Honeywell Introduces Improved Ballistic Material for Military, Police Vests and Soft Armor Applications
June 24, 2009
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has introduced a new Gold Shield(R) ballistic material with improved ability to stop bullets and fragments in military and police armor applications.
The new ballistic material, Honeywell Gold Shield GN-2117, has demonstrated up to a 10 percent weight reduction when compared to Honeywell’s traditional Gold Flex(R) material, which is also used in soft armor applications. The new product also provides increased surface durability and chemical resistance, allowing it to meet the toughest global body armor standards for military and law enforcement applications.
“This new material incorporates state-of-the-art composite technology to help armor manufacturers achieve a high level of ballistic performance with increased resistance to water, gas, and other environmental conditions,” said Joe Gelo, global business director for Honeywell’s Advanced Fibers and Composites business. “Honeywell remains committed to continuously improving our ballistic materials to support the goals of law enforcement and the military, which are to reduce armor weight and improve protection capabilities.”
Gold Shield GN-2117 builds on Honeywell’s proven Gold Flex ballistic material, a soft armor material that combines Honeywell’s patented Shield technology with aramid fiber. For more than 10 years, Gold Flex has been one of the most widely used ballistic materials in police and military vests. The new Gold Shield GN-2117 incorporates a proprietary resin and coating system, which provides its increased environmental and chemical resistance, as well as improved fragment protection.
This patent-pending technology helps Gold Shield GN-2117 meet the most stringent global body armor standards, including those of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), which is the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. Multiple vest models containing Gold Shield GN-2117 have successfully completed certification testing under the new NIJ 0101.06 standard for body armor.
The new material was announced at the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement’s fourth-annual Military Armor Protection conference in McLean, Va., and was highlighted in a presentation by Dr. Lori Wagner, technology leader for armor for Honeywell’s Advanced Fibers and Composites business.
The introduction of Gold Shield GN-2117 further expands Honeywell’s portfolio of ballistic materials for advanced armor systems, including products for bullet-resistant vests, breastplates, helmets, combat vehicles and military aircraft.
The Honeywell product line includes Gold Shield, Spectra Shield(R) and Spectra Shield II materials. Spectra Shield and Spectra Shield II use Honeywell’s super-strength Spectra(R) fiber, which, pound for pound, is 15 times stronger than steel yet light enough to float. Shield technology is a patented Honeywell process designed to optimize the ballistic performance characteristics of Spectra and aramid fiber.
Honeywell Specialty Materials, based in Morristown, N.J., is a $5.3 billion global leader in providing customers with high-performance specialty materials, including fluorine products; specialty films and additives; advanced fibers and composites; intermediates; specialty chemicals; electronic materials and chemicals; and technologies and materials for petroleum refining.
Raytheon Forum Links Small Businesses, Latest Technology and Battlespace Integration
June 24, 2009
TEWKSBURY, Mass., June 24, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) recently held the first Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)-Small Business Technology Transfer forum at the company’s Warfighter Protection Center, Huntsville, Ala.
Hosted by the Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems’ Battlespace Integration Directorate, more than 20 small businesses, government customers, technical leads and engineering representatives attended the one-day event designed to build relationships in working smarter, not harder, in battlespace integration. Among the technologies discussed were networks and architectures, training and logistics, modeling, operations planning and cyber defense.
“We were delighted to see the extensive participation by small business and government representatives,” said John Urias, vice president of Raytheon’s Battlespace Integration Directorate. “We had excellent feedback from both industry and government representatives stating their appreciation of Raytheon taking the lead to link the two together through the SBIR process.”
The first half of the forum allowed the government representatives to explain their organizations, their requirements and goals. The second half was devoted to one-on-one proprietary meetings between Raytheon subject matter experts, supply chain representatives and principal investigators for the small businesses participating in the SBIR program. Follow-up was immediate as facilitators in each interview took detailed notes and uploaded their information to a shared area for the subject matter experts to review. Government agencies participating in the forum were from the Huntsville area.
Raytheon has several existing Army programs and new pursuits in which the latest technology can give greater capabilities to the warfighter at a lower cost.
Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon’s leader in Global Capabilities Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Air Transport Association Says Safety Remains Airlines’ Top Priority
June 24, 2009
WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Air Transport Association of America, the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today issued the following statement in response to FAA’s safety announcement:
“Safety remains the airlines’ top priority. Today’s announcement by FAA reflects our shared commitment to adopt meaningful safety initiatives on an aggressive timeline,” said ATA President and CEO James C. May.
Sikorsky Global Helicopters Celebrates 25 Years of S-300C(TM) Helicopter Deliveries
June 24, 2009
HORSEHEADS, N.Y., June 24 /PRNewswire/ — Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a Sikorsky company, today marked the 25th anniversary of the first delivery of the aircraft now known as the S-300C(TM) helicopter. The first 300C helicopter manufactured by Schweizer was delivered to the Baltimore Police Department on June 24, 1984. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Schweizer Aircraft Corp., since renamed Sikorsky Global Helicopters, acquired the licensing rights to the 300C program from Hughes Aircraft Co. in 1983 and began production of the first Schweizer-manufactured 300C helicopters the following year.
Within eight months of signing the agreement and shipping Hughes’ entire manufacturing inventory in 32 tractor-trailers from California to the Schweizer facility in New York, the first helicopter was assembled, test flown, and delivered. Eleven helicopters were delivered in 1984, and within three years production quadrupled. Schweizer purchased the entire 300C helicopter program in 1986.
“The S-300C helicopter is a valuable part of Sikorsky’s product line,” said David Oglesbee, Director, Sikorsky Global Helicopters, Light Helicopter Division. “Achieving 25 years of S-300C aircraft deliveries is a huge accomplishment and a testament to the reliability and ruggedness of this airframe and to Sikorsky’s commitment to the product.”
The 300C helicopter was the world’s standard training helicopter when it was first introduced and was used by the U.S. Army, international militaries, and commercial helicopter operators. By the time Schweizer acquired the program, the worldwide 300C fleet stood at 2,700 helicopters.
The S-300C helicopter proved to be a useful platform for developing other model variations. The 300CB helicopter was introduced in 1995 for the commercial flight training market and was replaced by the 300CBi(TM) model in 2002.
The S-300C(TM) helicopter operates throughout the world in many demanding roles including military patrol, power line/pipeline patrol, commercial and military flight training, ranching, external load operations, animal surveys, aerial photography and personal transportation. The cockpit size, load capacity, performance characteristics, robust design and low direct operating costs make the S-300C(TM) helicopter a leader in its class.
Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a Sikorsky company, comprises current Sikorsky platforms S-76(R), S-92(R) and H-92(TM) helicopters; light helicopter platforms, the S-300C(TM), S-300 CBi(TM), S-333(TM) and S-434(TM) helicopters; and all operations of Keystone Helicopter Corp. and Associated Aircraft Group (AAG).
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.
Business Opportunities in the Spanish Aerospace Sector up for Debate
June 24, 2009
- Invest in Spain is Organizing an Online Seminar to Analyze Business
Opportunities in the Spanish Aerospace Sector.
- To Participate in the Seminar (to be Held in English), You First Have
to Register for Free Using the Following Link:
http://www.xtalks.com/events/xto340spain2/index.html
- It Will be Held on Tuesday the 30th of June From 9:00am to 10:30am
(Eastern Day Time) and From 3:00pm to 4:30pm (Central European Time).
Spain is one of few countries in the world with companies offering services that cover the entire value chain of the aeronautical industry. The Spanish aerospace sector is the fifth largest in Europe in turnover and employment terms behind France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy.
Annual turnover in the sector amounts to euro 4,420 million, and it employs a workforce of 34,000. Over the last decade it has grown at a rate of 12% per year on average.
Spain has major aeronautical clusters concentrated in the regions of Madrid, Andalusia and the Basque Country, and has become a hub for the attraction of innovation and development projects in the sector. Boeing and Airbus have set up Research and Excellence Centers in Spain for the development of major innovation projects. Investment in R&D now amounts to 14.4% of turnover in the sector in Spain.
Business Opportunities
The Spanish aeronautical industry has leading companies in areas such as air traffic control systems, aerial refueling aircraft and compound materials such as carbon fiber. It also provides promising business opportunities in new technological capacities such as the development of unmanned aerial vehicles, very light jets, helicopters, engines and propulsion engineering, and ecological materials for the aerospace industry, to name but a few.
Invest in Spain has organized the online seminar in which three experts will analyze the Spanish aerospace sector and new investment opportunities. The presentations will be made by Vanessa Guerrero, Investor Services Manager of Invest in Spain (Aerospace Sector), Alberto Gutierrez, Head of Global Supply Chain & Industrial Operations (Airbus), EADS-CASA and Jose Alcocer, Managing Director & Industrial Operations, AC&S SLU, a Company of the ESG Group.
It will be a technical seminar that will last around an hour and a half, the contents of which will be broadcast directly on the webpage of Xtalks so those in attendance can ask the experts questions.
It will be held on Tuesday the 30th of June from 9:00am to 10:30am Eastern Day Time or from 3:00pm to 4:30pm Central European Time.
To participate in the seminar, you first have to register for free using the following link: http://www.xtalks.com/events/xto340spain2/index.html
You can also consult the program of the seminar (http://www.xtalks.com/xto340spain2.ashx), information on the speakers and other aspects that may be of interest.
Those people who cannot attend the seminar on the day it is to be held, will be able to view the entire seminar on our web page or Xtalks webpage at a later date.
http://www.investinspain.org For further information: Communication Office of Invest in Spain Cristina Exposito Peinado +34-91-503-5835 cexposito@investinspain.org Ana Garcia Camarillo agarcia@investinspain.org
GE Landed $8 Billion in Orders at Paris Air Show
June 18, 2009
LE BOURGET, France – June 18 2009 – With its unveiling of the fastest
selling large jet engine in GE history – the GEnx – and its strategic
agreement with Mubadala Development Company, GE (NYSE: GE) and its joint
ventures, CFM* and Engine Alliance+, announced more than $8 billion in
orders at this week’s Paris Air Show, which is held at Paris’ Le Bourget
airport.
“Every two years, the global aviation industry arrives in Paris to
showcase its leading edge technologies and develop the relationships
which keep the world flying,” said John Rice, Vice Chairman of GE. “Our
GEnx engine is proof that fuel-efficient, lower emissions innovation
remains critical to aviation customers – and the GE/Mubadala agreement
further emphasizes the growing global nature of the industry and
world-class companies who are increasing their aerospace commitments.”
GE and its joint ventures, CFM International and the Engine Alliance,
announced 17 deals and partnerships during a four-day span, totaling
more than $8 billion. In these announcements, engine orders reflect the
list price while the service agreements values reflect the life of the
service contract. Highlights of these announcements include:
EASA Certification for the new generation of DA42 multi-purpose platform
June 18, 2009
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Diamond Aircraft Industries has received the EASA certification for the DA42 MNG on the 17th of June 2009. Christian Dries, CEO of Diamond Aircraft was handed over the EASA certification by Frédéric Copigneaux, Deputy Director Certification. EASA stands out in the constructive way of collaboration with DAI – even regarding such a complex project like the DA42 MNG with its wide application range. The next generation of the multi-purpose platform will have a remarkable less infrared and noise signature. The noise level has been decreased about 12 decibel. Due to the new Austro Engine power plant AE300 the DA42 MNG shows a twenty percent higher engine performance as well as a better single engine performance, more payload and a higher fuel efficiency. The GFC700 Autopilot guarantees precise flying and leaves some relevant capacity for the pilots during all kinds of Airborne Sensing Missions. The DA42 MPP is worldwide in use – especially in crisis regions like Iraq. Diamond Aircraft reckons that fourty percent of the yearly sales of 220 aircraft will be DA42 MNG. |
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GOL passa a publicar seus Atos Societários
June 18, 2009
São Paulo, 18 de Junho de 2009 – A GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
S.A. (Bovespa: GOLL4 e NYSE: GOL), a maior companhia aérea de baixo
custo da América Latina, informa aos seus Acionistas e ao público em
geral que seu Conselho de Administração, em reunião realizada em 17
de junho de 2009 deliberou, face a suspensão da circulação do Jornal
Gazeta Mercantil, que os atos societários da Companhia passarão a ser
publicados no Jornal Valor Econômico. Sendo assim, a partir da
presente data os veículos utilizados pela Companhia serão o Diário
Oficial do Estado de São Paulo e o Valor Econômico (SP).
Sobre a GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.
A GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (Bovespa: GOLL4 e NYSE: GOL),
companhia aérea brasileira de baixo custo, oferece cerca de 800 voos
diários para 49 destinos que conectam todas as mais importantes
cidades do Brasil e os nove principais mercados internacionais na
América do Sul. A Companhia opera uma frota jovem e moderna de Boeing
737 Next Generation, as aeronaves mais seguras e confortáveis da
classe, com altos índices de utilização e eficiência. O serviço da
Companhia apresenta aos seus clientes a melhor relação
custo-benefício do mercado.
JetBlue inicia vuelos de Cancún a Fort Lauderdale con tarifas de US $30 (a)
June 18, 2009
— Un personal amistoso, sabrosos refrigerios y una gran experiencia en cada viaje —
CANCÚN, México, 18 de junio /PRNewswire/ — JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) continúa hoy su expansión en Cancún con el inicio de un vuelo diario sin escala a Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Las bajas tarifas de los vuelos a Fort Lauderdale empiezan en sólo US $30(a) en viaje de ida, más impuestos, en los pasajes comprados a más tardar el 26 de junio de 2009.
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GOL Anuncia Contratação de Nova Auditoria Independente
June 18, 2009
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Demonstrações Financeiras da Companhia Passarão a ser Auditadas pela
Deloitte a Partir do Segundo Trimestre de 2009
São Paulo, 17 de junho de 2009 – A GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
S.A. (Bovespa: GOLL4 e NYSE: GOL), a maior companhia aérea de baixo
custo da América Latina (“Companhia”), informa que foi deliberado na
presente data, em Reunião de Conselho de Administração, que a partir
do mês de junho de 2009 a Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Auditores
Independentes (“Delloite”) substituirá a Ernst & Young Auditores
Independentes (“E&Y”) na qualidade de Auditora Independente da
Companhia.
A Companhia entende que a rotação das auditorias independentes é um
fator positivo para o fortalecimento contínuo do processo de
elaboração de suas demonstrações financeiras e controles internos,
motivo pelo qual a alteração foi efetuada, no melhor interesse de
seus acionistas e da Companhia .
A GOL registra que não há desacordo entre a Companhia e E&Y acerca
das práticas e princípios contábeis, divulgação, escopo de auditoria e
demonstrações financeiras da Companhia.
