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Harris Corporation Awarded $6 Million IT Contract to Support U.S. Air Force Financial System

transmise le 15 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a three-year, $6 million contract by the Enterprise Financial Systems Division of the U.S. Air Force Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems to support and enhance their Automated Business Services System (ABSS). Harris has held two contracts supporting ABSS since 2006.

FedEx Corp. Reports Strong Second Quarter Revenue and Earnings Growth

transmise le 15 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

FedEx Corp. today reported earnings of $1.57 per diluted share for the second quarter ended November 30. Last year’s second quarter earnings were $0.89 per diluted share, which included $0.27 per diluted share in costs related to the combination of the company’s FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL operations and a reserve associated with a legal matter at FedEx Express. Excluding those one-time charges, earnings were $1.16 per diluted share a year ago.

Clear Channel Airports Renews Partnership with Harrisburg International Airport

transmise le 15 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

Clear Channel Airports (CCA), the world’s leading marketer of airport advertising and a division of one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. , today announced the multi-year renewal of its contract with Harrisburg International Airport (HIA), under which CCA is the exclusive advertising marketer for the airport.

SOMS Technologies Announces Business Partnership with TUG Technologies Corporation Regarding Sale and Use of the microGreen® Extended Performance Oil Filter

transmise le 15 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

SOMS Technologies LLC announced today that it has entered into an agreement through its national distribution partner, MOBILE Installation Technologies, LLC, with TUG Technologies Corporation (TUG) whereby TUG will be the exclusive supplier of the microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter to the airline and air cargo industries. TUG is also extending its recommended oil drain intervals for all new TUG vehicles by 6 times when using the microGreen filter. This will provide TUG’s current and future customers the opportunity to reduce oil maintenance costs by up to 65%, while reducing oil consumption by 70% and reducing filter usage by 50%. It is expected that a typical major air carrier will save in excess of $1,000,000 in oil maintenance costs while reducing its CO2 emissions by over 750,000 lbs. TUG will also be offering the microGreen filter through its TUG airport maintenance shops and as a customer installed option for new equipment.

Amadeus Consulting Volunteers for Airport Cooperative Research Program’s Panel

transmise le 15 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

Custom software development company Amadeus Consulting’s Steve Loper is teaming up with aviation experts on the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Panel for the project ACRP 09-05 Guidance on Successful Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Selection and Practices. The initiative aims to provide guidance to airports on selecting, operating, and supporting a computer-based maintenance management system within the airport environment.

REACH Air Medical Services and Methodist Healthcare Launch Second Emergency Helicopter Base in Pearsall, Texas

transmise le 14 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) and Methodist Healthcare (Methodist) announce the expansion of their partnership providing emergency helicopter service to include a second base in Pearsall, Texas, called Methodist AirCare 2. Service began on December 12, 2011. AirCare 2 will provide life-saving 24/7 emergency medical helicopter service from a base located 50 miles southwest of San Antonio where AirCare 1 is located. AirCare 2 will help meet the increasing air ambulance demands of this large region and will better serve and support the community.

ITT Exelis executive Judy Smith named to Women in Aerospace Board of Directors

transmise le 14 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

Judy Smith, vice president of business development for ITT Exelis (NYSE: XLS) Information Systems division, has been appointed to the board of directors of Women in Aerospace (WIA). WIA is a Washington, D.C.-based organization dedicated to expanding women’s leadership opportunities and visibility in the global aerospace community.

ITT Exelis Appoints Anderson to Lead its Mission Systems Strategic Initiatives

transmise le 14 décembre 2011 par Business Wire

ITT Exelis has appointed Chuck Anderson vice president and director of strategic initiatives for its Colorado Springs-based Mission Systems business area.