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Garmin adds IFR and 4-axis capability to GFC 600H helicopter flight control system

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

OLATHE, Kan., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the GFC™ 600H Helicopter Flight Control System is now available in an IFR configuration with a Stability Augmentation System (SAS). This configuration includes collective control, bringing 4-axis capability to the GFC 600H system for the first time. Leonardo Helicopters' AW109 Trekker is the first platform to incorporate the GFC 600H with IFR and collective axis capabilities, providing operators with an advanced flight control solution that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness.

Key Points: 
  • OLATHE, Kan., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the GFC™ 600H Helicopter Flight Control System is now available in an IFR configuration with a Stability Augmentation System (SAS).
  • This configuration includes collective control, bringing 4-axis capability to the GFC 600H system for the first time.
  • "We are very excited to now offer a 4-axis, IFR flight control system for the helicopter market.
  • The IFR configuration of the GFC 600H flight control system has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval on the AW109 Trekker helicopter.

Stallion Uranium Engages Axiom Exploration for Aerial Gravity Survey over Gunter Lake Uranium Project

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stallion Uranium Corp. (the "Company" or "Stallion") (TSX-V: STUD; OTCQB: STLNF; FSE: HM40) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Axiom Exploration Group to conduct an Aerial Gravity Survey over its Gunter Lake ("Gunter Lake” or the "Project") Uranium Project in the southwestern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stallion Uranium Corp. (the "Company" or "Stallion") (TSX-V: STUD; OTCQB: STLNF; FSE: HM40) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Axiom Exploration Group to conduct an Aerial Gravity Survey over its Gunter Lake ("Gunter Lake” or the "Project") Uranium Project in the southwestern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan.
  • The aerial gravity survey commencing in February is a leading-edge technology that records the density changes in the underlying rocks.
  • The data from the gravity survey, when paired with the existing data from the VTEM™ Plus survey completed last year, will identify potential uranium alteration zones.
  • The gravity survey data is an important determinant in the discovery of uranium mineralization and was one of the key geophysical surveys used during the discovery of NexGen Energy’s Arrow deposit.

Nuclear Power Plant Construction Boom Fueling Billion Dollar Growth for Uranium Market

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

The main types of uranium ore are granite-type uranium deposits, volcanic-type uranium deposits, sandstone-type uranium deposits, and carbonate-siliceous-pelitic rock-type uranium deposits.

Key Points: 
  • The main types of uranium ore are granite-type uranium deposits, volcanic-type uranium deposits, sandstone-type uranium deposits, and carbonate-siliceous-pelitic rock-type uranium deposits.
  • It will grow from $1.11 billion in 2023 to $1.21 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%.
  • The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the nuclear power plant construction boom, the cold war and military demand, the Chernobyl and three-mile island incidents, global economic trends, and changes in the regulatory environment.
  • Business Research concluded: “Rising nuclear fuel consumption is expected to propel the growth of the uranium ore market going forward.

Traction Uranium and Forum Energy Metals Engage Axiom Exploration Group to Conduct Airborne Magnetic, Electromagnetic and Radiometric Survey on the Grease River Project

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Traction Uranium Corp. (CSE: TRAC) (OTC: TRCTF) (FRA: Z1K) (the “Company” or “Traction”) and Forum Energy Metals Corp. (TSX.V: FMC; OTCQB: FDCFF)  (“Forum”) are pleased to announce they have engaged Axiom Exploration Group Ltd. (“Axiom”) to conduct airborne magnetic, electromagnetic (EM) and radiometric surveys on the Grease River Project (the “Survey”).

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Traction Uranium Corp. (CSE: TRAC) (OTC: TRCTF) (FRA: Z1K) (the “Company” or “Traction”) and Forum Energy Metals Corp. (TSX.V: FMC; OTCQB: FDCFF)  (“Forum”) are pleased to announce they have engaged Axiom Exploration Group Ltd. (“Axiom”) to conduct airborne magnetic, electromagnetic (EM) and radiometric surveys on the Grease River Project (the “Survey”).
  • The Survey will be conducted using a helicopter equipped with New Resolution Geophysics (“NRG™”)’specially designed Xcite™ Time Domain Electromagnetic System (“TDEM”).
  • The Survey will be conducted over an area comprising the Grease River Project (the “Area”) ensuring complete coverage of the area outlined in Figure 1.
  • These variations in the magnetic fields aids the team in structural mapping and defining prospective drill targets for the Grease River Project.

Skyryse and Air Methods Partner to Enhance Safety by Helping Pilots Focus on their Life-Saving Mission

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse, a transportation technology company, and Air Methods, the leading American air medical transport company, today announced a partnership to retrofit more than 400 single-engine helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in the Air Methods fleet with FlightOS, a shared mission to advance further safety measures to protect pilots and patients. The new Skyryse FlightOS hardware and software stack replaces overly complex and manual flight control systems, allowing pilots to control helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft with a far simpler and safer control interface. Air Methods has also invested $5 million into Skyryse Series B, bringing the total raised to $205 million, further backing the LA-based company's automation hardware and software.

Key Points: 
  • Air Methods has also invested $5 million into Skyryse Series B, bringing the total raised to $205 million, further backing the LA-based company's automation hardware and software.
  • Skyryse will retrofit more than 400 single-engine helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in the Air Methods fleet.
  • Air Methods will use the Skyryse technology to elevate air crews' ability to safely perform their core function of providing immediate, critical care where it is needed most.
  • The Air Methods partnership highlights the value of our technologies interoperability and safety across all types of aircraft."

Skyryse and Air Methods Partner to Enhance Safety by Helping Pilots Focus on their Life-Saving Mission

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse, a transportation technology company, and Air Methods, the leading American air medical transport company, today announced a partnership to retrofit more than 400 single-engine helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in the Air Methods fleet with FlightOS, a shared mission to advance further safety measures to protect pilots and patients. The new Skyryse FlightOS hardware and software stack replaces overly complex and manual flight control systems, allowing pilots to control helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft with a far simpler and safer control interface. Air Methods has also invested $5 million into Skyryse Series B, bringing the total raised to $205 million, further backing the LA-based company's automation hardware and software.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse , a transportation technology company, and Air Methods , the leading American air medical transport company, today announced a partnership to retrofit more than 400 single-engine helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in the Air Methods fleet with FlightOS, a shared mission to advance further safety measures to protect pilots and patients.
  • Air Methods has also invested $5 million into Skyryse Series B, bringing the total raised to $205 million, further backing the LA-based company's automation hardware and software.
  • Air Methods will use the Skyryse technology to elevate air crews' ability to safely perform their core function of providing immediate, critical care where it is needed most.
  • The Air Methods partnership highlights the value of our technologies interoperability and safety across all types of aircraft."

Garmin announces an update to the certification of the GI 275 electronic flight instrument for select Part 27 helicopters

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced Supplemental Type Certification (STC) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Part 27 VFR helicopters is expected to be completed in March.

Key Points: 
  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced Supplemental Type Certification (STC) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Part 27 VFR helicopters is expected to be completed in March.
  • The GI 275 is intentionally designed to take advantage of the common 3.125-inch flight instrument size, reducing installation time and preserving the existing instrument panel.
  • In addition to interfacing with the flight instrument via the touchscreen, a dual concentric knob allows pilots to access a variety of key functions.
  • Suitable as a direct replacement to many aging flight instruments, the GI 275 offers operators a simple and straightforward upgrade path to achieve modern flight instrument features and functions.