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Airbus to Provide Sales and Operations Support of Silent Arrow® UAS to European Markets

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Silent Arrow today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Airbus DS Airborne Solutions GmbH (Airbus), MEL Aviation Ltd and Yates Electrospace Corporation (dba Silent Arrow) to manufacture, distribute and support the Silent Arrow GD-2000 heavy cargo delivery UAS platform for European market segments to include:

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  • To facilitate the collaboration, Silent Arrow recently granted an exclusive license to MEL Aviation to manufacture the Silent Arrow GD-2000 and its spare parts for UK and EU markets in accordance with ISO AS9100 quality standards.
  • Airbus will then provide sales, marketing and after-sales support by leading the operational service model for Silent Arrow, to include:
    "We are thrilled to take our collaboration with MEL Aviation to the next level with Airbus joining the team to build and lead the service business for Silent Arrow across Europe," said Chip Yates, Silent Arrow's Founder and CEO.
  • The Silent Arrow GD-2000 is the world's first heavy payload, autonomous and attritable cargo delivery aircraft designed to carry 1,500 lbs.
  • of cargo over 40 miles when deployed from cargo aircraft such as the Lockheed Martin C-130, Boeing C-17 and Airbus A400M.

Capewell Names Mark Lavender Operations Director of Capewell Europe

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Capewell, a leader in aerial delivery & life support solutions, announces Mark Lavender as European Operations Director.

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  • Capewell, a leader in aerial delivery & life support solutions, announces Mark Lavender as European Operations Director.
  • "I am delighted and grateful to have been appointed to be Capewell Europe's Operations Director in the UK," said Lavender.
  • Within Capewell, Mark has a broad responsibility for all areas of the business, including regulatory and statutory director responsibility.
  • Ed Davis, Capewell Europe's Strategic Director, added "Mark's arrival at Capewell Europe could not be more timely.

Capewell Names Mark Lavender Operations Director of Capewell Europe

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Monday, December 19, 2022

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capewell, a global leader in engineering and manufacturing of aviation aerial delivery and life support solutions, announced it has named Mark Lavender as the Operations Director for Capewell Europe Limited (CEL) – Capewell's UK-based subsidiary in the United Kingdom – to lead CEL's UK, European, and Commonwealth operations.

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  • SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capewell, a global leader in engineering and manufacturing of aviation aerial delivery and life support solutions, announced it has named Mark Lavender as the Operations Director for Capewell Europe Limited (CEL) – Capewell's UK-based subsidiary in the United Kingdom – to lead CEL's UK, European, and Commonwealth operations.
  • "I am delighted and grateful to have been appointed to be Capewell Europe's Operations Director in the UK," said Lavender.
  • Within Capewell, Mark has a broad responsibility for all areas of the business, including regulatory and statutory director responsibility.
  • Ed Davis, Capewell Europe's Strategic Director, added "Mark's arrival at Capewell Europe could not be more timely.

Flight Path Museum LAX Welcomes New Sponsor Atlas Air Worldwide

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Atlas Air Worldwide companies, Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide , have become Platinum Plus-level sponsors and have introduced two $2,500 youth scholarships through the museum\'s annual competitive scholarship program.\n"This significant and much appreciated contribution from Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide is a welcome vote of confidence in our mission," said Agnes Huff, PhD, president, Board of Directors for Flight Path Museum LAX.

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  • Atlas Air Worldwide companies, Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide , have become Platinum Plus-level sponsors and have introduced two $2,500 youth scholarships through the museum\'s annual competitive scholarship program.\n"This significant and much appreciated contribution from Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide is a welcome vote of confidence in our mission," said Agnes Huff, PhD, president, Board of Directors for Flight Path Museum LAX.
  • "\nAtlas Air Worldwide is a global leader in innovative, outsourced aviation services providing express and e-commerce delivery providers, shippers, freight forwarders, airlines, military, charter, and dry-lease services worldwide.
  • Atlas Air offers long and short-term cargo and passenger solutions around the world, with an active LAX hub.\n"We look forward to our role as a Platinum Plus sponsor of Flight Path Museum and to partnering with the museum on critical work to identify and empower the next generation of aviators," said John Dietrich, President & CEO, Atlas Air Worldwide.
  • The future is bright, and we are thrilled to partner with Atlas and Flight Path Museum to encourage students to follow their passion for aviation.

Teledyne CML Composites awarded Airbus A400M “Life Of Program” Contract

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Teledyne CML Composites announces the award of a contract with Airbus in Madrid for the Life Of Program supply of composite wing components & assemblies on the A400M Tactical Airlifter.

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  • Teledyne CML Composites announces the award of a contract with Airbus in Madrid for the Life Of Program supply of composite wing components & assemblies on the A400M Tactical Airlifter.
  • The decision to award this latest package to Teledyne CML Composites is a reflection of our proven track record to supply high quality composite parts that exceed our customers' expectations, said John Toner, Vice President & General Manager, Teledyne Aerospace and Defence Electronics UK (TADE UK) and General Manager of Teledyne CML Composites.
  • Teledyne CML Composites continues to enjoy a period of significant growth as a composites manufacturer to commercial aerospace and defence aerospace customers worldwide.
  • Teledyne CML Composites possess the added benefit of having in-house metal fabrication and machining capabilities, a complete composite manufacturing solution.

Comparative SWOT & Program Strategy Focus of the World's Top 5 Military Transport Aircraft Programs - Lockheed C130J Hercules, Embraer C-390, Airbus A400M Atlas, Ilyshin IL76, and Kawasaki C-2 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

The "Comparative SWOT & Program Strategy Focus - World's Top 5 Military Transport Aircraft Programs - Lockheed C130J Hercules, Embraer C-390, Airbus A400M Atlas, Ilyshin IL76, Kawasaki C-2" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Comparative SWOT & Program Strategy Focus - World's Top 5 Military Transport Aircraft Programs - Lockheed C130J Hercules, Embraer C-390, Airbus A400M Atlas, Ilyshin IL76, Kawasaki C-2" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides a comprehensive Comparative SWOT framework Analysis on the World's Top 5 in-service Military Transport Aircraft programs, ranging from the old master to the new kids on the block followed by an analysis of the program strategy focus across these aircraft programs.
  • Since then their position in the force structure of the armed forces globally has become indispensable and is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future.
  • Global Top 5 Military Transport Aircrafts - Program Origins, Profile & Snapshot

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, Are One Month Away from Soaring in to The 2019 Great Pacific Airshow

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Final preparations have begun for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, and their headline performance at the fourth annual Great Pacific Airshow , which will take place Oct. 4 - 6, 2019.

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  • Final preparations have begun for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, and their headline performance at the fourth annual Great Pacific Airshow , which will take place Oct. 4 - 6, 2019.
  • A vital part of the Red Arrows tour to North America is the mighty Airbus A400M Atlas transporter.
  • In addition to the Red Arrows, the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds demonstration squadron will be returning to the Pacific Airshow.
  • Follow The Great Pacific Airshow on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram - @PacificAirshow and visit the website at www.pacificairshow.com
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Elbit Systems Awarded $73 Million Contract to Supply J-MUSIC DIRCM Systems for the German Air Force

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Elbit Systemswill work closely withDIEHL Defenceand Airbus Defenceand Space for the integration of theJ-MUSIC DIRCM systems inside the A400M Defence Aid Support Systems (DASS) protection suite.

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  • Elbit Systemswill work closely withDIEHL Defenceand Airbus Defenceand Space for the integration of theJ-MUSIC DIRCM systems inside the A400M Defence Aid Support Systems (DASS) protection suite.
  • Elad Aharonson, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR Division, commented:"Germany is an important market for us.
  • This contract award is yet another testament to the maturity of our DIRCM systems and to the high level of confidence that they provide to users."
  • Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this Press Release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies.

Global Military Transport Aircraft Market 2019 - Forecast to 2026: Increase in Coalition and Expeditionary Operations Fuelling Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

The "Global Military Transport Aircraft Market, Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Military Transport Aircraft Market, Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This leads to an increase in the operational tempo of the transport fleet, as a result of which aging aircraft need to be replaced.
  • This segment will become more competitive, as Airbus A400M, Kawasaki C-2, and Xi'an Y-20 are expected to consolidate in the market.
  • In India, local company Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. is partnering with Airbus DS to offer the C-295 solution for replacing old Avro aircraft.

PG&E Corporation Provides Update on Financial Impact of 2017 and 2018 Wildfires; Reports on Progress of Enhanced Wildfire Safety Inspections

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Thursday, February 28, 2019

The company is also recording a new $1.0 billion pre-tax charge related to the 2017 Northern California wildfires.

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  • The company is also recording a new $1.0 billion pre-tax charge related to the 2017 Northern California wildfires.
  • The $1.0 billion charge is in addition to the previously recorded $2.5 billion charge in the second quarter of 2018.
  • The new $1.0 billion charge relates to the 2017 Atlas and Cascade fires, which were not included in the prior $2.5 billion charge.
  • These enhanced distribution inspections are expected to be complete by the end of May 2019, pending any weather or access constraints.