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Doroni Aerospace Reveals Revolutionary Leap in Personal Transportation with the H1-X 'Flying Car'

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Friday, March 1, 2024

This revolutionary 'flying car' sets a new standard for the industry, promising to transform mobility with its unprecedented blend of efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

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  • This revolutionary 'flying car' sets a new standard for the industry, promising to transform mobility with its unprecedented blend of efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
  • With wing fences to manage airflow and integrated wing landing gear, it represents a leap in aerodynamic sophistication.
  • Doron Merdinger, CEO of Doroni Aerospace, shared his vision, stating, "The H1-X is not just a vehicle; it's a leap towards a future where freedom of movement and sustainability coexist.
  • Our dedication to innovation, safety, and the environment is embodied in every aspect of the H1-X, marking a new chapter in transportation."

Eve Holding, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and FY2023 Results

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Friday, March 8, 2024

MELBOURNE, Fla., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eve Holding, Inc. ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX and EVEXW) reports its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 earnings results.

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  • MELBOURNE, Fla., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eve Holding, Inc. ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX and EVEXW) reports its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 earnings results.
  • Eve Air Mobility accomplished several milestones on our journey to shape the global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem in 2023.
  • Our R&D costs are primarily driven by the MSA with Embraer that performs several developmental activities for Eve.
  • R&D associated with Eve's aircraft development and SG&A expenses were the main contributors to the higher cash consumption during the quarter.

KNAPP and Takeoff announce deepened integrated partnership to accelerate innovation in eGrocery fulfillment

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Takeoff and KNAPP announced an evolved and integrated partnership to accelerate hardware and software innovation for eGrocery fulfillment through:

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  • Takeoff and KNAPP have expanded their partnership to offer a modular product portfolio to provide food retailers with right sized automation and unique capabilities for their operation.
  • Seven years ago, Takeoff created the hyperlocal fulfillment category with a custom, grocery-native platform – Micro Fulfillment Centers were born.
  • Together, Takeoff and KNAPP offer an unmatched experience, global reach, flexible architecture, industry-leading operator productivity and ultimately, eGrocery profitability.
  • The future of eGrocery fulfillment is led by Takeoff and KNAPP.

Doroni Aerospace Set to Unveil Revolutionary Advance in eVTOL ‘Flying Car’ Technology

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Scheduled for March 1st, this announcement is anticipated to be a watershed moment, heralding a new era in the evolution of transportation.

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  • Scheduled for March 1st, this announcement is anticipated to be a watershed moment, heralding a new era in the evolution of transportation.
  • With a storied history of pushing the boundaries of what's possible, Doroni Aerospace has long been at the forefront of the eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) sector.
  • "This development is not merely an advancement in technology but a leap toward a more sustainable and accessible urban future."
  • Doroni Aerospace extends an open invitation to industry stakeholders, media representatives, and technology enthusiasts to join us as we unveil this groundbreaking development.

Enhanced Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cards Offer More Rewards & Benefits

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Today American Express and Delta Air Lines announced enhanced Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cards designed to improve the travel experience and deliver everyday value to consumers and business owners.

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  • Today American Express and Delta Air Lines announced enhanced Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cards designed to improve the travel experience and deliver everyday value to consumers and business owners.
  • From occasional travelers to the most frequent Delta flyers, these Cards offer new reward categories, benefits and features across everyday spending, dining at restaurants, rideshares, rental cars, flights and vacation stays, plus enhanced Companion Certificates and new ways to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs).
  • Get Closer to Status: New annual MQD Headstart of $2500 MQDs gets Delta SkyMiles American Express Platinum, Platinum Business, Reserve and Reserve Business Card Members halfway to Silver Medallion status at the beginning of each qualifying year.
  • They make being a SkyMiles member even better,” said Howard Grosfield, President, U.S. Consumer Services, American Express.

IXL Math Meets Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 Requirements in Randomized Control Trial Conducted by Johns Hopkins University

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

BALTIMORE, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings of a Johns Hopkins University study that affirms IXL Math's effectiveness in boosting student achievement. The evaluation of IXL Math's impact meets the required rigor of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 and What Works Clearinghouse standards for evidence-based interventions.

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  • The evaluation of IXL Math's impact meets the required rigor of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 and What Works Clearinghouse standards for evidence-based interventions.
  • The Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE) at Johns Hopkins University conducted an independent, randomized control trial in Spring 2023 at Holland Public Schools in Michigan.
  • The research revealed the following key findings:
    Students in IXL classrooms surpassed their control group peers: IXL Math students significantly outperformed the control group by an average of 10 points on the Star Math assessment.
  • A positive correlation between usage and achievement: IXL Math usage was significantly correlated with student performance on the Star Math and M-STEP assessments.

Takeoff Technologies Partners with Hy-Vee to Bring Efficiencies to Online Shopping

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Takeoff Technologies, the eGrocery technology that helps grocers thrive online, announced its partnership with Hy-Vee, Inc., a leading employee-owned grocery retailer that serves the Midwest. Using Takeoff, Hy-Vee can further meet its customers' growing demand for online shopping through Micro Fulfillment Centers in select metro locations. The technology will complement Hy-Vee's Aisles Online grocery ordering system by making the process more efficient for those employees shopping orders.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Takeoff Technologies, the eGrocery technology that helps grocers thrive online, announced its partnership with Hy-Vee, Inc., a leading employee-owned grocery retailer that serves the Midwest.
  • Using Takeoff, Hy-Vee can further meet its customers' growing demand for online shopping through Micro Fulfillment Centers in select metro locations.
  • The technology will complement Hy-Vee's Aisles Online grocery ordering system by making the process more efficient for those employees shopping orders.
  • A network of Micro Fulfillment Centers powered by Takeoff's technology will help create new competitive advantages for Hy-Vee and enhanced online services for Hy-Vee customers.

U.S. Army Awards Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Air Vehicles Contract to Demonstrate Heavy Lift VTOL Capability

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Near Earth Autonomy, Inc. (Near Earth) and Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), announced today that they have been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capable of moving loads with a minimum of 800 pounds and flying distances over 100 miles.

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  • Near Earth Autonomy, Inc. (Near Earth) and Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), announced today that they have been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capable of moving loads with a minimum of 800 pounds and flying distances over 100 miles.
  • This heavy-lift vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS will take Soldiers out of harm’s way and supplement resupply trips through added uncrewed lift capacity.
  • This practice significantly heightens the risk for Army aircrews, especially when operating in hostile regions.
  • The partners will demonstrate the KARGO UAV's capabilities at Project Convergence 2024, displaying applications ranging from cargo resupply to reconnaissance.

Lime Rock New Energy Announces Promotion of Blair Barlow

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lime Rock New Energy today announces the promotion of Blair Barlow to Managing Director.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lime Rock New Energy today announces the promotion of Blair Barlow to Managing Director.
  • Mr. Barlow joined Lime Rock in 2008 and has been a Director on the LRNE team since 2021.
  • Mark McCall, Managing Director of Lime Rock New Energy, said, "Blair has been a tremendous addition to the New Energy team, bringing over a decade of deal and board experience, an extensive network in energy markets, and a deep commitment to finding opportunities in the energy transition.
  • Mr. Barlow currently sits on the boards of two Lime Rock New Energy portfolio companies, Power TakeOff and Aperia Technologies, the latter of which he sourced.

1build Partners with STACK, Empowering Contractors Nationwide with Real-Time Cost Estimation

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 1build, the only API for live construction cost data and integrations with construction suppliers, today announced a new partnership with STACK Construction Technologies, a pioneering construction software platform, to deliver industry-leading data to improve their already powerful takeoff and estimating tools. Through the integration of 1build's API, STACK users will gain instant access to 1build's database of over 68 million data points covering every country in the United States, at no additional cost to their existing plan with the platform. This upgrade will allow contractors to develop more accurate estimates that are localized to the county their project is set within, all without ever leaving the platform to check a printed cost book.

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  • This upgrade will allow contractors to develop more accurate estimates that are localized to the county their project is set within, all without ever leaving the platform to check a printed cost book.
  • "The contractors who will succeed in this post-COVID environment will be the ones able to adapt to new tools and technology immediately.
  • At 1build, we elevate contractors above their competition and arm them with the labor and materials data necessary to win bids," said 1build Founder and CEO Dmitry Alexin.
  • For information on 1build's API and its construction cost dataset please visit: https://www.1build.com/ .