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Aviture Secures 4-Year Contract with the U.S. Air Force for Ongoing Development of Aim High

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Monday, September 11, 2023

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OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aviture is proud to announce its competitive award of a four-year contract with the United States Air Force for the continued development and enhancement of the Aim High application. The new contract continues an ongoing partnership with the Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) and Aviture, a leading technology solutions provider, since the Aim High application's inception in 2018 where AFRS set out to engage non-traditional recruits, expose a larger audience to career opportunities within the Air Force, and arm recruiters with better networking tools.

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Aviture secures a four-year contract with the United States Air Force for the continued development and enhancement of the Aim High application.
This application effectively educates 4.4 million eligible recruits about news, events, and the career opportunities the Air Force offers while arming the Air Force Recruiting Service with better networking tools.
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aviture is proud to announce its competitive award of a four-year contract with the United States Air Force for the continued development and enhancement of the Aim High application.
Aim High is a capability-rich mobile application that effectively educates 4.4 million eligible recruits about news, events, and the career opportunities the Air Force offers.

Global Airlines agrees purchase of three more A380s and makes further senior appointments to Advisory Board

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Airlines, the world's newest long-haul airline, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a further three A380s.

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LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Airlines, the world's newest long-haul airline, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a further three A380s.
Global Airlines has also announced further appointments to its Advisory Board; Pierre Madrange and Ian Black.
James Asquith, Founder and CEO of Global Airlines, said, "We extend our warmest welcome to both Ian and Pierre to the Global Airlines' advisory board, where they will work closely with our team.
Pierre Madrange said, "I'm really pleased to be joining the Global Airlines Advisory Board.

Global Airlines agrees purchase of three more A380s and makes further senior appointments to Advisory Board

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Airlines, the world's newest long-haul airline, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a further three A380s.

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LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Airlines, the world's newest long-haul airline, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a further three A380s.
Global Airlines has also announced further appointments to its Advisory Board; Pierre Madrange and Ian Black.
James Asquith, Founder and CEO of Global Airlines, said, "We extend our warmest welcome to both Ian and Pierre to the Global Airlines' advisory board, where they will work closely with our team.
Pierre Madrange said, "I'm really pleased to be joining the Global Airlines Advisory Board.

Dassault Aviation at the 2023 Paris Air Show

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Friday, June 16, 2023

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(Saint-Cloud, France, June 16, 2023) – Dassault Aviation is proud to present its dual civil/military know-how to professionals and the general public at the Paris Air Show, the 54th edition of which will be held at Paris-Le Bourget airport from June 19 to 25, 2023.

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(Saint-Cloud, France, June 16, 2023) – Dassault Aviation is proud to present its dual civil/military know-how to professionals and the general public at the Paris Air Show, the 54th edition of which will be held at Paris-Le Bourget airport from June 19 to 25, 2023.
Dassault Aviation will be present in hall 2A, stand A251, displaying models of our aircraft under a giant video screen.
In 2023, Dassault Aviation will be recruiting 1,000 employees in all fields: design, production, support, digital, etc.
We will also be present at the Paris Air Lab, an exploration area dedicated to innovation, where our specialists will be exhibiting work relating to decarbonized air transport and 4.0 production methods.

Curtiss-Wright Receives $35 Million Contract to Provide Aircraft Arresting Systems Support to the French Air and Space Force (AAE)

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has been awarded a 10-year contract by the French Air and Space Force (AAE) to support its aircraft arresting systems.

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has been awarded a 10-year contract by the French Air and Space Force (AAE) to support its aircraft arresting systems.
Under the contract, valued at approximately $35 million, Curtiss-Wright will provide logistics, analysis, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of specialized arresting systems equipment.
Curtiss-Wright is performing the work at its Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems facility in Merpins, France, part of its EMS division in the Naval & Power segment.
Following the 2022 acquisition of the aerospace arresting systems business, and through its Merpins, France and Aston, PA facilities, Curtiss-Wright’s diverse arresting systems product portfolio includes energy absorbers, retractable hook cable systems, net-stanchion systems and mobile systems to support aircraft carrier and fixed land-based arresting systems.

Next Phase Solutions Secures Air Force Records Management Application Contract

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Monday, January 16, 2023

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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Next Phase Solutions announced it has won a contract with the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) for the Air and Space Force to provide a Records Management Application for investigative case files that meets all mandatory requirements outlined in DOD 5015.02-STD and has a certificate of Compliance from the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC). "We are excited for our continued expansion within the Department of Defense community supporting application modernization efforts with OnBase, the low code, rapid application development platform made by Hyland Software," said Mary McKnight, Chief Executive Officer.

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Next Phase Solutions announced it has won a contract with the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) for the Air and Space Force to provide a Records Management Application for investigative case files utilizing OnBase by Hyland Software.
"We are excited for our continued expansion within the Department of Defense community supporting application modernization efforts with OnBase, the low code, rapid application development platform made by Hyland Software," said Mary McKnight, Chief Executive Officer.
The task order outlines Next Phase Solutions providing a certified records management application of classified/unclassified records, integration with existing Case Management systems, migration of case files and metadata from legacy platforms, and workflows supporting the full lifecycle management of records.
The new RMA will extend OSI's records processing capabilities with configurable workflows for intake, processing, disposition, retrieval, and file plan management, while applying role-based security and disaster recovery capabilities for the agency.

Fertility Benefits Manager WINFertility and Military Family Building Coalition Expand AVIATRIX Program to Air and Space Forces

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, WINFertility, the leading fertility benefits manager, announces the expansion of the successful AVIATRIX initiative, which has been providing Naval aviators reproductive clinical advocacy and fertility management services, to Air Force Airmen and Space Force Guardians. The AVIATRIX Project first launched last year in partnership with the Military Family Building Coalition (MFCB) to empower female Naval aviators and aviation personnel to proactively explore their family building options. The program addresses the need for the military to offer clinically supported family building and fertility benefits comparable with those offered in the private sector. The AVIATRIX program was well received by the Navy which is driving expansion to the other services.

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The AVIATRIX Project first launched last year in partnership with the Military Family Building Coalition (MFCB) to empower female Naval aviators and aviation personnel to proactively explore their family building options.
The program addresses the need for the military to offer clinically supported family building and fertility benefits comparable with those offered in the private sector.
WINFertility and the Military Family Building Coalition have been offering a first-of-its-kind solution for military family building through a program with the Navy, and together we're expanding that program to the Air Force and Space Force," said Ellen Gustafson, Co-Founder of Military Family Building Coalition.
The Military Family Building Coalition (MFBC) is a non-profit organization, dedicated to supporting active-duty military members with family building challenges.

L3Harris and Embraer to Develop New Agile Tanker via KC-390 to Support Air Force Operational Imperatives

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Monday, September 19, 2022

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L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) and Embraer S.A. (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) today announced a partnership to develop an Agile Tanker, a tactical aerial refueling option to address the U.S. Air Forces operational imperatives and joint force refueling requirements especially for contested logistics environments.

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L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) and Embraer S.A. (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) today announced a partnership to develop an Agile Tanker, a tactical aerial refueling option to address the U.S. Air Forces operational imperatives and joint force refueling requirements especially for contested logistics environments.
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L3Harris Technologies and Embraer S.A. will develop tactical aerial refueling options to support the U.S. Air Forces operational imperatives.
U.S. Air Force strategic planners have stated agile combat employment will require refueling platforms optimized to support a disaggregated approach to air dominance in contested logistics environments, said Christopher E. Kubasik, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, L3Harris.
Collaborating with Embraer to develop and integrate new capabilities to the multi-mission KC-390 provides a cost-effective, fast-to-field solution that embodies our trusted disruptor approach.

MITRE Names New Leadership for the Center for Advanced Aviation System Development and Air and Space Forces Division

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

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MITRE named Kerry Buckley, Ph.D., vice president, Center for Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD).

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MITRE named Kerry Buckley, Ph.D., vice president, Center for Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD).
CAASD is the federally funded research and development center that MITRE operates in support of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Buckley, who most recently served as vice president, Air and Space Forces, will be leading MITREs overall domestic and international civil aviation, aerospace, and transportation operations.
MITRE also named Eliahu (Eli) H. Niewood, Sc.D., vice president, Air and Space Forces, MITRE National Security Sector, to lead the strategy and delivery of technical capabilities and Air Force mission objectives.

Congress Must Stop DOD's Misleading Budget Practices and End Pass-Through Practices

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Monday, May 9, 2022

In 2023, that amounted to $40.2 billion, or 17.1 percent of the overall department of the Air Force budget.

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In 2023, that amounted to $40.2 billion, or 17.1 percent of the overall department of the Air Force budget.
and Kaiali'i Kahele (D-Hawaii) introduced the bipartisan Defense Budget Transparency Act of 2022 (HR 7475) April 26, marking a critical first step in righting this wrong.
"Taxpayers and policy leaders need to know how their money is being spent and apportioned," said Lt. Gen. Bruce Wright (Ret.
"The pass-through amount of $40 billion that is included in the Air Force's budget this year is deceiving," Wright said.