DaveCo Awarded the Lockheed Martin Gold Supplier Trophy
Wed, 14 May 2008, 13:29:26 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GARLAND, Texas, May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DaveCo Industries recently received their second supplier award from Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. After initially being inducted into Preferred Supplier Program in 2003 at Silver status, Lockheed now recognizes DaveCo as a Gold status Preferred Supplier. Representatives from Lockheed visited DaveCo's facilities in Garland, TX and presented the award to the entire company.

Air Charter Association of North America Adopts Safety and Quality Assurance Program
Mon, 05 May 2008, 08:32:25 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass., May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Charter Association of North America (ACANA), a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting the highest standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism in the air charter industry has announced that ACANA members now have the ability to utilize Wyvern/PASS.

SATSair's Air Cab Service Posts Significant Growth in 2007
Thu, 01 May 2008, 11:22:43 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GREENVILLE, S.C., May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SATSair, a provider of on-demand air cab services, is pleased to announce that the 2007 fiscal year which finished strong and marked significant growth and achievement for the company, continues in the 1Q 2008.

Seaweed Systems, Inc., and Curtiss-Wright Partner on OpenGL Graphics Solutions for Rugged, Mil Aero Platforms
Tue, 23 Oct 2007, 15:40:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BURLINGTON, Mass. - Oct. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seaweed Systems, Inc., the leading developer and supplier of OpenGL(R) and X Window System embedded graphics solutions for embedded markets, announced today that it has partnered with Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged deployed commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) VME, VPX and CompactPCI products for the aerospace and defense market.

DaveCo Achieves AS9100 Certification
Tue, 16 Oct 2007, 15:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GARLAND, Texas - Oct. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DaveCo Industries recently demonstrated its commitment to quality and continuous improvement by achieving certification to AS9100, which has been adopted as the quality standard for the Aerospace Industry. Shortly after the recent certification audit of DaveCo's management system and processes, the company received an audit score of 98.3. DaveCo is now officially certified to AS9100 and ISO 9001:2000.

Futron Awarded NASA JSC Strategic Planning and Business Management Support Contract
Wed, 05 Sep 2007, 16:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BETHESDA, Md. - Sept. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, September 4, 2007, Futron Corporation announced the award of the Strategic Planning and Business Management Support contract by NASA Johnson Space Center. This contract will support NASA's Space Shuttle transition and retirement efforts as the Agency moves to retire the space shuttle and develop the next generation vehicle.

Heli-Support Awarded Certification for Factory Overhaul of Turbomeca Arriel 1
Mon, 23 Jul 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
FORT COLLINS, Colo. - July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heli-Support, a leading helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul facility, today announced they have been awarded full factory approval for overhaul and repair of one of the most popular helicopter engines in use today, the Turbomeca Arriel 1. The certification is without limitations, and covers the Arriel 1, 1B, 1D and 1D-1, and will soon be followed by all additional Arriel 1 variants.

North Carolina Pilot Lands At All 109 NC Public Airports... In One Day!
Mon, 09 Jul 2007, 19:43:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GOLD HILL, N.C. - July 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hangar talk. That's where it all started. Ron Schreck (61) of Gold Hill, North Carolina took it just a bit further. Schreck lifted off from Gold Hill Airpark in his home built airplane and after 19 hours and 51 minutes he had touched down at all 109 public use airports in the state. 'I suppose a few pilots have landed at all of those airports, but I know of no one who has done it in one day,' said Schreck after completing the record breaking flight.

Air Charter Professionals Form Organization to Promote Ethical Practices
Mon, 25 Jun 2007, 16:33:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
BOSTON, Mass. - June 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting the highest standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism in the air charter industry has been formed by principals from several of the most well established and successful air charter companies in North America. With combined revenues in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually, the Air Charter Association of North America (ACANA) represents a significant presence in the aviation marketplace.

Curtiss-Wright Partners with Seaweed to Bring High Performance OpenGL Graphics to Rugged, Deployed Defense and Aerospace Platforms
Mon, 14 May 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
BURLINGTON, Mass. - May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seaweed Systems, Inc., the leading developer and supplier of OpenGL(R) and X Window System embedded graphics solutions for safety-related embedded markets, today announced that it will partner with Curtiss-Wright Controls (NYSE: CW) Embedded Computing, a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged deployed commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) VME, VPX and CompactPCI products.

U.S. Army Shadow UAV Program Orders More SuperHUMS(TM) from Intelligent Automation Corporation
Wed, 09 May 2007, 14:04:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
ATLANTA, Ga. - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AAAA 2007 Convention - Booth 519 -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), a proven leader in aircraft Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), has been awarded a production contract for ten IAC 1474 SuperHUMS(TM) for the U.S. Army's RQ-7B Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (TUAS).

Intelligent Automation Corporation Wins U.S. Army Contract to Develop Advanced Diagnostic System for Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Wed, 07 Mar 2007, 13:00:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
POWAY, Calif. - Mar. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), a proven leader in aircraft Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), has been awarded a contract in conjunction with the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center Prototype Integration Facility and Joint Venture Yulista and SES (JVYS) to integrate its just introduced SuperHUMS(TM) technology onboard the U.S. Army's RQ-7A/B Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (TUAS).

Jet Repair Anywhere Inc. Announces On-Site 'Maintenance Facility' Audit Service as Next Level of Safety and Compliance Assurance
Mon, 15 Jan 2007, 17:10:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Jan. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As promised at the NBAA 2006 Orlando Florida convention, Jet Repair Anywhere has commenced the scheduling of On-site Audits for FAA Repair Stations and maintenance facilities. Subscribers to Jet Repair Anywhere can view both the paper audit and the On-site Audit documents via Jet Repair Anywhere's web site.

Earthjet Introduces Their New Air Taxi Jet
Fri, 13 Oct 2006, 21:10:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Oct. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Microjets or VLJ's may be suitable for private pilot use, but a ubiquitous air taxi operation requires a different aircraft. Earthjet is guiding the development of a purpose-designed jet which will deliver safe, comfortable, reliable and affordable air taxi service.

Earthjet Air Taxi Business Offers Unique Opportunity for Pilots
Fri, 13 Oct 2006, 17:50:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Oct. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the most part, pilots have been relegated to employee status working for the airlines, air charter and fractional ownership companies. Earthjet views the pilot as a fundamental key to the success of any air service business, and is offering the pilot the opportunity to own the business as well as fly the plane.

New Company Uses Internet to Connect Operators With Maintenance Facilities
Wed, 13 Sep 2006, 18:11:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Sept. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jet Repair Anywhere has announced plans to launch its new Internet based company during the upcoming 59th NBAA Convention in Orlando, FL., October 17-19, 2006.

New York's Long Island K-9 Service Maintains Security with Canine Teams Trained for Liquid Explosives
Fri, 18 Aug 2006, 20:22:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, NY - Aug. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Officer James Greco, a law enforcement officer and founder of Long Island K-9 Service (www.lik-9.com), is reaching out to many major airlines and providing law enforcement explosive detection canine teams to all airlines to detect the new 'Liquid Explosives' that were utilized by terrorists in their recent attempt to blow up airplanes while in flight.

Seaweed Systems to Distribute NVIDIA Graphics Devices in Aerospace and Defense Markets
Tue, 16 May 2006, 04:00:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
ORLANDO, FL - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seaweed Systems, Inc., the leading developer and supplier of OpenGL(R) and X Window System embedded graphics solutions for safety-related embedded markets, announced today at the Wind River Worldwide User Conference in Orlando, FL that it will be fully supporting the use of NVIDIA graphics devices in the aerospace and defense market.

San Diego Business Executive and Pilatus Help Recreate History with Ecuador III - The Spirit of Goodwill
Fri, 24 Mar 2006, 18:07:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
SAN DIEGO, CA - Mar. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At 8:30 a.m. today, two Pilatus PC-12s will depart Lindbergh Field on a goodwill mission to Quito, Ecuador. The flight is scheduled to touch down in Quito on March 31, exactly 75 years later to the day that the first such flight was made in a 1931 Ryan Brougham piloted by Theodore Gildred, Sr. - who stayed in Ecuador following his epic journey to establish that country's first air mail service.

Aviation Services Provider Achieves International Authorization
Wed, 08 Feb 2006, 15:13:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MENA, AR - Feb. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rose Aircraft Services, Inc. has received EASA approval for its existing repair station certificate. Rose Aircraft Services, Inc. is a full service Aircraft Avionics, Maintenance and Interior and Exterior Refurbishment Services Provider, located in Mena, Arkansas since 1964.

Top Selling Corporate Aircraft Manufacturer Sights in on Fuel Efficency
Wed, 09 Nov 2005, 11:23:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ORLANDO, FL - Nov. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This week at the 58th annual National Business Aviation Association's (NBAA) annual convention, Pilatus Business Aircraft will be touting fuel efficiency as a key selling feature of its legendary 9-passenger, 300 mph turboprop. At a show where speed, range and interior accoutrements are the typical marketing hot buttons for buyers, this marks a unique and timely approach for the Swiss manufacturer. The Pilatus PC-12 is the number one selling turbine-powered business airplane in the world.

Schuur Metals Inc. Announced Today that the Company Supplied the Special Temper Copper for the 'Impactor' on the 'Deep Impact' Spacecraft
Tue, 14 Jun 2005, 18:43:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. - June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The special temper copper for the 'Impactor' on the 'Deep Impact' spacecraft was supplied by Schuur Metals Inc. (www.schuurmetals.com) in San Clemente, California. The Impactor on the Deep Impact vehicle is scheduled to collide with Comet Tempel 1 80 million miles from Earth on July the 4th, 2005. The Impactor and the Tempel 1 will collide at a relative speed 23,000 mph and will impact at a force of 4 1/2 tons of TNT.

Federal Aviation Administration Recognizes Aviation Service Provider Capabilities
Tue, 08 Feb 2005, 14:25:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MENA, AR /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Rose Aircraft Services, Inc. (www.roseaircraft.com) has received FAA approval to add new airframe and power plant ratings to its existing repair station certificate.