Actualité aéronautique

Technology Adoption to Catalyse Global Airport Security Market, Says Frost & Sullivan

transmise le 18 avril 2012 par PRNewswire

Airport security remains a priority for individual countries and the international community. An increase in global air travel over the last decade has driven growth in the security industry. The persistent threat of terrorist and criminal attack as well as new regional security directives have all contributed to this trend.

The Honorable Michael Chertoff Elected Chairman of BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors

transmise le 18 avril 2012 par Business Wire

BAE Systems today announced that former Secretary of Homeland Security and current board member Michael Chertoff was elected as the new Chairman of the BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning May 1.

U.S. Air Force Places $2.4 Million Order for AeroVironment Puma AE Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

transmise le 18 avril 2012 par Business Wire

AeroVironment announced it received a firm fixed-price order valued at $2,431,440 on April 5, 2012 from the U.S. Air Force for Puma AE™ small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) through an existing U.S. Army contract. Delivery is scheduled within two weeks.

Integrated Composites, Inc. Achieves AS9100 Rev C Certification

transmise le 18 avril 2012 par Business Wire

AGC Aerospace & Defense is pleased to announce that Integrated Composites, Inc., has recently completed a BSI Assured Limited audit and earned the AS9100 Rev C certification, awarded for the improvement of product quality and cost reduction in the aviation and defense manufacturing industry.

Carmanah Technologies Corporation and Laser Guidance Inc. Sign New Long-Term Exclusive Agreement

transmise le 18 avril 2012 par Business Wire

Carmanah Technologies Corporation and Laser Guidance Inc., a pioneer in aviation precision guidance systems, have signed a new five year Exclusive Cooperation Agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Carmanah will have the exclusive world-wide marketing license for a portfolio of Laser Guidance aviation navigation aids including versions of Precision Approach Path Indicators (“PAPIs”), Helicopter Approach Path Indicators (“HAPIs”) and Medium Intensity Approach Light System with Runway Alignment Indicator Light (“MALSR”). In addition, both companies will cooperate on a wide range of strategic development and manufacturing efforts, as well as marketing campaigns. The agreement represents a formal recognition of a long-standing successful working relationship and unites two world market leaders in complementary aviation lighting technologies. Carmanah and Laser Guidance will now be able to offer a comprehensive suite of aviation lighting solutions including a precision approach runway lighting capability.

Harris Corporation Awarded $400 Million IDIQ Contract to Provide Falcon III Tactical Radios and Support to U.S. Special Operations Command

transmise le 18 avril 2012 par Business Wire

Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a potential total value of $400 million to provide the U.S. Special Operations Command with next-generation communication capabilities.

Chemical Heritage Foundation Adds KYOCERA Founder Dr. Kazuo Inamori to Oral History Library

transmise le 18 avril 2012 par Business Wire

The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) has completed its extensive oral history of Dr. Kazuo Inamori, a pioneer in the field of engineered ceramics who, at 80, is regarded as one of Japan’s most respected living entrepreneurs.

Garmin® Announces Expanded Aviation Charting Capability for Europe

transmise le 18 avril 2012 par Business Wire

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced expanded electronic charting capabilities for Europe including the availability of European VFR terminal charts and European SafeTaxi® airport diagrams for select Garmin aviation products.

GaGe Announces New High-Speed PCI Express Arbitrary Waveform Generator

transmise le 18 avril 2012 par Business Wire

GaGe, a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance PCI Express/PCI digitizer and oscilloscope cards, today announced the release of its new CompuGen CG4800 PCI Express arbitrary waveform generator.

Textron Reports Significant Increase in First Quarter Earnings, Driven by 15.2% Increase in Revenues

transmise le 18 avril 2012 par Business Wire

Textron Inc. today reported first quarter 2012 income from continuing operations of $0.41 per share, compared to income of $0.10 per share in the first quarter of 2011. Total revenues in the quarter were $2.9 billion, up 15.2% from the first quarter of 2011.