American Airlines reported that August traffic increased 3.1 percent versus the same period last year. Capacity increased by 3.2 percent year over year, resulting in a load factor of 84.6 percent, which was within 0.1 points of last year's load factor.

Domestic traffic increased 0.6 percent year over year on 0.8 percent more capacity. International traffic increased by 7.1 percent relative to last year on a capacity increase of 7.0 percent.

American boarded 7.7 million passengers in August.

Detailed traffic and capacity are attached.

Current AMR Corp. (NYSE: AMR) releases can be accessed on the Internet.

The address is http://www.aa.com/

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TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG), a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Semco Instruments Inc. (Semco) for approximately $74 million in cash that was previously announced on August 6, 2010.

Semco, which is based in Valencia, CA, manufactures proprietary, highly engineered components for all major turbo-prop, turbo-fan, and turbo-shaft engines manufactured by Pratt Whitney, Honeywell, and General Electric, among others.  Semco products are primarily used on helicopters, business jets and selected regional airplanes. Semco had annual revenues for calendar year 2009 of approximately $38 million, with significant aftermarket content.

About TransDigm Group

TransDigm Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service today. Major product offerings, substantially all of which are ultimately provided to end-users in the aerospace industry, include mechanical/ electromechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and components, gear pumps, specialized valves, engineered connectors, power conditioning devices, specialized fluorescent lighting, specialized AC/DC electric motors, aircraft audio systems, engineered latches and cockpit security devices, lavatory hardware and components, hold open rods and locking devices, specialized cockpit displays, elastomers, NiCad batteries/chargers, and starter generators and related components.

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Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pilots across the country.

One of the first customers to receive the product, Kevin Sigua of Indianapolis, is amazed by his AR.Drone from Brookstone.  Sigua wanted an AR.Drone since viewing the product in action at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show and pre-ordered his very own at Brookstone.com weeks ago.

"From its technological ingenuity and the integration with the Apple iPhone/iTouch, it is amazing, but most importantly it has the sheer fun factor," Sigua said. "I hope to find other AR.Drone pilots in my area so we can fly together."  

The AR.Drone, which retails for $299, is available exclusively in Brookstone stores, where consumers can experience the one-of-a-kind quadricopter in-person at select locations this weekend and at all stores by the end of September. Parrot, a leader in wireless peripherals for mobile phones, first introduced the AR.Drone concept at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.

Each AR.Drone includes:

• AR.Drone with internal hull
• 1 external hull
• 1 battery
• 1 battery charger and 4-pin mains adapter
• 1 set of stickers
• 1 quick start guide

The AR.Drone combines real and virtual worlds to offer an unparalleled flight experience. A front camera broadcasts and streams what the AR.Drone is seeing onto the iPod touch, iPhone or iPad screen and provides the opportunity for augmented reality games.

"The Parrot AR.Drone presales have been very strong and it's clear that consumers are enamored with this exciting tech gadget," said Brookstone Chief Marketing Officer Michael Dobbs. "We'll be flying AR.Drones in select stores starting today and are excited for all of the AR.Drone pilots around the country who will spend their Labor Day weekend enjoying the unique flight experience provided by the AR.Drone."

Fans of Brookstone on Facebook have been sharing their excitement over the AR.Drone with each other. Brookstone is even offering a special AR.Drone Sweepstakes, in which one lucky person will win a Parrot AR.Drone. The contest is already underway and runs through September 17, 2010 at 11:59:59 p.m. P.T.

About the Parrot® AR.Drone Quadricopter

The Parrot AR.Drone is extremely easy to fly in both indoor and outdoor settings. The AR.Drone generates its own Wi-Fi network at which you simply connect an iPod touch or iPhone. The AR.FreeFlight application is a free app in the App Store and allows for the AR.Drone to be piloted via the iPod touch/iPhone/iPad. Once in-flight, the accelerometer of the iPod touch/iPhone/iPad detects all of the movements and the AR.Drone will mirror all movements made by the iPod touch/iPhone/iPad while the pilot's left thumb is on the control button.

The AR.Drone uses MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanicals Systems), three axes accelerometer, two gyrometers [one axe & two axes], one ultrasound sensor and one vertical camera to automatically stabilize once it takes off. This allows for very stable flights for even beginner pilots.

The AR.Drone-Pilot Academy at www.ardrone.com provides multiple videos and instructions that prepare aspiring AR.Drone pilots for flight. It also connects AR.Drone fans from around the world. More information about the AR.Drone can be found at http://www.parrot.com/facebook or www.twitter.com/ardrone.

About Parrot

Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications. In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists. Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 450 people worldwide and generates 85% of its sales overseas.

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About Brookstone

Brookstone, Inc., is an innovative product development company and specialty retailer of unique gifts. Brookstone operates 310 stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Typically located in high-traffic regional shopping malls and airports, the stores feature unique and innovative consumer products. The Company also operates a Direct Marketing business that includes the Brookstone catalog and an e-commerce Web site at Brookstone.com. Fans of the Company are encouraged to Like Brookstone on Facebook.

iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

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The Major League Soccer (MLS) Portland Timbers and Alaska Airlines today announced that Alaska Airlines is the team's official airline. The multiyear deal is highlighted by the Alaska Airlines' logo prominently featured on the team's jerseys beginning with the Timbers' debut MLS season in March 2011.

"Today's announcement is a significant and defining moment for the MLS Timbers," said Merritt Paulson, president of the Timbers. "Alaska Airlines as a jersey partner is a perfect marriage for us. Alaska has strong local roots, shares our unwavering commitment to outstanding customer service and offers unique promotional opportunities for our organization."

As part of the sponsorship, the airline will support the new Portland Timbers Community Fund, partnering with the team on several youth-based fitness and educational initiatives. Additionally, the airline will donate 25 game-day tickets to underprivileged Portland-area youth at every home game as part of the Timbers "Tickets for Kids" program. Alaska Airlines also will be the presenting sponsor for all MLS Timbers youth soccer camps.

"With Portland roots going back more than three decades, Alaska Airlines is honored to be the MLS Timbers' jersey sponsor," said Alaska Airlines President Brad Tilden. "Supporting Portland's hometown soccer team is the perfect fit for Alaska Airlines and the 2,300 Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air employees who call the greater Portland area home."

With the announcement, Alaska Airlines becomes the first airline jersey sponsor in the 15-year history of MLS.

"Merritt Paulson and the entire Timbers staff have done a fantastic job elevating the profile of professional soccer in Portland and the Pacific Northwest, and this strategic alliance is one of many reasons why we believe the Timbers will be very successful when they debut in MLS next year," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. "What makes this new partnership so special is the fact that Alaska Airlines has such a strong presence in Portland, helping to build excitement in a region already so rich in soccer tradition."

MLS Timbers fans attending games at the newly renovated PGE Park also will see Alaska Airlines advertising throughout the stadium, including new field-level animated digital signage.

The Timbers will unveil the team's MLS uniforms and official training wear featuring the Alaska Airlines logo in December.

Together Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer more nonstop flights (serving 25 different destinations), more daily flights (88 a day) and more California service (38 flights daily to 13 California destinations) from Portland International Airport than any other carrier. Customers can learn more at www.alaskaair.com/PDX.

Note to media: High-resolution photographs of the announcement will be posted by 11 a.m. PST to Alaska Airlines' newsroom image gallery at www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.  

About MLS Portland Timbers

On March 20, 2009, Major League Soccer (MLS) awarded Portland the league's 18th franchise to begin play in the top-flight professional soccer league starting in 2011. The Portland Timbers will mark their debut MLS season in 2011 in a significantly renovated PGE Park that will create one of the most exciting and authentic soccer environments in the country. New stadium amenities will include better sightlines closer to the action, new premium seating on the east side of the field, a new club lounge and a new entry plaza and team store. The Timbers have been a beloved part of the Portland sports landscape since their early beginnings in the North American Soccer League in 1975, launching the era of "Soccer City USA" in the Rose City.

About Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together serve more than 90 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Network Carriers" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008, 2009 and 2010 North America Airline Satisfaction Studies(SM). For reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.

About Major League Soccer

Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer is the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. MLS features many stars from the U.S., Canada, and around the world. MLS kicked off its 15th season on March 25, 2010. MLS features 16 clubs each playing 30 regular season matches in 2010. Those teams include Chicago Fire; Colorado Rapids; Chivas USA; Columbus Crew; D.C. United; FC Dallas; Houston Dynamo; Kansas City Wizards; Los Angeles Galaxy; New York Red Bulls; New England Revolution; 2009 MLS Cup Champion Real Salt Lake; San Jose Earthquakes; Seattle Sounders FC; Toronto FC; and, in their inaugural season, Philadelphia Union. Expansion teams in Portland and Vancouver will debut in 2011 and in Montreal in 2012. For more information about MLS, log on to the League's official website at www.MLSsoccer.com.

-- visit www.PortlandMLS2011.com and www.portlandtimbers.com --

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The main result of the state visit of the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, to the People's Republic of China is China's commitment to invest more than 4 billion USD in the infrastructure projects in Ukraine. The projects for EURO 2012 have been the focus of the investment agreements signed during the state visit.

The major investment projects include 1 billion USD for the high-speed railway road to Kyiv-Boryspil airport, the country's main air gateway and 700 mln USD for the construction of a steam-gas plant in Crimea. Additionally, China is going to provide Ukraine with an oil off-shore drilling station worth 200 mln USD according to a leasing agreement.

The construction of the high-speed railway connecting the main Ukrainian airport to the rail station comes in a framework of the previously signed agreement between China National Machinery Industry Complete Engineering Corporation (CMCEC) and the authorities of Kyiv-Boryspil airport. Among other Chinese investors are China Road Bridge Corporation and China Eximbank.

As the attention of many European countries towards Ukraine's preparations for the Euro-2012 Football Championship is increasing, the Ukrainian government is making additional efforts to attract foreign investors. To improve the investment climate, the Ukrainian government has approved new legislation and launched a campaign to curb corruption. During the recent several months, a number of senior officials were arrested on corruption charges.

In July of this year, law on public-private partnership was adopted. According to the law, foreign businesses, which are involved in public-private partnerships in Ukraine, enjoy the national regime for investment and business activities and have additional guarantees protecting their investment.

After the financial crisis of 2008-2009, Ukraine's economy has started reviving. Ukraine's GDP has grown by 6.3% in the first half of 2010. There is also increase in industrial production, cargo turnover and construction. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development confirmed its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth at 4% in 2010, and improved it for 2011 from 4% to 4.1%. Inflation forecast for 2010 is 11.4% and 11% for 2011. Budget deficit will decrease to 6% of the GDP in 2010, which is an improvement in comparison to 6.4% of the GDP in 2009.

SOURCE Press Office of the President of Ukraine

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