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Prison inmates learning aerospace work

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AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash.

Forget license plates. Some inmates at the Airway Heights Corrections Center are training for jobs in the state's huge aerospace industry.

About a dozen inmates are enrolled in a program that will make them certified aerospace composite technicians. Their goal is a post-prison chance to land jobs at companies like Boeing and its suppliers.

"There is a strong shortage of people to be aerospace composite technicians," said Chad Lewis, a spokesman for the state Department of Corrections.

The idea is that former inmates who have good-paying jobs are much less likely to return to prison, he said. To be sure, the prison system still trains inmates in traditional inmate fields like upholstery and furniture-making.

But there was no good reason to ignore aerospace, Washington's largest manufacturing sector, with jobs scattered across the state. "We wanted to teach offenders something relevant to the local job market," Lewis said.

Taught by instructors from a local community college, the inmates must earn 49 college credits to be certified. They are in class six hours a day, five days a week, and the program takes a year to complete at the medium security prison in this suburb of Spokane. The classes are unique because they offer a combination of book learning and hands-on experience making composite materials. That combination makes abstract concepts easier for students to grasp and retain.

The first class of inmates will graduate in January.

It has been a positive experience for inmate Richard Syers of Spokane, who dropped out of school in the sixth grade but has been earning As and Bs in the new program, which includes rigorous courses like trigonometry.

Syers, 42, hopes to move to western Washington when he is released in 2 1/2 years, and continue training for a job in aerospace. "Everything is composites now," Syers, serving time for sex crimes, said.

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AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Spokane County Forget license plates. Some inmates at the Airway Heights Corrections Center are training for jobs in the states huge aerospace industry.

About a dozen inmates are enrolled in a program that will make them certified aerospace-composite technicians. Their goal is a post-prison chance to land jobs at companies like Boeing and its suppliers.

There is a strong shortage of people to be aerospace composite technicians, said Chad Lewis, a spokesman for the state Department of Corrections.

The idea is that former inmates who have good-paying jobs are much less likely to return to prison, he said.

To be sure, the prison system still has job training in traditional inmate fields like upholstery and furniture making. But there was no good reason to ignore aerospace, Washingtons largest manufacturing sector, with jobs scattered across the state.

We wanted to teach offenders something relevant to the local job market, Lewis said.

Taught by instructors from a local community college, the inmates must earn 49 college credits to be certified. They are in class six hours a day, five days a week, and the program takes a year to complete at the medium-security prison in this suburb of Spokane. The classes are unique because they offer a combination of book learning and hands-on experience making composite materials. That combination makes abstract concepts easier for students to grasp and retain.

The first class of inmates will graduate in January.

It has been a positive experience for inmate Richard Syers, of Spokane, who dropped out of school in the sixth grade but has been earning As and Bs in the new program, which includes rigorous courses like trigonometry.

Syers, 42, hopes to move to Western Washington when he is released in 2 years and continue training for a job in aerospace.

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Bombardier Aerospace to Attend Aviation Expo/China 2013

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Sep 21, 2013) - Bombardier Aerospace, the global leader in business aviation and the world's third largest civil aircraft manufacturer, will attend Aviation Expo/China 2013 to meet current and potential customers, further strengthen its long-term relationships with partners in the growing Chinese aviation industry and showcase its innovative range of aircraft and services.

Bombardier has identified China as one of the key growth markets that are part of its geographic diversification strategy. Dating back to the 1970s, Bombardier's involvement in China's aerospace industry has grown to include a significant fleet of business and commercial aircraft, as well as an increased focus on development and manufacturing opportunities. Most recently, in June 2013, Bombardier and COMAC signed a definitive agreement covering four projects as part of their long-term collaboration on leveraging commonalities between the C919 and CSeries airliners.

Over the next 20 years, Bombardier forecasts 2,420 business jet deliveries in Greater China, driven by the gradual removal of barriers to business jet ownership and operation, the acceleration in the opening of airspace for civil aviation and significant investments in airport infrastructure. With its comprehensive product portfolio and commitment to leadership in customer satisfaction, Bombardier continues to grow its leadership position in the business jet manufacturing industry. There are approximately 100 of Bombardier's Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets in operation in Greater China, representing a market share of approximately 34 per cent.

In its latest market forecast for 2013-2032, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft predicts that operators in Greater China will take delivery of 2,330 aircraft in the 20- to 149-seat commercial aircraft segment, making it the second most important region following the United States. More than 40 of Bombardier's commercial aircraft are currently in operation in Greater China with China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines, China United Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and UNI Air. Bombardier's Q400 NextGen turboprop, CRJ NextGen regional jets and all-new CSeries airliners, the first of the new generation of narrowbody commercial aircraft to complete its maiden flight, are an ideal complement to China's domestic products and deliver the low operating costs, operational flexibility and reliability to meet the fleet expansion needs of Chinese operators.

Putting customers first locally, globally

Bombardier is committed to putting its customers first by offering the highest level of support as close as possible to their operational bases. As a part of its commitment to operators in China, Bombardier operates a localized customer service network, including a team of Field Service Representatives and Customer Support Account Managers, four Authorized Service Facilities, Regional Support Offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong and neighbouring Singapore, as well as two established parts depots in Beijing and Hong Kong. In addition, Bombardier continues to explore opportunities to increase its customer support presence in strategic locations across China.

Aviation Expo/China 2013 runs from Wednesday, September 25 to Saturday, September 28. Bombardier Aerospace's exhibit, which is located in the China National Convention Center (CNCC) at U1-1, will be closed on Saturday, September 28.

About Bombardier

Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.

Bombardier is headquartered in Montral, Canada. Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we posted revenues of $16.8 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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PASSUR Aerospace Reports Revenue and Profit Results for First Nine Months of Fiscal 2013

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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. (PSSR), a business intelligence, Big Data, software and solutions company, reported a 6% increase to $7,298,000 in its airline, airport, and business aviation revenue for the nine months ended July 31, 2013 compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. Overall revenue for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 decreased 19%,to$8,078,000 compared to $9,943,000 in the same period of the previous fiscal year, primarily due to the completion of a government contract and a professional services engagement in fiscal year 2012. For the nine months ended July 31, 2013, the Company's net income decreased to $182,000 or $.02 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1,096,000 or $.14 per share for the nine months ended July 31, 2012.

Total revenue for the quarter ended July 31, 2013 decreased 7%to$2,743,000, compared to $2,947,000 in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. The Company had net income of $105,000 or $.01 per diluted share in the third quarter ended July 31, 2013, compared to a net income of $156,000 or $.02 per diluted share in the same quarter of fiscal 2012.

"PASSUR's focus on selling its integrated traffic management software and solutions to its broad commercial aviation markets continues to produce growth," said Jim Barry, President and CEO of PASSUR Aerospace. "We are especially pleased with the rapid and widespread adoption of our Global Collaborative Decision Making platform. Our Airport Information Network (AIN) is now connected to IATA's Tactical Operations Portal (ITOP), linking more than 100 North American Airports with more than 98 worldwide airlines. We believe AIN and ITOP are contributing to the future of collaboration and coordination within the aviation industry across regional, national, and global constituencies. Along with our collaborative layer, we believe that our traffic management suite PASSUR Integrated Traffic Management continues to help address our customers' complex aviation challenges through the smart use of Big Data, predictive analytics, information and data visualization, and collaboration among all key aviation players."

"We continue to believe in our growth playbook, with a very focused execution plan addressing expensive problems that have a direct and major impact on the customers' bottom line," said G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, PASSUR Aerospace Chairman of the Board.

About PASSUR AerospacePASSUR Aerospace, Inc. is a business intelligence and Big Data company that provides predictive analytics built on proprietary algorithms and the concurrent integration and simultaneous mining of multiple databases. We believe PASSUR is the industry standard in business intelligence dashboards and predictive analytics for aviation organizations. PASSUR serves dozens of airlines (including all the top eight North American airlines), approximately 60 airport customers (including 23 of the top 30 North American airports), and approximately 200 corporate aviation customers, as well as the U.S. government. PASSUR's system provides coast-to-coast coverage and is driven by proprietary, patented, business intelligence software, which is powered by a unique North American network of 163 passive radar sensors, company owned. Other sensors are located in Europe and Asia. Supplementary, detailed coverage is also provided at 98 of the top 100 North American airports. Flight tracks are updated between 1 and 4.6 seconds, thereby making available a system which is user-friendly and useful for decision-making. Visit PASSUR Aerospace's web site at http://www.passur.com for updated products, solutions, and news.

Visit PASSUR Aerospace's Web site at http://www.passur.com for updated news, products, and solutions.

The forward-looking statements in this press release relating to management's expectations and beliefs are based on preliminary information and management assumptions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ in material respects, including those related to customer needs, budgetary constraints, competitive pressures, the success of airline trials, the profitable use of the Company's owned PASSURs located at major airports, the Company's maintenance of above average quality of its product and services, as well as potential regulatory changes. Further information regarding factors that could affect the Company's results is contained in the Company's SEC filings, including the October 31, 2012 Form 10-K and July 31, 2013 Form 10-Q.

Contact: James T. BarryPresident & CEO(203) 622-4086 jimbarry@passur.com

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Cytec Congratulates Bombardier Aerospace on CSeries First Flight

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Woodland Park, New Jersey - September 19, 2013 - Cytec Industries (CYT) congratulates Bombardier Aerospace on the first flight of the CSeries earlier this week.

As the world`s third largest civil aircraft manufacturer, Bombardier Aerospace services several markets, including commercial and business aircraft. Bombardier is leveraging a spectrum of Cytec`s advanced composite material solutions to support its aircraft programs by using Cytec`s technologies to meet the aircraft`s advanced design requirements and support Bombardier`s high-tech manufacturing processes.

"Cytec congratulates Bombardier Aerospace on this historic first flight of the CSeries," stated Bill Wood, President Aerospace Materials. "We applaud their dedication to the advancement of aerospace design innovation."

Corporate Profile

Cytec`s vision is to deliver specialty material and chemical technologies beyond our customers` imagination. Our focus on innovation, advanced technology and application expertise enables us to develop, manufacture and sell products that change the way our customers do business. Our pioneering products perform specific and important functions for our customers, enabling them to offer innovative solutions to the industries that they serve. Our products serve a diverse range of end markets including aerospace and industrial materials, mining and plastics.

For more information on the CSeries visit http://www.cseries.com

The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.

Source: Cytec Industries Inc via Thomson Reuters ONE HUG#1730075

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Women in Aerospace Honors Nine Exceptional Women With Its 2013 Awards

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Sept. 19, 2013-Washington, D.C.-Women in Aerospace is proud to recognize nine outstanding women for their contributions to the aerospace industry and to the advancement of women in the field. These women will be honored at the 28th annual Women in Aerospace Awards Dinner and Ceremony with a reception and dinner. The event will be held on October 29, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Arlington, VA.

The Women in Aerospace awards celebrate women's professional excellence in aerospace, annually recognizing female leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the aerospace community. The 2013 recipients are:

AEROSPACE AWARENESS AWARD: Michelle Thaller, Assistant Director of Science for Communications, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, for bringing NASA Science to life in the public eye by creating a breakthrough outreach program using TV, conferences and social media to get the scientists' message out to the world.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Molly Brown, AST, Earth Science Remote Sensing, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, for her continued work in bringing critical information to the U.S. Government in the area of remote sensing and as an expert on impact of environmental dynamics on food security.

AEROSPACE EDUCATOR AWARD: Julie Burr, Coordinator for Work Based Learning and Career Readiness, Aviation High School, Burlen, Washington, for her innovations in connecting students with real-world aerospace experience and mentorship, and her dedication to the next generation of STEM professionals.

INITIATIVE, INSPIRATION, IMPACT AWARD: Kristin Rozier, Research Scientist, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California, for exemplary achievement of formal specification, verification and validation of a Next Gen air traffic control system candidate and for dedication as a mentor and role model.

LEADERSHIP AWARD: Catherine Steele, Vice President, Strategic Space Operations, The Aerospace Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colorado, is recognized as an exceptional role model and unparalleled leader, having made significant contributions to the aerospace field.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Jean Chamberlin, Vice President of Program Management, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Tukwila, Washington, in recognition of her outstanding career and lifelong commitment to furthering the advancement of women's opportunities in aerospace.

OUTSTANDING MEMBER AWARD: Sandy Coleman, Director, NASA Exploration Program, ATK Washington Operations, Arlington, Virginia, in recognition of her outstanding leadership, focus and dedication to WIA's vision, goals and members. Her contribution is a pillar of WIA's success and growth.

WIA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Erin M. Kirchmeier, a junior in aerospace engineering sciences at Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) and Samantha B. Rawlins, a junior in mechanical engineering at California State University, Los Angeles will receive a $2,000 scholarship to be applied to the 2013-2014 academic year.

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Photo Release — e2v aerospace and defense Announces New Appointment to the Board of Directors

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MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- e2v aerospace and defense (e2v a&d), a leading provider of technology solutions, announces the appointment of Mr. Steve Whigham to the board of directors. Mr. Whigham is currently Group Operations & Quality Director, e2v technologies plc, and brings over 25 years of industry experience to the board of directors.

A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=21014

Mr. Whigham joined e2v technologies plc five years ago and has held senior executive level positions with Siemens, Fujitsu, Celestica and JDS Uniphase. "My role at e2v provides exciting challenges to meet the many different requirements of our divisions and to help e2v build strategies to meet rapidly changing market requirements while ensuring customer satisfaction and shareholder return," stated Mr. Whigham at the recent board meeting. "I see my role on the e2v aerospace and defense board as an extension of that charter in service to our company."

"Steve is a veteran executive with extensive experience in operations, manufacturing, and engineering," said Robert Brevelle, Officer, Director of the Board, and President of e2v a&d. "We are pleased to welcome Steve to the board and look forward to leveraging his experience and leadership to help build on our success and to execute on our long term strategic objectives as we expand operations in the US and abroad."

About e2v aerospace and defense, inc.

e2v aerospace and defense, inc. (e2v a&d) is a leading provider of RF power, imaging and hi-rel semiconductor solutions to the North American aerospace and defense industry.

e2v a&d offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, including wideband RF components and sub-systems, high performance imaging sensors and cameras and hi-rel semiconductor products and lifecycle management services to ensure long-term continuity of supply.

Corporate headquarters of e2v a&d are located at 765 Sycamore Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 USA. For more information, visit http://www.e2v-us.com.

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Aerospace Program Reaches New Heights at Touch International

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 17, 2013

Touch screen manufacturer Touch International announced today that it has recently been awarded multiple contracts in excess of $100 million to supply leading aerospace providers. The scope of work comprises both in-flight entertainment touch displays and touchscreen cockpit controls for commercial airlines as well as private jets. Individual products include resistive and projected capacitive touchscreens and enhanced displays with a variety of enhancements such as EMI shielding, privacy films, custom graphics, oleophobic coatings, non-flammable substrates and adhesives, and optical bonding.

With a wide range of customization options and a wealth of veteran expertise, Touch Internationals aerospace program continues to partner with industry leaders for in-flight entertainment and cockpit controls. These customer commitments further solidify us as the top manufacturer of aerospace touchscreens and interactive displays, says Chris Gasson, Touch International Aerospace Program Manager. We were pioneers in developing specialized touchscreens for commercial airplanes, and we have continued to adapt to the rapidly growing landscape. Nobody can offer as many custom touchscreen and display enhancement options as us.

Touch International's first aerospace foray in 2002 was the introduction of the all-plastic, fourteen-layer, non-burning 4-wire resistive touch screen. The company was instrumental in expanding from basic touchscreen technology to iPhone and iPad-type projected capacitive technology bonded to enhanced LCD displays to provide the lightest weight, highest readability, and best user experiences, while still meeting strict requirements of Boeing, Airbus and other carriers. A challenge in the transition to multi-touch capacitive technology was the FAA flammability requirements. Basically, we had to build a fire extinguisher into every unit, explains Gasson. Our products must self-extinguish when exposed to flame and will not put off toxic fumes or hold heat. The companys electrical engineering team also played a key role complying with Federal EMI suppression requirements through careful tuning of the touchscreen controllers and implementation of low ohm shielding.

The Austin-based companys aerospace program has grown to meet booming demand for highly customized interactive displays in the military and aerospace industries. All custom touchscreens are developed and extensively tested in the Austin Research & Development facility to comply with strict FAA regulations as well as military specifications. The airline industry has come to expect emphasized comfort and design, and is always looking at innovative ways passenger experience can be enhanced, says Gasson. We are excited to be part of the process, helping our customers make history and continuing to change the experience of flying.

About Touch International

Touch International is the leading manufacturer of specialty touchscreens and display enhancement windows, and is the largest touch producer in North America. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company was founded in 2002 by Michael Woolstrum and long-time veteran, Gary Barrett, the companys CTO. The company is world-renowned for its expertise in optically clear touch panels, EMI filter technologies, and custom touchscreen designs for military, aerospace, medical, transportation and retail applications. Touch International was first to produce the Apple iPhone-type projected capacitive touchscreen for business applications and also builds resistive sensors and glass filter products used in touchscreens, display windows, anti-reflective and anti-vandal filters.

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