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The article informs that regional turboprop manufacturer ATR is striving to maintain customer interest in its current product range. It is noted that the development of an advanced vision system (AVS) is in full swing, and the firm would offer a short take off and landing (STOL) version of the ATR 42-600. It is noted that ATR is offering three options for its enhanced vision system which includes synthetic, enhanced or combined vision.

The article focuses on the deal between Embraer Corp. and JetBird. Embraer's year-old very light jet/light jet (VLJ/LJ) aircraft programs have been given a firm footing by air taxi startup JetBird's large commitment to the Phenom product line. JetBird plans to field 15 Phenom 100 very light jets the first year, and then grow at a rate of about 20 aircraft annually, says JetBird CEO Domhnal Slattery. Embraer sees about 40 percent of the business jet market in the VLJ/LJ segment, but only around 8 percent of the revenue there, during the next 10 years.

The article informs that Airbus Co. and Boeing Co. have dramatically different views regarding the future of the commercial transport market, with each developing a major new product that reflects its company's strategy. Airbus' A380 represents the European firm's view that airlines require a 550-plus-passenger aircraft for use primarily on dense trunk routes between major hub airports. Boeing's midsize 7E7, on the other hand, reflects the view that route fragmentation will be the dominant trend in the market, with airlines requiring a smaller aircraft in the 757/767 capacity range to fly point-to-point routes between secondary cities.

Introduces the innovative products of the aerospace and defense industries in Israel. Advantages of the Elbit/Silver Arrow unmanned aircraft; Production of virtual radar training system from Lahav; Commercialization of Airmor Aircraft Protection Suite from Israel Military Industries.

Provides information on a range of commercial products targeted at the aviation industry. Type of products includes electronics, mechanical and information technology; Details on the TSS-CXK tri-band satellite simulator from LNR Communications Inc.; Reference to the DigiSense line of modular sensors with analog and digital multifunction outputs from Spectrol Electronics Corp.

Presents information on new products in the categories of information technology, support and overhaul, instrumentation, mechanical, materials and processes, and literature. Includes, among others, Autometric Inc.'s X-Motif interactive controls which create visual simulations; Yamashita's YEM scan converter graphics storage; Devtec Corp.'s Model 6008 Omni-Lift; Heraeus Sensor's TPK S1 calibration system; Electroid Co.'s fail safe brakes; Literature of avionic switches from StacoSwitch Inc.

The article informs that U.S. rotary-wing aircraft manufacturers have been losing ground on their own turf to a determined onslaught by Eurocopter in recent years and this campaign, which previously has been limited to the commercial sector, is now being extended into the military market. Further, Eurocopter is being joined by NH Industries and Agusta Westland, which also are vying for lucrative U.S. military contracts. Each of the prime contractors has replaced its overseas suppliers with U.S. subcontractors in an attempt to portray its contender as more American than the other.

The article offers information on several agricultural equipment including the S7 Spinner microsprinkler from Nelson Irrigation; the Arable Mark from Arable and the FieldWise Zempat5 computer panel from Irrigation Components International.

The article reports on plans of Commodity Classic to transition its annual conference and trade show originally scheduled for March 4-6, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas to an alternative digital format due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents the views of Jerry Johnson, Ag Sector Chair of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, on Agribusiness companies which put Commodity Classic at the top of the list.

Evaluates several commercial products. Sport-Duty Snowplow from Boss; Metro 26 mower from Exmark; Plants and flowers hanging basket from Bloom Master; 168RS GPS pocket personal computer from Mio Technology.

Presents information on several equipment and products introduced in the U.S. market in June 2004. GA-Series portable generator from Multiquip; EZLink retirement plan administration software from ICMA Retirement Corp.; J-30-40ZT trucks from Hyster.

Presents a reference book for city, town and county officials and consulting engineers in the U.S., as of June 2003. Guide for locating products and services, providers and local officials; List of products and services and where to find them; Top officials in cities and townships.

The article focuses on a promising worldwide economic climate and a spate of new aircraft and upgrade programs introduced at Heli-Expo 2005 presage a brighter future for the commercial helicopter industry. The global rotorcraft business cycle is slowly turning around and should result in more opportunities for growth this year compared with 2004, which saw only marginal improvement. The appearance of the Model 429 fired the company's first new product broadside at archrival Eurocopter, which has gradually taken market share away from Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. thanks to a bevy of new, modern and efficient aircraft.

Reports the launching of development and test program for F135 engine by the Pratt & Whitney Corp. Details on the product demonstration; Features of the F135 engine; Evaluation of the thermal barrier coatings of F135.

The article discusses that Butte County, California showcases its bounty of agricultural output by selling tickets; and mentions that farm trail has gained in popularity since the Johanssons originated the idea nearly 20 years ago.

The article focuses on China's pursuit of high grade carbon fiber manufacturing capacity, as it is unable to import it from other countries. Manufacturing plants capable of making greater tensile strength grades and larger amounts of fiber are being built. Military aircraft and other applications of the fiber and potential consequences of their development by China are discussed.

A graph is presented depicting the list of commercial products with their description, name of manufacturer, and manufacturer number.

The article offers information on the challenges faced by the commodities in the trading due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The article offers information on the 2020 Commodity Classic, agricultural event which will be held in San Antonio, Texas on February 27-29, 2020.

The article offers information of the 2020 Commodity Classic which will be held from February 27 to Feb. 29 in San Antonio, Texas and the theme is "See Your Future Clearly".

This section provides information on the latest public works equipment and supplies launched in the U.S. as of September 2005.

The article looks at foreign companies entering the helicopter market in Brazil. It reports that the France-based company Eurocopter is selling a growing number of helicopters in Brazil and acquired a Brazilian firm, Helibras, where it will produce some of them. Also discussed are Brazilian parts manufacturers Turbomeca and Sagem and the company Russian Helicopters.

Presents several products for land use planning. Composition of the Conwed Fibers 3000 fiber matrix from Profile Products; Features of the turf reinforcement mat from SI Geosolutions; Functionality features of the CitiTech Management Software Version 6.0 from Cititech Systems.

Features several technological products introduced in the United States market in February 2001. Grant Proposal application from Oracle; Qbe Vivo mobile computing tablet from Aqcess Technologies; ASIST MS4 for NPDES stormwater compliance from DBSP.

The article evaluates the Charger tape-laying machine and the Viper fiber-placement machine from MAG Cincinnati.

The article deals with the effects of the European Union (EU) membership of Romania. Romania had to meet stringent requirements of the EU. More than 10,000 new police officers have been recruited into the Frontiera Politiei, bringing the total to 17,500. 19,500 is the goal and will be reached, all full-time, all with a secondary degree and trained in academies. Illicit trade of commercial products conducted in the country's border will be prevented.

The article offers information on the 2006 Product Breakthrough Award of the Aviation Week & Space Technology. The dollar-amount cut-off point for the award is given. Deadline for nominations is provided. Contact person for entry forms is given.

The article reports that Icelandair has become Boeing's 16th customer for the 787, placing a firm order for two standard configuration 787-8s to be delivered in 2010. Icelandair operates 19 757s and 767s, which are the two models within Boeing's own product line that the 787 is targeting. China is expanding business opportunities for private companies and Beijing's Okay Airways is an early beneficiary of the policy, which China's cabinet, the State Council, announced in late February 2005.

Condor Engineering, one leading provide of military and commercial avionics databus solutions, has added National Instruments LabVIEW Real-Time support for its Mil-Std-1553 CompactPCI hardware on PXI and cPCI platforms. This allows design and test engineers who need high-performance, real-time 1553 databus data acquisition and control to have a more powerful way to shorten development cycles of avionics applications. Utilizing the Condor cPCI-1553 interface for Mil-Std-1553 and LV-1553 software, engineers can rapidly develop and debug LabVIEW custom applications and virtual instruments on a desktop or laptop computer, and then migrate these applications to the NI LabVIEW Real-Time environment.

Aviation Supplies & Academics Inc.'s Aircraft Flight Log is designed to be used for individual aircraft. The log tracks detailed items pertaining to the care and use of a specific aircraft. Sized to fit a glove box, pilots have quick reference to the aircraft's recent history. Log features include: out/in operating time, destination/purpose of flight; squawks, inspection performed and due dates for oil changes, 100-hr., and annual inspections, according to the company.

Cortec Corp.'s VpCI-126 anti-corrosion packaging film is now available in a degradable version. Called VpCI-126 BIO, the film degrades into basic organic elements such as water and carbon dioxide when it comes in contact with organic materials during disposal. The product degrades in less than five years, according to the manufacturer and meets Mil-B-22019-C and Mil-B-22020-C specifications. The company says the film is 25% stronger in tear and puncture resistance, elongation and tensile strength than competing anti-corrosion packaging films.

Presents information on the introduction of products in the telecommunication industry. Information on the SecureFrame for frame relay-based WAN environments; Anritsy America's KL801A flaw detector; America Incorporated's Atomnet/M20 Release 2.0 ATM switch; Features of the RLS-5C telephone line simulator; Precision's Survivor Series Model 2870.

Features new products for cities and towns. Include office products; Ice and snow control; Equipment rental and leasing; Public transportation; Solid waste; Streets and highways; Wastewater; Water supply; Disaster recovery; Grounds/roadside maintenance.

Presents information on a variety of commerical products. Telescopic Crane manufactured by Auto Crane; Bobcat 751 skid-steer loader by Melroe; Portable Lift System developed by Advantage Lift Systems; Debris Removal Systems by Marineskimmer systems; How M.A.B industries has developed a specifications fuide of products pertaining to the water industry; Sewer Pipe Liners by Lamson Vylon Pipe; Architectural Design Software by FIT; Aerial work platform by Genie Industries.

The article presents the views of Mike Conaway, chairman of House Committee on Agriculture, on need of farm bill that benefits farmers and for serving the commodities. Topics discussed include Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program tied to the farm bill; the 2018 farm bill would be as similar as the 2014 farm bill; and getting cotton in the farm bill as a program-covered crop.

The article discusses the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates in December 2018, with topics including U.S. Hard Red Winter wheat exports, increased Russian wheat exports, and the projected shortage of milling wheat in June 2019.

Discusses the innovative applications of night-vision technologies in the civil sector. The video baby crib monitoring system using infrared light-emitting diodes; Intruder surveillance applications.

The article focuses on the mistakes that must be avoided by producers when purchasing products with cotton labels. Included are the failure to apply the right rate of product, the application of the wrong chemistry at the wrong time, and the failure to consider the form of active ingredient. The challenge is to keep track of what the products are and what they contain.

The article the condition of the 2016 rice sector in the U.S. It states that the rice exports in the country are flat while other countries' shares are growing. It notes the barriers to the U.S. rice exports including quality, lower prices, and prohibitive trade access. It mentions that the liquidity in the rice sector is different than other commodities.

An interview with Bob Parker, chief executive and president of U.S. National Peanut Board, is presented. He talks about the idea of producing a peanut milk product called Elmhurst Milked Peanuts; and the National Peanut Board's role in developing peanut milk and bringing it to market. He discusses the implications of the new product category for the peanut industry, and National Peanut Board be involved with the product.

The article focuses on the views of the corn grower Randy Dowdy of South Georgia regarding the next year crop acreage. He states the crop acreage is based on the commodity markets and the option of growing other crops like cotton, peanuts and soybean but shows weed problems. Topics discussed include the focus on the productive areas, proper irrigation and good investments return.

The article focuses on the statement of Steven Klose, economist at Texas A&M Extension, regarding farm bill at the Southern Region Agricultural Outlook Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia. He says that the existing farm policy has played a big role due to market conditions. He mentions that there was a run-up in some commodity prices while there were some differences among the commodity groups who were fighting for the little amount available.

This article presents information on several products of interest to U.S. government employees, including a street lantern by Sun Valley Lighting, the Hydrant Inspector by Trimble from American Flow Control and the 2250XP stump grinder from Bandit Industries.

The article offers information on the All Commodities Conference to be held in Durham, North Carolina from January 12-13, 2011.

The article offers information on the Commodity Classic educational event to be held in Tampa, Florida from March 3-5, 2011.

The article focuses on the decline of the supply of pigs, market hogs, and pork that crosses the U.S. border. It notes that exports from Canada in the first quarter of 2009 shows an average of about 12,000 per week, compared to over 58,000 in the first quarter of 2008. It also notes that the decline in the industry has caused high demand and higher prices. Moreover, it suggests the need to develop country-of-origin labeling (COOL) of the exports.

An interview with swine export industry leaders Tony Clayton, Harold Hodson, Mike Telford and Bruce Cluver is presented. Clayton says that their business aims to assist the buyer in nutrition, genetic program development and health. Hodson notes that the demand for swine has changed to semen for health problems and isolation costs. Telford states that customers overseas can design a breeding program for maximum heterosis versus the genetics they receive from commercial companies.