Actualité aéronautique

ALPA Applauds Mesaba Airlines’ Announcement to Recall All Furloughed Pilots

transmise le 9 mars 2011 par Business Wire

The pilots of Mesaba Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, (ALPA) hailed the decision by Mesaba Airlines, Inc., a division of Pinnacle Airlines, Corp., to recall all furloughed pilots on March 3, 2011. The move is an indication of sustained growth within the airline, and positions Mesaba for continued excellence within Pinnacle Airlines, Corp.

Curacao Contracts Adacel for ATC Tower Simulation System

transmise le 9 mars 2011 par Business Wire

Adacel announced today it has been awarded a contract by Netherlands Antilles Air Traffic Control N.V. (NAATC) of Curacao to provide a MaxSim Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower simulation system.

Cruise Amour Appoints Business Development Manager

transmise le 9 mars 2011 par PRNewswire

Cruise Amour has seen significant business growth over recent months, which is due in no small part to the rapid development of its franchise network. To continue this growth and to bring additional resource and skills to the business as it pursues other opportunities, the company has appointed Kate Scott as business development manager.

1st U.S. Wind Turbine Manufacturer to Receive the Coveted Made in USA Certification

transmise le 9 mars 2011 par Business Wire

Made in USA Certified, Inc. proudly announces that Massachusetts based, Aeronautica Windpower has successfully completed the Made in USA Certified proprietary audit process and is the first and only U.S. wind turbine manufacturer in the entire United States to be granted license to use the qualified Made in USA Certified Seal.

SpaceX Expanding Texas Operations

transmise le 9 mars 2011 par Business Wire

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) and the City of McGregor today signed a lease agreement allowing SpaceX to expand the size of its rocket development facility in McGregor.

Single-Source for ATC Communications - Rohde & Schwarz Offers New Voice Communications Systems

transmise le 9 mars 2011 par PRNewswire

Rohde & Schwarz adds voice communications systems (VCS) to its air traffic control (ATC) portfolio. The established radiocommunications expert now offers complete IP-based system solutions, from the air traffic controller microphone to the radio antenna. The volume of air traffic has significantly increased in the last 20 years and it will continue to do so. Airports around the world are having to increase their capacity. Initiatives such as the European Commission's Single European Sky are driving the migration from analog and digital technologies to voice over IP (VoIP): VoIP is required for the harmonization of European airspace communications technology in order to achieve interoperability among ATC authorities. The technologically superior solutions from Rohde & Schwarz fulfil the requirements of the ATC market.

Alcoa Completes TransDigm Aerospace Fastener Acquisition

transmise le 9 mars 2011 par Business Wire

Alcoa announced today it has completed the acquisition of the aerospace fastener business of TransDigm Group Inc., a global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components. The business will become part of Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS), a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of specialty fastening systems, components, and installation tools for aerospace and industrial applications.

New 3MTM Littmann® Scope-to-Scope Tele-Auscultation Software Transmits from Space

transmise le 9 mars 2011 par Business Wire

Designed with remote applications in mind, the 3M™ Littmann^® Scope-to-Scope Tele-Auscultation System is finding itself beyond this world, literally, as it is being utilized on-board the International Space Station (ISS) by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Physicians on the ground will be able to hear the actual heartbeat of astronauts in space in real-time utilizing the 3M™ Littmann^® Electronic Stethoscope Model 3200 and telemedicine software package.

BAE Systems Awarded Contract for P-8A Mission Computer Systems

transmise le 9 mars 2011 par Business Wire

BAE Systems received a Low Rate Initial Production contract from Boeing to provide mission computer systems for six P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Orbit International Corp. Reschedules 2010 Fourth Quarter & Year End Conference Call for 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 10th 

transmise le 9 mars 2011 par Business Wire

Orbit International Corp. , a defense and industrial electronics manufacturer, systems integrator and software solution provider, today announced that its conference call, originally scheduled for 11:00 am Thursday, March 10^th has been rescheduled for 2:00 pm on the same day, due to a personal issue of Mitchell Binder, its Acting Chief Executive Officer. The Company will, as originally planned, release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010 on Thursday, March 10, 2011, before the opening of the stock market.