Actualité aéronautique

Commuter Air Technology (CAT) Completes Third Generation STALKER Aircraft

transmise le 4 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Commuter Air Technology (CAT) completed ground and flight tests of its third generation STALKER aircraft. Earlier generations of the STALKER, a King Air based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) system have been successfully deployed with Joint Special Operations Forces engaged in the Global War on Terror and with Special Operations Forces (SOF) units deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Myers Industries Reviewing Strategic Options for Automotive and Custom Segment Businesses

transmise le 4 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Myers Industries, Inc. today announced that it is reviewing strategic options to better align certain businesses in its Automotive and Custom Segment with the Company’s long-term performance and growth strategies. The Company said that a wide range of options are under consideration, from further internal restructuring to the potential sale of four businesses in the segment – Ameri-Kart^™, Buckhorn Rubber Products^®, Michigan Rubber Products^™ and WEK Industries^™.

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $4.7 Million Contract for Multiple ZBVs for use by Law Enforcement Officials

transmise le 4 mai 2009 par Business Wire

American Science and Engineering, Inc. , a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $4.7 million contract for multiple Z Backscatter Vans^™ (ZBVs) equipped with Forwardscatter^® technology. The ZBVs will be used by law enforcement officials to scan vehicles at border crossings and other checkpoints to detect illegal drugs and other contraband.

Ducommun Incorporated Reports Results for the First Quarter Ended April 4, 2009

transmise le 4 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Ducommun Incorporated today reported results for its first quarter ended April 4, 2009.

Garmin® Receives FAA’s First AML-STC for GPS/WAAS Avionics on Helicopters

transmise le 4 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today it has been granted the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) first ever approved model list supplemental type certificate (AML-STC) for Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) avionics installed in a helicopter. The AML-STC is for the installation of the Garmin GNS 400W/500W series and includes approval for IFR flight and steep approach lateral-precision with vertical (LPV) guidance. With this comprehensive AML-STC, GNS 400W/500W series units may be installed in approximately 50 different makes and models of helicopters including the Bell 206, Enstrom 280FX, Agusta A109, Eurocopter EC135, MD Helicopters 600N-NOTAR, Robinson R22 and R44 and many more.

$39 one-way* Companion Offer on Sun Country!

transmise le 2 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Sun Country today announced a $39 one-way* companion offer available after purchase of a regularly priced ticket. For a limited time, consumers can book a companion or second flight for just $39 one-way!* This offer is good for travel to Sun Country destinations in the contiguous US now through June 17, 2009.

US Airways Temporarily Reduces Flights to Mexico

transmise le 2 mai 2009 par Business Wire

US Airways today announced that it is temporarily reducing flights to the following cities in Mexico between May 10 and July 1:

Rockwell Collins Announces Pricing of Notes Offering

transmise le 1 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Rockwell Collins, Inc. today announced that it has priced a public offering of $300 million of its 5.25% notes due 2019. Rockwell Collins intends to use the proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, including to repay a portion of the company’s commercial paper and other outstanding indebtedness. The notes are unsecured and rank equally with all existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated debt of Rockwell Collins. The offering is expected to close on May 6, 2009, subject to customary closing conditions.

Pacer Slates First Quarter 2009 Conference Call and Audio Webcast for May 7, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. ET

transmise le 1 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Pacer International, Inc. , a leading North American freight transportation and logistics provider, will hold a live conference call and audio-only Webcast for investors, analysts, media and other interested parties at 8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 7, 2009.

Aerosonic Reports Fiscal Year 2009 Results

transmise le 1 mai 2009 par Business Wire

Aerosonic Corporation , a leading supplier of precision flight products for commercial, business and military aircraft, announced that today it filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2009, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.