Eleven local leaders honored at Onyx Awards Nov 8, 2009
Harris Corp. and defense contractor Rockwell Collins received the Diversity Award for their commitment to equal opportunity. Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority received the Public Service Award for its work through mentoring and education. (Florida Today)
Market Winners & Losers: Black & Decker, Novellus Nov 4, 2009
Rockwell Collins Inc. (COL) The companys worse-than-expected results sent shares down 3%, or $1. 54, with shares last trading at $49. (Fox News)
Firan Technology Group Corporation (FTG) Announces a Renewal of a 3 Year HMI Award Enterprise Sourcing Agreement with Rockwell Collins Oct 22, 2009
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 21, 2009) - Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX: - ; "FTG" or the "Company") today announced the renewal of a 3 year Human Machine Interface (HMI) Enterprise Sourcing Agreement with Rockwell Collins ... Firan Technology Group has been as strategic Printed Circuit Board supplier to Rockwell Collins for over 30 years ... "FTG appreciates the trust Rockwell Collins has in our ability to deliver quality product, and adapt to the ever changing technologies and... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Contractors go toe-to-toe over mobile radio business Oct 14, 2009
No alternative system meets all the GMR requirements, said Boeings Ralph Moslener, program director for Boeings JTRS GMR team, which includes Northrop Grumman, Rockwell Collins and BAE Systems. The team had to meet more than 37,000 individual requirements from the Joint Program Executive Office JTRS GMR program, he said. (FCW.com)
Families sue over AF crash Oct 2, 2009
French manufacturers Thales, which builds the components, as well as American firms Honeywell International and Rockwell Collins are also named. Air France would not comment on the case until it had examined the details, while Airbus Americas communications manager Mary Anne Greczyn said: "We are aware of it, but do not comment on open lawsuits.". (iAfrica.com)
Family of Americans Killed in Air France Crash Sue Oct 1, 2009
The lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages, was filed against Societe Air France; Airbus, the plane's manufacturer; and Honeywell International Inc.; Rockwell Collins Inc.; and Thales SA, which manufactured various components related to radar equipment and other components that measure airspeed and altitude. The cause of the crash is still being investigated and remains unclear. (ABC News -- Wire)
Rockwell Collins closing San Jose division Sep 18, 2009
Rockwell Collins, an aerospace firm based in Iowa, will close a San Jose division that makes tactical displays for fighter aircraft, the latest in a series of job cutbacks to strike the region's defense industry ... Rockwell Collins spokeswoman Pam Tvrdy said 600 local workers recently received state-required layoff notices as part of a plan to shut the San Jose plant early next year ... The Rockwell Collins division in San Jose that is due for shutdown used to be Kaiser Aerospace and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Military Contractor Put U.S. Service Members at Risk With Bogus Aircraft Repairs, Investigators Say Sep 3, 2009
Shaw is also under investigation for allegedly billing aircraft supplier Rockwell Collins for uncompleted repair work on laser navigation systems for the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. In addition, Shaw allegedly conducted defective repairs on inertial navigation units for F-5 jet fighter planes used by the U.S. Navy to train pilots. (ABC News)
Orders at U.S. Factories Probably Climbed in July by the Most in Two Years Sep 2, 2009
chief executive officer at Rockwell Collins, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based aircraft-parts producer, said yesterday that the decline in sales is slowing. The bleeding is about to stop, and were going to see some stabilization maybe this quarter and next, Jones said at a Morgan Stanley conference broadcast online. (Bloomberg -- US)
Click to read:Mission Critical for Troops in Afghanistan Aug 19, 2009
Ocean Shipholdings Inc. Olin Corporation; also see John M. Olin and John M. Olin Foundation Omega Training Group Orbital Sciences Corporation OT Training Solutions Pennsylvania State University Perot Systems Pratt & Whitney (division of United Technologies) Precision Castparts Corporation Private Military Corporations Private Federal Corporations Quantum3D QinetiQ North America Raytheon Rockwell Collins Rolls-Royce plc RONCO (de-mini 00004000 ng operations Horn of Africa) Science Applications... (CBS News)
Elbit Systems Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results Aug 12, 2009
On June 16, 2009, Vision Systems International, LLC (VSI), the Company's joint venture with Rockwell Collins, received several new contracts worth more than $54. 1 million from Lockheed Martin Corporation, for the delivery of 52 F-35 Helmet Mounted Displays and 30 additional aircraft systems. (PR Newswire)
Rockwell Collins gets Canadian Navy networking deal Jul 31, 2009
Rockwell Collins Inc. will furnish technology support to the Canadian Navy that makes it possible to establish ad hoc, IP networks for tactical information sharing under a $7 million contract ... The Canadian Department of National Defense awarded the contract to Rockwell Collins ... Work will be performed at the Rockwell Collins facility in Ottawa, Canada. (FCW.com)
U.S. Eyes Private Security for Afghanistan Jul 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2009. Washington Post Reports Army Considers Hiring Contractors for "Theater-Wide" Armed Security. (CBS News -- World)
Mobile gadgets threaten in-flight entertainment Jul 23, 2009
The biggest losers from the entire episode could be companies such as Rockwell Collins Inc and Panasonic Corp, which develop and build current in-flight entertainment systems but now look like they might have innovated themselves into obsolescence. These companies have been on the forefront of encouraging airlines to install power sockets and USB ports onto every seat in the aircraft, but they could have to start looking at diversifying their work if they are to stay ahead, analysts say. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Rockwell out of this world in 'Moon' Jul 11, 2009
Rockwell Collins to Issue Third Quarter FY 2009 Financial Results on July 30. Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) will issue a press release reporting its third quarter fiscal year 2009 financial results at approximately 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 30, 2009 ... The conference call will be conducted by Rockwell Collins Chairman, President and CEO Clay Jones and Senior Vice President and CFO Patrick Allen. (Fresno Bee)
Rockwell Collins to set up software for Special Operations Jun 25, 2009
Rockwell Collins Inc. will provide software technical support to the Special Operations Command under a $45 million contract. Under the indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract, Rockwell Collins will furnish software integration and maintenance support services to the Special Operations Command Technology Applications Program Office, DOD officials said June 23. (FCW.com)
UAVs make Paris Air Show debut Jun 24, 2009
Rockwell Collins launched an e-book that company officials say will keep industry and the military up-to-date on all new developments in the field of unmanned aerial systems. The companys goal is to encourage cultural acceptance of UAVs while highlighting technical advances in the field. (FCW.com)
Airbus, Boeing Battle `Raging Skepticism' Over Sustaining Production Plans Jun 20, 2009
Companies such as Spirit and Rockwell Collins have said they will hold to their contracts and deliver the parts Airbus and Boeing order. The question is whether they will be ready to ramp up again quickly when the planemakers want. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Raytheon Joint Standoff Weapon C-1 Demonstrates Network-Enabled Capability Jun 17, 2009
JSOW C-1 adds moving maritime target capability and the two-way Rockwell Collins (NYSE: ) Strike Common Weapon Datalink to the combat-proven weapon. Raytheon has received a full rate production contract for the JSOW C-1 from the U.S. Navy and will reach initial operational capability in 2010. (PR Newswire)
Opinion Matters Blog: Join the Conversation Jun 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009. Single Payer Health Plan. (Florida Today)
Rockwell Collins acquires Duluth company Jun 2, 2009
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa Cedar Rapids-based Rockwell Collins has completed its acquisition of DataPath Inc., a Duluth company that designs and deploys satellite communication systems. Rockwell Collins announced Monday it had acquired all outstanding shares of DataPath in a $130 million cash transaction ... DataPath will operate under the Rockwell Collins brand. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Summer Of '09: What The Jackets Are Up To May 30, 2009
Football -- working at Turner Broadcasting -- working at Druid Hills Golf Club -- working for Brasfield e -- working at Druid Hills Golf Club -- working at Drew, Eckl m, LLP -- working with FCA, summer school -- working at Camp Winshope -- internship with Smith Barney -- internship at Rockwell Collins -- internship with Northwestern Mutual -- internship with Velvet Suite. Track and Field -- has a fellowship for undergraduate research in advanced materials at Tech. (Ramblinwreck.com)
- Thank You: Sunflower career day 0 May 29, 2009
Miles Dentistry; Breck Dickinson, Taxidermy; Al Robertson, retired Southwest Airlines; Manuel Ramirez, Ks Inc.; Officer Alfredo Hernandez, El Centro Police; Gregorio Ponce, SDSU; Robert Wahnee, United States Marines; Veronica Tamayo, Maribell Puentes and Lupe Quintero, California Rural Legal Assistance; Sergio Zaragoza, Rockwell Collins; Alma Davis, El Centro Regional; Officers Joe Conkey, Clint Erro, Mark Storms and Derrick Lindburg, Imperial County Sheriff s Office; Firefighter Brad Chapin, El... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Elbit Systems Reports Strong First Quarter 2009 Results May 20, 2009
On May, 5, 2009, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary Elbit Systems of America, LLC, was selected as part of an industry team led by Rockwell Collins for the system integration and prototype phase of the Ground Soldier Ensemble (GSE) program for the U.S. Army. Elbit Systems of America and Rockwell Collins together formed "Team Spartan". (PR Newswire)
Bulls Back in Town: Dow Climbs May 19, 2009
The firm also upgraded Rockwell Collins (COL) but cut Northrop Grumman (NOC), L-3 Communications (LLL) and Raytheon (RTN). Global Markets. (Fox News)
Letter: Needham Episcopal Church volunteers help flood victims May 15, 2009
You all may recall that Cedar Rapids, home to Quaker Oats, Rockwell Collins, ADM, Cargill and about 150,000 people, was the site of record flooding last June. During the flood, approximately 25,000 people had to flee their homes and most of them (those whose homes were flooded with as much as 12 feet of filthy river water) are still trying to put their lives back together. (Needham Tab, MA)
DataPath Shareholders Approve Merger May 8, 2009
May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of satellite and wireless communications networks around the world, today announced that holders of DataPath's common stock have approved the merger agreement pursuant to which DataPath will become a whollyowned subsidiary of Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: ) ... About Rockwell Collins ... Rockwell Collins (NYSE: ) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronics solutions for both... (PR Newswire)
Earned Value Management Institute(R) EVMI(R) Releases the Earned Value Management Professional(R) EVMP(R) Credential Certification Apr 28, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. April 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Earned Value Management Institute(R), EVMI(R), () the global leader in earned value management and project controls certification and credential training, announces the release of its revised Earned Value Management Professional(R), EVMP(R) credential program for federal integrated procurement teams, project management teams, program managers, information technology professionals, project managers, project team staff members, defense... (PR Newswire)
Boone school board approves budget, closures and realignments Apr 17, 2009
Kapfer presented a report on the district's upcoming opportunity to have virtual reality technology integrated into BHS. Boone was selected as a pilot program by Rockwell Collins, Inc., which is based out of Cedar Rapids. Approved a recommendation from BHS Athletic Director Larry Moklestad and Schutte to enter into a cooperative sharing agreement with the Jefferson-Scranton Community School District for the 2008-'09 school year to allow Jefferson-Scranton students to participate in the BHS girls... (Boone Today, IA)
Sally Ride Science Festival Apr 8, 2009
SpaceRef - Space News as it Happens. Wednesday, April 8, 2009. (NASA Watch)
Four Oaks' Plato program helps students catch up Apr 7, 2009
Computers were donated by Rockwell Collins while desks and chairs were provided by Waterloo Community Schools. Four Oaks serves an average of 600 Black Hawk County students annually, said Cary Wieland, school program manager in the Waterloo office. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Warren Buffett's U.S. Takeover Test Passed by Sysco, VF, Danaher, Marathon Mar 20, 2009
Aetna Aflac Agilent Technologies Allergan Anadarko Petroleum Aon Archer Daniels Midland Baker Hughes Becton Dickinson Brown-Forman Bunge Cardinal Health Carnival Chubb Computer Sciences Covidien Danaher EOG Resources General Dynamics Halliburton Hess Illinois Tool Works Intercontinental Exchange Intuit ITT Kohls Loews Corp. Marathon Oil McKesson Newmont Mining Noble Corp. Noble Energy Nucor Precision Castparts Raytheon Reynolds American Rockwell Collins SAIC Smith International Southern... (Bloomberg)
5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Rockwell Collins Mar 11, 2009
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 130,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, aerospace and defense company Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) has earned a coveted five-star ranking ... Tough call in the aviation industry, but Rockwell Collins plays in a niche market that MUST be kept up to date, both government and commercial ... I might be early, but I believe Rockwell Collins has a lot of potential, even in this environment. (MSNBC -- Business)
New Brevard budget chief tackles $1B fund Mar 9, 2009
CPA Rosenberg comes to Brevard from Rockwell Collins aviation ... A former Rockwell Collins finance manager takes over today as Brevard County's new budget director, overseeing a budget that tops $1 billion. (Florida Today)
Obituaries for Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Mar 4, 2009
She worked at McLeod Academy and Summit Schools as an operations manager where she was affectionately known by many as the heart of the school, and most recently at Rockwell Collins as a senior administrative assistant. It did not take her long to become the go to person at each place she worked, just as she has always been to her family and friends. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Best Companies on Earth Mar 2, 2009
A perfect example is Rockwell Collins, which produces navigation and landing guidance systems for airplanes ... This, in turn, creates steady demand for Rockwell Collins' products. (MSNBC -- Business)
LEGO whiz kids tackle crises Feb 24, 2009
About 400 students on 48 teams competed in the robotics competition sponsored by Rockwell Collins and Walt Disney World. As songs such as the Commodores' "Brick House" thumped from the loudspeakers, aspiring scientists and engineers programmed their robots to complete several tasks related to the climate, which was the theme of this year's competition. (Florida Today)
Experts: 'Layoff parade' to continue in Brevard Feb 11, 2009
Elsewhere in the sector, smaller layoffs have hit DRS, Intersil and Rockwell Collins, which have lost several hundred workers combined. The companies do not forecast the likelihood of future layoffs. (Florida Today)
Citrix Sees Real Future For Virtualization Feb 8, 2009
Rockwell Collins Saw Worse TimesClayton Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Rockwell CollinsPosted: 1/7/2009What company isn't having a problem right now with the global economy. The aerospace and defense sector is probably doing better than most all of them. (Investors Business Daily)
Jobless claims soar in grim labor market Feb 7, 2009
A day earlier, PNC Financial Services Group, airplane maker Hawker Beechcraft Corp., Liz Claiborne Inc., King Pharmaceuticals Inc. and aerospace company Rockwell Collins Inc. announced layoffs. General Motors Corp., meanwhile, said it will offer buyouts to all of its hourly workers. (MSNBC -- Business)
