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5.8.2008
Machine vision's eye on driving's future
How cameras can help traffic flow; automated cars show potential. By Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer May 7, 2008
How cameras can help traffic flow; automated cars show potential. By Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer May 7, 2008
4.2.2008
CITY OF LOCKPORT: Police begin using new license plate reader
Within one minute, the new plate reader fitted inside one of the Lockport Police Department patrol cars had photographed, read and inspected dozens of license plates.
Within one minute, the new plate reader fitted inside one of the Lockport Police Department patrol cars had photographed, read and inspected dozens of license plates.
4.1.2008
Italy's Berlusconi says Eni, Enel, Finmeccanica, Terna well managed companies
Silvio Berlusconi, the leader of Italy's centre-right coalition which is in pole position to win the April 13-14 general elections, said Eni SpA (NYSE:E) , Enel SpA, Finmeccanica SpA and Terna SpA are all well-managed companies.
Silvio Berlusconi, the leader of Italy's centre-right coalition which is in pole position to win the April 13-14 general elections, said Eni SpA (NYSE:E) , Enel SpA, Finmeccanica SpA and Terna SpA are all well-managed companies.
3.17.2008
Finmeccanica Stock Gains as Company Raises Forecast (Update3)
Finmeccanica SpA, Italy's largest defense contractor, rose the most in two weeks in Milan trading after the company raised its earnings forecast.
Finmeccanica SpA, Italy's largest defense contractor, rose the most in two weeks in Milan trading after the company raised its earnings forecast.
3.11.2008
Italy To Use New Turret To Protect Afghan Patrols
Italian Army commanders are installing new turrets on 17 Italian Puma light armored vehicles in Afghanistan in hopes of ending a series of fatalities.
Italian Army commanders are installing new turrets on 17 Italian Puma light armored vehicles in Afghanistan in hopes of ending a series of fatalities.
3.10.2008
Frost & Sullivan Presents 2007 European Power Plant Competitive Strategy Leadership of the Year Award to Ansaldo Energia S.p.A
he 2007 European Frost & Sullivan Power Plant Competitive Strategy Leadership of the Year Award is presented to Italy-based Ansaldo Energia S.p.A in recognition of its highly effective competitive strategy that has enabled it to grow and gain market share in an intensely competitive power market.
he 2007 European Frost & Sullivan Power Plant Competitive Strategy Leadership of the Year Award is presented to Italy-based Ansaldo Energia S.p.A in recognition of its highly effective competitive strategy that has enabled it to grow and gain market share in an intensely competitive power market.
3.6.2008
Ansaldo STS to decide on FY div payout of 30-35 pct of net profit next week
Ansaldo STS SpA, in which Finmeccanica SpA holds a 40 pct stake, will decide next week on its full-year dividend, distributing 30-35 pct of its net profits, said CEO Sergio De Luca.
Ansaldo STS SpA, in which Finmeccanica SpA holds a 40 pct stake, will decide next week on its full-year dividend, distributing 30-35 pct of its net profits, said CEO Sergio De Luca.
3.6.2008
Finmeccanica chairman says 2007 results in line with expectations
Finmeccanica SpA chairman and CEO Pier Francesco Guarguaglini said full-year results are in line with expectations.
Finmeccanica SpA chairman and CEO Pier Francesco Guarguaglini said full-year results are in line with expectations.
3.6.2008
Finmeccanica: Fulbright scholarship for a two-year master's course in the USA
Building the future is also Finmeccanica's task to some extent - a path naturally determined by its inclination towards high technology and everything that is new.
Building the future is also Finmeccanica's task to some extent - a path naturally determined by its inclination towards high technology and everything that is new.
3.4.2008
Finmeccanica starts share buy-back, acquires 100,000 shares at 20.4476 eur/share
Finmeccanica SpA said it has started buying back its own shares and last week bought 100,000 shares, or 0.024 pct of its share capital, at 20.4476 eur each.
Finmeccanica SpA said it has started buying back its own shares and last week bought 100,000 shares, or 0.024 pct of its share capital, at 20.4476 eur each.
3.3.2008
Obstacle detection options abound for helo operators
Equipment manufacturers are striving to provide effective, reliable obstacle detection, as collisions with obstacles, notably wires, account for a significant portion of helicopter accidents. Offerings vary from expensive laser radars that benefit situational awareness to lower-cost systems with more limited functionality.
Equipment manufacturers are striving to provide effective, reliable obstacle detection, as collisions with obstacles, notably wires, account for a significant portion of helicopter accidents. Offerings vary from expensive laser radars that benefit situational awareness to lower-cost systems with more limited functionality.
3.3.2008
Finmeccanica to invest 80-100 mln eur in Alenia Aeronautica unit Turin site
Finmeccanica SpA's unit Alenia Aeronautica will invest 80-100 mln eur in its Casselle site in Turin, putting design activities alongside production and testing already at Casselle, company officials said.
Finmeccanica SpA's unit Alenia Aeronautica will invest 80-100 mln eur in its Casselle site in Turin, putting design activities alongside production and testing already at Casselle, company officials said.
2.29.2008
Finmeccanica to launch its share buy-back programme
Finmeccanica SpA said it intends to launch its share buy-back programme, which was approved by shareholders on Jan 16 this year.
Finmeccanica SpA said it intends to launch its share buy-back programme, which was approved by shareholders on Jan 16 this year.
2.29.2008
Finmeccanica to book 55 mln eur capital gain on STMicro stake - sources
Finmeccanica SpA will book a 55 mln eur capital gain on the sale of 26 mln shares in STMicroelectronics
Finmeccanica SpA will book a 55 mln eur capital gain on the sale of 26 mln shares in STMicroelectronics
2.29.2008
Another Presidential Test Helicopter Takes to the Air
Test Vehicle 3, the third helicopter built for the VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program, made its initial flight Feb. 27 in Yeovil, England marking the fourth helicopter to enter flight test.
Test Vehicle 3, the third helicopter built for the VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program, made its initial flight Feb. 27 in Yeovil, England marking the fourth helicopter to enter flight test.
2.27.2008
Finmeccanica's AgustaWestland wins orders for 23 helicopters
Finmeccanica SpA's unit AgustaWestland said it has won a series of orders for its helicopters from various customers, totaling 23 machines
Finmeccanica SpA's unit AgustaWestland said it has won a series of orders for its helicopters from various customers, totaling 23 machines
2.27.2008
Ansaldo Fuel Cells and Enel to build fuel cells plant
Ansaldo Fuel Cells, a Finmeccanica company coordinated by Ansaldo Energia, has signed a partnership agreement with Enel to develop, build and test an integrated trigeneration system with a molten carbonate fuel cells generation plant...
Ansaldo Fuel Cells, a Finmeccanica company coordinated by Ansaldo Energia, has signed a partnership agreement with Enel to develop, build and test an integrated trigeneration system with a molten carbonate fuel cells generation plant...
2.27.2008
Areva, Finmeccanica agree to amend terms of STMicroe shareholder pact UPDATE
French nuclear engineering firm Areva said it has agreed to modify the terms of its shareholder pact with Italian partners over their stakes in Franco-Italian microchip maker STMicroelectronics.
French nuclear engineering firm Areva said it has agreed to modify the terms of its shareholder pact with Italian partners over their stakes in Franco-Italian microchip maker STMicroelectronics.
2.26.2008
Contenders Wait as Singapore Jet Trainer Contest Intensifies
Trainer jets soared over the Singapore Airshow this week as the tiny Asian nation edged closer to picking the platform on which its pilots will train for years to come.
Trainer jets soared over the Singapore Airshow this week as the tiny Asian nation edged closer to picking the platform on which its pilots will train for years to come.
2.26.2008
Eutelsat commissions new W3B satellite from Thales Alenia
Eutelsat Communications said it has commissioned Thales Alenia Space to build the W3B satellite, which will provide the company with new capacity for broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband services.
Eutelsat Communications said it has commissioned Thales Alenia Space to build the W3B satellite, which will provide the company with new capacity for broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband services.
2.26.2008
G222s head for Afghan National Air Corps duty
The US military has added to speculation regarding Afghanistan's possible acquisition of secondhand Alenia G222/C-27A tactical transports, with Pentagon sources revealing that Washington has bought 22 used aircraft to be delivered to the Afghan National Air Corps between 2009 and 2011.
The US military has added to speculation regarding Afghanistan's possible acquisition of secondhand Alenia G222/C-27A tactical transports, with Pentagon sources revealing that Washington has bought 22 used aircraft to be delivered to the Afghan National Air Corps between 2009 and 2011.
2.26.2008
Finmeccanica wins 100 mln usd equipment order for Airbus's A350 XWB plane
Finmeccanica SpA said it has won 100 mln usd contracts to develop and supply interface control systems and avionics for EADS unit Airbus's A350 XWB, extra wide body airplane.
Finmeccanica SpA said it has won 100 mln usd contracts to develop and supply interface control systems and avionics for EADS unit Airbus's A350 XWB, extra wide body airplane.
2.21.2008
Pa. providing $400,000 for AgustaWestland plant expansion
The state of Pennsylvania said late Wednesday that it will provide AgustaWestland Philadelphia with incentives worth $400,000 toward a $32 million expansion of the helicopter maker's facility at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
The state of Pennsylvania said late Wednesday that it will provide AgustaWestland Philadelphia with incentives worth $400,000 toward a $32 million expansion of the helicopter maker's facility at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
2.20.2008
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 with SaM146 engines installed on its wing has passed the first successful engine run
It's a real milestone in getting the aircraft ready for the first flight
It's a real milestone in getting the aircraft ready for the first flight
2.19.2008
Korean Coast Guard Orders Two AW139 Maritime Helicopters
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Korean Government has signed a contract for two AW139 medium-twin helicopters in maritime patrol configuration for operation by the Korean Coast Guard.
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Korean Government has signed a contract for two AW139 medium-twin helicopters in maritime patrol configuration for operation by the Korean Coast Guard.
