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General Atomics Expands International Collaborations and Partnerships With Japan in Critical and Emerging Technologies
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General Atomics Expands International Collaborations and Partnerships With Japan in Critical and Emerging Technologies

February 19, 2024 5:00 PM

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 19, 2024 / General Atomics, a defense and diversified technologies company with affiliates operating on five continents, is expanding its collaborations and partnerships across Japan with new investments in the nuclear energy and rare earth elements sectors. Numerous teaming arrangements are in the late stages of discussion and are set to be announced in early 2024. These partnerships will complement the...

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CannaPharmaRx Finalizes Multi-Million Dollar Israeli Supply Agreement with Cantek
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CannaPharmaRx Finalizes Multi-Million Dollar Israeli Supply Agreement with Cantek

February 16, 2024 2:30 PM

CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / February 16, 2024 / CannaPharmaRx, Inc. (OTC PINK:CPMD), a future leader in ultramodern, highly efficient cannabis production facilities announced today that it has entered into a strategic Supply Agreement (the "Agreement") with Cantek Holdings ("Cantek"), one of Israel's leaders in import and distribution of medical grade cannabis. This agreement will provide direct access to Israel's burgeoning consumer demand....

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FLYHT Receives STC Certification for the AFIRS Edge(TM) on Airbus A320 Aircraft
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FLYHT Receives STC Certification for the AFIRS Edge(TM) on Airbus A320 Aircraft

February 16, 2024 7:05 AM

CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / February 16, 2024 / FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. ("FLYHT" or the "Company") (TSX-V:FLY)(OTCQX:FLYLF) today announced that Transport Canada has issued FLYHT a Supplemental Type Certificate ("STC") for the flange version of the AFIRS EdgeTM, the Company's 5G wireless data communication device, for Airbus A320 aircraft. The achievement of this STC enables FLYHT to ship the Edge units to Canadian A320 customers while at...

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AARDVARK Tactical's PROJECT7 Launches P7 Saves Initiative, Celebrates First Save
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AARDVARK Tactical's PROJECT7 Launches P7 Saves Initiative, Celebrates First Save

February 15, 2024 9:00 AM

LA VERNE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 15, 2024 / PROJECT7 Armor is proud to announce the launch of its new P7 Saves Initiative. This project celebrates the resilience of law enforcement and military personnel who survive critical incidents in the field while wearing PROJECT7 products. The program will highlight the inspiring survival stories of the men and women PROJECT7 was founded to protect. P7 Saves launches with the story of Jordan Robison,...

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CannaPharmaRx CEO Provides Annual Update Message
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CannaPharmaRx CEO Provides Annual Update Message

February 15, 2024 6:00 AM

CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / February 15, 2024 / Cannapharmarx, Inc. Dear Fellow Shareholders, We are paving the way for a remarkable year capitalizing on the solid foundation achieved last year. 2023 was an exciting and pivotal year for CannaPharmaRx (OTC PINK:CPMD), marked by many strong and significant accomplishments. The global cannabis industry is projected to grow from $57 billion in 2023 to $444 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 34.03%...

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Volatus Aerospace Receives FAA Approval for Commercial Agricultural Aircraft Operations with Drones
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Volatus Aerospace Receives FAA Approval for Commercial Agricultural Aircraft Operations with Drones

February 13, 2024 11:50 AM

Expanding Service Offering in Agriculture and Forestry into the U.S. TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 13, 2024 / Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV:VOL)(OTCQB:VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company"), a leader in the operation of piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), announced that it has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA for Commercial Agricultural Aircraft Operations using drones. The...

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Canada Jetlines (Cboe CA: CJET) Expands Reach with New Routes to/from Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Canada Jetlines (Cboe CA: CJET) Expands Reach with New Routes to/from Halifax, Nova Scotia

February 13, 2024 7:30 AM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 13, 2024 / Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. (Cboe CA:CJET) ("Canada Jetlines" or the "Company") announces its commitment to enhancing travel options for leisure travelers by unveiling new routes that will connect Toronto to Halifax and Halifax to Orlando, Florida, thereby marking the Company's second Canadian destination. To celebrate this significant milestone, Canada Jetlines is thrilled to introduce enticing...

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Urban Sky Launches 2024 Urban Catalog & Custom Tasking With Premier Partner SkyWatch
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Urban Sky Launches 2024 Urban Catalog & Custom Tasking With Premier Partner SkyWatch

February 12, 2024 10:00 AM

DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / February 12, 2024 / SkyWatch Space Applications Inc. ("SkyWatch"), a leader in the remote sensing data technology industry, and Urban Sky, a leading provider of broad area, high-resolution aerial imagery, announced today the launch of Urban Sky's 2024 Urban Catalog and Custom Tasking program in partnership with SkyWatch. Urban Sky's very high-resolution stratospheric balloon imagery is now available to SkyWatch...

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Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer, Essex Industries, Moves Operations into Larger Facility in Huntington Beach
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Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer, Essex Industries, Moves Operations into Larger Facility in Huntington Beach

February 12, 2024 9:00 AM

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 12, 2024 / Essex Industries is excited to announce the successful consolidation of two manufacturing buildings into a new and larger facility in Huntington Beach, California. The consolidation is enhancing production efficiency and customer service. Essex has expanded its capabilities, including the addition of a temperature-controlled inspection room. The office space has been streamlined, and...

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HEICO Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Conference Call
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HEICO Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Conference Call

February 8, 2024 4:15 PM

HOLLYWOOD, FL and MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 8, 2024 / On February 26, 2024 after the NYSE closing, HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) will release its financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2024. The earnings release will be available through the Internet on the Company's website at https://www.heico.com. In order to assist interested parties in scheduling their participation in HEICO teleconferences, the Company...

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Daher Accelerates Its 'Take Off 2027' Strategic Plan
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Daher Accelerates Its 'Take Off 2027' Strategic Plan

February 7, 2024 10:00 AM

PARIS, FRANCE / ACCESSWIRE / February 7, 2024 / With a revenue of 1.65 billion euros in 2023, Daher today announced financial results for the year that are in line with the objectives of its five-year "Take Off 2027" strategic plan, which covers the 2023-2027 timeframe. One year after the launch of this strategic plan, the Daher Group has achieved significant progress - notably with more than 35% of its revenue generated in the United States,...

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Cubic to Provide United Kingdom Ministry of Defense With Light Gun Simulation System
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Cubic to Provide United Kingdom Ministry of Defense With Light Gun Simulation System

February 7, 2024 9:00 AM

Delivering state-of-the-art technology to troops to enhance arms training readiness SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 7, 2024 / Cubic Defense announces a two-year contract award with the U.K. MOD for the Light Gun Simulation System (LGSS). With Cubic's system to be primarily used by the Royal School of Artillery, the contract's flexibility also gives the British Army the ability to expand the scope to allow all units of the Royal Artillery,...

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Cubic Awarded Engineering Services Contract From Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC)
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Cubic Awarded Engineering Services Contract From Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC)

February 5, 2024 9:00 AM

Providing state-of-the-art software-defined radio (SDR)-based data links to the U.S. Army SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 5, 2024 / Cubic Defense has been awarded a contract by Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) to support its U.S. Army Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) engineering services. The effort is part of a multi-contract and multi-vendor campaign for the next-generation data link for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and...

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Canada Jetlines Provides Board Update
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Canada Jetlines Provides Board Update

February 5, 2024 7:30 AM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 5, 2024 / Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. (Cboe CA:CJET) ("Canada Jetlines" or the "Company") one of Canada's leading leisure airlines, announces that Mr. Rossen Dimitrov has resigned as a member of the Company's Board of Directors in order to focus on his other professional comittments. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Dimitrov for his service during his tenure as a board member and wishes him well in his...

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New Approach Paves the Future of Commercial Space Launch
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New Approach Paves the Future of Commercial Space Launch

February 1, 2024 9:00 AM

Phantom Space and Vaya Space Sign Revolutionary Launch Site Agreement ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 1, 2024 / For the first time, two launch service providers have agreed to simultaneously operate from a single launch complex. Phantom COO Mark Lester and Vaya COO Rob Fabian signed the memorandum of agreement at the Space Mobility Conference, outlining how the two companies will work concurrently at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's...

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Breaking Boundaries: New Entrant to Canada's Leisure Travel Landscape
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Breaking Boundaries: New Entrant to Canada's Leisure Travel Landscape

January 31, 2024 7:30 AM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 31, 2024 / Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. (Cboe CA:CJET) ("Canada Jetlines" or the "Company") Canada's only boutique airline, has officially launched Jetlines Vacations, a subsidiary company and an all-encompassing vacation experience provider designed to meet the demand for leisure travel to bucket-list destinations. Jetlines Vacations offers all-inclusive premium vacation packages that include airfare on...

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MightyFly Unveils Its Third Generation Aircraft to Unlock Unprecedented Efficiencies for Same-Day Deliveries
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MightyFly Unveils Its Third Generation Aircraft to Unlock Unprecedented Efficiencies for Same-Day Deliveries

January 26, 2024 1:30 PM

MightyFly unveils its new 2024 Cento aircraft, the third generation of the MF100 eVTOL, featuring autonomous delivery operations, efficient design and a larger cargo bay. SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 26, 2024 / MightyFly unveiled yesterday the third generation of the Cento aircraft, an autonomous hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft designed to carry one hundred pounds of cargo for six hundred miles. MightyFly also announced that the 2024...

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TransAstra Awarded First Defense Department Contract for FlyTrap, Following Success With NASA
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TransAstra Awarded First Defense Department Contract for FlyTrap, Following Success With NASA

January 24, 2024 2:00 PM

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 24, 2024 / TransAstra, innovators in space logistics and orbital debris management, has secured another research and development contract for its groundbreaking FlyTrap technology, and the first from the United States Department of Defense (DoD). TransAstra will collaborate with the University of Michigan's prestigious College of Engineering, Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering department in...

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General Atomics Awarded Space Development Agency Contract to Demonstrate Optical Communication Terminals
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General Atomics Awarded Space Development Agency Contract to Demonstrate Optical Communication Terminals

January 24, 2024 12:00 PM

Demonstrate robust space-to-space communications capabilities SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 24, 2024 / General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to demonstrate the capabilities of the company's Optical Communication Terminals (OCTs) hosted on GA-EMS' GA-75 (75 kilogram class) spacecraft while in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). GA-EMS GA-75 Satellite with Optical...

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Canada Jetlines (CBOE CA: CJET) Announces Closing of Third and Final Tranche of $13.5 Million Equity Financing
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Canada Jetlines (CBOE CA: CJET) Announces Closing of Third and Final Tranche of $13.5 Million Equity Financing

January 24, 2024 10:35 AM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 24, 2024 / Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. (CBOE CA:CJET) ("Canada Jetlines" or the "Company"), Canada's friendly leisure airline, is pleased to announce that it has closed on the final $7,466,688 In proceeds from its non-brokered private placement with a single arm's length investor and has now raised a total of $13,500,001 (the "Offering"). The Offering consists of common shares (each a "Share") issued at...

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