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Make It in Aerospace Grand Final 2012
Budding young manufacturers found out what it is like to work in the high-tech world of modern manufacturing, during the Make It in Aerospace Grand Final in Bolton, December 2012, sponsored by North West Aerospace Alliance. The pupils, all previous winners of regional aerospace heats, set up their own mini-manufacturing businesses and designed, constructed, financed and sold aerospace vehicles, including the iconic Airbus 380, Eurofighter and Boeing Apache helicopter. The all-girls team from Tauheedul Islamic Girls School (Blackburn) battled their way to victory against 11 other schools in the final, closely followed by runners up Castell Alun High (Flintshire).

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NETANYA, Israel, Jan. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBIT Communications Systems Ltd., a subsidiary of ORBIT Technologies Ltd. (ORBI.TA), a provider of mission-critical connectivity solutions in a variety of markets, including satellite communications, tracking and telemetry, and communications management systems, today announced that it has won a contract from a major European aerospace center for the supply of two portable telemetry tracking systems. The total value of the deals exceeds one million dollars.

ORBIT's transportable tracking systems, equipped with 4.5-meter and 1.5-meter S-band antennas, respectively, will be used by the aerospace center for highly dynamic aeronautical tracking and telemetry missions. These antenna systems are specially designed to enable fast deployment and can be easily assembled and operated in the field. The 1.5-meter system, in particular, can be carried and assembled in the field by two persons without requiring a mechanical lift. Both systems fit into standard containers to facilitate shipping by road and sea, and allow for easy mobility between different locations.

The tracking systems are operated and monitored using ORBIT's AL-4000 controller, featuring a dual-CPU architecture to enable real-time response for mission-critical data acquisition, as well as an advanced touch-screen GUI. An auto-tracking feed with full redundancy ensures 100% integrity of tracking data over time. In addition, it is possible to use both systems in parallel (from different locations) to create two sets of tracking data, allowing for an additional level of redundancy. ORBIT's systems are proven to operate in extreme environmental conditions, such as heavy winds and cold temperatures as low as -40:oC (-40:oF).

"This strategic project with a leading player in the European aerospace industry is further evidence of our expanding footprint in the European market," said Ofer Greenberger, CEO of ORBIT Communication Systems Ltd. "We are confident that the success of this and other recent projects in this region will lead to additional deployments and new opportunities in the areas of earth observation and telemetry tracking applications."

About ORBIT Communication Systems Ltd.

ORBIT is a global provider of highly engineered mission-critical communications systems and solutions for maritime, aerospace, and earth observation applications in commercial, defense and homeland security markets. Our portfolio includes mobile Satellite Communications systems, Tracking & Telemetry solutions and Communications Management Systems which are deployed on thousands of marine, airborne and ground platforms worldwide. ORBIT's customers include over 20 Navies, major integrators such as Airbus Military, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Rockwell Collins, communications service providers such as SELEX Communications and Telespazio (Finmeccanica companies), Eutelsat, NewSat, Gilat, Harris Caprock Communications, Milano Teleport and earth observation organizations such as Imagesat and the European Space Agency.

ORBIT is a public company traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange. The company boasts an international sales and customer support network that includes the United States, Europe, and the Far East in addition to its international technical service centers located around the world.

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A new branch office for aviation and space insurance provider Global Aerospace in Cologne, Germany will be led by Joerg Jakobs, who joined the organization effective January 1st. Jakobs will be responsible for the development of business throughout northern and eastern Europe, working closely with the company's established underwriting and claims teams around the Group.

In a news release, Global Aerospace said Jakobs brings over 25 years of experience in both underwriting and broking and joins Global from Kairos Consulting, a specialist aviation insurance and reinsurance intermediary he founded in 2003. Our German branch complements and strengthens our network in Europe and I am delighted that it will be led by someone of Joergs calibre and professional standing, said Nick Brown, Global Aerospace Group Chief Executive.

I am glad to have the opportunity to represent Global in Continental Europe and to become part of this industry-leading team," Jakobs said. "I am confident that there is a need for a true local alternative providing not only competitive terms, but also exceptionally good service, substantial capacity and outstanding financial security. My aim is to make Global Aerospace the local insurer of choice for professional aviation clients and brokers.

Global Aerospace is a provider of Aerospace insurance with a worldwide portfolio of clients who are engaged in every aspect of the Aviation and Space industries.

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BRISTOL, Pa., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --DUNMORE Corporation is exhibiting materials that will contribute to a massive seven-year upgrade of the U.S. scientific satellite fleet at the 51st American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aerospace Sciences Meeting today in Dallas.

DUNMORE will exhibit its MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation) and electrostatic dissipative (ESD) films and tapes at the show sponsored by AIAA, which is the world's largest technical society devoted to the global aerospace community. DUNMORE is a longtime supplier of advanced insulation materials to government and private aerospace and aeronautic projects.

The company will be co-exhibiting with partner Bron Aerotech, Inc. (Denver), a leading provider of high performance tapes, films and fabrics to the aerospace and defense industries. Visit DUNMORE and Bron Aerotech at AIAA Booth # 310.

In 2013, NASA is expected to start a replacement program for its aging science satellite fleet that will see seven new satellites launched by 2020. NASA is a heavy user of DUNMORE's insulating films and tapes. DUNMORE materials protect NASA projects such as the "Curiosity" Mars Rover, Radiation Belt Storm Probe and NuStar black hole detection projects, as well as non-NASA space projects such as the International Space Station and SpaceX Dragon.

DUNMORE MLI insulation blankets cover sensors, parts and assemblies that are exposed to open space. MLI tape insulates wiring and circuitry inside satellites and probes. MLI replaces heavier metals and composites used to shield sensitive space-based systems from cold, debris and radiation.

DUNMORE material is also widely used by subcontractors who build vital systems for NASA projects. They use the company's DUN-SHIELD ESD film during production to protect components from static electricity in clean rooms.

"DUNMORE has played a role in every major NASA project since the Space Shuttle and the Hubble Telescope. We will be contributing to the science satellite upgrade program as well," said DUNMORE Vice President John Jordon. "Our films provide superior protection from extreme temperature and radiation than heavier materials. That enables NASA to devote more of their designs to the sensors and instrumentation that support the satellites' missions."

The AIAA Aerospace Sciences meeting begins on Jan. 7 at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine (Dallas/Ft. Worth), Texas. For more information visit: https://www.aiaa.org/asm2013.

About DUNMOREDUNMORE Corporation is a global supplier of engineered coated and laminated films and foils. DUNMORE offers film conversion services such as coating, metallizing and laminating along with contract film manufacturing. DUNMORE produces coated film, metallized film and laminating film substrates for the photovoltaic, graphic arts, packaging, aerospace, insulation, surfacing and fashion industries. DUNMORE is privately held, ISO 9001:2008 and OSHA VPP Star certified. For complete information on DUNMORE's products, services and industries served, please visit DUNMORE's website http://www.dunmore.com/.

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DUNMORE Exhibiting Materials for New NASA Satellites at AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. employees Dr. Jeanette Domber and Dr. Lisa Hardaway have been elected Associate Fellows of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Domber and Hardaway will be inducted with 175 other new Associate Fellows from around the world at the 51st AIAA Sciences Meeting on Jan. 7, 2013 in Dallas, Texas.

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Domber, a senior engineer in payload systems, is currently the chair for the AIAA Structures Technical Committee and serves on the NASA Engineering & Safety Center Structures Technical Discipline Team. Domber joined Ball Aerospace in 2005 and has worked on programs such as Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 4, STORRM - the Sensor Test for Orion Relative-navigation Risk Mitigation project, and MOIRE, the Membrane Optic Imager (for) Real-time Exploitation technology demonstration. She earned her Ph.D. in 2004 and her M.S. in 2000 from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Hardaway, a staff consultant in mission systems at Ball, is a member of the AIAA Structures Technical Committee, the University of Colorado Department of Aerospace Sciences External Advisory Board and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. She has worked at Ball for 19 years and received the company's Engineering Excellence award in 2010. She was also honored with the 2011-2012 Zonta Foothills Club Woman of Achievement Award. Hardaway received herPh.D. from the University of ColoradoBoulder in 2000, and her M.S. from Stanford University in 1989. During her time at Ball, Hardaway has worked in Ball's star tracker program and on numerous missions including New Horizons, Deep Impact, and Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 4.

AIAA is the world's largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession.With more than 35,000 individual members worldwide, andnearly 100corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense.

To be selected for the grade of associate fellow, an individual must be an AIAA senior member with at least twelve years' professional experience, and be recommended by a minimum of three current associate fellows. Only two percent of the AIAA's 35,000-plus members are elected as associate fellows each year.

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. supports critical missions for national agencies such as the Department of Defense, NASA, NOAA and other U.S. government and commercial entities. The company develops and manufactures spacecraft, advanced instruments and sensors, components, data exploitation systems and RF solutions for strategic, tactical and scientific applications. For more information visit http://www.ballaerospace.com.

Ball Corporation (BLL) is a supplier of high quality packaging for beverage, food and household products customers, and of aerospace and other technologies and services, primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 14,500 people worldwide and reported 2011 sales of more than $8.6 billion. For the latest Ball news and for other company information, please visit http://www.ball.com.

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