Korry Selected for HondaJet Cockpit Control Panels 9/29/2008 By Chidozie on
SEATTLE, September 29, 2008 — Korry has been chosen by Honda Aircraft Company to supply cockpit control panels for the new HondaJet advanced light jet. The control panels will feature innovative human interface design, complementing HondaJet’s state-of-the-art all-glass flight deck. Each panel will integrate Korry’s 5/8-inch LED switches with lightplates and other components, providing a compact, ergonomically efficient solution. Korry will supply 12 control panels per aircraft beginning in 2008.
Esterline AVISTA Team Adds Nine New Project Management Professionals 7/31/2008 By Chidozie on
This latest round of PMP certifications adds to the company's growing numbers of PMP professionals and project management experts.
Esterline AVISTA Promotes Iverson to Vice President of Engineering 7/8/2008 By Chidozie on
Iverson brings more than 20 years of software development expertise and project management leadership to his new role as VP of Engineering.
Opticon™ Low-Profile Digital Control Technology Saves Fuel Through Reduced Aircraft Weight and Air Resistance 7/3/2008 By Chidozie on
SEATTLE, July 3, 2008 — Korry is launching its Opticon low-profile cockpit control technology for purchase by aircraft manufacturers, it was announced today by company President Dan McFeeley. The new cockpit technology features a digital interface for weight savings, which reduce fuel consumption.
Esterline AVISTA Announces Budden as New President 6/18/2008 By Chidozie on
Tim Budden has been promoted to President, beginning July 1. A longtime senior executive with Esterline AVISTA, Budden replaces Jim Schneller, who is retiring after more than 20 years with the company.
AVISTA Adds New Programs Manager 4/29/2008 By Chidozie on
Linda Winger brings experience in full-lifecycle software development, project management and professional services to AVISTA. She joins AVISTA from Esker (previously Persoft) where she served in many capacities, including recently as Worldwide Vice President of Professional Services, and earlier as Vice President of U.S. Research and Development.
Gene Schreiner Named New Vice President, Quality of Mason Controls 4/1/2008 By Chidozie on
SYLMAR, Calif., April 2008 — Mason Controls, a subsidiary of Esterline Technologies, Bellevue, Wash., (NYSE:ESL) announced the appointment of Gene Schreiner as vice president of quality.
Korry Announces Relocation to Snohomish County, Washington 3/27/2008 By Chidozie on
SEATTLE, March 27, 2008 — Korry Electronics will relocate its facility from Seattle to unincorporated Snohomish County, near the south end of Paine Field Airport, it was announced today by company President Dan McFeeley. The new site is approximately 20 miles north of Korry's current facility in Seattle's South Lake Union area. The move will most likely happen in late 2009.
Amphion Medical Solutions Delivers Results with AVISTA 11/1/2007 By Chidozie on
A medical transcription and coding services company has partnered with AVISTA for its internal software application development and maintenance. AVISTA already completed their transcription application, and planning has started on a next-generation web-based health document platform.
Bijan Salamat Named New Vice President, Engineering of Mason Controls 11/1/2007 By Chidozie on
SYLMAR, Calif., November 2007 — Mason Controls, a subsidiary of Esterline Technologies, Bellevue, Wash., (NYSE:ESL) announced today the appointment of Bijan Salamat vice president of engineering.
AVISTA Achieves CMMI Level 5 8/13/2007 By Chidozie on
AVISTA continues to be a leader in process improvement initiatives with this assessment, having achieved both ISO 9001:2000 quality certification and CMMI Level 5—the most advanced of any U.S.-based critical systems software engineering services provider.
AVISTA Designs Hydraulic Test Environment for New Airliner 7/10/2007 By Chidozie on
A leader in control system development tasked AVISTA with the creation of a hydraulic testing system and integration laboratory for a subsystem the groundbreaking airliner.
Dan McFeeley Named President of Korry Electronics 7/9/2007 By Chidozie on
SEATTLE, July 9, 2007 — Dan McFeeley was appointed president of Korry Electronics, it was announced today by Robert W. Cremin, CEO of Korry's parent organization, Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL).
AVISTA Promotes Christenson to Business Development Manager 6/21/2007 By Chidozie on
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – June 21, 2007 – AVISTA Incorporated®, a leader in critical systems software engineering services, has promoted John Christenson, senior software engineer, to business development manager. Increasing demand by its client for its software engineering expertise led AVISTA to expand its business development team. Christenson brings more than 20 years of experience in software engineering and customer-facing technical sales roles, giving him the right mix of skills and expertise to help AVISTA's avionics, government and medical device clients optimize their software development programs.
Korry and AVISTA Complete Flight Deck Control Panels for 787 6/19/2007 By Chidozie on
SEATTLE, Wash. and PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – June 19, 2007 – Korry Electronics, a Tier 1 supplier for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and AVISTA Incorporated®, a leader in safety-critical systems software engineering services, announce the successful delivery of the flight deck control panels (FDCP) embedded software for the Boeing 787. A key goal for this new aircraft is reducing weight by replacing the traditional hardwired FDCP with embedded and hosted application software. To achieve this technology innovation, Korry turned to AVISTA for its extensive full life-cycle DO-178B certified avionics software expertise, and deep experience with the Common Computing System (CCS) software platform which is the core of the aircraft’s avionics systems.
AVISTA Expands Programs Management Team 6/14/2007 By Chidozie on
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – June 14, 2007 – AVISTA Incorporated®, a leader in critical systems software engineering services, has expanded its programs management team with the promotion of lad AI-Dahleh to programs manager. Most recently working as a project lead on life-critical systems projects, AI-Dahleh has led both large and small projects involving all phases of the software lifecycle for avionics and medical device manufacturers. With the growing use of software in these industries, more companies are turning to software engineering services providers like AVISTA to help manage discovery, planning, requirements gathering, and resource allocation for their important DO-178B and FDA 510(k) certification projects.
Rockwell Collins Names AVISTA Top Performing Supplier 6/12/2007 By Chidozie on
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – June 12, 2007 – AVISTA Incorporated®, a leader in critical systems software engineering services, has been recognized again this year by Rockwell Collins as a Top Performing Supplier. AVISTA, a subsidiary of Esterline Technologies Corporation, was recognized at the recent Rockwell Collins Annual Supplier Conference. Over the last 20 years, AVISTA has provided software development, validation and verification services to Rockwell Collins for its key commercial and military aircraft programs.
OEM Products Becomes Authorized Sales Representative for AVISTA 3/14/2007 By Chidozie on
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. and PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – March 14, 2007 – AVISTA Incorporated®, a leader in critical systems software engineering services, has signed OEM Products Corporation as an authorized sales representative for its avionics and medical electronics software engineering services. OEM Products resells hardware solutions for safety- and life-critical applications to a number of manufacturers around the country, including Boston Scientific, Medtronic and St. Jude, as well as General Dynamics, Honeywell and Lockheed Martin. By joining forces with AVISTA, OEM Products can offer system-level solutions, enabling manufacturers to get their products certified and to market faster.
Brian Vasquez Named New Controller for Mason Controls 3/1/2007 By Chidozie on
SYLMAR, Calif., March 2007 — Mason Controls, a subsidiary of Esterline Technologies, Bellevue, Wash., (NYSE:ESL) announced today the appointment of Brain Vasquez controller for Mason Controls.
AVISTA and Silver Software Team to Deliver Avionics Software Services 1/24/2007 By Chidozie on
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. and MALMESBURY, UK – January 24, 2007 – AVISTA Incorporated®, the U.S. leader in critical systems software engineering services, and Silver Software, a world leader in offshore high integrity software engineering services, have formed a strategic alliance to provide software engineering services to U.S.-based tier-one aircraft and avionics manufacturers. This new offering allows avionics customers to enjoy the benefits of experienced, U.S. based project management and onsite support while realizing the cost savings of offshore software development services. Underpinned by high maturity processes, joint customers can be confident of a seamless high-quality, low-cost service across the full or partial development lifecycle.