Actualité aéronautique

'Commercial Aircraft MRO Market is Forecast to Reach $50.2bn' Says Visiongain Report

transmise le 25 juillet 2011 par PRNewswire

e2v Aerospace & Defense Inc. Appoints President

transmise le 25 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

e2v, the leading global provider of technology solutions for high performance systems, has appointed Robert (Bob) Tavares to the position of President, e2v aerospace & defense Inc. Bob joined e2v on 25th July, will be based at their Santa Clara, CA, US facility, and will oversee the continued expansion of e2v’s business in the important US aerospace and defense markets.

Terrabon Inc. Awarded $9.6 Million by Logos Technologies to Produce 6,000 Liters of Renewable Jet Fuel for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

transmise le 25 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

Terrabon, Inc., a Houston-based bioenergy company, announced today that it has been awarded a $9.6 million, 18-month contract by Logos Technologies to design a more economical and renewable jet fuel (BioJet^TM) production solution for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Logos Technologies delivers innovative technology like that of DARPA’s renewable jet fuel initiative for the government and commercial clients. DARPA is an agency of the United States Department of Defense.

Willis: Are Airline Carriers Enjoying Calm Before the Storm?

transmise le 25 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

The airline industry experienced an eerily quiet first half of the year, with losses of just US$400 million, the lowest total in six years, according to the latest report from the Aerospace division of Willis Group Holdings , the global insurance broker.

U.S. Air Force Honors Manufacturer

transmise le 25 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

A&R Tarpaulins Inc. is flying high as it continues to grow its business and win awards. The United States Air Force will recognize A&R for its outstanding products and services July 28, 2011.

BAE Systems Awarded $53 Million from U.S. Marine Corps for MRAP Work

transmise le 25 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

BAE Systems received multiple awards from the U.S. Marine Corps totalling more than $53 million for five separate delivery orders to provide upgrades for RG-33 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles currently in the field.

FedEx Advances Corporate Responsibility Efforts Through Team Member Involvement and Smart Investments

transmise le 25 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

FedEx Corp. moved closer to meeting its 2020 global citizenship goals with significant support from its 290,000 global team members and through a number of smart investments. The FedEx 2010 Global Citizenship Update, released today, showcases how smart collaboration and strategic investments can help connect the world in responsible and resourceful ways, while creating economic opportunity.

Watts Water Technologies Appoints New President of Asia

transmise le 25 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has appointed Elie Melhem as its President of Asia. Mr. Melhem previously worked at Ariston Thermo Group where he has spent the last three years as Managing Director of Ariston Thermo China operations. Prior to joining Ariston, Mr. Melhem spent eleven years with ITT Industries in China where he held several management positions, including serving as President of ITT’s Residential and Commercial Water Group in Asia and President of ITT’s Water Technology Group in Asia.

Textron Systems’ Common Unmanned Surface Vessel Excels During SUMMIT Demonstration

transmise le 25 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

Textron Systems Advanced Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that its Common Unmanned Surface Vessel (CUSV) successfully completed the Supervision of Unmanned Vehicles Mission Management by Interactive Teams (SUMMIT) demonstration sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). During the 10-day demonstration, the CUSV executed Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) mine countermeasure missions as commanded by the SUMMIT software-based management system.

Rockwell Collins Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

transmise le 25 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

The Board of Directors of Rockwell Collins has declared a quarterly dividend of 24 cents per share on its common stock, payable September 6, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2011.