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Woodward Wins Key Airbus A350 Contract for Spoiler Actuation System
ZACKS· 2025-06-17 14:25
Core Insights - Woodward, Inc. has been selected by Airbus SE to supply the electro-hydraulic Spoiler Actuation System for the A350 aircraft, covering 12 of the 14 spoilers and including long-term maintenance and repair services under Airbus' Flight Hour Services program [1][9] - The spoiler actuation system is crucial for flight control, affecting lift disruption, roll control, and braking during landing, contributing to the A350's reputation for fuel efficiency and advanced aerodynamics [2] - The announcement at the Paris Airshow enhances Woodward's position as a leader in aerospace control systems, reflecting Airbus' confidence in Woodward's technology and production reliability [3] Company Performance - Woodward's Aerospace segment is experiencing robust growth, with a reported 12.9% year-over-year increase in sales, driven by a 52% rise in defense OEM and 23% growth in commercial aftermarket sales [5] - For fiscal 2025, Woodward expects Aerospace revenue growth to be between 8-13%, an increase from the previous estimate of 6-13%, with earnings projected at 20-21% of revenues [6][9] - The ongoing collaboration with Airbus is expected to provide stable, recurring revenue and enhance Woodward's competitive edge in the aerospace market [4] Market Dynamics - The commercial aerospace market is cyclical, and Woodward faces competition from major domestic and international players, with potential impacts from market dynamics such as new product launches and pricing fluctuations [7] - Supply chain issues remain a challenge for the Aerospace segment, but the overall demand in the aerospace industry is driving Woodward's performance [5][7] Stock Performance - Woodward currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), with shares increasing by 26.7% over the past year, compared to the industry's growth of 41.2% [8]
Stolen Babies of Georgia | Daro Sulakauri | TEDxTSMU
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-16 16:12
Overview of the Scandal - The report exposes a systematic trafficking of newborns in Georgia, particularly during the 1990s and early 2000s after the collapse of the Soviet Union [2][4] - Corrupt medical professionals stole newborn infants from hospitals and sold them through an illegal adoption system [2][3] - Families were given false stories about their babies' deaths, with nonexistent hospital graveyards mentioned [3] Investigation and Discoveries - An investigative project, "The Stolen Babies of Georgia," seeks justice for this hidden crime through photojournalism [4] - A Facebook group called "Vedzip" (meaning "I'm searching for now") with over 288,000 members has facilitated reunions through DNA tests, reuniting over 1,000 families [7][8] - Forged documents and fabricated birth parent information were used in the illegal adoptions [13][14] Impact and Personal Stories - Families mourned for decades, only to discover their children were stolen [5] - The story of twin sisters, Ano and Taco, separated at birth and reunited after 21 years through a TikTok video, highlights the impact of these crimes [9][10] - A mother, Ena, was told her twins died, but later discovered the suitcase supposedly containing their bodies was filled with wine branches [20] Call to Action and Justice - The report emphasizes the urgent need for official investigations and acknowledgement of these crimes [15][16] - The goal is to uncover the truth and provide answers to the families who have been denied them for decades, not vengeance [16] - The report highlights the resilience of those searching for the truth and calls for continued efforts to expose these stories and ask hard questions to facilitate healing [21]
Transportation Secretary: Our system is safe — we have the safest skies in the world here in America
CNBC Television· 2025-06-16 12:08
Welcome back to Squawkbox. Let's get to Phil Leau. He's at the Paris Air Show as you know, and he's now joined by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.Hey, Phil. Thank you, Joe. Transportation Secretary, thank you for joining us here today.Good to be with you. Lots to talk about. I want to start first off with the Air India crash.Yeah. You are not you're NTSB FA are not leading the investigation, but you're assisting. Yeah.And if there was any whiff of, hey, there's a systemic problem with Boeing or GE, you ...
Build and Test Smart City AI Agents in Digital Twins
NVIDIA· 2025-06-11 13:10
[Music] By 2050, two out of every three people will live in cities, putting more pressure on infrastructure. Physical AI can help improve life for billions. To build cityscale AI, developers must simulate real world conditions and process billions of sensor inputs and millions of camera streams in real time.The NVIDIA Omniverse blueprint for smart city AI agents makes this possible by combining digital twins, training, and deployment in one unified process. Take traffic congestion. Managing flow and improvi ...
Sean Combs' ex-girlfriend 'Jane' back on stand after tearful testimony
NBC News· 2025-06-10 04:00
Tonight, Jane back on the stand for a third day of tearful testimony. The woman who once dated Cololmes testifying under a pseudonym to protect her identity. She described terrifying physical violence, testifying that Cols broke down doors and choked her, even lifting her up by her neck, but also saying she did not report the abuse to authorities. Jane crying today as well as she testified to being forced to have sex with male escorts in drugfueled encounters she referred to as hotel nights. Jane read sever ...
直播电商行业进军私域发展空间 谦寻控股探索小程序商业新模式
Group 1 - The launch of "Qianxun Super Member" mini-program by Qianxun Holdings has led to all products being sold out shortly after its release, indicating a positive market response and highlighting a shift in the live e-commerce industry from "traffic dependence" to "value cultivation" [1] - Qianxun Holdings emphasizes that the mini-program aligns with the industry's trend from "head dependence" to "diversified ecology," focusing on accurately capturing user needs through a strategy of "low-priced quality goods + member exclusives" to activate loyal fans [1] - The mini-program features products managed independently by a professional team, utilizing fixed pricing and limited-time flash sales to avoid pricing disputes, showcasing a refined approach to retail service [1] Group 2 - In the competitive e-commerce market, the cost of public traffic is rising, making user acquisition more challenging, prompting brands to explore private traffic operations, as seen with Luckin Coffee and Miniso [2] - The live e-commerce industry has entered a "decentralized" era, with platform policies increasingly favoring small hosts and brand stores, as evidenced by Tmall's report showing brand merchant live broadcasts accounting for 51.8% of total broadcasts [2] - New operational models are essential for the live e-commerce industry to find growth, with a focus on deepening emotional connections with users to enhance loyalty, as demonstrated by popular hosts like Li Jiaqi and Dong Yuhui [2] Group 3 - Qianxun is making progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and industry empowerment, which may lead to new growth points for the industry and promote the integration of live e-commerce with other sectors [3] - The industry must shift from blind pursuit of traffic to a focus on user and social value to achieve true maturity in live e-commerce [3]
ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for May 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-06-05 20:30
Passenger traffic increased year-on-year by 1.3% in Puerto Rico, and decreased by 3.0% in Mexico and 3.4% in ColombiaMEXICO CITY, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V.  (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR), ASUR, a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the U.S. and Colombia, today announced that passenger traffic for May 2025 reached a total of 5.7 million passengers, representing a decrease of 2.2% compared to May 2024.Passenger traffic presented a year-one ...
Ryanair's April 2025 Traffic Numbers Improve Year Over Year
ZACKS· 2025-06-03 14:46
Key Takeaways RYAAY carried 17.5M passengers in April 2025, marking an 8% rise from the prior year. Ryanair's April load factor declined 200 bps year over year but remained strong at 92%. Traffic outpaced prior months, rising from 15M in March and 12.6M in February 2025.Ryanair (RYAAY) reported solid traffic numbers for April 2025, driven by upbeat air travel demand.The number of passengers transported on Ryanair flights was 17.5 million in April 2025, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase. RYAAY’s tra ...
HLIT, Vectra to Make the 1st PTP-Less Virtualized Broadband Deployment
ZACKS· 2025-06-03 14:26
Key Takeaways Harmonic's cOS platform will drive Vectra's shift to multigigabit broadband and deep fiber infrastructure. Vectra is the first to adopt HLIT's PTP-less DAA, reducing complexity and boosting operational reliability. Harmonic's SeaStar Node enables fiber in MDUs via coax, easing DOCSIS-to-PON migration for Vectra.Harmonic, Inc. (HLIT) recently announced that Poland-based Vectra, a top Internet provider, will deploy HLIT’s industry-leading cOS virtualized broadband platform. The initiative aims ...
United Airlines suffered bookings drop due to Newark chaos — and it'll hurt profits, says CEO
New York Post· 2025-05-29 20:05
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the outages and staffing shortages at Newark Liberty International Airport caused a drop in bookings that hurt the carrier’s bottom line. The New Jersey airport dominated headlines after its communications technology crashed three times – leaving air-traffic controllers’ radar systems dark – over a period of just two weeks.“We took a big drop in bookings for a few weeks,” Kirby said during The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything event on Thursday.  3 United Airl ...