- To control storm water runoff containing residual deicer, ABX teamed
with two well-known groups to develop a subsurface water treatment
facility. First a pilot-scale model was constructed and tested through
three winters. Based on the exceptional results from that study, two
full-scale treatment facilities were designed and constructed. One of the
developers received an award for the engineering involved in the facility.
- B Ramp was expanded to accommodate more aircraft parking and C Ramp was
expanded. D Ramp was also repaired and then extended.
- A new facility for the Waco Hub was opened in September of and plans
were made for an expanded facility at the Providence Regional Hub. The new
Providence hub ran freight for the first time in January of 1999.
- A new fuel farm and de-ice facility were constructed and opened in the
first quarter of 1999.
- Cartage marked the 1 millionth truck tracked with the SureShip software
in April of 1999.
- In an unprecedented collaboration, many cargo carriers joined to test
ADS-B technology. Several carriers converged at Airborne’s Air Park in
1999 with modified aircraft to work together to explore the capability of
an alternative to T-CAS.
- Another major innovation, Optical Village, opened in Columbus, Ohio. A
development of the Airborne Logistics Services group, it brought
manufacturers of many components together in the same area to expedite the
production of eyeglasses.
- The parent company introduced a new service, airborne@home, to reach
markets traditionally not part of the Airborne system. Working with the
USPS, Airborne delivers to post offices and the USPS manages the
"final mile" segment to the residential customers.
- The Fitness Center was redesigned and moved to a new location, allowing
for an aerobics room and more equipment.
- Concentrating on technology became a priority with the advent of
digital manual, an upgraded HRIS system and the approach of Y2K.
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