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Textron Aviation Enhances Passenger Comfort With CoolView Windows in Beechcraft King Air Turboprops

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Textron Aviation today announced a noteworthy upgrade for its Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 turboprops with the introduction of new CoolView® windows to minimize heat transfer into the cabin on the ramp and offer an unprecedented level of passenger comfort and cabin cooling.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced a noteworthy upgrade for its Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 turboprops with the introduction of new CoolView® windows to minimize heat transfer into the cabin on the ramp and offer an unprecedented level of passenger comfort and cabin cooling.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Beechcraft King Air turboprop is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • “The inclusion of CoolView windows in the Beechcraft King Air turboprops is a testament to our commitment to passenger comfort and our responsiveness to their ideas.”
    The CoolView windows also feature a frost pane with an integrated window tint.
  • Combined with Textron Aviation's standard Electric Air Conditioning System with Ground Cooling in the King Air 360, the CoolView windows will help provide customers with a cool and comfortable cabin environment, even in challenging ramp conditions.

Synchrony Names Sue Bishop as Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has promoted Sue Bishop to Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has promoted Sue Bishop to Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.
  • Bishop will establish a new Corporate Affairs Office –within Synchrony to address growing opportunities and complex issues shaping today's global business environment.
  • She will be responsible for advancing and executing Synchrony's strategic approach to corporate communications, reputation management, public affairs, and advocacy on behalf of Synchrony and in service of its employees, partners, and consumers.
  • Bishop joined Synchrony in 2017 as Senior Vice President, Communications and Brand and has helped shape business strategy and transform how the company drives internal and external engagement.

Textron Aviation Introduces All-New Interiors for Its Iconic Cessna Single-Engine High-Wing Piston Lineup

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Textron Aviation announced today significant enhancements to its iconic Cessna high-wing piston aircraft lineup — the Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Cessna Turbo Skyhawk and Cessna Turbo Stationair HD.

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  • Textron Aviation announced today significant enhancements to its iconic Cessna high-wing piston aircraft lineup — the Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Cessna Turbo Skyhawk and Cessna Turbo Stationair HD.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.
  • “For decades, pilots have chosen the Cessna piston lineup for its durability, comfort and performance,” said Christi Tannahill, senior vice president, Customer Experience.
  • “Cessna pistons inspire the journey of flight,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Textron Aviation Piston Sales.

McCauley’s new high-performance propeller for Beechcraft King Air B300 series achieves FAA certification

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

McCauley Propeller Systems announced today that its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, has successfully achieved certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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  • McCauley Propeller Systems announced today that its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, has successfully achieved certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230713365882/en/
    McCauley Propeller Systems' newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series features four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter.
  • The new high-performance propeller offers King Air B300 operators additional payload, increased takeoff and climb performance, reduced noise in the cabin and cockpit and greater time between overhauls.
  • “The McCauley C780 is a new, lightweight, scimitar blade design propeller that enhances the already legendary King Air flying experience,” said Heidi McNary, vice president and general manager, McCauley Propeller Systems.

Energy Harvesting Global Market Insights to 2028: Improvements in Transducer Materials Fuels the Sector

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Friday, July 7, 2023

The energy harvesting market refers to the industry involved in manufacturing energy harvesting devices.

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  • The energy harvesting market refers to the industry involved in manufacturing energy harvesting devices.
  • The energy harvesting sources include the following: thermal, solar and photovoltaic; vibration, displacement and mechanical; radiation and electromagnetic; and chemical energy.
  • Energy harvesting, also known as energy scavenging or power harvesting, is a growing market for the conversion of waste energy, i.e., energy that is otherwise wasted in the form of heat.
  • Based on the energy source, the energy harvesting market is segmented into thermal, solar, photovoltaics, vibration, displacement and mechanical, radiation and electromagnetic, and chemical energy.

Textron Aviation Delivers the First Flagship Cessna Citation Longitude Registered in Mexico

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Textron Aviation today announced that it has delivered the first flagship Cessna Citation Longitude business jet registered in Mexico to a customer who plans to utilize the aircraft for business travel throughout Mexico and North America.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced that it has delivered the first flagship Cessna Citation Longitude business jet registered in Mexico to a customer who plans to utilize the aircraft for business travel throughout Mexico and North America.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230706279067/en/
    The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super-midsize business jet designed, produced and delivered by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron company.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet is designed, produced and delivered by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • Longitude owners and operators in Mexico can appreciate city pairs such as Monterrey, Mexico to Asuncion, Paraguay; Toluca, Mexico to Belem, Brazil; and with only one stop, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to Tokyo, Japan.

Textron Aviation announces order for 40 Cessna Skyhawks to support pilot training for ATP Flight School

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Friday, June 30, 2023

Textron Aviation today announced an agreement with ATP Flight School for the purchase of 40 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft to be delivered in 2025.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced an agreement with ATP Flight School for the purchase of 40 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft to be delivered in 2025.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Skyhawk is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • In October 2022, ATP and Textron Aviation agreed to the purchase of 55 Cessna Skyhawks, with deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2023.
  • “The Cessna Skyhawk has been the standard in aircraft training for over six decades,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Textron Aviation Piston Sales.

Textron to Release Second Quarter Results on July 27, 2023

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) will release its second quarter 2023 financial results on Thursday morning, July 27, 2023.

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  • Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) will release its second quarter 2023 financial results on Thursday morning, July 27, 2023.
  • Textron will also host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss the results and the company’s outlook.
  • The call will be available via webcast at www.textron.com or by direct dial at (844) 867-6169 in the U.S. or (409) 207-6975 outside of the U.S.; Access Code: 7265882.
  • In addition, the call will be recorded and available for playback beginning at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern) on Thursday, July 27, 2023 by dialing (402) 970-0847; Access Code: 8467989.

XTEND DEFENSE ACHIEVES FULL NDAA COMPLIANCE ACROSS ITS RANGE OF HUMAN-GUIDED AUTONOMOUS DRONES

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel and WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Modern Day Marine (MDM) Expo, XTEND, developer of a human-guided autonomous operating system (XOS) which is revolutionizing the way humans interact with drones, has today announced that its range / family of XTENDER, Wolverine and Griffon drones have achieved full NDAA compliance. The company will be increasing US-based production in response to a growing demand for its revolutionary, robust, affordable solutions from the US Department of Defense and the wider US Government technology community.

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  • "Our compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) further strengthens XTEND's ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense and supercharges our US expansion," says Robert Peters, XTEND Defense's General Manager.
  • XTEND's drone systems allow any operator to perform extremely accurate maneuvers and actions, in any environment with minimal training.
  • As part of XTEND's continued expansion in the US market, it has recently appointed Robert Peters as General Manager of XTEND Defense.
  • XTEND's range of fully NDAA compliant, human-guided autonomous drones includes:
    XTENDER - a new micro tactical indoor ISR system that enables any operator to perform accurate remote multi-mission tasks in complex environments.

XTEND DEFENSE ACHIEVES FULL NDAA COMPLIANCE ACROSS ITS RANGE OF HUMAN-GUIDED AUTONOMOUS DRONES

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel and WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Modern Day Marine (MDM) Expo, XTEND, developer of a human-guided autonomous operating system (XOS) which is revolutionizing the way humans interact with drones, has today announced that its range / family of XTENDER, Wolverine and Griffon drones have achieved full NDAA compliance. The company will be increasing US-based production in response to a growing demand for its revolutionary, robust, affordable solutions from the US Department of Defense and the wider US Government technology community.

Key Points: 
  • "Our compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) further strengthens XTEND's ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense and supercharges our US expansion," says Robert Peters, XTEND Defense's General Manager.
  • XTEND's drone systems allow any operator to perform extremely accurate maneuvers and actions, in any environment with minimal training.
  • As part of XTEND's continued expansion in the US market, it has recently appointed Robert Peters as General Manager of XTEND Defense.
  • XTEND's range of fully NDAA compliant, human-guided autonomous drones includes:
    XTENDER - a new micro tactical indoor ISR system that enables any operator to perform accurate remote multi-mission tasks in complex environments.