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LAS VEGAS - Achieving comprehensive interoperability for mission-critical communications used by U.S. public-safety agencies continues to be an elusive goal, according to speakers addressing the topic during a Monday session at the IWCE 2023 event in Las Vegas. With this in mind, Battista said he believe that public-safety interoperability vision expressed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks has not become a reality yet, despite the creation of the FirstNet system. [Extracted from the article]

The article features U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Michael Gates. He was not in government when the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003, nor was he the architect of the surge strategy by the administration of George W. Bush, though he became its chief advocate on Capitol Hill. Though most of his career has been in public service, Gates was working in academia when he was asked in 2005 by Bush to become the first director of national intelligence, a position created after the 9/11 intelligence failures.

This article focuses on the first airborne counter-terrorism drill in the U.S. since September 11, 2001. Operation Atlas--essentially a war game--was designed to help more than 50 emergency response, law enforcement and aviation organizations develop improved coordination and communications in case they ever face the real thing again. If one observed the drill from the emergency operations center, it would have been clear that the atmosphere was nothing short of organized chaos. Various law enforcement organizations and others monitored the events.

Part I. Focuses on the military response to the September 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command response timeline; Responsiveness of the Air National Guard units; Stoppage of the all departures nationwide.

Reports the impact of the 2001 September 11 tragedy in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market. Analysis on the revenue growth; Details on the market share; Need of developing business strategies.

Forecasts recovery of network airlines from the aftermath of the U.S. terrorist attacks. Expansion of low-cost point-to-point competitors; Acceleration of fleet modernization in AirTran; Plans of JetBLue.

Focuses on the events happening in the airlines industry on September 11, 2001 in the United States. Hijacking of airplanes by terrorists; Decision of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) System Command Center traffic control personnel to clear the skies from any aircrafts after hijacked planes' crash; Issuance of Advisory 031 by the ATC in Herndon.

Presents a schedule for the Aerospace Exposition 2001 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in California on October 16-18, 2001. Impact of the terrorist attacks on the aerospace supply chain; Discussion on the challenges faced by the industry; Webcast of the Aerospace Expo Awards Dinner.

One man who lives next to the former Fresh Kills landfill in Staten Island has filed a lawsuit alleging his health was affected after this site was reopened. Seventy-five-year-old Louis Sofo said that he and the public have been exposed to "toxic and hazardous gases" after the landfill was reopened briefly following the September 11 attacks. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs that the Joint Space Operations Center (JSPOC) in California, is being linked more effectively to its higher headquarters, U.S. Strategic Command, formed after September 11, 2001 attack in Nebraska to combat weapons of mass destruction. Connections of the year-old JSPOC to commanders of U.S. military theaters worldwide are also being strengthened. The simultaneous efforts aim to allow military chiefs to share information rapidly and quickly tap space systems to apply the most appropriate effects of air, land, sea and cyber power.

This article examines the U.S. federal aviation security programs to see the effectiveness of the government's program since the 9/11 terrorist attacks to keep air travel safe and secure. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, backups at airport security checkpoint lines are growing; however the army of federal airport screeners is still getting low performance marks and uncertainty dogs the contents of airline cargo holds. While the federal government has been spending about $4 billion a year on aviation security since hijackers transformed four jetliners into devastating weapons, critics say there are not enough results to show for all that taxpayer money.

Residual value of many used commercial aircraft models in long-term storage reached the lowest level. The number of commercial aircraft in long-term desert storage has declined during the past year, but it's a trend due more to an increase in aircraft being permanently grounded than to the growing number of transports being returned to revenue service, according to an aviation research firm. The long-term storage number is an important statistic to track since it reflects the relative strength of the airline market and, ultimately, the financial health of the industry. Michael Allen, chief operating officer of BACK Aviation, said that the number of transports placed in long-term storage by U.S. operators doubled within six months of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The figure receded by about 200 aircraft, largely because of the 277 narrow-body aircraft and 129 wide-body aircraft permanently grounded since the attacks.

Part III. Presents the special report on the response of the military during the September 11 terrorist attacks. Request for the Air National Guard F-16s into the air; Notification of the maintenance section to ready airborne fighters; Escort of the Air Force One plane of U.S. President George W. Bush by fighter jets.

Highlights the Farnborough 2002 show of the airline industry in Europe. Effects of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the industry; Evaluation of defense efforts; Participants of the show.

Reports on the recovery plan of Boeing Commercial Airplane from the aftermath of the U.S. terrorist attacks. Impact of economic recovery on business travel; Categories of the parked fleet; Assumptions on global airline market.

Reports the marketing of military hardware in Asia. Impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the sales opportunities of military hardware; Plans for military modernization programs; Recovery of Asian countries from economic crisis.

Presents market outlook for manufacturers of transport planes. Impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks; Expectation of declined deliveries; Contribution of backlog of outstanding orders.

Presents market outlook for rotorcrafts. Number of aircrafts called for production; Impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks; Robustness of the European export market.

Reports the impact of the United States terrorist attacks on the financial condition of the airline companies in Europe. Absence of consolidation plans among airline companies; Efforts of the Belgian government of saving the Sabena Belgian World Airlines company; Sustainment of massive losses among airline companies in year 2001.

Focuses on the impact of the terrorist attacks on the business operation of Fort Worth-based American Airlines Inc. (AAI) and Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Corp. (SAC) in Texas. Operation differences of the airline companies; Significance of cost cutting on the survival of the airline companies; Comparison on the survival plans between AAI and SAC.

Focuses on the development of strategies to restructure the airline industry. Impact of recessions and the United States terrorist attacks on the restoration effort of the industry; Consideration of terrorism as the most destructive phenomenon affecting the financial conditions of the industry; Decline of consumer confidence in the industry.

Accounts the terroristic acts of hijackers on September 11, 2001 in the United States. Details on the plane crashes; Reversal of the Flight 93 crash from the White House to the Pennsylvania rice fields; Recovery of clues to the incident.

The article discusses the importance of emergency communication systems during crisis. The author points out that events of September 11, 2001, brought to light the woeful inadequacies of the emergency communication systems in the U.S. With the threat of new terrorist acts a reality, it is critical for first responders to be coordinated and informed. According to the author, reliable, interoperable communications will greatly enhance the safety of police, fire, emergency medical workers and citizens of the U.S.

Although the need for hometown security has reached an all-time high, cities in the U.S. have yet to receive sufficient funds for public-safety equipment. Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks many realizations came to light. Besides demonstrating U.S. vulnerability to terrorist attacks on the U.S. soil, the events showed the bravery of public-safety forces, as well as the lack of specialized equipment to detect and combat terrorist actions. To bolster domestic security, Operation Liberty Shield was launched on March 17, 2003. INSETS: Kinds of Chemical and Biological Warfare;Color-Coded Advisory System Signifies National Threat Level;On-Line Resources Offer Gateway to Homeland-Security....

Verizon officials do not believe security should be considered a barrier to interoperability, Nilan said. Industry and public safety have worked together to address many of the communications issues that plagued first responders during the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, but the introduction of new digital capabilities make the interoperability discussion more important than ever, according to a Verizon official. [Extracted from the article]

Interoperability - the capacity of distinct and unique systems to communicate with one another effectively - has always been a challenge in public safety. While over the past two decades significant progress has been made, challenges still exist in radio interoperability, and new interoperability challenges have now become more apparent in sharing data and multi-media content as those elements have become more critical in the response process. [Extracted from the article]

Focuses on the effect of the September 11 terrorist attack on the public sector in Canada. Status of the telecommunications; Security of the power plants; Importance of civilian protection. INSET: New technology detects bombs.

The article discusses the efforts being made by the U.S. Government to expand human knowledge of the universe through cooperation following the Cold War's end and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It offers information on the 65th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) of spaceflight professionals to be held in October 2014. It reflects on the National Aeronautics & Space Administration's withdrawal from the joint ExoMars series of red planet orbiters and landers.

The article focuses on the wake-up call presented by the 9/11 attacks on the need for a national wireless broadband network. Yankee Group principal analyst Ken Rehbehm called for increased federal funding for public safety communications in terms of events like the 9/11 or natural calamities. Charles Dowd of the New York Police Department is optimistic that public safety communication will be a reality soon, as it can be a tool to prevent these kind of disasters.

The author shares the story of her father during the Pearl Harbor attack and emphasize the need for students to understand significant events in the American history such as the Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attacks for the country to remain free.

The article focuses on the improvements made by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) to its radio communications systems in the ten years following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York city. The FDNY has encountered radio communications problems during and after the attacks, one cause of which is limited in-building coverage at the World Trade Center. Areas improved include the operations center and portable radios. It adds that the FDNY has secured broadband connections with the New York City Wireless Network (NYCWiN).

The article examines the adequacy of policies and plans currently in place in the U.S. for another disastrous event in spite of an improvement in public-safety communications infrastructure. The notion of emergency communication interoperability became popular after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Among the problems that affect public-safety communications systems in the Gulf Coast is the inability to get personnel into the area to fix the communication systems.

This article focuses on the increasing demand for makeovers of airplane cabin interiors as more airlines return to profitability. These interiors have deteriorated from years of deferred maintenance and had failed to provide the newest inflight comforts demanded by passengers, especially in premium classes of service. According to Trevor Skelly, vice president and general manager of B/E Aerospace-FSI, the North American carriers essentially missed an upgrade cycle due to the industry downturn following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S.

The article offers information on the intelligence fusion centers in the U.S. Government officials believe that fusion centers provide help to communicate and share information across jurisdictional lines during the post-September 11, 2001 era. Several legislative and policy initiatives have paved the way for the creation of fusion centers since September 11, 2001. Local, state and federal officials are working together in fusion centers to receive and analyze information and intelligence.

The article reports on the forecasts of economic expansion for 2007 in the U.S. According to the author, commercial real estate continues to ride the momentum of five consecutive years of investment gains and consistently solid market fundamentals. Doug Duncan, chief economist for the Mortgage Bankers Association, pointed out the economy in the last few years has fought off the September 11 Terrorist Attacks.

The article focuses on the effect of the 9/11 terrorism attack in 2007 on the meetings industry in the U.S. It states that the conventions and trade show business is beginning to turn back into smaller markets. Matt Pizzuti, director of sales and marketing at the Oregon Convention Center, says that the hotel rates in bigger cities have rebounded. INSET: If You Expand It, Will They Come?.

The article considers the competitiveness of small and mid-sized maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies. It discusses the factors that define the marketability of Ultimate Aircraft Composites. Original equipment manufacturers-designated parts suppliers, product liability insurance and the pitiful state of legacy carriers pose a threat to smaller MRO. The September 11 terrorist attacks have also affected smaller MRO.

Features the global retailing strategy of Paris-based luxury goods retailer LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA. Increase in profits; Consideration of the lag of sales following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; Importance of customer loyalty; Number of stores in the U.S.

Focuses on the importance of human factors in the aviation maintenance community in the U.S. List of factors to affect the success of human factors; Importance of changing the corporate culture to reduce maintenance mistakes; Impact of the September 11 terrorist attack on human factors.

Focuses on the business condition of the hospitality industry in Orlando, Florida. Effects of September 11, 2001 terrorists attack on economic recovery; Marketing strategies of the industry; Improvement of customer services and amenities.

Focuses on the impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks on communication in the U.S. Disruption of voice and data lines; Effort of companies in securing communication networks from upcoming catastrophes; Plan of information technology directors to increase disaster recovery spending plans.

Reports on the impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks on Verizon Communications in New York City. Damages caused by the incident on Verizon central office; Recovery efforts of the company after the tragedy; Reflection on the tragedy.

Focuses on the business stability of the aviation industry post September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. Demand of fractional ownership; Increase in the utilization of the NBAA organization members; Percentage of increase in the demand of light jet category. INSET: Olcott on State Government Restrictions..

Deals with the slow recovery of the U.S. hotel markets from the harms of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and weak economy. Reason for the hotel industry's troubles; Predictions for the industry for year 2003; Recommendations from hotel experts.

Focuses on the implications of U.S. combat operations in Afghanistan on military aircraft. Impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. on the aircraft industry; Challenges facing the U.S. Navy; Role of Air Force maintenance technicians; Problems encountered by the U.S. Air Force.

Focuses on the maintenance repair and overhaul company Triad International Maintenance Corp. (TIMCO). Debt of the company as of August 2002; Effect of the September 11, 2001 bombings in the U.S. on the company; Goal of TIMCO; Information on the business strategy of the company.

Reports on the financial results of U.S. airlines for the first quarter of 2002. Impact of the September 11, 2001 bombings in the U.S. on the aviation industry; Information on the airline maintenance labor expenses; Description of the Railway Labor Act.

Focuses on commercial aviation. Background of Kellstrom; Effects of gulf war on commercial aviation; Impact of the September 11, 2002 terrorist attacks in the U.S. on the aviation industry.

Focuses on the impact of September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001 on the operations of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services. Improvement of national security and the foodservice industry; Decrease of lower-skilled workers; Implication of high technology surveillance on the Web sites.