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July 15, 2008
LAS VEGAS, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's face it -- the world feels like it is going mad and crazy times call for crazy fun. That's why Las Vegas is offering the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a different kind of crazy with not one, but three chances to win the Ultimate Vegas Escape Sweepstakes. These specially-created trips will allow three lucky winners to experience the entertainment...July 14, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (Farnborough International Airshow) Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has received an initial production contract from Northrop Grumman Corporation to provide its weapons bay door drive system for all models of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The contract is expected to generate more than $20 million in revenue through early 2011. Work will be performed by...July 14, 2008
The new Vigor Health Usage and Management System (VHUMS) will be used on the S-76D executive transport helicopter. VHUMS is a new family of lower cost, full functionality health usage management systems (HUMS) optimized for mid-size helicopters. The system will...July 14, 2008
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW -- With busy production lines and a schedule of first flights for seven programs in 2008, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. continues to chart a path for future growth after doubling revenues over the last four years, Sikorsky President Jeffrey P. Pino said today at the Farnborough International Air Show. Sikorsky, based in Stratford...July 14, 2008
LONGMONT, Colo., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- American Hospital Management Company (AHMC) effective July 1st, 2008 has appointed Gregory Ciottone, MD to the position of Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Ciottone will be responsible for Continuing Medical Education, Quality Programs and Medical Staff related issues for American Hospital Management Company's network of international managed facilities. Dr. Ciottone...July 14, 2008
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sikorsky Aircraft's S-92(R) helicopter fleet continues to perform at an impressive operational tempo with the fleet recently passing 100,000 total flight hours, the company announced today at the Farnborough International Air Show. Sikorsky Aircraft, based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE...July 14, 2008
CHICAGO, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The release of Apple's newest product, the iPhone(TM) 3G, has created an explosion in the accessory market. With countless options available, it's time to separate the accessories you want from the ones you need. -- According to a review in the Wall Street Journal, the more powerful 3G iPhone has a major drawback: shorter battery life. The new rechargeable 2-in-1 Charger...July 14, 2008
WASHINGTON, July 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded research contracts worth a total of $12 million to two industry teams to study how the introduction of new aircraft types may affect air traffic management efficiency, aviation safety and the environment in the future. In June, NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate selected teams led by Raytheon Company of Waltham, Mass., and Sensis...July 14, 2008
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) has exercised options on its existing sales agreement with Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. for three S-92(R) helicopters and six S-76C++(TM) helicopters, Sikorsky Aircraft announced today from the Farnborough International Air Show. Sikorsky is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). (Logo...July 14, 2008
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- New "Thunder Bay" course records were set by both a mono-hull and catamaran yachts in the 84th sailing of the 2008 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Bayview Mackinac Race race. The 60-foot twin hull Earth Voyager and single hull 86-foot Windquest rocketed to finish the 254-mile course from Port Huron to Mackinac Island. The overall race winner -- Windquest...July 14, 2008
HOUSTON, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced firm agreements to purchase 14 new aircraft. Bristow has exercised options to acquire three S-92 and six S-76C++ helicopters from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). In addition, Bristow has...July 11, 2008
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program (MIPS) today announces the approval of 22 research projects partnering Maryland companies with university researchers to develop high-tech products. Worth $3.6 million, the projects combine $1.8 million from participating companies and $1.8 million from MIPS, an initiative of the Maryland Technology Enterprise...July 8, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $50 million production contract for the Target Sight System (TSS), a new fire control system for the U.S. Marine Corps' AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopter. As the TSS developer, Lockheed Martin has begun producing 16 systems at facilities in Ocala and Orlando, FL. This first buy of TSS is scheduled...July 7, 2008
TORONTO, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Banro Corporation ("Banro" or the "Company") (AMEX - "BAA"; TSX - "BAA") is pleased to announce completion of the Pre-Feasibility Study of its wholly-owned Twangiza project, located on the Twangiza-Namoya gold belt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the "DRC"). Highlights include: - Average annual production of...July 7, 2008
CHICAGO, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) this week sent more than 90 teachers from around the world to the 17th Annual Boeing Educators to SPACE CAMP(R) program at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. The Boeing Educators to SPACE CAMP program uses space exploration initiatives to enhance teachers' skills in presenting math, science and technology lessons...July 7, 2008
BETHESDA, Md., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today released its media briefing schedule for the 2008 Farnborough International Air Show. Briefings will take place in the Lockheed Martin Partnership Pavilion (OE8), unless otherwise designated below. Lockheed Martin demonstrates a proven commitment to working closely with partners and customers and to delivering solutions that...July 7, 2008
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Aviation Services, a leader in the helicopter services and aircraft industries for 37 years, today appointed Michael Bashlor as President. Bashlor was previously Vice President-Operations and Director of Maintenance for Rotorcraft Leasing L.L.C. ("RLC"), of Broussard, LA, a large helicopter fleet operator with a substantial technical support, MRO...July 7, 2008
PORTLAND, Ore., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Three Portland-area teachers have been selected to attend the 2008 Boeing (NYSE: BA) Educators to SPACE CAMP(R) program. Teachers Marc Ciambrello and Amydelle Solso, both from Hauton B. Lee Middle School, and Allison Onchi from Gordon Russell Middle School, are 3 of 90 teachers from around the world selected to begin the weeklong training adventure today in...July 3, 2008
CHICAGO, July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) during this month's Farnborough International Airshow will spotlight a range of pioneering technologies that will help develop a sustainable future for the global aerospace industry. "We're working across Boeing to develop and deliver technology in our products that drive the efficiencies and environmental performance that have...
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