Marketwire - Aircraft

Thanksgiving Travel at LAX to Reach 1.49 Million Passengers; LA/Ontario International to Total 123,500 Passengers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:21:00 EST

New LAX FlyAway(R) Service From Irvine and Airline Relocations Set This Holiday

Third Quarter Results Announced by First Aviation

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:22:00 EST

WESTPORT, CT--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - First Aviation Services Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FAVS) today announced net income of $419,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2009 or $.06 per share versus a net loss of ($80,000) in the three month period ended October 31, 2008. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was a positive $1,062,000 compared to $655,000 in the three months ended October 31, 2008. Revenue for the quarter ended October 31, 2009 was 2.2% lower than the prior year same period.

Astro-Med Introduces Industry's Smallest, Lightest Flight Deck Printer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST

WEST WARWICK, RI--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT) announced today that it has introduced the ToughWriter 5, the smallest, lightest ARINC744A-1 printer available in the industry. The ToughWriter 5 was displayed at the National Business Aviation Association's 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2009) in Orlando, FL, October 20-22, 2009, and was extremely well received.

Northstar Electronics, Inc. (NEIK) CEO Wilson Russell Interviewed by Analyst About Its Defense Sector Business

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Northstar Electronics, Inc. (OTCBB: NEIK) announces that its CEO, Dr. Wilson Russell, was interviewed by CEONEWS.Tv about the Company's business strategies and its unique role within the defense sector.

The interview is available in its entirety at: http://www.ceonews.tv/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10663&Itemid=294

Venga: GMI Resumes Liberian Gold Mining Operations

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Venga Aerospace Systems Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VAV)(PINK SHEETS:VNGAF)�("VAV"; the "Company") announced that the Company's mining affiliate, Global Mineral Investments, LLC's ("GMI") has now resumed its Liberian gold mining operations with dredging now having started at GMI's Dugbe River site. "We began dredging on November 16 because the water level was still high by the time we got to the Dugbe River early last week," stated George Duokenel, GMI's Chief Geologist. "GMI has decided to initially concentrate solely on the dredging operation since this gives us the greatest opportunity to recover gold as quickly as possible," stated Venga President, Hirsh Kwinter. "The rainy season is over and with our equipment and production crews now in place, we are hopefully positioned to achieve the success that we have long planned for," continued Kwinter.

Spectrum and GateHouse to Demonstrate Live Software Defined Implementation of the Inmarsat BGAN Waveform

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Enabling beyond-line-of-sight, line-of-sight, satellite and terrestrial communications on a single modem hardware platform

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Launches Completely Updated E-Catalog

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:56:00 EST

FT. WAYNE, IN--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a worldwide leading supplier of high-quality sealing and bearing systems, today announced its well-established powerful E-catalog has enhanced usability, including extended capabilities, additional products and both inch and metric sizes. It allows website members to search for seals by item number or by their properties, such as type of seal, installation dimensions or approvals.

Over 100,000 items are included and the electronic catalog is easy to use. With measurements in both inch and metric, comprehensive and detailed information pages for each seal can be accessed to ensure the correct seal has been selected for a specific application. You can also link to our online CAD service and literature.

Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs FMP(R) Agreement With Falcon Aviation Services

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:00 EST

DUBAI AIR SHOW, DUBAI, UAE--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney Canada and MTU Aero Engines, has signed a four-year Fleet Management Program(TM)(FMP)(R) agreement with Falcon Aviation Services LLC (FAS) of Abu Dhabi to provide comprehensive maintenance support for PT6T-3DF Twin-Pac(R) engines installed on FAS's fleet of Bell 412 EP helicopters. Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.

Pratt & Whitney Canada ratifie une entente dans le cadre du Programme de gestion des flottes(MC) (FMP)(R) avec Falcon Aviation Services

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:00 EST

SALON DE L'AERONAUTIQUE DE DUBAI, DUBAI, EMIRATS ARABES UNIS--(Marketwire - 18 nov. 2009) - Le centre de service � la client�le europ�en de Pratt & Whitney Canada GmbH, une entreprise conjointe entre Pratt & Whitney Canada et MTU Aero Engines, a sign� une entente dans le cadre du Programme de gestion des flottes(MC) (FMP)(R) d'une dur�e de quatre ans avec Falcon Aviation Services LLC (FAS) d'Abu Dhabi dans le but de lui offrir un service de maintenance exhaustif des moteurs PT6T-3DF Twin-Pac(R) qui �quipent sa flotte d'h�licopt�res 412 EP de Bell. Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) est une soci�t� de United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

Woodward Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

FORT COLLINS, CO--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Woodward Governor Company (NASDAQ: WGOV) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009. (All per share amounts are presented on a fully diluted basis.)

Quarterly Highlights

--  Sales for the quarter were $365 million, up approximately 4 percent
    from $351 million in the fourth quarter of last year.
--  Earnings per share were $0.34 for the quarter as compared with $0.50
    for the same quarter last year.
--  Free cash flow for the quarter was $92 million compared to $27 million
    for the same period in the prior year.
--  $121 million of debt was repaid in the fourth quarter.
--  Final resolution in November 2009 of MPC's government matter
    consistent with expectations.
--  Organic net sales (which excludes Airframe Systems segment external
    sales of $109.6 million) for the fiscal 2009 fourth quarter were $255

Quasar Aerospace Industries, Inc. Details the Terms of Its $350 Million Funding

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:37:00 EST

JACKSONVILLE, FL--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Quasar Aerospace Industries, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: QASP) today released additional details regarding the Company's recently announced primary funding of $350 million.

Mark Lundquist, a Philadelphia based attorney and Senior Vice President for Strategic Planning for Quasar Aerospace Industries, Inc., stated, "This primary funding instrument will provide a $350 million cash infusion into Quasar. Closing documents are being prepared and closing is scheduled for mid-December."

G.I. Jobs and MAE List Allied American University in Top Military Friendly Schools

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST

LAGUNA HILLS, CA--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Allied American University was among a select group of universities named as a "Top Military Friendly School" for 2010. Both "G.I. Jobs" and "Military Advanced Education" magazines recognized AAU for its effort to provide a military friendly education to service members nationwide. Allied American University continually strives to tailor the educational experience to accommodate their unique learning needs and foster academic achievement.

Ziptronix to License 3D IC Technology for Imaging Systems

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:24:00 EST

Ziptronix' Low Temperature Oxide Bonding Enhances Ability in Meeting Cost and Yield Targets

Phoenix International Ventures, Inc. Announces Record Nine Months Results; 62% Revenue Growth Over Same Period 2008; Turning to Profit in the Third Quarter

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:54:00 EST

Current Backlog at $7M, Progressing on Major Air Force Program

Camber's Checkpoint Recon(TM) Military Game Chosen as Finalist for 2009 IITSEC Serious Games Showcase and Challenge

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:05:00 EST

Contest Recognizes Use of Video Games for Training Applications

Sanswire Corp. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:59:00 EST

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Sanswire Corp. (OTCBB: SNSR) today announced that it has filed with the United States Securities & Exchange Commission its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Company reported a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.01 per share, with no revenue, compared to a net loss of $433,000, or $0.00 per share, with no revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

Bombardier commence la construction de l'usine de fabrication des ailes des avions CSeries � Belfast

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EST

BELFAST, IRLANDE DU NORD--(Marketwire - 17 nov. 2009) - A l'attention des directeurs de l'information: Une photo accompagnant ce communiqu� sera disponible sur le fil photo de la Presse Canadienne et EPA via Marketwire. Bombardier A�ronautique a c�l�br� aujourd'hui le passage d'une autre importante �tape dans le programme d'avions CSeries, en entamant la construction de ses nouvelles installations de fabrication et d'assemblage d'ailes d'avion � la fine pointe de la technologie, � Belfast, en Irlande du Nord.

Bombardier's CSeries Aircraft Wing Manufacturing Facility Gets Under Way in Belfast

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Editors Note: A photo for this release will be available on the Canadian Press picture wire and EPA via Marketwire. Bombardier Aerospace today celebrated another major milestone in the CSeries aircraft programme as construction got under way on its new state-of-the-art aircraft wing manufacturing and assembly facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland. "This is another significant milestone in the ongoing development of the CSeries aircraft programme. In August, the test fuselage barrel arrived ahead of schedule at our St-Laurent, Quebec site, from China, and in September we celebrated the groundbreaking of our first CSeries aircraft manufacturing building in Mirabel, Quebec. The CSeries aircraft programme is progressing well and to schedule, and we look forward to receiving the first test wing from Belfast in 2011," said Guy Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace.

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) Announces XPedite7101: First PrPMC / XMC Module Featuring Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 EST

MIDDLETON, WI--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is pleased to introduce XPedite7101, a conduction- or air-cooled PrPMC / XMC module targeting the Intel� CoreT2 Duo processor running at up to 1.8 GHz. This card comes with PCI Express or PCI interconnect and a Gigabit Ethernet port with integrated magnetics. XPedite7101 is ideal for high-bandwidth data-processing applications and features:

-- Up to 2 GB of DDR2-400 SDRAM
-- Up to 4 GB of NAND flash
-- P14 I/O includes:
    -- Two USB ports
    -- Two SATA ports
    -- RS-232/422 serial port
    -- Eight GPIO signals
    -- Gigabit Ethernet
-- P16 I/O features:
    -- Two USB ports
    -- Two SATA ports
    -- One RS-485 port or two RS-232/RS-422 ports
    -- Four GPIO signals
    -- Gigabit Ethernet
-- In-house X-ES operating system support:
    -- Green Hills INTEGRITYT Board Support Package (BSP)
    -- Wind River VxWorksT BSP
    -- QNX NeutrinoT BSP

Etihad Airways Selects Panasonic's eX2 for A330 and B777 Aircraft and Turnkey Maintenance

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:03:00 EST

LAKE FOREST, CA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) systems, announced today at the Dubai Airshow the signing of an agreement with Etihad Airways (Etihad) for 10 B777-300ER, 5 A330-300, and 2 A330-200 aircraft to be equipped with Panasonic's leading eX2 IFEC system as well as an agreement for a 7-year turnkey service maintenance contract. The first aircraft delivery is expected in December 2009.

CAE awarded contract valued at approximately C$35 million for two simulators for China's new ARJ21 regional jet

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:42:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) - CAE today announced that it has sold two CAE 7000 Series ARJ21-700 Level D full-flight simulators (FFS) to COMAC Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service Co. Ltd., owned by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC). The contract, valued at approximately C$35 million at list price, brings the total FFS sales that CAE has announced so far during fiscal year 2010 to 12. "We are building the ARJ21 to be the finest regional aircraft in the world, so we want the aircraft's pilots to train using the best simulators in the world - and those are CAE simulators," said Mr. Xu Qinghong, President, Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service Co., Ltd. "The Chinese name for the ARJ21 - Xiangfeng - means 'Soaring Phoenix,' and we expect the ARJ21 to soar ahead of other regional jet aircraft, especially in hot and high-altitude conditions."

CAE a remport� un contrat d'une valeur d'environ 35 millions $CA pour deux simulateurs reproduisant le nouveau jet r�gional ARJ21 de la Chine

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:42:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 17 nov. 2009) - (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) - CAE a annonc� aujourd'hui qu'elle a vendu deux simulateurs de vol (FFS) ARJ21-700 S�rie CAE 7000 de niveau D � la compagnie COMAC Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service Co. Ltd. d�tenue par Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC). Le contrat, d'une valeur d'environ 35 millions $CA aux prix catalogue, porte � 12 le nombre de simulateurs de vol dont CAE a annonc� la vente depuis le d�but de l'exercice 2010. "Nous construisons actuellement l'ARJ21 dans l'optique qu'il devienne le meilleur avion de transport r�gional au monde, c'est la raison pour laquelle nous voulons que les pilotes s'entra�nent sur les meilleurs simulateurs au monde, soit les simulateurs CAE", a d�clar� M. Xu Qinghong, pr�sident de Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service Co. Ltd. "Le nom chinois - Xiangfeng - de l'appareil ARJ21 signifie "Phonix en vol", et nous pr�voyons que l'avion ARJ21 volera loin devant les autres jets r�gionaux, surtout

SEACOR Subsidiaries Era Helicopters and SEACOR Environmental Services Conduct Joint SAR and Emergency Medical Services Demonstration

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:37:00 EST

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - SEACOR Holdings Inc. (SEACOR) (NYSE: CKH) announced today that it conducted a joint Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Services demonstration on October 28 in Sabine Pass, Texas. The demonstration of SEACOR's joint services capabilities stems from a teaming arrangement between Era Helicopters LLC (Era), a SEACOR subsidiary, and Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR). Era and P1AR are now offering FAA-approved full-service SAR and Emergency Medical Services capability and turnkey solutions to offshore Oil & Gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico and abroad.

Space-Lok Upgrades Materials Testing Lab With New Tinius Olsen Tensile Systems

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:04:00 EST

HORSHAM, PA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Space-Lok, Inc., a Gardena, CA-based maker of super alloy fasteners for aerospace and other mission critical applications, recently made major upgrades to its in-house materials testing laboratory. The company, which owns several high capacity tensile testing machines from Tinius Olsen, a premier materials testing machine manufacturer, decided to retrofit its 120,000 and 600,000 lbs models with all-new digital control to match its new 400,000 lbs model. The load frames continue to hold up after years of service. In addition to tensile, Space-Lok uses 220,000 lbs, 67,000 lbs, and 22,000 lbs fatigue-testing machines.

Awarepoint RTLS Asset Management Announced at University of Toledo Medical Center

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Awarepoint Real-Time Awareness Solution Expanding, Adding 1,500 Additional Asset Tags and Temperature Monitoring Functionality

New PXI MultiComputing(TM) Specification Enables Multi-Controller Systems With High Performance Communication

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

Utilizes High Bandwidth, Low Latency PCI Express Communications Bus and Maintains Backwards Compatibility

Panasonic Avionics Corporation Extends In-Flight Entertainment System Capability for Emirates

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:03:00 EST

LAKE FOREST, CA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) systems, today announced it has created an X Series hybrid solution to bring new capabilities to its K Series System 2000e in-flight entertainment system onboard up to 37 Emirates aircraft.

The deal was finalized today during a signing ceremony at the 2009 Dubai Airshow in Dubai, UAE attended by Adel Al Redha, Emirates' Executive Vice President Engineering and Operations and Paul Margis, Chief Executive Officer, Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

Bombardier Extends Service at its Dubai Parts Depot to Commercial Aircraft Operators

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:05:00 EST

DUBAI, UAE--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it will offer its commercial aircraft customers in the Middle East ready access to parts through its existing parts depot at Dubai International Airport.

The 2,800 square-foot (260 sq-m) facility, which currently services Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft customers, will be equipped in the coming months to meet the parts requirements of CRJ Series, Q-Series and eventually CSeries aircraft customers within the region.

Bombardier �tend ses services � son entrep�t de pi�ces de Dubai pour inclure les avions commerciaux

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:05:00 EST

DUBAI, EAU--(Marketwire - 16 nov. 2009) - Bombardier A�ronautique a annonc� aujourd'hui qu'elle offrirait � ses clients d'avions commerciaux au Moyen-Orient le libre acc�s � des pi�ces de rechange par le biais de son entrep�t de pi�ces actuel � l'a�roport international de Dubai.

D'une superficie de 260 m2 (2 800 pieds carr�s), cet entrep�t dessert actuellement les clients d'avions d'affaires Bombardier Learjet, Challenger et Global. Au cours des prochains mois, il sera dot� de mani�re � pouvoir r�pondre aux besoins de clients d'avions de s�ries CRJ,Q-Series et �ventuellement CSeries dans cette r�gion.

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Re-affirms its Commitment to the Middle East and Africa at Dubai Airshow 2009

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:05:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 14, 2009) - Canada's Bombardier forecasts a steady growth for airlines in the Middle East and Africa region over the next 20 years and is well-positioned with aircraft products and after-sales support to meet the requirements of both established and start-up airlines, as well as other operators. In its recently published Market Forecast 2009-2028, Bombardier foresees deliveries of 870 aircraft from all manufacturers to Middle East and African operators. D

MTI Global Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:11:00 EST

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 13, 2009) - MTI Global Inc. (TSX:MTI) today reported its financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2009. Financial results are for the continuing operations of the Company. The continuing operations consist of Polyfab, N.A. Silicone's Milton, Florida plant, and the aerospace component of Leewood. Q3 Highlights: - Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $8.0 million, being 33.2% behind last year's sales of $11.9 million due to broad based weakness in business activity in the markets in which the Company operates.

Two QinetiQ North America Employees Receive Prestigious Award From NASA

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Charles Kelly Scharmann & Michael James Garrett Receive Silver Snoopy Award

Quasar Aerospace Industries, Inc. CEO Dean Bradley Announces $350 Million in Funding Is Secured

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

JACKSONVILLE, FL--(Marketwire - November 13, 2009) - Dean Bradley, CEO of Quasar Aerospace Industries Inc. (PINKSHEETS: QASP) has been assured by their funding source that the entire $350,000,000 (350 million USD) will be closed and settled no later than December 15, 2009 and will start closing the 4 acquisitions immediately thereafter.

The extra $200 million dollars will allow us to close acquisitions #5&6. We have started the due diligence process on these and will be acquiring both of these in early 2010. These additional acquisitions and additional funds required to purchase them have contributed greatly to the delays we have experienced. We thank our shareholders for their patience as we progress from planning to implementation.

REMINDER: Media Advisory: LA/Ontario International Airport Hosts "Pull for Autism" Plane Pull 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 13, 2009) -

WHAT:  LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) will host "Pull for Autism"
       Plane Pull 2009 benefiting Autism Speaks, the nation's largest
       autism science and advocacy organization dedicated to funding
       research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for
       autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and
       advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their
       families. The event will also benefit other non-profit
       organizations including the Friends of Ontario Airport, Travelers
       Aid of the Inland Empire and Baldy View ROP Foundation.

       The Plane Pull is a fun and competitive tug-of-war exercise pitting
       teams of men and women against a 95,000 lb. 727 aircraft. Each team
       of 20 will have two attempts to pull the 727 a distance of 25 feet.
       The winners will receive awards for Fastest Pull, Slowest Pull, Most
       Cr

Los Angeles International Airport Breaks Ground on New Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Facility

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:59:00 EST

Federal Stimulus-Funded Modernization Project Will Increase Capacity and Improve Emergency Preparedness