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Teledyne Technologies to Hold Investor Meetings at Stifel Nicolaus Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:00:34 GMT

Business Wire - Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) today announced that Jason VanWees, vice president, corporate development and investor relations, will be holding investor meetings at the Stifel Nicolaus Aerospace-Defense-Airline Conference on Monday, November 9, at The New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

AVIATION WEEK Program Excellence Awards Honor Top Aerospace and Defense Programs and Leadership Selected winners include contributors to military, se

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:22:36 GMT

PRNewswire - AVIATION WEEK has named the winners and finalists of its sixth annual 2009 Program Excellence Awards, identifying 14 aerospace and defense (A&D) programs at BAE Systems, Boecore, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Rockwell Collins, and SpaceX as the leaders in their fields.

MDA funded to develop next generation technology for future space exploration

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:00:15 GMT

CNW Group - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, has received a $46 million (CAD) contract from the Canadian Space Agency to develop the next generation technologies and prototypes for international space exploration and spacecraft servicing missions.

Lockheed Martin Earns Waste Reduction Award at Company Operations in California

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:28:35 GMT

PRNewswire - The California Integrated Waste Management Board recently awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Aeronautics in Palmdale, Calif., a 2009 Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) award for outstanding waste reduction efforts in 2008.

Parker Scheduled to Present at Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference on November 10 at 7:45 a.m. Central time

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:37:49 GMT

PRNewswire - Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it is scheduled to present at the Robert W.

EMS Technologies Initiates Additional Share Repurchases

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:32:25 GMT

Business Wire - EMS Technologies, Inc. has announced that it is initiating share repurchases under its previously announced authorization to purchase shares costing up to an aggregate of $20 million, principally in transactions involving substantial blocks.

AeroMechanical Services Ltd. Announces Teaming and Reseller Agreement with L-3 Communications-Worlds Largest Producer of Aircraft Flight Data Recorder

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:36:31 GMT

Business Wire - AeroMechanical Services Ltd. (“AMA”) announced today it has signed an agreement with the Aviation Recorders division of L-3 Communications to sell AMA’s real-time data communications and Internet data delivery solutions for aircraft.

Seatbelt Airbags Provide Improved Safety for Aircraft Passengers Today & Automobile Passengers Next Year

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:05:49 GMT

Business Wire - Seatbelt airbags are making headlines: yesterday Ford Motor Co. announced it plans to introduce seatbelt airbags in the back seat of the 2011 Ford Explorer.

Raytheon Engineer Receives National Award for Innovation

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:18 GMT

PRNewswire - Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Dr. Piali De received a national award for Technology Innovation...

Calbiotech Awarded U.S. Army Phase I SBIR Research Contract to Develop Analyte Specific Reagents for the Diagnosis of Dengue Fever Virus

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:35:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Calbiotech, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I contract by the U.S.

Dean M. Flatt Joins Ducommun Incorporateds Board of Directors

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:31:53 GMT

Business Wire - Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE:DCO) today announced that its Board of Directors elected Dean M.

Ducommun Incorporated Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:31:28 GMT

Business Wire - Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE:DCO) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per outstanding share of common stock.

AerCap Holdings N.V. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results 23% growth in net spread and 22% growth in total assets demonstrate AerCap's abilit

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:01 GMT

PRNewswire - AerCap Holdings N.V. (the "Company" or "AerCap") (NYSE: AER) today announced the results of its operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Aircastle Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results Third Quarter Highlights - Total revenues of $165.7 million and EBITDA(1) of $135.0 million -

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:48 GMT

PRNewswire - Aircastle Limited (the "Company" or "Aircastle") (NYSE: AYR) reported third quarter net income of $33.5 million, or $0.42 per diluted common share and adjusted net income of $35.7 million, or $0.45 per diluted common share.

Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. Division Receives an Additional Order of $2,700,000 for Momentum Wheel Products

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:22 GMT

PRNewswire - Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: VLYF), manufacturer and marketer of breakthrough cargo/baggage and people screening technologies and aerospace products, reported an additional order of $2,700,000 for its momentum wheel line of products.

eGate Solutions Acquires Abanco's Onboard Retail Technology to Improve Speed, Capability and Customer Focus

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:01:16 GMT

PRNewswire - Having the right technology is a key success factor in managing onboard retail projects.

Northstar Aerospace Inc. reports operational improvements, revenue growth and increased margin in third quarter

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:51:40 GMT

CNW Group - (All amounts within this news release are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated) Northstar Aerospace, Inc. (the "Company") today reported revenue from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 of $48.1 million compared to $40.0 million in the same period in 2008, an increase of 20.2%.

MDA to measure mine site surface deformation with RADARSAT-2

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:16 GMT

CNW Group - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today it has been awarded a five year contract for $2.5 million (CAD) by Luossavaara Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag (LKAB).

Kaman Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results Third Quarter 2009 Highlights:- Solid Aerospace performance drives earnings per diluted share of $0.37-

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:31:07 GMT

PRNewswire - Kaman Corp. (Nasdaq: KAMN) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2009.

GE Aviation Investment Further Strengthens Ohio's Global Leadership Position in the Aerospace Industry Combined investment of $200 million in Eve

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:19:06 GMT

PRNewswire - GE Aviation's recent announcement of a $200 million revitalization of its Evendale, Ohio headquarters further strengthens Ohio's global leadership position in the aerospace industry, according to the Ohio Business Development Coalition, the nonprofit organization that markets the state for capital investment.

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:16:48 GMT

Business Wire - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E®), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray inspection solutions, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010 ended September 30, 2009.

Cepheid to Webcast Upcoming Financial Presentations

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:05:48 GMT

PRNewswire - Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD) today announced that its executives will be speaking at the following investor conferences, and invited investors to participate via webcast.

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Answers Call for Clean-Coal Technology with Commissioning of Compact Gasification Pilot Plant

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:17 GMT

PRNewswire - Responding to the nation's need for affordable clean-coal technology, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne today celebrated the commissioning of a compact gasification pilot plant in Illinois designed to help lower energy costs, provide a clean alternative fuel source and strengthen U.S. energy security.

Sibson Releases 2009 Expatriate Talent Market Trends Survey

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:17:23 GMT

Business Wire - A recent Sibson Consulting survey of U.S.-based multinational companies found that nearly two-thirds of the companies surveyed are maintaining or increasing the size of their expatriate workforce while one-third are decreasing this segment of their workforce.

Bob Murphy Appointed President of BAE Systems Land & Armaments Group

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:51:27 GMT

Business Wire - BAE Systems today announces the appointment of Bob Murphy as President of BAE Systems Land & Armaments.

B. Riley & Co. Continues Expansion with Addition of Nicholas Capuano to Institutional Sales Desk; Grant Hustedt to Corporate Finance Group

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:17:35 GMT

Business Wire - B. Riley & Co., LLC, a full service investment bank specializing in the needs of middle...

Sacramento International Airport Launches OAG Aviation Route Mapper Tool

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:32 GMT

PRNewswire - Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has revamped its Web site to be more consumer-friendly with the launch of OAG's (w ww.oagaviation.com) Route Mapper tool on www.sacairports.org.

New Economic Study Reveals $6.3 Billion Contribution to New York/New Jersey Region by Continental Airlines Airline's operations contribute an est

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:30:09 GMT

PRNewswire - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today released an economic impact study by NERA Economic Consulting (NERA) describing the airline's impact on the New York/New Jersey region coinciding with Continental's 30th anniversary of service to the area and its recent entry to Star Alliance.

Raytheon Advances Zumwalt Program With Innovative Technology From Small Business Partner

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:38 GMT

PRNewswire - Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and small business partner KaZaK Composites Inc., Woburn, Mass., have completed the design phase of the composite ballistic screen for integration onboard the Zumwalt-class destroyer (DDG 1000).

EnerDel Wins U.S. Army Contract to Develop Batteries for New 'Hybrid Humvee' Program Will Test EnerDel's High-Performance Solutions Under the Most Ex

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:56:28 GMT

PRNewswire - Automotive lithium-ion battery maker EnerDel, Inc. announced today that it will be working with the United States Army to develop a next-generation battery system for the hybrid version of the iconic High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or Humvee), known as the XM1124 Humvee.

National Cargo Screeners Announces the Opening of Its Certified Cargo Screening Facility at Orlando International Airport

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:48:27 GMT

Business Wire - National Cargo Screeners Inc., (NCSI) Orlando, Florida, announced today that it has completed all necessary TSA training and has installed the latest technology X-Ray and ETD machinery in its Orlando, Florida facility.

Block Engineering Wins $4.38M Government Contract

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:42:13 GMT

PRNewswire - Block Engineering announced today that it has been awarded a new $4,380,000 government contract to develop a fieldable, handheld infrared spectrometer that utilizes Block's unique laser and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies.

S.Africa cancels orders for military Airbus

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:05:00 GMT

AFP - PARIS (AFP) - Cancellation of a contract for eight Airbus military transport planes by South Africa on Thursday prompted Airbus to insist that the problem-struck A400M version was set for a test flight soon.

AAR Modifies Support Agreements With Mesa Air Group

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:38 GMT

PRNewswire - AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has entered into a series of related transactions with Mesa Air Group, Inc. (Mesa).

Era Selected by ConnDOT for Noise and Flight Track Monitoring System SRA Subsidiary to deploy AirScene.com NOMS at Hartford Bradley International Air

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:21 GMT

PRNewswire - Era Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX), today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) has selected Era to install its new noise and flight track monitoring solution.

Raytheon Hires Industry Veteran to Head Information Security Solutions Business Development

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:19 GMT

PRNewswire - Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has hired Chris Foster as business development executive for its Information Security Solutions (ISS) business.

EMS Technologies Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:31:44 GMT

Business Wire - EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELMG) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2009.

United Technologies Corp. Advisory to Securities Analysts, Investors and News Media

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:24 GMT

PRNewswire - A webcast of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) President, Commercial Companies Ari Bousbib speaking at the Citi Industrial Manufacturing and Transportation Conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 12.

ATK Awarded $4 Million Integration and Demonstration Contract to Develop an Alternative Warhead for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:01:27 GMT

PRNewswire - Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) was awarded a $4 million Integration and Demonstration (I&D) contract by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command. ATK was one of three companies awarded an I&D contract to develop an alternative warhead for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS).

Moog Reports Fiscal '09 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:48 GMT

PRNewswire - Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced today fiscal year 2009 sales of $1.849 billion, net earnings of $85 million and earnings per share of $1.98.

MainConcept Expands Distribution Channel with Sensing Systems, Inc. Sensing Systems Becomes the First Company Authorized to Resell MainConcept(TM) Co

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:47 GMT

PRNewswire - MainConcept GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc. (Nasdaq: DIVX) and one of the world's premier providers of video and audio codecs and software development kits (SDKs) to the consumer, broadcast and professional markets, today announced an expansion of its business partnership with Sensing Systems, Inc. (Sensing).

Stanley Announces $49 Million Task Order to Provide Network Security Expertise for DISA

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:28 GMT

PRNewswire - Stanley, Inc. (NYSE: SXE), a leading provider of systems integration and professional services to the U.S. federal government, today announced that it was awarded a five-year, firm-fixed-price task order valued at $49 million, if all options are exercised, by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) under the company's Encore II indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity prime contract.

Digital Ally, Inc. to Host Third Quarter Conference Call on November 5, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:45:18 GMT

PRNewswire - Digital Ally, Inc. (Nasdaq: DGLY), which develops, manufactures and markets advanced digital technology products for law enforcement, homeland security and commercial security applications, today announced that the Company will host an investor conference call to discuss its operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (EST) on Thursday, November 5, 2009.

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results; Reports Revenues of $1.054 Billion and 12.4% Operating Margins; Up

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:31:30 GMT

CNW Group - Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) reported third quarter 2009 financial results reflecting revenue and earnings growth as ship set deliveries for large commercial aircraft increased from the same period of 2008.

Environmental Tectonics Corporation's Sterilization Systems Division Announces Two New Contracts

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Environmental Tectonics Corporation's (OTC Bulletin Board: ETCC) ("ETC" or the "Company") Sterilization Systems Group (SSG), a division of ETC's Control Systems Group (CSG), today announced the award of two new contracts for large, industrial sized sterilization systems from previous customers.

Astronics Corporation Reports Revenue of $48.6 Million and Net Income of $2.5 Million for Third Quarter 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:56:16 GMT

Business Wire - Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leader in advanced, high performance lighting, electrical power and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries, today reported sales of $48.6 million in the third quarter of 2009, which ended October 3, 2009, up 20.4% compared with sales of $40.4 million in the third quarter of 2008.

S.Africa cancels deal for Airbus military planes

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:36:00 GMT

AFP - JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South Africa has cancelled a deal to buy eight Airbus A400M military transport planes due to hefty cost overruns and delivery delays, the government spokesman said Thursday.

General Dynamics UK-led Team Delivers FRES SV Bid Offers ASCOD SV vehicle and selects Lockheed Martin UK INSYS as turret provider

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:08 GMT

PRNewswire - General Dynamics has submitted its bid to provide the British Army's next generation of reconnaissance Armoured Fighting Vehicles.

Honeywell to Present at Goldman Sachs 2009 Global Industrials Conference

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:25:23 GMT

PRNewswire - Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that David J. Anderson, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial...

Microchip Technology Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend; Increases Dividend to 34 Cents Per Share

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:33:25 GMT

Business Wire - Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 34 cents per share.

Nortech Systems Reports Third Quarter Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:27:38 GMT

Business Wire - Nortech Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: NSYS) today reported net sales of $18.7 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to net sales of $31.7 million for the third quarter of 2008.

ON Semiconductor Reports Third Quarter of 2009 Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:18 GMT

Business Wire - ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: ONNN)

SRA Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2010 - Revenue up 6% year over year to $417 million- Diluted EPS up $0.04 ye

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:01:11 GMT

PRNewswire - SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX), a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government organizations and commercial clients, today announced operating results for the first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2010, which ended September 30, 2009.

BRP secures $US10 million military contract for Evinrude multi-fuel engines

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:12:38 GMT

CNW Group - BRP has been awarded a $US10 million contract from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) for its Evinrude multi-fuel engines (MFE).

Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems Inc. Achieves AS9100 Certification

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:02:01 GMT

Business Wire - Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce its achievement of AS9100 Certification.