Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport completed a two-phase sensor accuracy test for the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.

“The expertise and professionalism of the dozens of ship’s force personnel aboard CVN 78 who supported data acquisition and planning, particularly the systems test officer, was amazing,” said test director Mark Gelzinis of Division Newport’s Ranges, Engineering and Analysis Department.

The initial phase of the test took place dockside at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia while at-sea tests ran at the Bahamas-based Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

The test was intended to assess the range, bearing and heading accuracy of the vessel’s navigation equipment, electronic warfare systems, radars, sonars, gyrocompasses, electro-optical and laser tracking tools.

NUWC Newport checked USS Ford a year ahead of the demonstration to determine how the test equipment will be installed as well as the systems that needed testing. NAVSEA noted it requires all newly-built vessels to undergo sensor accuracy tests.

“The success of the test also proved the value of beginning the planning process as early as possible, maintaining detailed documentation through the planning process and involving the right people from the earliest stages,” Gelzinis added.

ECS has been recognized as the first Certified Analytics Professionals (CAP) Preferred Employer in the federal services space, the company reported on Thursday. CAP is operated by the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences (INFORMS), and is certified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

“We are thrilled to be named a CAP Preferred Employer,” said Aaron Burciaga, senior director of analytics and artificial intelligence at ECS. “This recognition furthers the investments that ECS makes in its employees.”

ECS specializes in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), with over more than 20 years’ experience in delivering advanced data and IT solutions across the government and commercial industries. 

The company has supported its clients by managing information at the enterprise level, and has continued to deliver information at scale. ECS has also provided end-to-end solutions in digital readiness through agile processes, domain experts and novel technologies.

“We are excited to see how our analytics professionals will grow with CAP and to build our team with new CAP and aCAP recruits—all part of our program to continue delivering top tech and ever more impactful AI/ML solutions for our clients,” Burciaga added. 

About ECS

ECS, a segment of ASGN, delivers advanced solutions in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, science, and engineering. 

The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence, and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,000 employees throughout the United States.

Boeing has entered a ten-year agreement with Frontier Airlines to implement a range of crew, flight-planning and operations tools to enhance efficiency for the airline, Boeing reported on Thursday. 

Boeing’s Jeppesen product range will provide digital solutions that deliver cost savings across regional and international routes, enhance airline crew-planning processes and increase operational reliability.

“We are fully confident that these robust Jeppesen flight-planning and operational tools will bring tremendous benefit to Frontier’s operations from day one following implementation,” said Brad Lambert, vice president of Flight Operations for Frontier Airlines. 

Under the agreement, Frontier Airlines will leverage a new Jeppesen digital solutions suite that provides day-of-operations decision-support tools, including flight-planning and scheduling services, crew management, tail assignment and operations-control tools. 

“From maintenance and operational planning to day-of and irregular operations, the Jeppesen automation and crew-management tools will complement our low-cost business model while contributing to our system reliability and efficiency,” Lambert added. 

“Boeing’s analytics-powered tools [will] maximize performance and reduce costs during this critical moment for our industry,” said Ted Colbert, president and CEO of Boeing Global Services. “This is a great example of our partnership with customers like Frontier to turn Boeing’s unparalleled digital expertise into operational bottom-line advantages.”

About Boeing

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As a top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries, leveraging the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in its people and future growth.