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Nokia launches groundbreaking cybersecurity-focused testing lab in the U.S.

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Nokia launches groundbreaking cybersecurity-focused testing lab in the U.S.

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  • Nokia launches groundbreaking cybersecurity-focused testing lab in the U.S.
    Dallas, Texas Nokia today announced the launch of its Advanced Security Testing and Research (ASTaR) lab, located in Dallas, Texas.
  • It is the first end-to-end 5G testing lab in the U.S. focused solely on cybersecurity.
  • ASTaR lab will be an ideal testing ground to assess security in the larger context of network use and abuse scenarios.
  • The lab will serve as a central repository for cybersecurity knowledge that will be shared across Nokia and with its operator, enterprise and government customers.

Thermo Fisher Scientific and Q-linea launch ASTar System, a rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing system

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

BASINGSTOKE, United Kingdom, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thermo Fisher Scientific and Q-linea today announced the launch of the ASTar System – a rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (rAST) system that provides true minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) results in ≈ 6 hours. Conventional AST methods can take up to 72 hours to yield a result.

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  • Q-linea ASTar System provides gold standard-equivalent antimicrobial susceptibility testing with results in approximately six hours.
  • BASINGSTOKE, United Kingdom, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Thermo Fisher Scientific and Q-linea today announced the launch of the ASTar System a rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (rAST) system that provides true minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) results in 6 hours.
  • Romain Lecomte, senior director, clinical product marketing, Thermo Fisher Scientific microbiology, said: "When we say rapid, we mean it.
  • The ASTar System is now commercially available from Thermo Fisher Scientific in Europe, with plans for launch in other regions to follow pending relevant regulatory approvals.

Garmin Honored with Consecutive On-Time Delivery Awards from Airbus Helicopters

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced it has received a 2020 On-Time Delivery Award from Airbus Helicopters, Inc. for its efficient performance related to product delivery.

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  • Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced it has received a 2020 On-Time Delivery Award from Airbus Helicopters, Inc. for its efficient performance related to product delivery.
  • Garmin avionics are available as standard on select Airbus Helicopters, including the H125, H130, H135 and H145.
  • This is the second year in a row Garmin has won the On-Time Delivery Award for commitment and timeliness in delivering avionics to fulfill Airbus Helicopters Inc. production lines and customer orders.
  • This marks the third consecutive year Garmin has received an award from Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Air Methods Donates Aircraft to Mercy Air Africa

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Methods , a leading air medical service in the U.S., announced today that it has donated an Airbus AS350B2 helicopter to southern Africa-based humanitarian relief organization, Mercy Air Africa .

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  • GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Methods , a leading air medical service in the U.S., announced today that it has donated an Airbus AS350B2 helicopter to southern Africa-based humanitarian relief organization, Mercy Air Africa .
  • Matthias Reuter, Director of Mercy Air Helicopter Operations, visited Air Methods headquarters in Denver, Colorado last month to finalize and discuss the donation with Air Methods EVP of Operations Leo Morrissette.
  • Air Methods fleet of owned, leased or maintained aircraft features more than 450 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
  • Foundation Mercy Air Switzerland (www.mercyair.ch) is responsible for Mercy Air Africa helicopter programs and Mercy Air Helicopter Inc. is the helicopter operator.

GPMS Announces STC Certification For Its Foresight Predictive HUMS On The AS350 'A-Star' Helicopter

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

CORNWALL, Vt., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --GPMS announced it has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its Foresight MX health monitoring system on the AS350 'AStar' helicopter platform.

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  • CORNWALL, Vt., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --GPMS announced it has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its Foresight MX health monitoring system on the AS350 'AStar' helicopter platform.
  • The company plans to file a Transport Canada CA and pursue EASA Approvals and STC Amendments to include B2 Variants.
  • Said GPMS CEO Dr. Eric Bechhoefer: "The industry is talking about the role connected fleets and predictive analytics can play in asset optimization and the ROI for Foresight is fairly immediate.
  • Its flagship Foresight solution provides Machine Condition Monitoring, Rotor Track and Balance and Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring.

Garmin® receives On-Time Delivery award from Airbus Helicopters

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced it received the 2019 On-Time Delivery award by Airbus Helicopters at the North American Supplier Conference in Grand Prairie, Texas.

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  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced it received the 2019 On-Time Delivery award by Airbus Helicopters at the North American Supplier Conference in Grand Prairie, Texas.
  • Garmin avionics are currently available as standard on select Airbus Helicopters, including the H125, H130, H135 and H145.
  • The On-Time Delivery award recognizes Garmin for its commitment and timeliness to deliver avionics to fulfill Airbus production lines and customer orders.
  • The Airbus Helicopters Supplier of Excellence Award joins a total of nine additional supplier awards previously presented to Garmin by various OEMs within the last several years.

Onboard Systems Weighing Kit with C-40 Cockpit Indicator for Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350 B3 Certified by FAA

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

"After many years of testing and development, we are excited to begin the process of rolling out our new C-40 cockpit indicator across our entire line of Onboard Weighing Systems," said Karsten Lemmon, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Onboard Systems.

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  • "After many years of testing and development, we are excited to begin the process of rolling out our new C-40 cockpit indicator across our entire line of Onboard Weighing Systems," said Karsten Lemmon, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Onboard Systems.
  • Future software upgrades can be downloaded from the Onboard Systems website onto a thumb drive for fast and easy field installation.
  • The Model E-86 Onboard Weighing System with C-40 Cockpit Indicator for the Airbus AS350 B3, B3e & H125 (P/N 200-310-01) is now in production.
  • Onboard Systems International, LLC designs and manufactures innovative helicopter lift equipment for the worldwide aerospace industry, including belly hooks, cargo hook suspension systems, Onboard Weighing Systems, and remote hook equipment.