El test de Inteligencia Aérea Lockheed Martin finaliza con un vuelo inaugural y recibe el permiso de la FAA
August 27, 2009
DENVER, 26/08/2009 /PRNewswire/ —
– El laboratorio de vuelos acelerará el despliegue de las capacidades C4ISR
Los cazas de guerra recibirán capacidades de inteligencia vital, vigilancia y reconocimiento (ISR) en breve, ahora que las pruebas de vuelo desarrolladas por Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) han recibido su Certificado de Vuelo Experimental de la Administración de Aviación Federal. Este Laboratorio de Múltiple Inteligencia Aérea (AML) se utilizará para dirigir las combinaciones de sensores avanzadas en la resolución de las necesidades de las misiones específicas militares, de inteligencia estratégica y de seguridad nacional.
“Hemos diseñado el AML para poder realizar pruebas de forma fácil sobre una amplia gama de sensores dirigidos al avance de las ciencia y las artes relacionadas con los diversos tipos de inteligencia – con el objetivo de proporcionar datos de alta calidad de forma rápida”, comentó Jim Quinn, vicepresidente de Sistemas C4ISR de Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services-Defense.
Un reactor comercial Gulfstream III reconfigurado se utilizará como banco de múltiples pruebas INT para el desarrollo de nuevos sensores y capacidades de procesamiento para que Lockheed Martin y sus clientes realicen el seguimiento de la capacidad C4ISR de los cazas de guerra en los campos de batalla.
Un amplio abanico de características dentro del avión facilitará este experimento, incluyendo su capacidad informática, que es compatible con la mayor parte de los sistemas operativos comerciales, una cúpula en la parte inferior del avión con un volumen de amplificación de los sensores de alcance, y cuatro estaciones de trabajo. Además, el AML puede procesar los datos abordo y en tierra para acomodar diversos experimentos. Mientras que el AML está equipado con una gama potente de sensores además de enlaces de datos de banda ancha y banda estrecha, su intención se basa en rotar los sensores de forma necesaria para prestar servicio a las necesidades específicas. Para conseguir este objetivo, el AML incorpora una arquitectura reconfigurable fácil diseñada para permitir que los diferentes sensores y equipamiento se integren de forma rápida en los sistemas de misión del avión.
Esta arquitectura además permite llevar a cabo pruebas en el futuro en relación a las innovadoras técnicas para la planificación de múltiples misiones INT, recopilación de inteligencia, procesamiento, explotación y diseminación de una amplia variedad de misiones en el espectro de las operaciones. La experimentación a corto plazo incluye la participación en el próximo ejercicio en marcha C4ISR del Ejército de EE.UU., previsto para finales de agosto en Fort Dix (Nueva Jersey., EE.UU.).
Con sede central en Bethesda (Md., EE.UU.), Lockheed Martin es una compañía de seguridad mundial que emplea a unas 140.000 personas en todo el mundo, y se dedica principalmente a la investigación, diseño, desarrollo, fabricación, integración y sostenimiento de los sistemas de tecnología avanzados, productos y servicios. La corporación consiguió unas ventas en 2008 por valor de 42.700 millones de dólares estadounidenses.
Si desea información adicional visite la página web: http://www.lockheedmartin.com
Helicóptero Rotorway A600 Talon chega ao Brasil
August 27, 2009
Miami, Flórida, 26 de agosto de 2009 - RotorWay International ( www.rotorway.com ), o mais antigo e maior fabricante americano e do mundo em helicóptero não-certificado, chega ao Brasil "pilotado" pelo brasileiro Richard Sanchez da www.helimiami.com que é um dos serviços prestados pela Moriah International, Inc ( www.moriahinternational.com ), o qual é presidente. Com diversos prêmios e reconhecimentos na indústria de aviação mundial e americana, RotorWay International lança o A600 Talon com top-quality, engenharia e tecnologia de ponta mais avançadas disponíveis no mercado. Sanchez admite que o momento para lançar a A600 Talon no Brasil é muito oportuno. O Brasil está crescendo cada vez mais no uso de helicópteros. O preço de compra imbatível para aqueles que sonham em pilotar seu próprio helicóptero de 2 lugares, é somente US$ 112.583,00 Fob/fábrica Arizona no modelo mais completo; e o modelo básico US$ 97,700.00. O prazo de entrega é de 8 a 10 semanas no máximo; e o tempo necessário para montagem é ao redor de 500 horas. Veja vídeo promocional Rotorway A600 Talon in Brazil no You Tube. Morador nos Estados Unidos há quase 20 anos e consultor de marketing por atacado, Sanchez entende que é necessário ter alguns pontos de montagem e/ou manutenção no Brasil bem distribuído regionalmente, devido ao tamanho do país. No Brasil, esteja o comprador onde estiver, Sanchez oferece toda assessoria alfandegária necessária para dar tranquilidade e segurança no processo de importação. Igualmente estão trabalhando firmes para o financiamento de somente uma aeronave, porque para 3 aeronaves, já possui um financiamento de 85% com juros americanos, para pagar em 4 anos. E para os mais privilegiados que querem um helicóptero turbinado de 2 lugares e certificado, em um futuro relativamente próximo será mostrado no Brasil o Rotorway Eagle 300T com motor Rolls Royce. Que nem dizem os americanos "não pode ficar melhor do que isso", brinca Sanchez. Mais informações em português, favor contatar Richard Sanchez nos e-mails rsanchez@moriahinternational.com ou info@helimiami.com . Ou no telefone 305-591-0309 no horário comercial da cidade de Miami, FL.
Sikorsky Aircraft Begins Testing of Active Rotor System to Improve Helicopter Performance
August 27, 2009
STRATFORD, Conn., Aug. 26, 2009 – As part of an effort to improve helicopter performance, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has begun whirl testing a demonstration rotor system with active flaps. The effort is jointly funded by Sikorsky and the Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD). Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
“We have reached full speed of 450 rpm and commenced testing flap integrity and functionality,” said Jim Kagdis, program manager for Sikorsky Advanced Programs. “Now we will investigate rotor reconfiguration capabilities to demonstrate the potential to reduce rotor vibration and noise, and increase blade loading, which enables higher maneuverability and speed.”
Testing is expected to continue through the month of August. Wind tunnel testing at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is planned in 2010.
“The beginning of active rotor program testing is evidence of Sikorsky’s commitment to design, develop, test, and to ultimately field next-generation technologies that will advance the current state of rotorcraft,” said Mark Miller, Vice President, Research & Engineering. “We are on a path to prove the concept of configuring a helicopter’s dynamic system to maximize aircraft performance, reduce noise and lower vibration while enhancing overall mission effectiveness. It is another giant step toward meeting future needs and customer expectations.”
Development partners on the project are United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) for the blades and Hamilton Sundstrand Claverham for the flap actuators.
Avidyne and Key Dealers Deliver First Cirrus “G3-R9” Aircraft
August 27, 2009
ustomers traded in their old Cirrus for low-time, late-model Cirrus aircraft with Entegra Release 9 to get “Best Aircraft, Best Engine, Best Avionics, and Best Value.”
Lincoln, MA, August 26, 2009–– Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft announced today that Leading Edge Aviation Services of Tampa, and Lone Mountain Aviation of North Las Vegas, have each delivered their first “G3-R9” aircraft. “G3-R9” is a program launched by Avidyne and its key dealers that provides late-model Cirrus SR22 aircraft for sale with Avidyne’s new Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) system already retrofitted.”
“With G3-R9, customers looking to upgrade their high-time Cirrus aircraft now have the option of purchasing a very low-time, late-model Cirrus from these key Cirrus sales and maintenance centers that also have Entegra Release 9 retrofit expertise,” said Rob Higby, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service for Avidyne. “Both of these customers appreciated the value proposition provided by the G3-R9 program and are now flying the “Best Aircraft, Best Engine, Best Avionics, and Best Value.”
“Since I first saw it, I was a big believer in the Entegra Release 9 system, and I initially considered upgrading my 2003 Cirrus, which I have flown for the past five years,” said G3-R9 customer Robert Miller. “With used aircraft prices being what they are and the current tax advantages associated with making the purchase, I saw this as a great opportunity to move up to a G3 Cirrus with the new wing, air conditioning, improved performance, and very low time engine, and the guys at Lone Mountain found me a great airplane and did the retrofit of Release 9 before I took delivery.”
“The G3-R9 program was a great option for me and I couldn’t be happier,” said G3-R9 customer T.J. Shembekar. “Leading Edge found me a low-time G3 Cirrus aircraft and with the addition of Entegra Release 9, I now have an aircraft that is much more capable at a price that was easily a hundred thousand less than buying new.”
Entegra Release 9 is currently certified as a retrofit upgrade for existing Entegra-equipped Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft. Avidyne has developed a full schedule of “Entegra Release 9 Across America” Fly-Ins and Demonstration Seminars that are currently underway so that interested parties can experience the system in a city near them. For a complete schedule, go to: http://www.avidyne.com/products/release-9/demo-schedule.asp.
More information on the G3-R9 program is available at: http://www.avidyne.com/landing/release9-cirrus.asp
Pricing & Availability
Entegra Release 9 is currently certified as a retrofit upgrade for existing Entegra-equipped Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft. Avidyne offers Silver, Gold, and Platinum configurations of the Entegra Release 9 system for Cirrus SR20 & SR22, starting at $39,500 USD. Additional pricing details are available at: http://www.avidyne.com/products/release-9/index.asp
Avidyne is now accepting Entegra Release 9 orders for mid-September deliveries for domestically-owned Cirrus aircraft and also for N-registered Cirrus aircraft in international markets. Contact Avidyne to locate an Avidyne-approved Entegra Release 9 installation center near you.
To purchase a G3-R9 aircraft contact Jeff Ellston (jeff@leadingedgeaviation.com) at Leading Edge or Mark Rogers (mark@lonemountainaircraft.com) at Lone Mountain.
EASA Certifies AFS High-Performance Inlet Barrier Filter for MD Helicopters MD900/MD902 Explorer
August 27, 2009
St. Louis, Missouri, 20 August 2009 – Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for MD Helicopters’ (MDHI) MD900/MD902 Explorer series. The certification clears the way for MD Explorer operators to maximize engine protection while reaping performance and maintenance benefits available with an IBF.
IBF-equipped MD900/MD902 helicopters can freely operate with no engine inlet imposed flight or gross weight restrictions. Corporate, air medical, law enforcement and fire/utility operators have implemented the IBF on their Explorers.
The IBF system for the MD900/MD902 Explorer features dual long-life conformal filter assemblies, readily mounted on the existing inlets. Inlet bypass capability is achieved utilizing the existing MDHI bypass system, which is part of the Inlet Particle Separator (IPS) modification. Sturdy conformal inlet covers are standard with the system for added protection during non-operating conditions. The new IBF system is also available as a factory direct option on the MD900/MD902 Explorer.
Donaldson Aerospace and Defense is the industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance engine IBF systems for commercial and military propulsion systems. Through AFS, we manufacture certified IBF solutions for the MD Helicopters MD 369H Series, MD 500D/E/F and MD 900/902; Eurocopter EC130, AS350 B/BA/B1/B2/B3, AS350’s with Soloy or Heli-Lynx Honeywell engine conversions; AgustaWestland AW119 Koala, AW119Ke; Bell 205A1, 206B, 407, 206L-3/4 and 206L-1(C30). IBF systems for the Bell 430, AgustaWestland AW139, AW109 Power and Grand as well as the Bell 206L are in development.
Visit AFS at the upcoming Helitech 2009 in Duxford, United Kingdom, 22-24 September 2009. Find additional company information at www.afs.donaldson.com.
About Donaldson’s Aerospace & Defense Group
Donaldson’s Aerospace and Defense Group is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems for the aerospace and defense industry. Our filtration solutions protect fixed wing aircraft, rotorcraft, military ground vehicles, electronic equipment, space vehicles, missiles, military shipboard systems and amphibious vehicles. We are committed to advancing filtration technology, providing quality products and prompt customer service. Our group serves customers from sales, engineering and manufacturing locations around the world.
About Donaldson Company
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that improve people’s lives, enhance our Customers’ equipment performance, and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven company committed to satisfying our Customers’ needs for filtration solutions through innovative research and development, application expertise, and global presence. Our employees contribute to the Company’s success by supporting our Customers at our more than 100 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.
Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices, and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI.
Steven E. Joseph Is New General Manager of DART Helicopter Services
August 25, 2009
Kent, WA, Aug. 25, 2009 — Steven E. Joseph has been named general manager of DART Helicopter Services (DHS), company President Jeff Shapiro announced today.
Joseph will provide leadership and strategic direction to all aspects of DHS and its subsidiary companies, including Apical, Canam and Geneva Aviation. The newly created general manager position reports to Shapiro. Joseph previously served as president of Geneva, a premier provider of ENG design, integration and installation services.
In addition to his wide-ranging experience as a U.S. Marine Corps aviator and officer, Joseph has a master’s of science degree in aviation systems. As a commanding officer, he served as chief executive of the largest squadron at the Marine Corps’ busiest air station. His strong background also includes FAA certification management, product design and development, engineering and production management, and test and evaluation.
“Steve’s education and helicopter expertise, along with his proven leadership skills and focused experience, will benefit the entire DART organization,” Shapiro said. “Our focus on product innovation and growth will continue under Steve’s direction.”
“This is an outstanding opportunity and challenge,” said Joseph. “The DART team is ready to move to the next level of success, and I’m enthusiastic about being part of that.”
About DART: DART Helicopter Services LLC is a privately held sales and marketing company that creates sales networks for aerospace manufacturers that benefit from DART’s global marketing network and sales channel and for rotary-wing operators seeking a comprehensive product line and superior customer support. DART Helicopter Services, along with its subsidiaries Apical Industries Inc., Canam, and Geneva Aviation Inc. and its affiliate DART Aerospace Inc., owns 450 STCs and manufactures more than 500 products. With its highly trained and knowledgeable North American and international sales team, DART Helicopter Services distributes more than 2,800 aftermarket products to more than 120 countries worldwide.
Lockheed Martin Airborne Intelligence Test-Bed Completes Maiden Flight; Receives FAA Certification
August 25, 2009
DENVER, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ — Warfighters will receive critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities sooner, now that the airborne test-bed developed by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has received its Experimental Airworthiness Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. This Airborne Multi-Intelligence Laboratory (AML) will be used to tailor advanced sensor combinations to resolve specific military, strategic intelligence and homeland security mission needs.
“We’ve designed the AML so that we can easily test a myriad of sensors to advance the science and art of correlating diverse types of intelligence — with the goal of rapidly providing high-quality data,” said Jim Quinn, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services-Defense’s vice president of C4ISR Systems.
A reconfigured Gulfstream III business jet, this multi-INT test-bed will be used for the development of new sensors and processing capabilities for both Lockheed Martin and its customers to expedite the flow of C4ISR capability to warfighters in theater.
A wide array of features on board the aircraft will facilitate this experimentation, including a computing capability that supports most commercial operating systems, a radome on the belly of the aircraft with ample volume for a range of sensors, and four workstations. In addition, the AML can process data both onboard and on the ground to accommodate a variety of experiments. While the AML is equipped with a robust suite of sensors as well as wideband and narrowband data links, the intent is to rotate sensors as necessary to answer specific requirements. To achieve that goal, the AML incorporates an easily reconfigurable architecture designed to allow different sensors and equipment to be rapidly integrated into the aircraft’s mission systems.
This architecture also allows for future testing of innovative techniques for multi-INT mission planning, intelligence gathering, processing, exploitation and dissemination for a wide variety of missions across the spectrum of operations. Near-term experimentation includes participation in the U.S. Army’s upcoming C4ISR On-the-Move exercise, slated for the end of August at Fort Dix, N.J.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.
BAE Systems Selects AAR for Military Shelters
August 25, 2009
WOOD DALE, Ill., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has received a contract from BAE Systems to manufacture mobile shelters for the U.S. Army’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) program. BAE Systems is exercising the one-year option on a contract issued to AAR in October 2008 with a $40 million order for additional shelters. Delivery of the shelters is scheduled to start in April 2010 and be completed by November 2010.
“We are very pleased that BAE Systems has extended and expanded this program and that our mobility products will continue to be an integral part of the U.S. Army’s ground operations,” said Timothy J. Romenesko, President and Chief Operating Officer of AAR CORP. “AAR is dedicated to supporting the warfighter in a wide variety of functions and operations. Our shelters help our soldiers achieve more by increasing efficiency, mobility and readiness.”
The shelters will be built by AAR’s Mobility Systems division, which designs, builds, integrates and supports rapid deployment equipment, expeditionary systems and command and control systems for defense customers and prime contractors.
BAE Systems’ Global Tactical Systems business produces the FMTV at its facility in Sealy, Texas. The FMTV is the medium tactical vehicle platform of choice for the U.S. Army in the 2.5- and 5-ton cargo vehicle class. More than 56,000 FMTVs have been produced in 21 variants during the vehicle’s 17-year production run.
About AAR
AAR is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industry. With facilities and sales locations around the world, AAR uses its close-to-the-customer business model to serve aviation and defense customers through four operating segments: Aviation Supply Chain; Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul; Structures and Systems; and Aircraft Sales and Leasing. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.
Raytheon Delivers 1000th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile
August 25, 2009
EAST CAMDEN, Ark., Aug. 25, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) delivered the 1000th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile to a multinational consortium during a ceremony at the Raytheon Missile Systems Weapon Integration Center – Camden.
Deployed by the U.S. Navy and nine international fleets, ESSM defends the battlespace by delivering ship self-defense firepower against high-G maneuvering anti-ship cruise missiles as well as surface and low-velocity air threats.
“ESSM’s increased speed coupled with its improved guidance system allows for engagements at extended ranges,” said Capt. Mike Anderson, the U.S. Navy’s ESSM project manager. “The hallmarks of the missile are its international design, combat system flexibility and performance edge.”
As a tail-controlled missile, ESSM utilizes recent enhancements to its guidance system to take advantage of improved seeker sensitivity, increased propulsion and greater weapon accuracy. Combined, these features result in ESSM arriving at the intercept point with more endgame speed and agility to counter the threat.
“Raytheon leads an international team of 18 world-class companies in developing and producing ESSM,” said Ed Roesly, Raytheon’s ESSM program director. “Our team develops the industrial bases of all participating countries, uses the expertise and technological skills of each participant and provides every country with a return on investment.”
Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.
Generational Equity Announces Investment in US Logistics by Ranger International
August 25, 2009
DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – August 25, 2009) – Generational Equity, a leading advisor to privately held and family-owned businesses for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives, today announced the successful recapitalization of its client US Logistics, Inc. a rapidly growing, profitable, Fayetteville, NC-based company specializing in the maintenance, modification, and overhaul of tactical vehicles and aircraft. In order to gain additional capital and management resources to support its continuing growth, US Logistics combined with Ranger International Services Group, a private equity consolidator based in Greenville, SC. The value of the transaction was not disclosed.
US Logistics is a veteran-owned company with over 600 employees specializing in logistics and support services for the US military and private companies. US Logistics’ six divisions provide a variety of world-class support services including the maintenance and modification of tactical vehicles, aircraft maintenance services, warehouse and logistics solutions, human resources outsourcing, and staffing. US Logistics has become a worldwide leader in outsourced services by combining a highly trained, diverse workforce with state of the art technology.
Ranger is a private equity consolidator specialized in the aviation industry, with past successes in large scale airfield servicing operations. Ranger’s newest investment platform is called Ranger International Services Group, Inc., which acquired a majority stake in CAV International in the 1st quarter of 2009 and in US Logistics in the 3rd quarter of 2009. The opportunities of US Logistics working with the affiliated CAV operations will enable the combined entity to provide a broader geographic presence and offer more services to its growing customer base. Both Ranger subsidiaries are continuing to grow steadily, with robust bidding pipelines and significant opportunities for expansion.
As a part of the transaction, Mike Boyce will join Ranger International as President of the holding company in addition to continuing in his leadership roles as President and CEO of US Logistics.
“This acquisition provides us with the resources and momentum required to be more competitive in the marketplace and serve larger, more diverse customers,” said Mike Boyce, President and CEO of US Logistics. “It also expands the career opportunities for our highly specialized employees.”
Ranger International’s investment in US Logistics comes on the heels of its acquisition of government outsourcing contractor CAV International, Inc. which was also represented by Generational Equity. CAV International provides specialized airfield services and logistics in the growing military outsourcing arena. Total employment across US Logistics and CAV International by the end of 2009 will be over 1,000 skilled professionals specialized in the servicing of military vehicles and aircraft. Overall size of the enterprise will be roughly $100 Million by year-end.
“The addition of Mike Boyce to our management team as well as US Logistics to our military services offering is exciting,” said Steve Townes, CEO of Ranger International Services Group. “This acquisition allows us to expand both the breadth and depth of service capacity and provide better services to our customers worldwide.”
Tom Staszak, Generational Equity’s lead managing director for the transaction stated, “There are a large number of investment groups interested in the government outsourcing area. US Logistics explored a wide range of potential growth strategies before deciding to partner with Ranger and CAV International. It is a testament to the outstanding organization created by the US Logistics team that there was a significant amount of interest in the company. Mr. Boyce chose a strong partner that is committed to the rapid growth and long-term success of US Logistics to enable the strongest future for the Company and its personnel.”
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