Actualité aéronautique

Blue Sky Network Launches HawkeyeLink; Iridium Voice and Messaging over Bluetooth and Smartphones

transmise le 9 février 2012 par Business Wire

Blue Sky Network, a leading, global provider of satellite tracking and communication solutions for land, sea, and aviation, today introduced the portable HawkeyeLink Bluetooth device that enables hands-free Iridium phone calls and two-way messaging on users’ smartphones in an aircraft or helicopter. After downloading the custom BSN app, HawkeyeLink uses Bluetooth technology to connect to an Android smartphone. Crew and passengers as far as 30 meters away can now utilize their phones over the Iridium Network for portable, hands-free communication anywhere in the air.

Building on Three Straight Record-Breaking Years, Flight Options Plans for Continued Industry Leadership in 2012

transmise le 9 février 2012 par Business Wire

Flight Options, LLC, the second-largest private jet company in the U.S., will build on its highly successful 2011 performance, a year in which the company posted its third consecutive year of sales and operating gains, by continuing to expand its leading fractional aircraft ownership, proprietary membership and full range of jet card programs in 2012.

New Diio Website Features Streamlined Access To Help, Information

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Diio, LLC, a world leader in business intelligence tools and technology for the transportation and travel industries, today announced the launch of the company’s new website www.diio.net.

Wind River Announces Commitment to Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Consortium

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Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, today announced its commitment to The Open Group’s Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE^™) Consortium, and congratulates the members of the Consortium for releasing the FACE Technical Standard, a standard that defines a common operating environment that supports the portability and reuse of software components across Department of Defense (DoD) aviation systems.

XOJET Earns Federal Aviation Administration Elite Diamond Award of Excellence

transmise le 9 février 2012 par Business Wire

XOJET Inc., a leader in private aviation, today announced the latest recognition of its operational excellence by being honored with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Training. This prestigious award recognizes aviation companies and maintenance specialists that initiate highly effective training programs aimed at improving safety and technical knowledge that exceed standard FAA regulatory requirements.

TSA Administrator John Pistole to Headline AirCargo 2012 Government Panel

transmise le 9 février 2012 par Business Wire

AirCargo 2012, the premier trade show and conference for the air cargo industry, is pleased to announce TSA Administrator John Pistole as the Government Panel keynote speaker. Administrator Pistole will deliver remarks on TSA’s air cargo policy and participate in a question and answer period. The government panel will begin at 8:30 AM ET on Tuesday, March 20 at the Doral Resort and Spa in Doral, Florida.

Air New Zealand Plays Cuddle Cupid with Five Days of Giveaways

transmise le 9 février 2012 par Business Wire

Move over, Cupid. This Valentine’s Day, Air New Zealand is giving lovebirds the gift of cuddle. From February 9 through 13, Air New Zealand will offer daily Twitter giveaways better than any box of chocolates or dozen roses: roundtrip airfare to Auckland or London on the Skycouch, the seat that turns economy class into cuddle class.

CIRCOR International to Announce Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2011 Financial Results on February 23

transmise le 9 février 2012 par Business Wire

CIRCOR International, Inc. , a leading provider of valves and other highly engineered products for the energy, aerospace and industrial markets, today announced that it will release its fourth-quarter and year-end 2011 financial results before market-open on Thursday, February 23, 2012 and management will host a conference call that morning at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Starr Companies Introduces A Safety Manager Mentoring Program For Aviation Clients

transmise le 9 février 2012 par Business Wire

Starr Companies announced the launch of a Safety Manager Mentoring Program for its Starr Aviation customers.

U.S. Air Force Awards Harris Corporation $11 Million AMRAAM Missile Telemetry Modules Follow-on Contract

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Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a multi-year, $11 million follow-on order for Warhead Replacement Tactical Telemetry Modules (WRTTM) supporting the U.S. Air Force Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile. Under this newest order, Harris will deliver WRTTMs to the Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The contract brings the overall value of the WRTTM program to Harris to more than $181 million since 1991.