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Shield AI to Acquire Australia-Based Sentient Vision Systems and Establish Shield AI Australia

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, Inc., the defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sentient Vision Systems (Sentient), an Australia-based leader in AI-enabled real-time situational awareness, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, Inc., the defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sentient Vision Systems (Sentient), an Australia-based leader in AI-enabled real-time situational awareness, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.
In August 2023, the companies announced the joint development of a ViDAR-enabled wide area motion imagery (WAMI) solution called "Sentient Observer," which Shield AI plans to fly this year.
For Shield AI, Sentient Observer is the final piece of that puzzle.
Shield AI has accumulated more autonomous flight hours executing fighter jet maneuvers, like dogfighting, than any company in the world.

Metrea Announces First Ever Commercial Aerial Refueling of US Air Force Aircraft

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

While U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units regularly use commercial aerial refueling services for training and support, this marks the first time that U.S. Air Force aircraft have used commercial aerial refueling.

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While U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units regularly use commercial aerial refueling services for training and support, this marks the first time that U.S. Air Force aircraft have used commercial aerial refueling.
From June 23 through June 29, Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) provided four aerial refueling support missions for RC-135 and E-3 aircraft in support of exercise RESOLUTE HUNTER.
We look forward to supporting more US Air Force refueling requirements as well as increasing demand from allies and partners."
An RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 55th Wing from Offutt Air Force Base was the first to receive commercial air-to-air refueling, followed by an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing from Tinker Air Force Base.

Vaughn College Celebrates the Class of 2023 at its 91st Commencement Ceremony

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Friday, May 26, 2023

FLUSHING, N.Y., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 20, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology celebrated the Class of 2023 at its annual commencement ceremony. Edwin J. Clark, Jr. '91, Vaughn alumnus and vice president and general manager of the Boeing 737 program and manufacturing site in Renton, Washington delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree.

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FLUSHING, N.Y., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 20, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology celebrated the Class of 2023 at its annual commencement ceremony.
He advised students to find something they are passionate about, and to work hard and take chances to achieve their dreams.
VAUGHN COLLEGE: Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,200 students in master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation on its main campus in New York City and online.
Vaughn College serves many first-generation Americans and first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Metrea Announces Historic Commercial Aerial Refueling of Navy P-8 Poseidon

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Metrea made history on April 17, 2023, by performing the first-ever commercial boom aerial refueling of any receiver by a commercial tanker aircraft.

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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Metrea made history on April 17, 2023, by performing the first-ever commercial boom aerial refueling of any receiver by a commercial tanker aircraft.
This historic achievement by a Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) KC-135R occurred during a successful training exercise off the coast of Florida.
Two P-8 Poseidon aircraft were refueled over a period of 4 hours, resulting in enhanced readiness and training of a front-line operational Navy Unit.
MSM's aircraft are equipped with two wing-mounted Multi-Point Refueling System (MPRS) pods which facilitate refueling with probe equipped Navy, Marine Corps and partner nation aircraft.

Textron Aviation Special Missions Beechcraft King Air 260 chosen as new U.S. Navy Multi-Engine Training System (METS)

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005839/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005839/en/
Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) T-54A for the U.S. Navy (Photo: Business Wire)
The contract award is for up to 64 King Air 260 aircraft, which will be known as the T-54A.
The initial Lot I award will procure 10 new Beechcraft King Air 260 commercial aircraft and associated support.
The Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft acquired under the METS contract will replace the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) fleet of T-44C Pegasus aircraft.
“We are honored the U.S. Navy has again selected the Beechcraft King Air to fulfill its training needs,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Missions Sales for Textron Aviation.

Boeing Reorganizes Defense, Space & Security Business Unit

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Effective immediately, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) will consolidate its eight divisions into four, including:

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Effective immediately, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) will consolidate its eight divisions into four, including:
Vertical Lift, led by Vice President and General Manager Mark Cherry.
Between now and Feb. 4, 2023, Jim Chilton, senior vice president for Space and Launch, will continue to manage space exploration and launch programs, satellites and Phantom Works Space.
"I am confident this reorganization will drive greater and more simplified integration and collaboration across Boeing Defense, Space & Security," said Colbert.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.

GXO Earns Boeing’s ‘Supplier of the Year for Support & Services’ Award

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Its an honor to receive this Supplier of the Year for Support & Services award from Boeing, said Bill Fraine, Chief Commercial Officer at GXO.

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Its an honor to receive this Supplier of the Year for Support & Services award from Boeing, said Bill Fraine, Chief Commercial Officer at GXO.
Were proud to support Boeings commercial and defense programs domestically and globally.
GXO received the Supplier of the Year for Support & Services award for its role in supporting Boeings 787 Dreamliner, 737, V-22, CH-47, P-8, KC-46 and C-17 programs, among others.
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the worlds largest pure-play contract logistics provider and is benefiting from the rapid growth of ecommerce, automation and outsourcing.

GE Achieves 400 Million Flight Hours and 37 Years of Navigation Database On-Time-Delivery

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

GE Aviation recently achieved 400 million flight hours and 37 years of on time delivery of their navigation database to airlines globally.

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GE Aviation recently achieved 400 million flight hours and 37 years of on time delivery of their navigation database to airlines globally.
This support of our flight management system portfolio provides a range of compatibility and functionality for an airlines navigation data requirements.
Contact GEs NDB offering at [email protected]
GEs flight management system (FMS) assists military and airline flight crew in managing and optimizing a flight from takeoff to landing.
GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet engines, avionics, electrical power systems for commercial and military aircraft.