Actualité aéronautique

Washington, D.C. Area Airports Select ITT for Noise Monitoring and Flight Tracking Systems

transmise le 19 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

ITT Corporation announced today that it has been selected through a competitive bidding process by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) to provide its flight operations data feed for noise monitoring and flight tracking systems in the Washington, D.C. area at Dulles International and Reagan National airports. The ITT flight tracking data feed will improve noise event correlation and operational assignment for both airports and their surrounding communities. ITT is contracted to provide the data feed to MWAA for one year with the option to renew for two additional years. The information is derived from the Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) network, being deployed and managed by ITT for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

FedEx to Send 115 Drivers to National Truck Driving Championships

transmise le 19 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

One hundred and fifteen drivers from 45 states representing the FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) operating companies will compete in the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Orlando, Fla., August 9-13.

Carlisle to Acquire PDT, a Leading Manufacturer of Single-Ply Roofing Systems in Germany

transmise le 19 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PDT Phoenix GmbH (“PDT”) for a purchase price of approximately €80 million ($113 million at current exchange rates). The purchase agreement calls for contingent payments based upon PDT’s future earnings. PDT is a leading manufacturer of EPDM-based (rubber) roofing membranes and industrial components serving key European markets. With annual sales of approximately €80 million, PDT has 273 employees and operates facilities in Hamburg and Waltershausen, Germany. The business will operate within Carlisle’s Construction Materials (“CCM”) segment.

CIRCOR International to Announce Second-Quarter 2011 Financial Results on August 4

transmise le 19 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

CIRCOR International, Inc. , a leading provider of valves and other highly engineered products for the industrial, aerospace and energy markets, today announced that it will release its second-quarter 2011 financial results before market-open on Thursday, August 4, 2011 and management will host a conference call that morning at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Breeze-Eastern Corporation Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan

transmise le 19 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

Breeze-Eastern Corporation , a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches and cargo hooks, and weapons-lifting systems, announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan (the “Rights Plan”). The Rights Plan has been adopted to ensure the fair treatment of all shareholders in connection with any take-over bid for the common stock of the Company. The Rights Plan seeks to provide shareholders with adequate time to properly assess a take-over bid without undue pressure. It also is intended to provide the Board of Directors with time to fully consider an unsolicited take-over bid and, if appropriate, to take requisite action to maximize shareholder value.

Dynamic Aviation’s Aerial Spray Team Prepares for Hurricane Season

transmise le 19 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

As hurricane season approaches and government agencies and emergency response organizations ready for possible response needs, Dynamic Aviation, a leading provider of aerial insect control and innovative aviation solutions to government and commercial organizations worldwide, is also preparing its fleet of aircraft equipped with specialized application systems to be mission-ready to support customer needs. The company specializes in providing rapid response to local, state and federal government customers to mitigate mosquito population surges in the aftermath of major storms that involve heavy rains.

Mad Catz® Announces Shipping of Licensed Cessna® Pro Flight Products

transmise le 19 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. announced today the shipping of a new range of licensed PC Pro Flight products based on the Cessna brand of general aviation aircraft and being launched under the Company’s Saitek™ simulation brand.

Molex Integrated Interconnect Solutions Deliver Innovation, Quality and Reliability for Defense Contractors

transmise le 19 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

Molex Incorporated serves defense contractors and military suppliers with a broad portfolio of proven high performance interconnect technologies including custom fiber optics, flex circuit assemblies, RF/antennas, high-speed cable assemblies and connector solutions for aerospace, defense and marine applications.

TripAdvisor Reaches 50 Million Reviews and Opinions Milestone

transmise le 19 juillet 2011 par PRNewswire

Medical Device Company Chooses Esker to Automate Sales Order Processing and AP

transmise le 19 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

Esker, the leader in document process automation solutions, today announced the signing of an agreement with a leading new-generation medical device company, to automate processing of sales orders and vendor invoices into the company’s SAP system.