbine’ as the Basis for a
Simultaneous Paradigm Shift in Vehicle Propulsion Systems” which has lately
been the topic of scientific discussion groups around the world. The paper
was presented to an international team of scientists and engineers during the
2004 Global PowerTrain Congress in Dearborn, Michigan, and was
dedicated to his Father, scientist and inventor Rufus Stokes, honored by the
DOE as an energy pioneer.
AWARDS
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a certificate of appreciation for
his assistance in accommodating Russian automotive supplier executives
during a June, 1999 tour of the U.S.
In the aftermath of 9/11, Stokes was privileged to work with a team of
scientists who crafted a strategy for revamping the country’s skyscraper
emergency response methods, whether at the municipal, state or Federal
level. This strategy, known as IN-SERT (Skyscraper Emergency Response
Team) was presented to emergency response experts, inclusive of two FEMA
representatives, within 30 days of the disaster. IN-SERT demonstrated that
a larger number of people, trapped above the impact floors of the WTC,
could have been preserved.
Most recently, in July of 2006, Stokes provided testimony to the US/China
Security Commission relative to the impact of China’s activities on this
country’s economic and national security arenas. He has also been
privileged to work with the visioning group for Project On National Security
Reform (www.pnsr.org) led by national security strategist Dr. Sheila Ronis.
He is a military aviation history expert with strong interests in the
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participated in the restoration of B-17G and B-25 aircraft.
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