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FourKites Recognizes Customers Including Bayer, Big Lots, Reynolds Consumer Products and Others for Outstanding Achievements in Supply Chain Visibility

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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    The Golden Kite Awards recognize best-in-class companies that are leveraging the FourKites® platform to achieve breakthrough results in five categories: Connected Supply Chain, Improved Customer Experience, End-to-End Optimization, Supply Chain Agility and Green Earth.
  • “FourKites capabilities are adding value to our customers and internal stakeholders that have never been seen before,” said Johnny Ivanyi, Supply Chain Senior Director, Global Head of Logistics Excellence at Bayer.
  • USA Truck - DB Schenker received the Supply Chain Agility award for finding unique ways of harnessing FourKites data to uncover cost savings.
  • This annual event, now in its sixth year, assembles shippers, carriers, logistics providers and brokers who are at the forefront of supply chain transformation.

General Air Products Brings Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor Technology to the Fire Protection Industry

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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EXTON, Penn., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- General Air Products is proud to be a leader in the introduction of the Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (or VpCI®) to the fire sprinkler system industry with their latest corrosion prevention product, the Vapor Pipe Shield.

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  • EXTON, Penn., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- General Air Products is proud to be a leader in the introduction of the Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (or VpCI®) to the fire sprinkler system industry with their latest corrosion prevention product, the Vapor Pipe Shield.
  • Now, by way of the Vapor Pipe Shield, this technology will be able to protect dry and pre-action sprinkler systems from damaging corrosion.
  • The Vapor Pipe Shield from General Air Products is a game-changing technology in the fire sprinkler system, making corrosion mitigation and prevention in any dry or pre-action sprinkler system simple, efficient, and highly cost-effective.
  • For more information about the Vapor Pipe Shield, please contact General Air Products Director of Marketing Jim Doherty at [email protected] or visit www.generalairproducts.com .

FAA Taps Loft Dynamics' VR Flight Simulators to Advance Aviation Goals

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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ZURICH and ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Loft Dynamics (formerly VRM Switzerland), a leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation devices for pilots worldwide, announced an unprecedented partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Loft Dynamics' simulators – the first and only VR flight simulators with regulatory approval in Europe – are now undergoing U.S. evaluation by the FAA. The FAA has selected Loft Dynamics' Airbus H125 and Robinson R22 simulators to explore, for the first time, the use of VR flight simulation technology to train pilots. Both simulators have been installed at the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WHTC), the FAA's innovation hub, where they will be used to advance national aviation safety, efficiency, capacity, and environmental sustainability goals, and to drive the evolution of the National Airspace System (NAS) toward the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).

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  • Loft Dynamics' simulators – the first and only VR flight simulators with regulatory approval in Europe – are now undergoing U.S. evaluation by the FAA.
  • The FAA has selected Loft Dynamics' Airbus H125 and Robinson R22 simulators to explore, for the first time, the use of VR flight simulation technology to train pilots.
  • "The adoption of VR flight simulators by international safety agencies like EASA and FAA is crucial given the current landscape.
  • The unique features and capabilities of Loft Dynamics' simulators allow the FAA to perform the research and development required to enhance vertical flight safety, pursue qualification under 14 CFR part 60, and advance NextGen goals.

Parsons Awarded Federal Aviation Administration Contract With $1.8 Billion Ceiling

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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CENTREVILLE, Va., April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was awarded the recompete Technical Support Services Contract 5 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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  • CENTREVILLE, Va., April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was awarded the recompete Technical Support Services Contract 5 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • The $1.8 billion ceiling value contract will support the FAA’s Aviation System Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and includes a base period of four years and two three-year option periods.
  • Through this new contract, Parsons will continue supporting the implementation of the FAA’s Aviation System CIP through engineering, construction, and project management services.
  • To learn more about Parsons’ federal aviation solutions, visit Parsons.com/federal-aviation/ .

Verizon Public Sector wins Federal Aviation Administration Enterprise Network Services (FENS) Contract

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Public Sector today announced a 15-year critical infrastructure contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) worth over $2 billion to design, build, operate and maintain the FAA’s next-generation communications platform.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Public Sector today announced a 15-year critical infrastructure contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) worth over $2 billion to design, build, operate and maintain the FAA’s next-generation communications platform.
  • Verizon also will provide an extensive set of support services including program management, network engineering, configuration management, test and evaluation (T&E), service ordering and provisioning, network and security management and operations.
  • Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services.
  • The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

Bidgely Surpasses 1 TWh in Energy Savings for Global Customers

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Bidgely today announced that the company has surpassed one terawatt-hour (TWh) of energy savings, resulting in the offsetting of nearly 709,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

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  • Bidgely today announced that the company has surpassed one terawatt-hour (TWh) of energy savings, resulting in the offsetting of nearly 709,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.
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    Bidgely celebrates surpassing 1 TWh of energy savings with global utility customers, resulting in the offsetting of nearly 709,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.
  • This approach provides distributed energy resources (DER) integration, grid optimization, and increased energy efficiency to provide relief to a utility’s energy grid, while simultaneously providing bill savings to utility customers,” said Krystal Maxwell, Research Director, Guidehouse.
  • To learn more about Bidgely’s intelligent energy efficiency solutions, download the Next Generation of Behavioral Energy Efficiency Solution Brief here: bidgely.com/resources/hers-next-generation-of-behavioral-energy-efficiency .

APEX DEMANDS US GOVERNMENT PASSENGER COMPENSATION FOR AIR TRAFFIC FAILURES

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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APEX called upon U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg to hold the government to the same level of accountability that he had demanded from airlines the day prior to the FAA failure.

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  • APEX called upon U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg to hold the government to the same level of accountability that he had demanded from airlines the day prior to the FAA failure.
  • "Air traffic control failures happen too often.
  • APEX pointed to the FAA system failure as further underlining the need for air traffic control modernization.
  • In addition to further protecting passengers from failures, U.S. government research has indicated that a Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) could reduce airline fuel utilization by up to 5% through more fuel-efficient traffic management.

OPSWAT Academy Announces Collaboration with South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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Recent research from Cyberseek shows there are over 700,000 open positions within cybersecurity in the U.S. alone.

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  • Recent research from Cyberseek shows there are over 700,000 open positions within cybersecurity in the U.S. alone.
  • These trainees will be exposed to real-world onsite training and education, and they also participate in several certification programs that DEW endorses, which now includes the OPSWAT Academy certification program.
  • All nine OPSWAT Academy Associate courses are offered through this collaboration, such as OPSWAT Legacy System Associate (OLSA) and OPSWAT Network Security Associate (ONSA).
  • OPSWAT Academy currently has more than 50,000 enrolled users and was also named Professional Certification Program of the Year in the 6th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards Program last month.

Leidos Deploys New Terminal Flight Management Capability at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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RESTON, Va., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader, today announced the first Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) system operational at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

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  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader, today announced the first Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) system operational at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
  • TFDM is a tower-based Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology that improves surface management and efficiency.
  • Leidos teams perform program management, systems engineering, design and development, system integration and testing, adaptation, hardware production and site implementation.
  • Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

AAR expands partnership with flydubai, signing multi-year Boeing 737 MAX flight-hour component support contract

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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We look forward to expanding our partnership with AAR as we grow our fleet over the next few years.

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  • We look forward to expanding our partnership with AAR as we grow our fleet over the next few years.
  • flydubai operates a single fleet-type of 68 Boeing 737 aircraft that includes 32 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 33 Boeing 737 MAX 8, and 3 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
  • AAR began supporting flydubais flagship fleet of Boeing 737 MAX in 2017 and signed a contract extension for flydubais Boeing 737 Next Generation fleet in 2021.
  • An efficient single fleet-type: Operates a single fleet-type of 68 Boeing 737 aircraftand includes: 32 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 33 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 3 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.