Picture of AirTran’s “Ravens 1″

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Ravens 1 has Flown the Coop

Ravens 1 Team Themed AirTran Aircraft

AirTran Airways and Baltimore Ravens Unveil Custom Painted “Ravens 1”

ORLANDO, Fla. (October 27, 2009) – AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens today unveiled a custom-painted, purple and black Boeing 717 dubbed, Ravens 1.

“Our partnership with the Ravens is now literally flying high and we are so excited about adding this great looking aircraft to our fleet,” said Kirk Thornburg, AirTran Airways’ vice president of maintenance and engineering. “We are happy to demonstrate our commitment to this great franchise and thriving city with this beautifully painted aircraft.”

Millions of people will see the plane as it serves cities on AirTran Airways’ route network of more than 60 destinations.

“The Baltimore Ravens are excited about the arrival of Ravens 1,” said Kevin Rochlitz, vice president of national sales for the Baltimore Ravens. “We look forward to seeing the Ravens and AirTran Airways brands flying together throughout AirTran’s network, emphasizing their commitment to the Baltimore Ravens and the community.”

To celebrate the unique livery, AirTran Airways and the Ravens challenged staffers from Franklin Square Hospital, which is supported by Ravens tight end Todd Heap, to pull the aircraft for charity. The airline rewarded their successful attempt with a $10,000 donation to the hospital.

Ravens 1 marks the second team-themed aircraft in the AirTran Airways fleet. Two weeks ago, the airline unveiled Falcons 1 and will introduce Colts 1 in the coming weeks.

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years.  AirTran is the only major airline with Wi-Fi on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America’s newest all-Boeing fleet. Its low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit www.airtran.com.

BY: Stan Moore @ 2009-10-27 , 1:26 pm
Category: BWI, Business, NFL, Ravens | No Comments

Runners and Walkers to raise money for children with Down Syndrome

CALENDAR LISTING
Sunday, September 27, 2009

Media Contact:
Jessie Benson/Jamie Watt
410-243-3790

RUNNERS AND WALKERS TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME
23rd annual BWI Run/Walk to benefit Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Down Syndrome Clinic

(Baltimore, MD) –Northrop Grumman will once again partner with the BWI Airport and other local sponsors to host the 23rd Annual BWI Run/Walk, which benefits the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Down Syndrome Clinic. The family friendly event features two courses, a 4-Mile Run and a 2-Mile Family Walk, as well as activities for all ages. In addition to runner and school challenge awards, there will also be entertainment, food, beverages, and impressive prizes including four round-trip Air Tran Airways tickets and MARC Train tickets.

Online team fundraising will debut this year, allowing participants to form teams, create web pages, and raise money from supporters by securing donations online.  To get started, participants can visit http://events.kennedykrieger.org.

What: 23rd Annual BWI Run/Walk Event

When: Sunday, September 27, 2009
Registration 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
4-Mile Run and 2-Mile Family Walk begin at 8:50 a.m.


Where:                        BWI Airport Midfield Cargo Complex, Building G
Mathison Way (off Aviation Boulevard), Linthicum, MD, 21240

Cost: Advance Registration (prior to September 14)
2 Mile Walk                        4 Mile Run
Adults                                          $15.00                                    $20.00
Children under 13                        $10.00                                    $10.00

After September14th t-shirts are not guaranteed for all participants and all registration fees increase by $5.

For Information/ Call 410-993-RUNN (7866) or visit http://events.kennedykrieger.org or
Registration: www.kennedykrieger.org <http://www.kennedykrieger.org> .


About Kennedy Krieger Institute
Internationally recognized for improving the lives of children and adolescents with disorders and injuries of the brain and spinal cord, the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD serves more than 13,000 individuals each year through inpatient and outpatient clinics, home and community services and school-based programs.  Kennedy Krieger provides a wide range of services for children with developmental concerns mild to severe, and is home to a team of investigators who are contributing to the understanding of how disorders develop while pioneering new interventions and earlier diagnosis.  For more information on Kennedy Krieger Institute, visit www.kennedykrieger.org<http://www.kennedykrieger.org> .

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BY: Stan Moore @ 2009-09-09 , 6:08 pm
Category: BWI, Events, Health | No Comments



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