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FLYHT Enters Into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Firan Technology Group
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

FLYHT Enters Into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Firan Technology Group

October 21, 2024 5:40 PM

CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / October 21, 2024 / FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. ("FLYHT") (TSXV:FLY)(OTCQX:FLYLF) today announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Agreement") to be acquired by Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX:FTG)(OTCQX:FTGFF) ("FTG"), a global corporation providing solutions for aerospace and defense electronic products and sub-systems, in a cash and share transaction valued at approximately...

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HEICO Corporation Acquires Leading Business Jet In-Cabin Component Maker
Aerospace & DefenseMergers and Acquisitions

HEICO Corporation Acquires Leading Business Jet In-Cabin Component Maker

October 21, 2024 8:30 AM

MIAMI, FL and DERBY, KS / ACCESSWIRE / October 21, 2024 / HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today announced that its Electronic Technologies Group acquired approximately 88% of Mid Continent Controls, Inc. ("MC2") for cash at closing. Key MC2 managers will continue to own the balance of the company. Additional financial details were not disclosed.HEICO stated that it expects the acquisition to be accretive to its earnings within the year...

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Aerospace Technical Services Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical Business Practices in Newly Revised Code of Conduct
Aerospace & DefenseEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Aerospace Technical Services Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical Business Practices in Newly Revised Code of Conduct

October 17, 2024 11:00 AM

DUBAI, ARAB EMIRATES / ACCESSWIRE / October 16, 2024 / Aerospace Technical Services ("ATS"), a leading global distributor of aviation parts and provider of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions, is pleased to announce the adoption of its newly revised ATS Code of Conduct. This comprehensive update marks the launch of a broad and continuous initiative to ensure that ATS's compliance framework reflects the high level of...

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Safe-Pro USA Launches Advanced, High-Performance, Ultra-Lightweight
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

Safe-Pro USA Launches Advanced, High-Performance, Ultra-Lightweight "305 PRO" Body Armor Plate for Law Enforcement

October 17, 2024 8:47 AM

Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) ("Safe Pro" or the "Company"), a premier provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing, announced today that its ballistics protection unit, Safe-Pro USA LLC has introduced its latest advancement, the ultra-lightweight and ultra-thin "305 PRO" hard armor plate, with the first units delivered to a South Florida Police Department. The new "305 PRO" hard armor plates...

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Focused Support and Fulcrum Autonomy Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Autonomous Collaborative Systems
Aerospace & DefensePartnerships

Focused Support and Fulcrum Autonomy Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Autonomous Collaborative Systems

October 16, 2024 10:00 AM

WELLSVILLE, UT / ACCESSWIRE / October 16, 2024 / Focused Support LLC, the global authority in mission execution and situational awareness software, and Fulcrum Autonomy, a pioneering developer of multi-domain autonomous systems (MDAS), announce a strategic partnership to create fully integrated AI-driven mission control solutions, offering unprecedented operational capabilities to defense and commercial clients worldwide.In addition to the...

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MicroVision Announces Shareholder Update Conference Call on October 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

MicroVision Announces Shareholder Update Conference Call on October 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET

October 16, 2024 9:20 AM

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in MEMS-based solid-state automotive lidar technology and ADAS solutions, will host MicroVision Shareholder Update Conference Call and Webcast on October 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET.MicroVision invites shareholders and interested investors to participate in this conference call and webcast which will consist of prepared remarks by management, and a question-and-answer session. Investors may pose questions to...

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Hydrosat Secures $1.9 Million Contract from the US Air Force to Enhance Thermal Imagery for National Defense
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Hydrosat Secures $1.9 Million Contract from the US Air Force to Enhance Thermal Imagery for National Defense

October 16, 2024 8:00 AM

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / October 16, 2024 / Hydrosat, the climate tech company leveraging thermal imagery to measure water stress in agriculture and mitigate the effects of climate change, announces it has been selected by the US Air Force for a $1.9 million contract to provide Hydrosat's thermal satellite data to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Under this contract, Hydrosat will provide...

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 Air Industries Group to Present at the MicroCap Rodeo Fall Conference
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Air Industries Group to Present at the MicroCap Rodeo Fall Conference

October 16, 2024 7:30 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 16, 2024 / Air Industries Group (NYSE:AIRI), an integrated manufacturer of precision assemblies and components for mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, and a prime contractor to the Department of Defense, announced today that it will be participating in the MicroCap Rodeo Fall Conference, that will be held on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, in New York City.Mr. Luciano (Lou) Melluzzo, CEO will...

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Unusual Machines to Participate in Multiple October 2024 Investor Conferences
Aerospace & DefenseConferences

Unusual Machines to Participate in Multiple October 2024 Investor Conferences

October 15, 2024 10:15 AM

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC) ("Unusual Machines" or the "Company"), a drone and drone components manufacturer, today announced upcoming participation and presentations at the following October investor conferences:Conference: LIVE! With Webull Corporate Connect: Technology Investment WebinarDate: Wednesday, October 16, 2024Presentation Time: 2:40 p.m. ETLocation: Access webinar using this registration link HEREConference: The 2024...

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GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Fatigue Test on MQ-9B for Second Lifetime
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GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Fatigue Test on MQ-9B for Second Lifetime

October 14, 2024 1:00 PM

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 14, 2024 / On Sept. 30, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a major milestone with the full-scale fatigue testing of an MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The team completed the "second lifetime" of fatigue testing, which is equivalent to 80,000 operating hours and represents an important step in validating the design of the airframe system. The testing is part of the...

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Safe Pro's Airborne Response Emergency Drone Flight Crews Deployed by Multiple Florida Enterprise Customers in Massive Hurricane Milton Recovery Effort
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Safe Pro's Airborne Response Emergency Drone Flight Crews Deployed by Multiple Florida Enterprise Customers in Massive Hurricane Milton Recovery Effort

October 11, 2024 8:00 AM

Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) ("Safe Pro" or the "Company"), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in aerial imagery processing, today announced that its Mission Critical Unmanned Solutions® subsidiary, Airborne Response (Airborne), has deployed its uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) teams in support of new and existing customers as part of the massive recovery efforts now being conducted in Florida following...

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ATS Technic’s Planned Hangar at DWC to Set a Benchmark in Sustainable Aviation Infrastructure
Aerospace & DefenseEnvironmental, Social and Governance

ATS Technic’s Planned Hangar at DWC to Set a Benchmark in Sustainable Aviation Infrastructure

October 10, 2024 12:00 PM

Facility to reduce carbon emissions by up to 60% and incorporate design features aligned with LEED certification standardsDUBAI, ARAB EMIRATES / ACCESSWIRE / October 10, 2024 / ATS Technic, the UAE's first independent EASA-certified provider of line maintenance and logistics services for various aircraft types, is set to raise the bar for sustainable aviation infrastructure with the construction of a new aluminum-based hangar at Dubai South....

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Cubic Defense to Demonstrate Multi-Domain Convergence Solutions at AUSA 2024
Aerospace & DefenseConferences

Cubic Defense to Demonstrate Multi-Domain Convergence Solutions at AUSA 2024

October 9, 2024 9:00 AM

Transforming Data Dominance and Warfighting ReadinessSAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 9, 2024 / Cubic Defense, a recognized industry leader in providing digital intelligence, edge compute and networking, live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training and secure communications, will showcase its Multi-Domain convergence solutions during this year's AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition from October 14-16 in the Walter E. Washington Convention...

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Maxar and SkyWatch Announce Global Availability of Maxar Imagery on the SkyWatch Platform
Aerospace & DefensePartnerships

Maxar and SkyWatch Announce Global Availability of Maxar Imagery on the SkyWatch Platform

October 9, 2024 8:00 AM

WATERLOO, ON and WESTMINSTER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / October 9, 2024 / SkyWatch, a leading provider of commercial geospatial data, and Maxar, the leading provider of secure, precise geospatial intelligence, today announced a multi-year agreement enabling the distribution of Maxar's high-resolution satellite imagery to SkyWatch's global customer base* via the SkyWatch platform. Maxar Gold LogoMaxar Logo Gold Through this partnership, SkyWatch...

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Safe Pro's Airborne Response Subsidiary Mobilized Under Drone Emergency Services Contract in Anticipation of Category 4 Hurricane Milton's Florida Landfall
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Safe Pro's Airborne Response Subsidiary Mobilized Under Drone Emergency Services Contract in Anticipation of Category 4 Hurricane Milton's Florida Landfall

October 8, 2024 8:41 AM

Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) ("Safe Pro" or the "Company"), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in aerial imagery processing, today announced that its Mission Critical Unmanned Solutions® subsidiary, Airborne Response (Airborne), has been mobilized by Florida's largest power utility operator under an emergency services contract in anticipation of Hurricane Milton.Airborne is mobilizing its uncrewed...

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Executive One Holding Company Announces Three Extrodinary DOD Leaders to Join Its Advisory Board
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Executive One Holding Company Announces Three Extrodinary DOD Leaders to Join Its Advisory Board

October 8, 2024 6:00 AM

Devon Bryan, Janice Haith, and John "Oscar" Meier bring their mission and industry experience to CORAS, HumanTouch, & PlasticityMCLEAN, VA / ACCESSWIRE / October 8, 2024 / Executive 1 Holding Company is pleased to announce the addition of three industry, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy leaders as prominent advisors to its Board. EX1 manages a family of companies in cognitive AI, decision management, and government consulting: CORAS, Human Touch,...

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Helio Corporation Announces Name and Symbol Change and Company Update
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Name Change

Helio Corporation Announces Name and Symbol Change and Company Update

October 7, 2024 3:25 PM

BERKELEY, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 7, 2024 / Helio Corporation (OTC PINK:HLEO) has announced that it has completed a name and symbol change through FINRA, with the Company name being formally changed to Helio Corporation and the new trading symbol being HLEO. The name and symbol change was completed and made effective as of August 14, 2024.Helio SpaceHelio Space HLEO Additionally, per the most recently filed Form 1-SA (semi-annual report) the...

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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits Viking Arms in North Yorkshire
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits Viking Arms in North Yorkshire

October 7, 2024 10:45 AM

On Tuesday 1st October, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Viking Arms, a leading supplier of defence equipment to UK police and military forces. During the visit, The Princess Royal officially opened Viking Arms' new warehouse facility, toured the company's state-of-the-art facilities, and met with staff members to learn about their contributions to the UK defence industry.Welcomed by Managing Director Sam Macarthur and members of...

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Hydrosat Wins Additional NOAA Grant for Climate Monitoring
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Hydrosat Wins Additional NOAA Grant for Climate Monitoring

October 7, 2024 8:00 AM

Hydrosat, the climate tech company leveraging thermal imagery to measure water stress in agriculture and mitigate the effects of climate change, today announced its selection from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for a $650,000 SBIR II contract for climate monitoring insights. This new funding is an expansion upon the success of Hydrosat's past work with NOAA, validating the technical and commercial...

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NOVI Unveils STORM: A Breakthrough in Space-Edge Computing
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

NOVI Unveils STORM: A Breakthrough in Space-Edge Computing

October 3, 2024 9:00 AM

New Platform Set to Transform In-Orbit Data Processing and Unlock New Applications for Satellite IntelligenceARLINGTON, VA / ACCESSWIRE / October 3, 2024 / NOVI, a leading innovator in space-edge processing, proudly announces the launch of STORM™ (Space-edge Technology for Orbital Real-time Monitoring), a groundbreaking space-edge computing platform poised to redefine how satellite data is processed and utilized in real-time.NOVI Company Logo...

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