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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company [NYSE: LMT] announced that Jeff Babione has been selected to serve as vice president and deputy program manager of the F-35 Lightning II program. Bridget Lauderdale, vice president and general manager of Aeronautics Operations, will lead the F-16/F-22 Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) programs in an acting capacity until a permanent replacement for Babione is named. Both appointments are effective...
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will display an array of global defense and security capabilities including marine navigation and unmanned ground systems at the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) exhibition 2013 in Rio de Janeiro. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121024/LA98563LOGO) LAAD is one of the leading trade shows for the defense and security industry in Latin America and specializes in capabilities and...
CHICAGO, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2013. Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows: Major Programs 1st Quarter Year-to- Date 2013 2013 ---...
Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online The Wright Flyer, also known as Flyer I or 1903 Flyer, was the first successful powered aircraft to fly, achieving the feat on December 17, 1903. The plane was designed and built by the Wright brothers and it was flown four times near Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. According to the US Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum, which houses the infamous plane, they describe the aircraft as “…the first powered,...
LANGKAWI, Malaysia, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced that it has entered into agreements to sell two S-76D(TM) helicopters to PT Travira Air, a Jakarta, Indonesia-based charter airline company. Sikorsky, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), made the announcement from the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130326/NE83928 )(Logo:...
Rowdy House Music raises our awareness about government waste and corruption STATELINE, Nev., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year millions of Americans are impacted by hurricanes, most recently Hurricane Sandy. And every government response seems to be plagued by FEMA bungling, political pork and red tape. Red tape caused workers contracted by FEMA, as well as tons of supplies to sit idle - at the cost of millions to taxpayers while workers from out of state were...
Iconic airships will become larger, faster, more maneuverable AKRON, Ohio, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Nasdaq: GT) announced today that it has begun construction of the first of a new generation of airships to replace its fleet of world famous blimps. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The new Zeppelin LZ N07-101 airship, manufactured by Germany's ZLT Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik, will be assembled at Goodyear's...
DUBLIN, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5dtcz2/global_commercial) has announced the addition of the "Global Commercial Aviation Aircraft Seating Market (2012 - 2017)" report to their offering. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 ) With the increase in global air travel, growth in passengers' investment appetite and to fight against the rising fuel prices, airlines are...
STRATFORD, Conn., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colombian Army has formally inducted five new Sikorsky S-70i multi-mission helicopters into its fleet of BLACK HAWK aircraft. Colombia is the first South American country to buy the S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter variant from Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130321/NE81370) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060403/SIKORSKYLOGO) "We are...
SAINT-CLOUD, France, March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dassault Falcon announced today that its new FalconBroadcast airborne health monitoring service is now available on all Falcon 2000 and Falcon 900 models equipped with the EASy cockpit. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120925/564526-a ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130321/602119 ) "This service has been available for our Falcon 7X customers since mid 2012 and the...
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The Comet is a commonly kept form of goldfish, the only type to have originated in the United States. They first appeared in the ponds of the Fish Commission in Washington in the early 1880s. Hugo Mullertt was the first person to bring the Comet goldfish to the market in a large quantity. Characterized by a long, tall, flowing tailfin they can be differentiated from the common goldfish, although otherwise they are very similar. Both of these varieties are quite hardy and will do well in...
The Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) is a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family. It can be found in southern parts of eastern Europe and central Asia and winters mainly in India and southeast Asia. It is a very rare visitor to Great Britain and western Europe, although remarkably a juvenile wintered in Norfolk in the winter of 2002-2003. This medium-sized raptor breeds on open plains, bogs and heathland but in winter prefers open country. This typical harrier has long wings held...
Marsh Harriers are birds of prey in the harrier subfamily Circus. They are medium-sized raptors and the largest and broadest-winged of all harriers. All breed in dense reedbeds. Most authorities recognize three separate but closely related species: Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) Eastern Marsh Harrier (C. spilonotus Swamp Harrier (C. approximans) They were once thought to be a single species with an almost worldwide range (excluding only the Americas), and three...
The Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) is a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family. It can be found throughout southern Eurasia. In winter it migrates to Africa. This medium-sized raptor breeds on warm, dry, sunny open lowland plains, heathland and croplands. This typical harrier has long wings which it holds in a shallow V during its low flight. It also resembles other harriers in having distinct male and female plumages. Males are grey above and white below, and have black...
