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ARINC sells DSES Division to Booze Allen Hamilton

ARINC Incorporated has announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Defense Systems Engineering & Support (DSES) Division to Booz Allen Hamilton.

ARINC says that this action will enable it to invest and expand its innovative, mission-critical systems and solutions including the e-Enabled Aircraft Solution, AviNet Global data Network Solutions, GLOBALink voice and data Services, new airport passenger processing systems such as self-boarding gates, positive train control solutions, aircraft modernisation programmes for ageing government aircraft, public safety radio networks for first responders and high end security systems for critical infrastructure.

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John Belcher (above), Chairman & CEO of ARINC said: “Going forward ARINC is strongly positioned to grow and excel.  ARINC is number one in many of the commercial markets we serve through a continued focus on customer service, the quality of our solutions and innovation.  We would like to thank all of our DSES employees for their significant contribution to ARINC’s success.  The employees of our DSES business are joining a quality company with an established customer base that we believe will provide a great environment to continue maximizing their talents."

The sale is expected to close later this year, subject to customary closing conditions. Following the closing, ARINC will continue to focus on growing its market leading commercial businesses.

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