Actualité aéronautique

U.S. District Court Affirms Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan of CIRCOR’s Leslie Controls Subsidiary

transmise le 7 février 2011 par Business Wire

CIRCOR International, Inc. today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has affirmed the U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s confirmation of the amended pre-negotiated Chapter 11 reorganization plan filed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Leslie Controls, Inc. CIRCOR also announced that, in connection with the Bankruptcy and District Court review and approval, all appeals previously lodged by certain of Leslie’s insurers have been resolved, and the amended plan was unopposed.

Conservative, Free-Market Leaders to Host Press Conference on the Creation of a Competitive Market for U.S. Spaceflight

transmise le 7 février 2011 par Business Wire

The Competitive Space Task Force, a coalition of fiscal conservatives and free-market leaders, will unveil its strategy for creating a free and competitive market for spaceflight and space services at a press conference to be held on Tuesday, February 8. The Task Force will unveil its core strategy and principles tomorrow in the hearing room of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

CACI, USNI, CSP Announce Symposium on Countering Cyber Challenges to the Industrial Base

transmise le 7 février 2011 par Business Wire

CACI International Inc , the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI), and the Center for Security Policy (CSP) today announced they are partnering to co-sponsor the next symposium in a series on dealing with asymmetric threats to national security. Entitled Countering Cyber Challenges to the Industrial Base, the invitation-only apolitical, not-for-profit symposium will focus on the issues the nation must address to protect its industrial base and critical infrastructure from cyber and insider threats. The national challenge is to protect and sustain our industrial base, critical infrastructure, and government missions, and eliminate threats and risks to national security. The symposium will be held on March 1, 2011 at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C., and recommendations from the symposium will be published and posted to http://asymmetricthreat.net.

SlipNOT® Supports University of Detroit Jesuit High School’s F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Team

transmise le 7 février 2011 par Business Wire

SlipNOT^® Metal Safety Flooring, an innovative manufacturer of slip resistant metal safety flooring and products, has donated a $4,000 grant to the University of Detroit Jesuit High School’s Robotics Team, The RoboCubs. The University of Detroit Jesuit High School is one of the last Jesuit schools located in the city of Detroit. U of D High School is founded on the Jesuit beliefs of “forming men for others for the Greater Glory of God.” The motto, “men for others,” is one of the philosophies taught at the school that emphasizes giving back to the local community by having students participate in community service and activities that benefit the people and community. According to the recent Time magazine article, “Jesuit Message Drives Detroit’s Last Catholic School,” students at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School participate in community service every Wednesday of their senior year to help give back to the city of Detroit. In 2008, students completed over 3,500 hours of community service in the city by tutoring children, delivering food to disabled residents and volunteering at local organizations. The school also focuses on providing students with a college preparatory education that emphasizes the study of foreign language, mathematics and science curriculum. In 2009, 99% of seniors graduated and enrolled in college. The University of Detroit Jesuit also offers students the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities.

ON Semiconductor’s New Power MOSFET Devices Deliver Valuable Space Savings and Robust Performance for Automotive Modules

transmise le 7 février 2011 par Business Wire

ON Semiconductor , a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, today announced the introduction of six new AEC-Q101 qualified logic level single channel, power MOSFETs for automotive modules in small, flat lead packages.

Glencoe Capital Acquires Campbell Grinder, Michigan-Based Manufacturer of High Precision Grinding Machines

transmise le 7 février 2011 par Business Wire

Glencoe Capital, LLC ("Glencoe Capital"), a private equity firm focused on control acquisitions and growth equity investments in lower middle-market companies, today announced that its Glencoe Capital Michigan Opportunities Fund has acquired Campbell Grinder Company, a manufacturer and provider of high-precision grinding machines, state-of-the-art “green” filtration systems, and custom design, process optimization, and employee training services.

Urgent Evacuation From Politically Unstable Area

transmise le 7 février 2011 par PRNewswire

In the past few weeks the world watched with pride and shock as the citizens of Middle Eastern Egypt stood up in unison to the almost thirty years of dictatorship from the existing government.

Northrop Grumman Delivers Europe's First Runway Status Light Control System at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris

transmise le 7 février 2011 par PRNewswire

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a contract to provide a Runway Status Light (RWSL) Control System for Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, the first European airport to implement this safety feature.

UPS Express Freight Service Expands into Israel and Slovakia

transmise le 7 février 2011 par Business Wire

UPS today announced the expansion of its UPS Express^® Freight service into Israel and Slovakia to serve expanding hubs for high-tech, industrial and automotive companies. The UPS premium air freight service offers one- to three-business day door-to-door service, including customs clearance and an on-time performance guarantee.

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings to Report Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2010 Results on Monday, February 14

transmise le 7 février 2011 par Business Wire

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. , a leading global provider of air cargo assets and outsourced aircraft operating solutions, will release results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010, prior to the opening of stock market trading on Monday, February 14, 2011.