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4 days ago
- Business
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Ohio and Wright-Patt's Air Force research lab to continue to share knowledge, tech
Jun. 2—BEAVERCREEK — The state of Ohio and the Air Force's chief research and science arm renewed an agreement to share knowledge and technical know-how Monday, agreeing to find ways to foster mutually beneficial economic development in Ohio. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Brig. Gen. Jason Bartolomei, commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) documents at the Pentagon Tower Club. "This is a relationship that is vitally important to the state of Ohio, and I hope, general, vitally important to the Air Force," DeWine said to Bartolomei in a joint press conference announcing the continued partnership. Bartolomei called Ohio "a vital partner." "This memorandum represents a shared vision of the future," the one-star general said. Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, AFRL is the primary scientific research and development center for the Air Force. Wright-Patterson itself is a hugely important economic engine for the Dayton area and the state, being Ohio's largest single-site employer with some 38,000 military and civilian employees and a reliable magnet for high-paying defense industry jobs. "The brainpower we have at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is unsurpassed anywhere in the world," DeWine said. DeWine credited Wright-Patterson's importance and location with attracting industry players such as Joby Aviation and Anduril Industries to the state. The governor singled out for praise the SkyVision system at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, a system that allows Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) control in the national airspace system for drone operators. "The future of Ohio is tied very, very closely to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base," DeWine said, adding: "What's going on in Springfield is also vitally important." Springfield-Beckley is also home to the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence that supports research at Wright-Patterson, AFRL, NASA and a host of private companies. In 2007, the state and the Air Force signed a similar memorandum of understanding. "This partnership will enable AFRL to engage with the state of Ohio at a higher level to maximize AFRL and state of Ohio collaboration opportunities," Maj. Gen. Curtis Bedke, then AFRL commander, said at the time. Based at Wright-Patterson, AFRL performs Air Force-focused research with more than 12,500 employees across the world.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
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Alex Fraser Dies: Former Red Arrow, Sky & IMG Media Exec Was 54
Alex Fraser, the former Red Arrow Studios, Sky Vision and IMG Media executive, has died aged 54. The acquisitions and distribution specialist had cancer and passed away earlier this month at home in London. More from Deadline Jules Feiffer Dies: Cartoonist, Playwright & 'Carnal Knowledge' Screenwriter Was 95 Tony Slattery Dies: Comedian, Actor & 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' Star Was 65 Leah Remini Shares Emotional Tribute To Mike Rinder, Her 'Scientology And The Aftermath' Co-Host: "We Lost A Giant" Fraser was a well-known face on the international circuit, working senior roles at Red Arrow Studios International (now Studios International) and Sky Vision (now part of Sky Studios) in London. His primarily skill as a dealmaker was financing European co-productions in both scripted and unscripted. Over a career lasting nearly 25 years, Fraser ran his own consultancy, AMF Consulting, and held several key posts at major distributors. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Eagle Rock Entertainment and IMG Media, where he met the likes of industry veteran Henrik Pabst, who later hired him as EVP Acquisitions & Content Investment at ProSiebenSat.1 Media's Red Arrow Studios International. 'I met Alex 20 years ago at IMG Media and from minute one, he was supportive and welcoming, which helped me a lot and started our friendship,' said Pabst. 'Alex was one of these rare souls, very funny and cynically sharp, yet with a heart of half of the size of his body. His view on life and on work topics helped me often to see clearer. Thank you, Alex. Hanging out with him on the Autobahn at Cologne Carneval or laughing and gossiping over a good meal somewhere on this planet will never be forgotten. I will miss you, my dear friend.' Pabst is now CEO of Married at First Sight and Vienna Blood firm Studios and Chief Content Officer, Entertainment for Entertainment, which is part of German giant ProSiebenSat.1. Niki Page, who worked with Fraser twice during his career, said: 'I knew Alex on both a professional and personal level, and he was a truly exceptional person. We worked together at Sky Vision and later at Red Arrow, where his vast network of contacts in the UK and U.S. made him a great dealmaker. 'He was a font of industry knowledge — knowing who worked where, who bought what, and who might be in line to make the next big move. His expertise was invaluable to all of us. On a personal level, I will miss him terribly — his dry sense of humour, quick wit, sharp intelligence, and, above all, his big heart. Alex's presence left a lasting impact, and his friendship was something I will always cherish.' Malcolm Gerrie, who runs the Lionsgate-owned UK producer Whizz Kid Entertainment, said: 'I was deeply saddened to hear about Alex's passing and my thoughts are with his friends and family. We first met in the early nineties when Alex was working for Greg Roselli's Big Picture company, and I was running Initial TV. We desperately needed distribution and Greg and Alex were a perfect fit for us: Passionate about good ideas, well connected and progressive. 'Alex was hugely likeable, charming, and smart. He knew everyone and his gentle manner was a hit both with producers and buyers. He became a popular, friendly face at MIPTV and MIPCOM and was the go-to person for the very best gossip in Cannes. He will be sorely missed.' Best of Deadline 'Severance' Cast Through Seasons 1 And 2: Innies, Outies, Severed and Unsevered 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries
