Actualité aéronautique

UQM Technologies is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Adrian Schaffer as Vice President of Sales and Business Development

transmise le 1 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

UQM Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mr. Adrian Schaffer has joined UQM as Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Mr. Schaffer brings a proven track record of performance as a senior sales executive in several automotive industry Tier One suppliers and a wealth of contacts and relationships in the automotive industry developed over his career.

BAE Systems, Inc. and BAE Systems Australia Select PTC as its Preferred Product Lifecycle Management Solution Provider

transmise le 1 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

PTC , The Product Development Company®, today announced that BAE Systems, Inc., and BAE Systems, Ltd. Australia, global aerospace and defense companies, have selected PTC’s PLM (product lifecycle management) solution as the cornerstone of its engineering product data management strategy.

Alaska Airlines Selects Layer 7 to Enable Web and Mobile Strategy

transmise le 1 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Layer 7 Technologies, the leader in Gateways for service-oriented integration, cloud connectivity and Web-to-mobile information sharing, has been selected by Alaska Airlines , to provide security and management for the APIs behind the airline’s new iPhone application, Facebook implementation and air cargo tracking capabilities. The Layer 7 Gateway allows Alaska Airlines to securely deliver flight information, reservations, baggage, cargo and other services as APIs for consumption by third-party mobile and Web-based applications.

Harris Corporation to Provide Support Services for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Online Mental Health Program

transmise le 1 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded its first task order from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide support services for the tracking of medication and treatment for veterans suffering from mental health disorders. The task order falls under the three-year My Recovery Plan blanket purchase agreement, which has a ceiling of $4.5 million.

US Airways Brings Back Jobs from Overseas, Hires 400

transmise le 1 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

US Airways announced today it has returned work previously handled outside of the United States to its call centers in Winston-Salem, N.C., Phoenix, and Reno, Nev. The airline’s onshore project is part of its agreement with the Airline Customer Service Employee Association – CWA and IBT, which represents more than 6,000 reservations and airport customer service employees employed by US Airways. The new positions meet a contractual requirement to handle all general reservations sales calls originating in the United States in U.S. call centers by Nov. 1, 2011.

Travelocity Names the Price to Beat for Thanksgiving Airfare

transmise le 1 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday travel season rush is just weeks away, and with it comes millions of people taking to the skies. With so much competition among travelers to find cheap flights during this peak season, it’s crucial consumers know what qualifies as a ‘deal.’

IPG Photonics Reports Another Quarter of Record Revenue and Net Income

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IPG Photonics Corporation today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2011 ended September 30, 2011.

ITT Completes Acquisition of Blakers Pump Engineers

transmise le 1 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

ITT Corporation announced today it has completed its acquisition of Blakers Pump Engineers (Blakers), a long-time distributor of ITT’s Goulds Pumps brand in Australia. Goulds Pumps is a leading brand of industrial pumps in the chemical, oil and gas, mining, power and general industries.

Frank Lavin to Discuss How Small Businesses Can Succeed Overseas with E-Commerce at Greater Cleveland Partnership

transmise le 1 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

For businesses overwhelmed by budget and management constraints, e-commerce is an affordable and efficient solution to conduct domestic sales as well as an opportunity to access international markets. And President Barack Obama’s recent National Export Initiative—with the bold goal of doubling U.S. exports in the next five years—has many businesses thinking about, and grappling with, the nuts and bolts of exporting for the first time.

SIFCO Industries, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of the Forging Business and Related Assets from GEL Industries, Inc. (DBA Quality Aluminum Forge)

transmise le 1 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

SIFCO Industries, Inc. (“SIFCO”) announces the acquisition of the business and related assets of GEL industries, Inc. (DBA Quality Aluminum Forge) (“QAF”), an aerospace component supplier located in Orange, California. The QAF business is principally known as a supplier of precision forged and machined aerospace components for use on a broad range of both commercial and military aircraft models. QAF is a supplier to both the aerospace OEM and aerospace aftermarket segments. The transaction, which includes essentially all of the operating assets and liabilities of QAF, closed on October 28, 2011. This acquisition enhances SIFCO’s product offering by adding a new metal capability and increasing the company’s finish machining capability in both of its main market segments - aerospace and energy. The acquisition also continues SIFCO’s move toward a higher commercial content in its revenue base. Under SIFCO’s ownership, substantially all of the management team and employees of the acquired business will continue to serve its customer base.