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This section offers news briefs in aviation and space technology in the Americas as of January 11, 2010. Boeing renamed its Integrated Defense System (IDS) unit to Boeing Defense, Space and Security following a reorganization. A restructuring was announced by ITT Corp. A contract to modernize 34 AS365K Panther helicopters for its army troop transport and light support was awarded by Brazil to Helibras.

This section offers news briefs on the U.S. aerospace industry. An expedited recertification process is being conducted by the U.S. Defense Department for the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite system. The U.S. Army Research, Development & Engineering Command Acquisition Center has ordered AN/PVS-14 night-vision monocular devices from ITT Corp. Viking Air has launched its DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 technology demonstrator.

ITT Gilfillan Division is focusing its advanced radar development efforts on active aperture phased arrays for military applications that will take advantage of ITT's expanding corporate expertise in gallium-arsenide technology. Developments; Focus; Affordable systems; Radar characteristics.

The article focuses on the modifications made by manufacturers on the designs of slurry pumps to boost the pump performance and to provide the mining industry a chance to obtain a life from available pumps. It says that Weir Minerals has devoted major research and development (R&D) initiative to improve its line of Warman slurry pumps. It tells that ITT Corp. ha also done similar initiative to its line of Goulds slurry pumps, which allow plant operators to maintain the pumps while operating.

The article evaluates several mining equipment including the COP 3060MUX hydraulic rock drill from Atlas Copco AB, the Hagglunds Compact CB1120 motor from Hägglunds Drive AB and the Active Seal patented seal technology from ITT Corp.

The article offers world news briefs related to mining industry. Westech Ltd. has forged to be a highly successful business model out of two principal elements such as staying close to the customer. ITT Corp.'s Industrial Process business group had received a multi-million dollar contract to provide seawater for the Esperanza copper-gold project in Atacama, Chile. Terex Mining Australia P/L awarded the initial fleet of mining equipment for the Sino Iron Project in Western Australia.

The article reports on the top 20 companies in the electronic warfare (EW) market. The criteria for determining the company's EW-related earnings include financial data and contract award notices covering the period July 2007 until June 2008. The top EW-related earner is BAE Systems with $1.65 billion, followed by Northrop Grumman with $1.4 billion, and ITT placing third with $870 million.

The article offers world news briefs. A report released by Connected Nation suggests that the U.S. could realize an impact of $134 billion annually from a modest increase in broadband adoption. Park Electrochemical Corp. announces the grand opening of its new advanced composite materials plant located on Pioneer Road in Jurong, Singapore. Laser Energetics Inc. has received a contract worth $481,268 from ITT Corp. for a demonstration of an all solid state frequency tripled Alexandrite laser.

The article evaluates several medical products including PlasTech casters from Revvo Caster Company Inc., VEAM CIR Series connectors from ITT Electronic Components, and VD510 diaphragm valve from I&J Fisnar Inc.

Features several hydraulic equipment. Fluid Line Products Inc.'s oil drain valve; Dresser Instruments' low-pressure diaphragm gauges; Helac Corp.' rotary actuators; ITT Standard heat exchangers; Sprague products' air-operated mini-pumps.

The article discusses deployment of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) infrastructure for air-traffic control in the U.S. The program is managed by the company ITT Corporation for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The article notes that aircraft need added equipment to be followed by ADS-B. ITT ADS-B program manager John Kefaliotis is quoted regarding the evolution and growing operational capability of the ADS-B technology

The article focuses on the U.S. Army's Common Infrared Countermeasures (Circm) program aimed at developing missile protection for helicopters. The program aims to develop a laser-based missile jamming system to protect AH-64 Apaches, UH-60 Black Hawks and other, smaller helicopters from heat-seeking missiles. It outlines the required weight for the total installed missile-jamming system. Chris Carlson of ITT relates the reason for the decision of the firm to compete for the contract of developing the system.

The article focuses on the implications of the launch of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The first ADS-B system will be installed by contractor ITT Corp. at Louisville, Kentucky which will help provide Global Positioning System (GPS)-derived data to air controllers' display. If the system meets the agency's needs, it will adopt the system which could potentially change its satellite-based airspace management activities.

Features several cooling devices. Solid-state air conditioners from Electrografics International Corp.; OptoTec Series of thermoelectric coolers from Melcor Corp.; SX2000 steel cooler from ITT Standard.

The article focuses on the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) award of a contract to a team led by ITT to develop and build a nationwide ground-based ADS-B system by 2013. The project is viewed as a major step forward for air traffic control, however, technical experts note that the greatest benefits could take more than a decade to arrive.

Introduces several electrical and electronics instrument in the U.S. Availability of the Circular multipin connectors from AMP Inc.; Release of the PWM microprocessor-based adjustable frequency from Eaton Corp.; Introduction of the PLATESEAL heat exchanger from ITT Standard.

The article offers information on several connectors including the Nemesis Series Space Saver connector from ITT, the MicroCon series SMT connector family from ERNI Electronics and the RFA-4013-WB 7-16 DIN adapter kit from RF Connectors.

This section offers news briefs related to the defense industry as of October 2008. A $125.6 million contract was won by Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. from the U.S. Navy for Lot IV production of nine ALQ-218 Tactical Jamming System Receivers. A $35 million contract has been awarded to ITT Corp. from the U.S. Army to provide maintenance and repair to ALQ-136(V) countermeasure sets. The U.S. Navy also awarded a $43 million contract to L-3 Services Inc.

The article features several products in the electronics industry. The Diamond series 5500 roller pumps from Delavan Ag Pumps Inc. offers an alloy body and end plate for maximum durability. The Brazepak heat exchangers from ITT Standard are designed for applications requiring high performance in a small size. The LT5537 log detector from Linear Technology Corp. provides more accurate measurement of lower levels of radio frequency signals.

Points out that image-intensification (I2) technologies for night vision have be reaching their limits, and researchers are exploring ways to combine it with other technologies to maintain the U.S. military's edge over other forces. Merging of I2 with other technologies such as infrared; Introduction of uncooled infrared; Efforts by ITT and Northrop Grumman; Color schemes. INSET: Domestic funding problems may threaten U.S. night superiority.

The article focuses on the defense industries firm ITT Exelis. It is noted that the company was spun off by ITT Corp. as part of the latter's 2011 reorganization. ITT Exelis is considered as an example of the difficulties for smaller defense industries firms created by planned reductions in appropriations for the U.S. Department of Defense.

The article discusses U.S. aerospace and defense (A&D) companies and questions regarding their possible plans to endure the defense industry downturn by splitting into smaller companies. The decision of the company ITT Corp. to split into smaller stand-alone companies and pressures on the conglomerate Textron to do the same are noted.

Introduces the night-vision goggles developed by ITT Night Vision and Northrop Grumman as the results of their competition in the market. Development of smaller 16 millimeter image-intensifier tubes; Northrop's use of optical overlay approach; Features of ITT's Pinnacle thin-filmed Gen 3 tube.

The article focuses on the development of a private sector fund to help pay for NextGen cockpit technology upgrades. It states the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is spending billions of dollars to install NextGen infrastructure but needs aircraft to have the proper upgrades for the system to function. It mentions that manufacturer ITT Corp. and financial advisory company Nexa Capital Partners are setting up the NextGen Equipage Fund and has several aerospace manufacturers committing funds.

The article focuses on a report about declining profits from global diversified manufacturing company ITT Corp. It states that ITT Corp. reported a decline in profits and sales in its Defense & Information Systems unit on July 30, 2010. Steve Loranger, chief executive officer of ITT Corp. argued that the basic defense portfolio for ITT Corp. was still strong and that a lot of defense contractors are under pressure. It comments on the U.S. Pentagon's cost savings efforts.

The article reports that shareholders of EDO Corp. are raising questions about whether ITT Corp. will increase its $1.7-billion bid for EDO. ITT has earlier agreed to pay $56 a share, a 9% premium over EDO's pre-deal closing price and 33% above the figure of a month earlier, but now some EDO shareholders are saying that ITT's offer may be inadequate. Since the deal was announced, EDO has won more orders from the U.S. military for electronic jamming devices, and reported a fivefold gain in quarterly net income, to $11.2 million.

The article reports that Thales was awarded an air traffic management contract for part of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) planned automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast system. The contract, awarded by ITT on October 1, 2007, stands to give Thales a boost in its quest to evolve from a niche player to a key supplier in the U.S. aerospace and defense market.

The article presents an update on the development of the ALQ-211 radio-frequency countermeasures system of ITT. The target market for the podded application is what is expected to be a growing number of buyers of used F-16s, as air forces now operating those types sell them to make room for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. To help minimize the upgrade cost, ITT teamed with Meggitt to devise a pod that could be integrated quickly and relatively cheaply.

A correction to an article about ITT Corp.'s membership to the Aerospace Industries Association that was published in the April 2, 2007 issue is presented.

The article talks about the $100-million fine and guilty plea of ITT Corp. for the classified materials it sent to China. According to the article, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) was pushing to streamline technology control regulations and review processes for several years. William Swanson, chairman of the association, said that AIA will review the case of ITT Corp. to look for any lessons its members may get, even though the company is not an AIA member.

The article offers information on ITT Electronic Systems-Radar Systems Gilfillan's two new air traffic control systems (ATC), including the ITT Radar Assisted Instrument Landing System (Rails) and the Expeditionary Airfield Ground Landing Equipment (Eagle) system.

The article announces the promotion of Gail Delaney as vice president/controller and the appointment of Mike Alvis as vice president of programs at IIT Night Vision, respectively.

The article reports on an agreement signed by ITT Inc. with the Next-Generation Air Transportation System Institute to conduct a study on backup satellite navigation technology for the U.S. Joint Planning & Development Office (JPDO). This is the first task request issued by the Aerospace Industries Association-formed group which was set up in 2005. The study will look at various navigation systems that might meet requirements, according to Doug Arbuckle of JPDO.

The article reports that Steven F. Gaffney has been appointed senior vice president of the ITT Corp. in White Plains, New York. Gaffney continues as president of ITT's defense business.

The article provides information on the appointment of Steven R. Loranger to the board of directors of the FedEx Corp., a freight forwarding company based in Memphis, Tennessee. Loranger is the chairman, president and chief executive officer of ITT Corp.

The article reports recent appointments at ITT Night Vision. Steve Leonard has been named vice president and director of operations, while Michael Bertin was appointed vice president and director of compliance and contracts. Ed Clements has been promoted director of research and development engineering. Leonard and Bertin previously worked in the divisions of ITT.

Presents a round-up of news about avionics, as of November 6, 2000. TRW's purchase of Cutting Edge Optronics; SGI's servers for the mobile satellite stations of the United States Air Force's Space-Based Infrared Systems; ITT's shipment of its Pinnacle image intensifier tubes to the U.S. Army.

The article discusses the prevalence of corporate spin-offs in the U.S. as of 2012. ITT Corp., Cargill Inc. and Sunoco Inc. were among the companies that decided to launch spin-offs. Partner David Katz at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz explains the complexity of spin-offs. The spin-off by ITT encountered several challenges including debt and pension liabilities. Cargill's spin-off was decided following the death of Margaret Cargill, a major shareholder and granddaughter of its founder.

The article offers news briefs related to the electronic industries. Herley Industries Inc. has signed an agreement to be acquired by Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc. ITT Corp. has decided to approve a plan to separate the company's operations into three publicly traded companies. Boeing Co. has reported that it was able to successfully conduct its first ground test for a Ka-band satellite communications (SATCOM) antenna system to increase bandwidth for networking in flight.

The article reports on deliveries of composite structures for aerospace programs in the U.S. ITT Corp. in Salt Lake City, Utah delivered its composite structural sponson subassemblies for the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. in Stratford, Connecticut. Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas has completed one of the panels for the Airbus A350 XWB's all-carbon fiber fuselage. Goodrich Corp. in Charlotte, North Carolina delivered its first thrust reversers for the A350 XWB twinjet.

The article reports developments related to chromatographic analysis in the U.S. It mentions the acquisition of all outstanding shares at O.I. Corp., an instrumentation provider, by ITT Corp., a high technology and manufacturing company. It notes the announcement of Mallinckrodt Baker Inc., a manufacturer of analytical reagents, that it will change its name to Avantor Performance Materials. It cites the collaboration between Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and Proteome Sciences PLC.

This section offers news briefs related to electronic warfare contracts. An 11-week Design Verification Test was completed by the Advanced Integrated Defensive EW System (AIDEWS) of ITT Electronic Systems with the U.S. Air Force. A $35.2 million indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract from Naval Air Systems Command was awarded to Airborne Tactical Advantage Co. A pair of awards were given to Kilgore Flares to produce countermeasures flares.

This section offers news briefs on U.S. defense contracts. A $317 million follow-on contract was awarded by the U.S. Navy to ITT for 4,501 CREW 2.1 Vehicle Receiver Jammers (CVRJs). Two contracts have been awarded to Herley Industries for the manufacture of integrated microwave assemblies for electronic warfare (EW) systems on a U.S. Navy electronic attack aircraft. A $7.9 million contract was awarded by the U.S. Navy to BAE Systems for Quick Reaction Dismounted Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems.

The article reports on the competition between BAE Systems and ITT for the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 2 contract planned by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The contract is intended to upgrade the U.S. Navy's SLQ-32 (V) electronic support measures system. The companies' weapons systems were successfully demonstrated in September 2008 during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) maritime exercise.

The article presents information on technological innovations made in the features of the Model 3196 Goulds Pumps from ITT Corp. ITT has incorporated the i-Frame system in its ANSI pumps. The i-Frame continuously measures critical vibrations and temperature readings which helps maintenance managers to avoid failures and reduce downtime. The company's ProSmart Condition Monitoring employs wireless technology which provides information about machine conditions directly to a range of devices like computers and telephones. Its features include continuous monitoring, multiple technologies, automatic sorting and efficient use of labor.

The article evaluates several connectors including the symmetrical varying-frequency-drive (VFD) cables from Belden, the surface-mount-technology (SMT) contacts from ITT Electronic Components, and the YLL zero-insertion-force (ZIF) connector from FCI.

This article reports on the plans of White Plaines, New York-based ITT Corp. to acquire New York City-based EDO Corp. for $1.7 billion. It is expected that the deal will be closed in early 2008. The companies are some of the major electronic warfare (EW) firms in the U.S. defense industry. It is expected that the deal will strengthen the position of ITT in some areas of the global EW market.

This section offers news briefs related to the defense industry in the U.S. EDO Communications & Countermeasures Systems sought a $209.9 million modification to a previously awarded contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command. ITT Electronic Systems held an airborne testing of a UH-60 helicopter. Aculight Corp. won a subcontract from the Electro-Optics Center of the Pennsylvania State University to develop semiconductor lasers.

The article discusses a court case wherein ITT Corp. agreed to pay $100 million to the U.S. government, ending a five-year criminal investigation in which U.S. Department of Justice alleged ITT of illegally disclosing classified and sensitive night vision technology to other countries. ITT forfeited $28 million in profits on the equipment sales to law enforcement agencies, paid $20 million to the State Department and $2 million in criminal fines under the plea agreement.

The article presents information on the contracts that have been awarded to several electronics companies. Merrimac Industries Inc. has received a contract of about $4.3 million from ITT Corp. Triton Services Inc. has been awarded a contract for the development of a new Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier for a shipboard tracking radar. Goodrich Corp. has got a contract from the U.S. Air Force Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Battlelab at Nevada.