Actualité aéronautique

PPG to Sponsor 2012 Progressive Architecture Awards (P/A Awards)

transmise le 13 février 2012 par Business Wire

PPG Industries will sponsor the 59^th annual Progressive Architecture Awards (P/A Awards) Celebration, Feb. 16 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Ashcroft Inc. Celebrates 160 Year Milestone

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Ashcroft Inc. (Ashcroft) CEO and President Steven A. Culmone is proud to announce the 160^th anniversary of the Ashcroft^® pressure gauge. In 1852, the burgeoning use of steam power led Edward Ashcroft to produce his first revolutionary "Bourdon tube" actuated pressure gauge. With the growing need for more accurate and reliable instrumentation, Ashcroft^® gauges soon became a staple on board steam ships, railroad locomotives and in industries throughout North America. 160 years later, Ashcroft produces a complete line of state-of-the-art electronic and modern mechanical instruments under the Ashcroft^®, Heise^®, Weksler^® and Willy^® brands. An international network of manufacturing, assembly and distribution operations have extended the availability of Ashcroft products to nearly every corner of the globe.

AeroVironment Secures Global Distribution Rights for Sentient’s Target Detection Software for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

transmise le 13 février 2012 par Business Wire

AeroVironment, Inc. and Australia-based Sentient today announced the signing of an exclusive global license agreement that allows AeroVironment to distribute Sentient’s automatic target detection software for full motion video for use with small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

RTI Completes Remmele Acquisition to Expand Downstream Opportunities

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RTI International Metals, Inc. , a global supplier of advanced titanium mill products and fabricated components, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Remmele Engineering, Inc., a provider of precision machining and collaborative engineering, as well as other key technologies and services, for the aerospace and defense and medical device sectors.

Wesco Aircraft Receives Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award

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Wesco Aircraft , a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry, today announced that it has received a 2011 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. Wesco Aircraft maintained a Silver composite performance rating for each month of the 12-month performance period, from Oct. 1, 2010, to Sept. 30, 2011.

BAE Systems to Provide Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Computers for Bell Helicopter 525 Relentless Aircraft

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Bell Helicopter has selected BAE Systems to provide fly-by-wire flight control computers for its 525 Relentless super medium class helicopter. BAE Systems flight control computers provide the ability to operate in austere environments safely and reliably, with decreased pilot workload.

Air Liquide Brings New ASU Online in Geismar, Louisiana

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Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP today announced the start up of a new Air Separation Unit (ASU) at its facility in Geismar, La. to increase its supply of nitrogen, oxygen and argon to customers in a range of industries, including refining, natural gas, chemicals, metals, and many others.

Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell to Address 15th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference

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Harris Corporation Introduces New Frequency-Hopping Waveforms in International Markets for Enhanced Information Security and Tactical Communications

transmise le 13 février 2012 par Business Wire

Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has introduced new capabilities in electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) that will dramatically enhance the information security and reliability of tactical communications for international armed forces.

Controlling Motor, Drive and Automation Systems – What’s Ahead?

transmise le 13 février 2012 par Business Wire

Advancements in the precision control of motor and drive systems are enabling dramatic new opportunities for energy savings, process and automation efficiency, improved reliability and breakthrough product development for today's manufacturers. At Motor, Drive & Automation Systems 2012, March 13-14 in Orlando, Fla., join world-class technology leaders in power electronics, semiconductor and software-driven control, advanced application development and system integration as they examine the latest breakthroughs for performance improvement and explore what lies ahead for the future.