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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2010

A-Z Bus Sales awarded LAUSD contract

Los Angeles district will replace its 20-plus-year-old diesel buses with CNG Blue Bird buses purchased through A-Z Bus Sales. The dealer delivered more than 235 propane buses to LAUSD and four of its contracted service providers in the past year.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2010

New propane Type A unveiled

The Blue Bird Propane-Powered Micro Bird by Girardin will be offered for sale starting in July, with production beginning toward the end of this year, company officials say.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 27, 2010

Large Bus Showcase 2010

Along with details on the latest Type C and D models, we spotlight three exemplary school bus dealerships. Read about their interesting histories, their commitment to the customer and their insights on the 2010 engine technology.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2010

Key pupil transportation events kick off next week

The National Congress on School Transportation, held every five years, will return to Warrensburg, Mo. In Ottawa, the every-two-years Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference will commence. Blue Bird announces its exhibition details for the Canadian show.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2010

Blue Bird rolls out SCR-equipped demo buses

More than 100 of the school bus manufacturer’s units are being transported to dealerships for demonstrations. The North American Blue Bird SCR Demo Bus campaign will provide pupil transportation officials with opportunities to see the benefits of Selective Catalytic Reduction technology through dealer open houses, ride-and-drive events and private bus viewings.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2010

Blue Bird technical training classes get rolling

Last week, school bus technicians received instruction on the manufacturer’s line of school buses, updates on SCR technology, information on alternative fuel options and a factory tour during the manufacturer's technical training class. Registration is open for sessions that will be held in May and July.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2010

Blue Bird exec named senior advisor

In his new position, Roger Howsmon will act as the school bus manufacturer’s ambassador to the industry’s trade associations, councils and conferences by presenting at events and contributing to associations’ executive-level meetings. Howsmon joined Blue Bird in 2007.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

Blue Bird presents at Propane Engine Fuel Summit

Company officials spoke to attendees about the Propane-Powered Vision Type C school and activity bus, noting that the 77-passenger unit meets and exceeds all federal and Canadian motor vehicle safety standards and yields lower fuel, maintenance and operating costs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2010

Blue Bird to offer school bus technician training

Workshops held in April, May and July will provide information on the chassis and body of the manufacturer’s All American and Vision models. The sessions will include a tour of the Blue Bird plant.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonFebruary 19, 2010

Q&A: Blue Bird, Girardin Join Forces

Greg Bennett and Steve Girardin discuss the joint venture to merge the manufacturers’ Type A bus products.

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