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Canadian International Air Show Celebrates 75 years of Soaring over Toronto

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) officially announces their 75th Anniversary performance headliners.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) officially announces their 75th Anniversary performance headliners.
  • The 2024 initial lineup includes the Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds and the CF-18 Demonstration team along with the much-anticipated return of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, Red Arrows, and the United States Air Force F-22 Raptor.
  • “For three-quarters of a century, the RCAF has been an integral part of our air show,” said Lori Duthie, Executive Director of the CIAS.
  • Tickets for the 75th Canadian International Air Show will go on sale in May 2024.

Radiance Technologies Promotes Darien Hammett to Executive Vice President, Defense Sector

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiance Technologies (Radiance) is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Darien Hammett to Executive Vice President, Defense Sector.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiance Technologies (Radiance) is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Darien Hammett to Executive Vice President, Defense Sector.
  • Mr. Hammett will be responsible for ensuring Radiance's Defense Sector remains aligned with its overarching growth strategy.
  • "Darien's dedication and extensive background in both the military and at Radiance make him exceptionally well-suited to lead our Defense Sector.
  • Mr. Hammett joined Radiance Technologies in September 2019 as an Assistant Vice President providing direct support to the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer on developing, communicating, and realizing strategy.

Retired Air Force General Charles Corcoran Joins Scientific Systems As Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader and pioneer in intelligent autonomous systems, today announced that retired U.S. Air Force General Charles "Corky" Corcoran has joined the company as a strategic advisor. General Corcoran's primary role will be to offer critical and strategic guidance on issues related to multi-domain integration, advancements in manned-unmanned teaming, as well as advising on doctrine and procedures from the tactical to policy level.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader and pioneer in intelligent autonomous systems, today announced that retired U.S. Air Force General Charles "Corky" Corcoran has joined the company as a strategic advisor.
  • General Corcoran is a retired U.S. Air Force Major General with over 31 years of military service, culminating in his most recent role of Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at USAF Headquarters (HQ) in Washington D.C.
  • Prior to that position, General Corcoran was the Commander of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
  • "I am thrilled to partner with Scientific Systems," said General Corcoran.

Pratt & Whitney Awarded F135 Production Contract for Lots 15-17

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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"This marks a major milestone for the program," said Jen Latka, Pratt & Whitney's vice president for the F135 program.

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  • "This marks a major milestone for the program," said Jen Latka, Pratt & Whitney's vice president for the F135 program.
  • The Lots 15-17 production contract funds production of 278 F135 engines with an option to order up to a total of 518 engines.
  • "This marks a major milestone for the program," said Jen Latka, Pratt & Whitney's vice president for the F135 program.
  • As of December 2022, Pratt & Whitney has delivered more than 1,000 F135 production engines.

Europe Aircraft Isothermal Forging Market Report 2022: Increasing Preference for Titanium over Steel Fabricated Parts Drives Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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The adoption of titanium and nickel-based parts across various applications in military aircraft production is a rising trend expected to propel the aircraft isothermal forging market.

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  • The adoption of titanium and nickel-based parts across various applications in military aircraft production is a rising trend expected to propel the aircraft isothermal forging market.
  • The Europe aircraft isothermal forging market is segmented into aircraft components, forging material, fit type, and country.
  • Based on aircraft components, the Europe aircraft isothermal forging market is segmented into fan blade, turbine disks, shafts, and connector rings.
  • Based on country, the Europe aircraft isothermal forging market is segmented into France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the rest of Europe.

Kratos Provides Update on Family of Collaborative Combat Aircraft Flights and Milestones

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Kratos publicly announced family of CCA systems range from a 350-pound class system to a 6000-pound class system and unrefueled ranges in excess of 3,000 miles.

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  • Kratos publicly announced family of CCA systems range from a 350-pound class system to a 6000-pound class system and unrefueled ranges in excess of 3,000 miles.
  • Kratos rail-launched and runway-independent CCAs are developed to maximize performance per cost rather than being at the exquisite end of the capability and cost level.
  • Notably, each of these critical capabilities have previously been actually flight demonstrated and proven with the Kratos CCAs, beginning in 2015.
  • Kratos XQ-58A in flight with F-35 and F-22 is available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/963f08c0-1ac7-450b-b...
    Mr. Fendley continued, Kratos systems include inner loop and outer loop autonomy up through elements of level 4 with Kratos baseline software.

Aerobotix Marks 40th Restoration of Air Inlet Ducts on F-22 Raptor Aircraft

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Aerobotix , an AS9100-certified FANUC robotics integrator, today marked having supported the 40th restoration of air inlet ducts on F-22 Raptor aircraft, as part of a maintenance contract with the U.S. Air Force.

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  • Aerobotix , an AS9100-certified FANUC robotics integrator, today marked having supported the 40th restoration of air inlet ducts on F-22 Raptor aircraft, as part of a maintenance contract with the U.S. Air Force.
  • Thats a labor saving of around 80%, so it really solves the challenge of getting these aircraft back into service quicker.
  • We estimate that since 2016, weve helped the Air Force save $8.8 million $220,000 per aircraft in maintenance costs.
  • On jet aircraft, inlets ensure smooth airflow into engines despite turbulent air coming at the ducts from multiple directions.

Optomec Receives $1.5M Air Force Contract for Additive Repair of F35 Large Titanium Blisks

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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The US Air Force has awarded Optomec a $1.5 million contract to develop a Metal Additive Manufacturing system and process that enables the repair of oversized titanium components used in aircraft engines.

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  • The US Air Force has awarded Optomec a $1.5 million contract to develop a Metal Additive Manufacturing system and process that enables the repair of oversized titanium components used in aircraft engines.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220505005982/en/
    The Optomec Additive Manufacturing system, projected to reduce Titanium blisk repair costs by 80%.
  • Optomecs solution will also benefit the broader commercial aviation market as engine OEMs continue to integrate larger, complex titanium components into their latest, fuel-efficient designs.
  • In addition, Optomec will integrate its oxygen-free processing solution for titanium alloys--a key capability for defect-free, high-strength titanium processing.

BAE Systems Launches New Lightweight Head-Up Display – LiteWave®

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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BAE Systems has unveiled a new lightweight, compact Head-Up Display (HUD) for use in commercial and military aircraft.

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  • BAE Systems has unveiled a new lightweight, compact Head-Up Display (HUD) for use in commercial and military aircraft.
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    BAE Systems has unveiled a new lightweight, compact Head-Up Display (HUD) for use in commercial and military aircraft.
  • LiteWave can be fitted into virtually any cockpit in the world, said Lee Tomlinson, director of HUD products at BAE Systems Electronic Systems business.
  • LiteWave is manufactured at BAE Systems Electronic Systems site in Rochester, UK, which has innovated and invested in cockpit displays for over 60 years.

Lockheed Martin's Marietta Site to Host Same-Day Hiring Decision Event

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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MARIETTA, Ga., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives from Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will be at Kennesaw State University, Marietta Campus Student Center at 860 Rossbacher Way, Marietta, Georgia, 30060 on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to conduct interviews and make same-day hiring decisions. The company is looking to fill nearly 200 positions.

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  • Interested individuals must register for the event at tinyurl.com/5abnbcnb to be considered for an interview.
  • "This hiring event provides a great opportunity to join a team with a deep-rooted culture focused on our global customers.
  • Lockheed Martin has produced aircraft at its Marietta site since 1951.
  • Every production C-130 Hercules airlifter more than 2,600 delivered to date has been produced in Marietta since 1954.