CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Apr 9, 2013) - FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FLY) (the "Company" or "FLY") today announced it has released the 2012 Annual Report and will host a live conference call to discuss Q4 and year end results on Wednesday, April 10 at 8:00 am MDT (10:00 am EDT, 7 am PDT).

FLY's 2012 Annual Report to Shareholders contains the CEO's Message, Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements. The Report has been posted to the Company's website and can be accessed at http://www.flyht.com/investors/financial-reports-results-centre/. The MD&A and Financial Statements have also been sent to SEDAR and will be accessible at http://www.sedar.com.

To access the conference call by phone within Canada and the U.S. the toll-free number is 1-800-319-4610. Outside Canada and the U.S., dial 1-604-638-5340. (Callers should dial in five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time).

Management will accept questions by telephone and e-mail. Individuals wishing to ask a question during the call, can do so by pressing *1. Also you can email questions in advance or during the conference call to investors@flyht.com.

An archive of the conference call will be posted on the Presentations and Webcasts section of FLYHT's website as soon as it is available from the conference call provider.

About FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

FLYHT provides proprietary technological products and services designed to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in the airline industry. The Company has patented and commercialized three products and associated services currently marketed to airlines, manufacturers and maintenance organizations around the world. Its premier technology, AFIRS UpTime, allows airlines to monitor and manage aircraft operations anywhere, anytime, in real time. If an aircraft encounters an emergency, FLYHT's triggered data streaming mode, FLYHTStream, automatically streams vital data, normally secured in the black box, to designated sites on the ground in real time. The Company has been publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange since 2003 and recently changed its trading symbol from AMA to FLY. Shareholders approved a Company name change from AeroMechanical Services Ltd. to FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. in May 2012.

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BOULDER, Colo., April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Special Aerospace Services, a leader in aerospace systems engineering solutions, announced today that it has signed a teaming agreement with Ukrainian-based hardware and aerospace technology manufacturer, Yuzhnoye SDO. The teaming agreement will provide Ukrainian rocket engine technology, systems, and services to the U.S. market.

SAS and Yuzhnoye SDO have worked closely together over the last three years to develop strategic marketing and system development concepts for applications in the U.S. space industry market. One such collaboration is SAS developed TALONTM Micro-Upper Stage System currently utilizing Yuzhnoye's high performance and reliable propulsion technology

Yuzhnoye SDO is a world leader in developing launch vehicle systems, rapid launch solutions, spacecraft and propulsion systems. In cooperation with an industrial partner, the company currently produces Zenit, Cyclone-4 and Dnepr launch systems. Yuzhnoye SDO is also the developer of the Orbital Sciences Antares launch vehicle first stage core structure.

SAS is a high technology services and systems company supporting NASA, DoD, and the commercial space industry through systems engineering, digital manufacturing, special research & development, launch services, and mission analysis.

Both SAS and Yuzhnoye SDO will be at the 29th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs on April 8-11, 2013. Yuzhnoye propulsion technology, including LOX-rich staged combustion first stage main engine mock-up and upper stage solutions will be on display at the SAS booth located at booth #1607 in the Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center Pavilion.

Special Aerospace Services (www.specialaerospaceservices.com) is a Certified 8(a), woman-owned engineering services, systems and solutions business. SAS began with the dream of developing and providing innovative aerospace solutions to the aerospace industry, U.S. government agencies, Department of Defense, and the emerging commercial spaceflight sector. The SAS team demonstrates our corporate motto through our products and solutions . . . Who Dreams Wins.

For more information, contact: Lindsay Whitcher Meridian Strategic Communications lwhitcher@meridianstrategic.com 303-579-5792

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Eclipse Aerospace announced Tuesday it has opened up its jet manufacturing operation to public tours.

The tour offers an opportunity to see Eclipse 550 jets during the assembly process, from the first friction stir weld to final paint striping, the company said in a news release.

The production line has been completely re-engineered after a three-year review of all production processes.

Eclipse Aerospace is extremely proud of our modern, state of the art production facility and invites interested parties to Albuquerque to view our progress, said Mason Holland, Eclipse Aerospace CEO.

Visitors will observe EA550 jets being built for our worldwide base of customers and will be guided along the production process from the initiation of production through final aircraft airworthiness certification.

During the two-hour tours, visitors will see a number of workstations from incoming inspection, to the preparation of the raw materials, welding, assembly of the fuselage, mating of wings, and the application of personalized paint schemes.

Eclipses manufacturing space is located adjacent to the Albuquerque International Sunport.

Tours, with an advance reservation, are available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and have certain guidelines and restrictions for group size and age. Reservations may be made by calling (505) 724-1000 or via email at http://www.ECLIPSE.aero.

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Aldec, Inc., together with Microsemi, The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation and other leading vendors, is scheduled to present at the Military and Aerospace Programmable Logic Devices Symposium (MAPLD) in San Diego, CA from April 9-12, 2013.

MAPLD event will showcase leading research in the field of programmable devices for use in military and aerospace applications. Aldec will present on two separate Design and Verification topics that continue to provide a high level of interest from the military and aerospace community.

UVM Made Easy - High-level Verification for Hardware Designers Abstract: Discusses the general structure of UVM test environment and quickly proceeds to transactions and packets key data structures used in TLM. Sequencers, drivers and monitors (components processing transactions and packets) are introduced with special attention paid to the concept of virtual interface that creates a bridge between UVM internals and the tested design. The presentation concludes with the discussion of UVM components responsible for data analysis and wrapping everything together in UVM Environment. Methods of configuring test environment from the top-level module are also presented.

Hybrid Platform for High Capacity FPGA Validation and Verification Abstract: As design size and system complexity continue to increase with the evolution of high capacity field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), the verification stage grows more crucial to development teams. Todays military and defense sectors require a properly verified and validated design, before deployment into field implementation. System designs consisting of multi-million gate FPGAs may require billions of test cycles equating to hours or maybe even days of register transfer level (RTL) simulation. Simulators alone simply cannot tackle the tasks needed by both hardware designers and verification engineers.

MAPLD organizers will offer recorded podcasts of the technical sessions, available to download following the symposium for a fee or at no cost to registered attendees.

About SEE/MAPLD

This year, MAPLD joins the Single-Event Effects (SEE) Symposium which addresses all aspects of single-event effects (SEE) in microelectronic and photonic devices, circuits, and systems. Military and Aerospace Programmable Logic Devices presentations will explore the use of programmable devices for use in military and aerospace with an emphasis of proper operation in extreme conditions at high altitude and in space. SEE/MAPLD also includes a combined industrial exhibition.

About Aldec

Aldec Inc., headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, is an industry leader in Electronic Design Verification and offers a patented technology suite including: RTL Design, RTL Simulators, Hardware-Assisted Verification, SoC and ASIC Prototyping, Design Rule Checking, IP Cores, DO-254 Functional Verification and Military/Aerospace solutions. http://www.aldec.com

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RIO DE JANEIRO, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the opening of a new UH-60 BLACK HAWK Helicopter Flight Simulator Training Center at the Colombian Air Force Base in Melgar. The first of its kind in South America, the center provides pilot and flight crew training for the Colombian Armed Services and Sikorsky military customers throughout the region. Sikorsky Aerospace Services, Sikorsky's aftermarket business, is overseeing training and support efforts in Colombia. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

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Sikorsky Aerospace Services made the announcement during the LAAD Defense and Security Exhibition in Rio de Janeiro.

"Operating the world's fourth-largest BLACK HAWK fleet, Colombia is a longtime strategic customer and valued partner," said David Adler, SAS President. "Based on their fleet requirements, SAS continues to expand in-country aftermarket services. In fact last year we doubled the maintenance support team and expanded depot capabilities for crash and battle damaged aircraft. The new training facility will further improve the operational readiness of the Colombian Armed Services. Additionally, it's a major milestone that exemplifies our overall commitment to Sikorsky customers in Latin America."

The new training center offers the region's only full motion, high fidelity, FAA Level D Equivalent BLACK HAWK simulator the highest qualification currently available. Equipped with industry leading motion and control loading technology, it offers a highly detailed cockpit replication of all controls and aircraft systems including wide-field outside-world visual systems. All components are mounted on six degree-of-freedom motion platforms that respond to pilot control movements and external aerodynamic factors.

"Last November, Sikorsky Material Services, LLC opened a new office in Bogota offering the Colombian Ministry of Defense a central, in-country point of contact for managing all aspects of business with Sikorsky," said Frank DiPasquale, SAS Vice President, Sales and Strategic Relationships. "We recognize the Colombian Armed Services' need to maintain their fleet at optimal mission readiness. Our goal is to provide the OEM support capabilities and expertise directly where our customers operate."

The BLACK HAWK simulator is housed in a special purpose facility. Overseeing the project is Corporacion de la Industria Aeronautica de Colombia (CIAC), an aerospace support provider for the Colombian Ministry of Defense. The training center is staffed with experienced BLACK HAWK pilots serving as simulator operators and maintenance personnel to keep the simulator in optimum operational state.

"The BLACK HAWK helicopter is an integral component for us to successfully defeat narco terrorism. Our ability to sustain in-country pilot training is paramount. As our relationship with Sikorsky continues to evolve, we are pleased to partner in this training effort," said Brigadier General del Aire Guillermo Leon Leon, General Manager, CIAC.

Sikorsky Aerospace Services, a Sikorsky company, provides comprehensive support to rotary and fixed wing operators around the world. It offers its military and commercial customers a full portfolio of support services, including material distribution, maintenance, overhaul & repair, aircraft modifications and life-cycle management. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., USA, provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --This week, aerospace leaders from across the nation and around the world will be in Colorado Springs at the 29th National Space Symposium to discuss the future of space.

With the retirement of NASA's space shuttle program and a shrinking national budget, it would be easy to assume that the future of mankind's race to space has come to a standstill.

But in reality, private companies are forging aheadto develop programs and spacecraft that allow the future of space exploration and human spaceflight to not only stay in orbit but travel way beyond.

This collaboration is most apparent in Colorado, which ranks first in the nation for its concentration of private aerospace employees and which has seen a remarkable 19.3 percent increase in its aerospace economy over the last decade.

"Colorado is a mile closer to space and home to some of the nation's most innovative aerospace companies including United Launch Alliance (ULA), Sierra Nevada Corporation, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, and Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.," said Tom Clark, CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. "Being in Colorado allows these companies great synergy and innovation that allows them to get a5,280-foot head start on the competition."

An Aerospace Economy Thriving on Partnerships

Since last year ULA, the preferred company to send government satellites into space, has worked with NASA to update the design of its Atlas V rocket in order to carry humans into space.

Already, the Atlas V is scheduled to launch Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Dream Chaser, an orbital space vehicle that is one of three remaining competitors in NASA's Commercial Crew Integrated Capability Program.

Just this year, SNC, which has been working closely with the University of Colorado at Boulder, announced a partnership with Lockheed Martin Space Systems to work with SNC on NASA's Certification Products Contract and to manufacture the next Dream Chaser composite structure. SNC also has several other Colorado organizations who have participated in this program.

"The Dream Chaser program is a major element of our Colorado operation and our success has been driven by the significant help we have received from our teammates," said Mark Sirangelo, head of Sierra Nevada Corporation's Space Systems. "We believe that creating innovative partnerships between industry, government, and universities is the way that future space advances will be made."

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WELLINGTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

B/E Aerospace, Inc. (BEAV), the world's leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and the world's leading distributor of aerospace fasteners and consumables, today announced that one of its airline customers plans to retrofit its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft with B/E Aerospace modular lavatories. The airline also plans to retrofit its entire fleet of 737 aircraft, with B/E Aerospace Aircraft Ecosystems vacuum toilets, and eventually to upgrade the cabins of its 737 fleet with B/E Aerospace LED lighting systems.

Through a combination of seat pitch adjustments, installation of B/E Aerospace lavatories, toilets and LED lighting, the airline plans to upgrade the interiors of its existing 737 fleet to more closely approximate the appearance and economics of their new to be delivered 737s which will have both the B/E Aerospace modular lavatories and toilets as well as B/E Aerospace LED lighting systems. The lavatories incorporate patent pending, Spacewall technology, which frees up floor space in the cabin, creating the opportunity to add up to six incremental passenger seats per aircraft. The B/E Aerospace lightweight LED lighting system which features adjustable lighting with full spectrum color capabilities, provides superior cabin ambiance and unprecedented lighting control.

We are very pleased to announce our first 737 retrofit award for our modular lavatory systems. The B/E Aerospace lavatory is being developed in close coordination with Boeing and will become standard equipment for their new 737s. Boeing believes that the B/E Aerospace lavatory provides significant advantages to the interior of the 737 aircraft. Our lavatory has an improved look and feel, provides more useable space, and is more comfortable for passengers. In addition, through the design of the lavatory interior and antimicrobial coatings on the interior surfaces, the lavatory is cleaner and more hygienic. We expect to begin delivering certified lavatories to Boeing in the second half of this year, stated Amin J. Khoury, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of B/E Aerospace.

We look forward to working with our airline partners on retrofitting their 737 fleets with multiple B/E Aerospace products. These awards specifically underscore our reputation for innovation driven by our successful R&D programs, continued Mr. Khoury.

Certain portions of the retrofit program are firm while other portions are under options. The first retrofit modular lavatories are expected to be delivered before the end of 2014. However, in addition to the modular lavatory and lighting retrofits, the airline has already begun retrofitting all of the airlines 737 aircraft with B/E Aerospace composite Aircraft Ecosystems vacuum toilets which are more hygienic, lighter weight, and require less maintenance than comparable toilets.

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The Companys actual experience and results may differ materially from the experience and results anticipated in such statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include those discussed in the Companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which include its Proxy Statement, Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. For more information, see the section entitled "Forward-Looking Statements" contained in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made only as of the date of this news release and, except as required by federal securities laws and rules and regulations of the SEC, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About B/E Aerospace, Inc.

B/E Aerospace is the worlds leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and the worlds leading distributor of aerospace fasteners and consumables. B/E Aerospace designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of products for both commercial aircraft and business jets. B/E Aerospace manufactured products include aircraft cabin seating, lighting systems, oxygen systems, food and beverage preparation and storage equipment, galley systems, and modular lavatory systems. The Company also provides cabin interior reconfiguration, program management and certification services. B/E Aerospace sells and supports its products through its own global direct sales and product support organization. For more information, visit the B/E Aerospace website at http://www.beaerospace.com.

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Rafale fighter Dassault International LIMA 2013 Langkawi Aerospace Exhibition Army Recognition
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Jerusalem, April 8 (IANS) Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is operating its integrated command, control and communication center in Brazil, the company said in a statement.

Israeli personnel have been dispatched to operate MC4, developed by IAI's MLM Division (which specializes in the development and production of missiles, communications, simulators and other space related products), in an undisclosed Brazilian state as part of intense marketing efforts.

The MC4, which analyzes a massive flow of data received from an array of sensors and platforms, such as drones, unmanned ground and maritime vehicles, radars and security cameras, produces real-time situational awareness of events occurring in various locales, inter-linking security and law enforcement agencies, first responders and local governments at the city, state and federal levels, and implementing protocols for sharing data.

"The system is presently in the demonstration process in preparation for the possibility of signing a contract ahead of international sporting events that will take place in Brazil in the next three years," a senior IAI executive told Xinhua Sunday.

The MC4 could provide decision makers with "proactive, rapid response capabilities. Ultimately, the increased surveillance, alertness and hasty reaction to events are bound to improve security and deter hostile or criminal activities", according to the company's press release.

Brazil is gradually emerging as a lucrative market for IAI's gamut of hi-tech products.

Last month, the company announced winning a tender issued by the Brazilian Air Force for an aerial refueling project.

The Brazilian Federal Police has already deployed IAI-produced drones for surveillance flights over the vast expanses of the Amazon rainforest in anti-drug and other operations.

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HAMBURG, Germany, April 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vision Systems, a Research Frontiers (REFR) licensee and tier-one supplier of SPD-Smart electronically dimmable windows, will exhibit (Stand 6D20, Hall B6) its extensive line of Nuance and Noctis SPD-Smart electronically dimmable aerospace window solutions at the 2013 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX 2013) being held April 9-11, 2013 in Hamburg, Germany.

AIX 2013 marks the introduction of Vision Systems' SPD-Smart Xlite aerospace window, the first window with integrated electronics and control panel directly on the aesthetically attractive window reveal. Developed in partnership with Vaupell, a world leader in the production of aircraft interior subassemblies for commercial aerospace applications, this window solution is the state-of-the-art of aerospace windows. The Xlite window is also scratch resistant, very thin and up to 50% lighter when compared to standard polycarbonate windows for added fuel efficiency. No maintenance is required.

Xlite is the newest addition to Vision Systems' SPD-Smart Nuance and Noctis product lines of SPD-Smart windows. Both of these product lines offer advanced solar protection to enhance flying comfort and increase fuel efficiency, and the SPD-Smart Noctis product line also offers on-demand blackout and the highest level of complete privacy. All of Vision Systems' SPD-Smart windows can be combined with Vision Systems' Comfort Shade, a motorized or manual shade made with pleated or rolled fabric.

Vision Systems will feature five different SPD-Smart windows at AIX 2013: Nuance, Nuance Dual, Nuance with management through smart devices, Xlite Nuance with integrated electronics, and Noctis. Each will highlight a distinctive combination of performance features and aesthetics designed to optimally address the unique needs of aircraft OEMs and their customers. All of Vision Systems' SPD-Smart windows can be controlled by VisiSmart, an application developed by Vision Systems for Android, Apple and other personal electronic devices to control the cabin environment. VisiSmart makes it possible for OEMs and airlines to offer in-flight entertainment, and control of cabin management systems such as lighting, on their passengers' own handheld devices. Crew members can control the windows through Vision Systems' CrewView cabin management system.

"OEM customer orders and response to our Nuance and Noctis lines of SPD-Smart aerospace windows has been exceptionally strong, and this has lead to our offering the most extensive line of SPD-Smart electronically dimmable windows in the aircraft industry," commented Carl Putman, CEO of Vision Systems. "We are known as an 'Architect of Innovations', and we've developed these products to satisfy the diverse range of needs in the aerospace industry. Our new Xlite window with integrated electronics and controls, developed in partnership with Vaupell, is an example of this. It's compact, weight-saving and easy to install, and features all of the quality and performance OEMs and their customers expect from Vision Systems."

The Aircraft Interiors Expo, the world's largest event dedicated to the aircraft interiors industry, is regarded as the launch event for aerospace designs in cabin interiors, in-flight entertainment, connectivity and passenger services. More information about AIX 2013 is available from the event website.

Details about Vision Systems and its SPD-Smart products are available in the company's press release and event invitation, and by visiting the aerospace and automotive and sections of their website.

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Last week in this space, I remarked, once again, on the recent rise of the Charleston areas aerospace and information technology industries and what it augurs for the future of the Lowcountry and the area as a so-called Silicon Harbor.

Some thought I overstated the point, arguing Charleston is a far cry from an aerospace and tech hub like Puget Sound, home to Boeings manufacturing center and Microsofts and Amazons headquarters.

Fair enough. Charlestons still small and Old South. But its the trends that intrigue.

So consider the latest evidence: a pair of new conferences coming to Charleston this week that wouldnt have made sense five years ago but seem completely natural now.

The first, starting Tuesday at Charleston Place, is the SpeedNews Aerospace Manufacturing Conference.

It will feature Gov. Nikki Haley, the boss of the local Boeing plant and executives from aerospace suppliers as well as a tour on Wednesday of the so-called Boeing Corridor of aerospace factories along Palmetto Commerce Parkway.

This weekend, the DIG SOUTH Interactive Festival at the College of Charlestons TD Arena takes the torch, playing host to hundreds of out-of-towners and locals who want to talk technology, arts and where they intersect.

Reach Brendan Kearney at 937-5906 and follow him on Twitter at @kearney_ brendan.

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The Ruggedized Memory Terminal (RMT) leverages Amphenol Aerospace's MIL-DTL-38999 connector design with integrated Oval Contact System contacts and Datakey Electronics' RUGGEDrive flash drive system

SIDNEY, N.Y.- Amphenol Aerospace (NYSE: APH), a global leader in interconnect technologies, has collaborated with Datakey Electronics, manufacturer of rugged, portable memory systems, to provide a rugged, removable storage solution. The result of this collaboration provides designers with a ruggedized USB flash drive and panel-mount receptacle solution.

The Ruggedized Memory Terminal (RMT) integrates components from both corporations. Instead of using a standard USB type A connector, the RMT leverages Datakey Electronics' SR4220PCB receptacle, which is integrated into Amphenol's field-proven MIL-DTL-38999 connector. The receptacle mates with Datakey Electronics' UFX RUGGEDrive memory tokens, which provide USB flash drive functionality, but have a more rugged construction and employ additional security features than consumer flash drives. Amphenol's high speed Oval Contact System (OCS), on the alternate side of the RMT, provides a reliable interconnect system for ruggedized computers and devices.

The SR4220PCB receptacle in the RMT has a cycle life of 50,000 insertion and removal operations minimum. Amphenol's OCS is a high density, high speed, rugged interconnect that withstands a minimum of 500 mating cycles. The MIL-DTL-38999 connector offers the highest performance capabilities for both general duty and severe environment applications. A screw-on cover is used to provide an IP68 seal when the cover is fully mated. The cover can be used both when a UFX token is present or not.

Paul Plitzuweit, Senior Product Manager for Datakey Electronics says, "We are very excited about this partnership, as it gives designers an ultra-rugged flash drive solution without the pitfalls of using a consumer USB receptacle."

Jared Sibrava, Director of Amphenol Aerospace's High Speed Solutions Division says, "Coupling the Oval Contact System, MIL-DTL-38999 connector, and Datakey Electronics' rugged USB drives and receptacles is a good fit for systems integrators as they solve complex system requirements regarding removable storage. The solution has been proven rugged and reliable for many different environments customers may face."

Designed for harsh environment applications, the RMT is ideal for use in the defense and commercial markets. Optional configurations are available.

Contact Information: Amphenol Aerospace Jared Sibrava (607) 643-1845 jsibrava@amphenol-aao.com

Datakey Electronics Paul Plitzuweit (952) 746-4066, Ext. 325 paulp@datakey.com

About Datakey Electronics Datakey Electronics is a brand of ATEK Products, LLC. The Datakey Electronics product line consists of rugged, portable memory keys, tokens and mating receptacles. With an exclusive focus on original equipment manufacturers, Datakey Electronics has provided portable memory solutions for a global base of customers in industrial, medical, military and commercial markets since 1976. Datakey Electronics products are manufactured at the ATEK Products facility in Brainerd, Minnesota.

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BOULDER, Colo., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has begun integration for WorldView-3, the next generation commercial remote-sensing satellite being built for DigitalGlobe, a leading global provider of high-resolution earth imagery solutions.

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The third satellite in a series to employ the Ball Commercial Platform (BCP) 5000, WorldView-3 is slated for launch in mid-2014. For more than a decade Ball Aerospace has partnered with DigitalGlobe to deliver increasingly advanced imaging satellites, including WorldView-2 in 2009, WorldView-1 in 2007, and QuickBird in 2001.

"Our experience building spacecraft for DigitalGlobe has allowed for quick progress on WorldView-3," said Cary Ludtke, vice president and general manager of Ball's Operational Space business unit. "WorldView-3 will be a highly capable spacecraft based on a low risk design with proven results. We're eager for it to join DigitalGlobe's growing constellation."

Currently the integration of the control moment gyroscopes (CMGs) and the propulsion module is underway in anticipation of the ITT Exelis imaging sensor delivery in mid-2013. Following successful sensor integration and checkout, environmental testing of the completed satellite is scheduled to begin in this fall.

WorldView-3 will offer 31 centimeter resolution panchromatic, 1.24 meter resolution eight-band multispectral and 3.72 meter resolution eight-band Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) imagery. U.S. government restrictions require DigitalGlobe's imagery provided to non-U.S. government customers be limited to no more than 50 centimeters panchromatic, 2.0 meter multispectral or, 7.5 meter SWIR.

WorldView-3 builds upon the WorldView-2 and WorldView-1 technology by carrying forward the satellite's advanced CMGs. The CMGs reorient a satellite over a desired collection area in 4-5 seconds, compared to 30-45 seconds needed for traditional reaction wheels. As WorldView-3 joins the modern fleet of WorldView-class satellites, DigitalGlobe will have the largest high resolution satellite imagery collection capacity in the industry.

In addition, the range of customer applications enabled by the DigitalGlobe constellation and overall value DigitalGlobe can provide to customers is greatly expanded by issuance of a license from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to collect eight-band short-wave infrared imagery. Jeff Culwell, vice president of DigitalGlobe's data business line notes this will allow WorldView-3 the ability to sense both the visible spectrum as well as deeper into the infrared spectrum that provides a rich dataset to precisely identify different manmade and natural materials.

About DigitalGlobe DigitalGlobeis a leading provider of commercial high-resolution earth observation and advanced geospatial solutions that help decision makers better understand our changing planet to save time, money and lives. Sourced from the world's leading constellation, our imagery solutions deliver unmatched coverage and capacity to meet the most demanding mission requirements. Each day customers in defense and intelligence, public safety, civil agencies, mapping and analysis, environmental monitoring, oil and gas exploration, infrastructure management, Internet portals and navigation technology depend on DigitalGlobe data, information, technology and expertise to gain actionable insight. For more information, visit http://www.digitalglobe.com. DigitalGlobeis a registered trademark ofDigitalGlobe.

About Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. supports critical missions of important 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.

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Published: Friday, April 5, 2013, 4:26 p.m.

The Senate's proposed budget, which is being voted on this afternoon, would eliminate funding for the office.

Former Gov. Chris Gregoire named the first director, Alex Pietsch, of the aerospace office in March 2012. The office was part of Gregoire's pitch to Boeing when the state was vying for 737 MAX work in late 2011.

A state competitiveness study, conducted for the 737 MAX competition, also deemed the position vital to keeping Washington focused on the aerospace industry.

Aerospace groups in the state sent out emails and tweets on Friday urging people to communicate with the Senate and restore funding, $245,000, to the 2013-2015 budget.

Bob Drewel, with Prosperity Partnership, called the elimination of funding for the aerospace office a "stunning set-back to our collective efforts to compete for jobs in aerospace."

Washington Aerospace Partnership, which Drewel helped to create, partially funds the aerospace director position.

The idea of having a state aerospace director originated in 2003 when Washington was competing to win the original 787 final assembly line in Everett. The state was successful in that competition but didn't create the position. In 2009, Boeing selected North Charleston, South Carolina as the site of a second 787 assembly line.

Gov. Jay Inslee has outlined workforce training and transportation as key issues to winning work on Boeing's 777X, an updated version of the Everett-built 777 that the company is likely to launch this year.

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HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (April 6, 2013) -- Airplane lovers and career seekers are invited to attend the second annual Aerospace Day, which will be held from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. today, April 6 at Hot Springs Memorial Field, 525 Airport Road.

The event is free of charge and open to the public. Ample free parking is available onsite.

Representatives from various companies and educational institutions will be on hand to discuss local career opportunities in the aerospace industry.

"Local aerospace jobs are available right now," said Airport Director George Downie. "These jobs often become careers, as people tend to stay in the field once their training is complete."

High school students and those seeking new careers are encouraged to attend.

Henderson State University will bring a flight simulator and training aircraft display. National Park Community College, area airframe & powerplant (A&P) schools, and military recruiters will offer applications and additional information. AAR will provide facility tours, and Western Pilot, Inc. will give an air tanker water drop demonstration.

A highlight for families and airplane lovers of all ages will be the Commemorative Air Force Missouri Wing's B-25 "Show Me" Mitchell Bomber and TBM-3 Avenger Torpedo Bomber on display.

The B-25 will also be available for "Living History" rides for $395 per person, which include pre- and post-flight briefings and a half-hour flight. Advance reservations by calling 314-486-1205 are preferred, as each flight must carry five passengers. Flights may be available on event day. For more information on Aerospace Day, call the airport at 321-6750.

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Aerospace Day welcomes airplane enthusiasts, career seekers

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. is a Calgary-based provider of proprietary technological products and services designed to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and increase safety for the airline industry.

The Companys products include the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) which is installed on the aircraft and monitors hundreds of essential functions from the aircraft and its black box. This information is transmitted, in real time, from anywhere in the world to a server on the ground, which stores it and transmits it back to the airline.

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Vector Aerospace UK (Vector http://www.vectoraerospace.com), a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has announced the successful transition of its Hercules C-130 propeller maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capability to the Vector Aerospace Component Services site at Almondbank in Perthshire. The Almondbank facility - a leading provider of MRO for rotary and fixed wing aircraft will be supporting operators of the renowned Hercules transport aircraft around the world.

The first of the Hamilton Sunstrand propellers were released to service in late March. Vector Aerospace Component Services Business Director, Mick OConnor, commented, The transition of this important product to a new facility took time, effort and commitment from across the Vector Aerospace group. The success of the exercise is a tribute to the skill of the Almondbank workforce and the willingness of the Croydon team to transfer the lessons of their years of experience to their colleagues in Scotland.

He added, We look forward to further developing our relationships with our global customer base and to engaging with potential new markets that this move opens up for Almondbank.

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Vector Aerospace Transitions Hercules Propeller Capability to Scotland

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Arlington Capital Partners (Arlington), a Washington, DC-based private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of MB Aerospace Holdings Limited (MB Aerospace), in partnership with the Companys management team. Headquartered in Motherwell, United Kingdom, MB Aerospace is a leading global provider of highly engineered components for the commercial and military aero-engine and industrial gas turbine markets.

MB Aerospace manufactures complex rings, casings and other engine components for a large and diversified portfolio of aero engine and industrial gas turbine platforms. The Companys in-depth knowledge of critical manufacturing technologies and global supply chain management allows it to also provide supply chain integration services alongside the manufacture and repair of complex aero-engine components. The Companys blue-chip customer base includes large OEMs such as Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, General Electric, Boeing, United Technologies, GKN, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Volvo Aerospace.

We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Craig Gallagher and the rest of MB Aerospaces world-class management team, said Peter Manos, a Managing Partner at Arlington. This acquisition creates a global platform with a unique focus on providing manufacturing, engineering and supply chain management services for mature and legacy aero-engine platforms, and we believe the Companys strong growth prospects will be further enhanced with significant acquisitions.

Craig Gallagher, CEO of MB Aerospace, commented, Our partnership with Arlington represents a superb fit with our vision of creating a truly world-class aerospace business focused on aero-engine components. Arlingtons global track record in the aerospace and defense sectors will be invaluable as we seek to expand further both organically and through acquisitions. We look forward to leveraging Arlingtons extensive experience and relationships.

Jesse Liu, a Principal at Arlington said, Going forward, MB Aerospace is well positioned to lead a consolidation effort in the highly fragmented mature and legacy aero-engine market. The Companys best-in-class engineering expertise, strong history of past performance and unique market focus enable MB Aerospace to partner with OEMs to address overall under-performance issues in their supply chains.

About Arlington Capital Partners

Arlington Capital Partners is a Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm with over $1.5 billion of capital under management focused on middle market investment opportunities in growth industries including: aerospace/defense, government services and software, healthcare services, business services, education and training. The firms professionals and network have a unique combination of operating and private equity experience that enables Arlington to be a value-added investor. Arlington invests in companies in partnership with high quality management teams that are motivated to establish and/or advance their companys position as leading competitors in their field. http://www.arlingtoncap.com

About MB Aerospace

MB Aerospace is an international aerospace engineering group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the aerospace and defense market. The group provides an in-depth knowledge of critical manufacturing technologies and the global supply chain management to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair. MB Aerospace supports major corporations to address the root causes of under-performance in their extended and fragmented supply chains and helps safe-guard the continuity of supply in challenging circumstances. Under the leadership of CEO Craig Gallagher and senior management, the Company secured strategic remits with a number of key aerospace and defense companies, divested non-core operations and is well positioned to serve all key aero-engine OEMs globally. http://www.mbaerospace.com

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The International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG) is moving forward with the first voluntary, global declarable-substance list for the aerospace industry.

WARRENDALE, Pa. (PRWEB) April 03, 2013

Around the world, regulation is increasing on the use of certain materials in aerospace products, said Christer Hellstrand, IAEG chairman and Boeing director of Environment, Health and Safety. Working at a global, industry-wide level, weve identified the various materials and substances that are relevant for reporting throughout the supply chain and weve created a voluntary standardized approach for this purpose.

These standards are significant because they will enable the supply chain to share information about the chemicals and materials used to manufacture parts for aerospace products. Many suppliers support several companies. Sharing this knowledge can enhance efficiency, thereby lowering costs, and ultimately improve health and the environment.

Other concerns the group is working on include:

This years IAEG conference opened with more than double the number of companies since the group was formally established in June 2011. IAEG now represents more than 50 percent of the total worlds aerospace market.

During the three-day meeting, two new board members were elected: Sally Gestautas of Raytheon and Sandrine Bouttier Stref of Thales. The founding members are: Airbus and EADS, Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, GE Aviation, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce, SAFRAN, United Technologies Corp., and Zodiac Aerospace.

IAEG is a non-profit forum for aerospace companies and their suppliers to develop consensus standards for emerging health and environmental issues. IAEG membership is open to all aerospace companies who are interested in helping continue the development of industry-wide, voluntary consensus standards. For more information visit http://www.iaeg.com or contact Christer Hellstrand at christer.hellstrand(at)boeing(dot)com or Bruno Costes at bruno.costes(at)airbus(dot)com.

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Shawn Andreassi SAE International 724-772-8522 Email Information

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SIDNEY, N.Y., April 3,2013 /PRNewswire/ --Amphenol Aerospace (NYSE:APH), a global leader in interconnect technologies, has collaborated with Datakey Electronics, manufacturer of rugged, portable memory systems, to provide a rugged, removable storage solution. The result of this collaboration provides designers with a ruggedized USB flash drive and panel-mount receptacle solution.

The Ruggedized Memory Terminal (RMT) integrates components from both corporations. Instead of using a standard USB type A connector, the RMT leverages Datakey Electronics' SR4220PCB receptacle, which is integrated into Amphenol's field-proven MIL-DTL-38999 connector. The receptacle mates with Datakey Electronics' UFX RUGGEDrive memory tokens, which provide USB flash drive functionality, but have a more rugged construction and employ additional security features than consumer flash drives. Amphenol's high speed Oval Contact System (OCS), on the alternate side of the RMT, provides a reliable interconnect system for ruggedized computers and devices.

The SR4220PCB receptacle in the RMT has a cycle life of 50,000 insertion and removal operations minimum. Amphenol's OCS is a high density, high speed, rugged interconnect that withstands a minimum of 500 mating cycles. The MIL-DTL-38999 connector offers the highest performance capabilities for both general duty and severe environment applications. A screw-on cover is used to provide an IP68 seal when the cover is fully mated. The cover can be used both when a UFX token is present or not.

Paul Plitzuweit, Senior Product Manager for Datakey Electronics says, "We are very excited about this partnership, as it gives designers an ultra-rugged flash drive solution without the pitfalls of using a consumer USB receptacle."

Jared Sibrava, Director of Amphenol Aerospace's High Speed Solutions Division says, "Coupling the Oval Contact System, MIL-DTL-38999 connector, and Datakey Electronics' rugged USB drives and receptacles is a good fit for systems integrators as they solve complex system requirements regarding removable storage. The solution has been proven rugged and reliable for many different environments customers may face."

Designed for harsh environment applications, the RMT is ideal for use in the defense and commercial markets. Optional configurations are available.

Contact Information:Amphenol Aerospace Jared Sibrava (607) 643-1845 jsibrava@amphenol-aao.com

Datakey Electronics Paul Plitzuweit (952) 746-4066, Ext. 325 paulp@datakey.com

About Datakey ElectronicsDatakey Electronics is a brand of ATEK Products, LLC. The Datakey Electronics product line consists of rugged, portable memory keys, tokens and mating receptacles. With an exclusive focus on original equipment manufacturers, Datakey Electronics has provided portable memory solutions for a global base of customers in industrial, medical, military and commercial markets since 1976. Datakey Electronics products are manufactured at the ATEK Products facility in Brainerd, Minnesota.

About Amphenol AerospaceAs one of the largest developers of interconnection technologies for the military and commercial aerospace industries, Amphenol Aerospace Operations (AAO) provides OEMs worldwide with rugged, high quality products that withstand the harshest environments.

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