Aerospace & Defense News
Take off with aerospace and defense news, covering the production of spacecraft and commercial, military and private aircraft. This section covers manufacturers of military equipment, including bombs, missiles, tanks, navigational and guidance systems, artillery and ammunition as well as companies providing technology, software and intelligence to the aerospace and defense industries.
Defence Exports 2017: 4 Exclusive Workshops from BAE, Global Legal Services, SECURUS and the US Department of Commerce
SMi Group’s 12th annual Defence Exports Conference, taking place on the 27th & 28th of September in Rome, will showcase 4 exclusive workshops that will highlight best practice for complying with export controls and regulations led by key sector experts. Pre-conference workshops on... - June 21, 2017 - SAE Media Group
DTSA to Discuss US Department of Defense National Security Review of Regulated Exports
SMi Group has announced the addition of Mr Kenneth Oukrop, Director of Licensing at the Defence Technology Security Administration (DTSA), to the conference speaker lineup for Defence Exports 2017 conference on September 27 & 28, 2017 in Rome. As Director of Licensing at DTSA, Mr Oukrop is... - June 17, 2017 - SAE Media Group
An International Perspective on SatCom Capabilities at Global MilSatCom 2017
Canada, Japan, Korea, UK and USA to host keynote presentations at the 19th Global MilSatCom Conference and Exhibition in London. - June 17, 2017 - SAE Media Group
PYYROS, the Re-Invented Flashlight & Survival Tool
PYYROS, the ultimate survival tool and flashlight, designed by US Military veteran and avid outdoorsmen, Adam Nichols, is set to launch on Monday June 19th at Noon on the crowd funding platform Kickstarter. PYYROS is reinventing the flashlight, making it 100% modular and expandable, 100% water... - June 16, 2017 - PYYROS
SMi Releases Attendee List for 2nd MilSatCom USA
Preliminary delegate list can now be downloaded on the website. - June 15, 2017 - SAE Media Group
NapShacks Introduces the First Individual Enclosure Made Specifically for Airlines Gate Areas for Passengers to Sleep, Work or Watch TV; To Begin Sales in July 2017
NapShacks is a new product to help airlines with involuntary denied boardings giving travelers a place to rest and sleep during delays and cancellations. Gander Products and Services from Colorado plans to begin sales of their new product to Airlines in July 2017. The NapShacks is an 8x8 ft double enclosed mini hotel pod that air travelers can rent by the hour to sleep, watch TV or even work while waiting for their flight. - June 14, 2017 - Napshacks
Agenda Released for the 19th Global MilSatCom Conference and Exhibition
Registration is now live for Europe's leading military event for satellite professionals. - June 07, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Pacific Bend Announces New Website Launch
Pacific Bend Inc. is announcing the launch of its newly created website. The new website is visually informative and helpful. Pacific Bend Inc. is the leader in the material handling sector, providing valuable warehouse services and materials for customers across the globe. Pacific Bend Inc. promise to its customers is the best quality products and top tier services for the absolute best results for individual warehouse needs. - June 03, 2017 - Pacific Bend
ShipTrack® Demonstrates Secure Chain of Custody Logistics at CANSEC 2017
ShipTrack®, a product of PiiComm Inc., is an innovative logistics platform that enables organizations to securely gain complete visibility and control of any shipment’s movement worldwide. ShipTrack is proud to announce its sponsorship and participation in CANSEC 2017, Canada’s... - May 30, 2017 - PiiComm Inc.
ITAMCO to Develop Blockchain-Based Secure Messaging App for U.S. Military
ITAMCO, developer of the advanced privacy app Crypto-Chat, has been awarded a Phase 1 grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a secure, non-hackable messaging and transaction platform for the U.S. military. In Phase 1 of this project, which runs approximately 10... - May 25, 2017 - ITAMCO
8 Leading Industry Experts to Highlight Best Practice Guidelines at SMi Group's Defence Exports 2017
SMi's Defence Exports 2017 Conference to feature industry-driven presentations from BAE, Boeing, Leonardo, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce and more. - May 25, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Czech Armed Forces Unveil Advances and Future Plans for Air and Missile Defence Capabilities
The recent ‘Safeguard Temelin 2017’ exercise has demonstrated how the police and Czech Armed Forces collaborated to overcome a hijacked plane from engaging one of its national nuclear power plants. With current threats now including conventional and unconventional platforms such as... - May 25, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Seginus Inc PMA Parts Company is Proud to Announce New Product Release: Windshield Wiper Components
This assembly is part of the Aircraft Windshield Wiper Motor Converter Assembly. This assembly is installed on various Boeing, Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics and Sikorsky Series aircraft. - May 23, 2017 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Commercial Avionics Systems Market Accounting for US$ $26 Billion, by 2022
Commercial Avionics Systems Market Report, published by Allied Market Research, states that the commercial avionics systems market was valued at $16 billion in 2014 and is projected to reach $26 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2016 to 2022. - May 21, 2017 - Allied Market Research
DroneLife and JobforDrones Partner with Fire Cam: Leading Provider of Drone Solutions for Fire and Police
DroneLife and JobforDrones today announced a partnership with Fire Cam, the world leader in drone technology solutions focused on Fire and Police applications. The two sites will help introduce Fire Cam’s drone solutions to the US and Worldwide marketplace. “We are excited to be... - May 18, 2017 - DroneLife.com
Estonia, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Macedonia Armed Forces Provides Updates on UAV Capabilities
SMi reports: Central & Eastern European Armed Forces will gather at SMi’s UAV Technology conference to discuss the doctrine, procurement strategies, training and technologies to maximise operational deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles. - May 18, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Argentina, South Africa, France, UK RAF and More Look to Upgrade Their Military Flight Training Program
SMi Reports: Military Flight Training returns to London on 11th -12th October 2017 to maximise flight training capabilities for the 21st century’s aircraft. - May 18, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Ross C. Goodwin Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ross C. Goodwin of Palm Bay, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the aerospace field. About Ross C. Goodwin Mr. Goodwin retired after 30 years in the... - May 16, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Agenda Released for Air Missile Defence Technology 2017
Air Missile Defence Technology 2017 to feature senior military representatives from V4 nations, US Army PEO Missiles & Space, and key industry experts. - May 12, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Military Satcom Experts Gather in 2 Weeks to Discuss Asia Pacific’s SatCom Capabilities
Attendee list released featuring ROK Armed Forces, Indian Army, Japanese Cabinet Office, US Airforce SMC/MCi, Indonesian MoD, Singaporean MINDEF and more… - May 05, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Leading CEE’s Armed Forces Gather in 2 Weeks to Discuss Armoured Vehicles Effectiveness
Attendee list released featuring Czech Republic, Austria, Romania, Bulgarian, Slovenian, Lithuanian, Latvian, US Land Forces and more… - May 05, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Global Aerostat Market, Dominates the Demand for Accurate Geospatial Information, Set to Grow to $16.8 Billion by 2024
A new market forecast report published by Inkwood Research has projected that the global aerostat market will grow from $5317 million in 2016 to $16853 million by 2024, at a CAGR of 15.66% between 2017 and 2024. - May 05, 2017 - Inkwood Research
Coaxicom is Proof That US Manufacturing is Alive and Well
A leader in design and manufacturing of RF/Microwave components for over 30-years, Coaxicom is now “hammering-out” the future of RF manufacturing. Coaxicom announces new construction. - May 03, 2017 - Coaxial Components Corp
Software Advice Names MIE Trak Pro in FrontRunners Quadrant for ERP Software
MIE Solutions announced today it has placed as a Contender on the 2017 FrontRunners quadrant for ERP software. Over 600 ERP solutions were considered and only 23 ERP solutions were selected as 2017 FrontRunners, and MIE Trak Pro was one of them. MIE Solutions MIE Trak Pro ranks at 4.59 out of 5... - May 02, 2017 - MIE Solutions
Boyd Corporation Announces Densified SOLIMIDE®
Newest Addition to Boyd’s SOLIMIDE® Foams Product Line Adds Cushioning Enhancement, 20% Improvement in Thermal Resistance - May 02, 2017 - Boyd Corporation
Inflight Warning Systems Rapidly Growing with Cathay Pacific Partnership
Cathay Pacific launches Inflight Warning Systems into the Asian market after agreeing a deal to fit over 400 vibration monitoring units (VMU) to their Boeing 777’s. In a move that signals an increased focus on safety and operational reliability, the airline secured the order with IWS to begin... - April 29, 2017 - Inflight Warning Systems
NATO Member States to Discuss Weapon System Enhancements in London This June
SMi reports: NATO member states will gather at SMi’s Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems to discuss the doctrine, concepts of operation, training and technologies at the heart of armoured vehicle lethality. - April 28, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Laboratory Testing Inc. Will Exhibit at the Rapid + TCT 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Event
Materials Testing, Non-destructive Testing, Dimensional Inspection and Specimen Machining services are vital to ensuring reliable product development and manufacturing in the 3D printing / additive manufacturing industry. These services will be featured by Laboratory Testing Inc. in booth #2343 at Rapid + TCT from May 9 - 11, 2017 in Pittsburgh, PA. - April 28, 2017 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
AeroVision International Purchases Initial Embraer E190 Aircraft
The aircraft, which will be disassembled for parts, represents AeroVision’s entry into parts and LRU support for EJet series aircraft. - April 26, 2017 - AeroVision International
GreenSoft Technology, Inc. Launches iGDM: GreenData Manager Component Database Search
GreenSoft Technology, a leading provider of RoHS and REACH compliance data services and software, has launched a new GreenData Manager (GDM) software product: iGDM Component Database Search. iGDM allows engineering and design staff to qualify parts for RoHS or REACH compliance in real-time during the design phase by searching into GreenSoft’s multi-million parts database. - April 24, 2017 - GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
Securiport Aids in the Capture of Two High-Level ISIS Terrorists at Senegal Airport
The suspects - of Moroccan descent - were traveling from Istanbul when they were flagged by Securiport’s global security system and arrested immediately. - April 19, 2017 - Securiport
ER Wagner Eyes a Constructive Future
For ER Wagner, 116-year-old manufacturer of high-quality hinges and stampings, machined and wrapped tubes, and casters and wheels, 2016 was a banner year for securing new business – one company leaders said would be hard to top. If projections are correct, 2017 will be an even bigger year for ER Wagner. - April 18, 2017 - ER Wagner
Nucsafe Inc.’s Lithium-6 Glass Fiber Soars Above Earth on the International Space Station in a NASA Designed Instrument
Nucsafe Inc., a developer and manufacturer of radiation detection equipment, announced its lithium-6 glass fiber is currently travelling aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The lithium-6 glass fiber, manufactured by Nucsafe, was incorporated into an instrument designed and developed by NASA and sent to the ISS. - April 14, 2017 - Nucsafe Inc.
Security Defense Systems Worldwide, Inc. Introduces the GIL-2001-2DLV Anti-Terrorist/Security Door Access Control System
Few security products have generated as much interest in recent years as Security Defense Systems Worldwide, Inc. (“SDSW”) GIL-2001-2DLV Anti-Terrorist/Security Door Access Control System. Recognizing this trend, the team at SDSW has increased their manufacturing, marketing and... - April 13, 2017 - Security Defense Systems Worldwide
Progress Update on US Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy at SMi's Weapon Systems Conference This June
SMi reports: United States Army and United States Marine Corps will give an update on the latest progress on the US combat vehicle modernization strategy at Future Armoured Vehicle Weapon Systems this June. - April 13, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Leading Defence Exports Conference Moves to Rome This September
SMi's 12th Defence Exports Conference will take place on the 27th - 28th September, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza St. Peter’s Hotel & Spa in Rome, Italy. The agenda has been released for SMi’s 12th annual Defence Exports Conference which takes place on the 27th and 28th September 2017. - April 12, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Central and Eastern European Armed Forces Look to Further Developments of Their UAV Capability
SMi Reports: UAV Technology Central and Eastern Europe returns to Prague on 27th -28th September to enhance operational deployment of UAV in the region. - April 12, 2017 - SAE Media Group
ER Wagner Adding 600-Ton Servo Punch Press
Milwaukee-based ER Wagner announced it will have a new 600-ton Servo Punch Press available for production in late 2017, greatly increasing ER Wagner’s metal stamping capabilities. The Nidec Minster Corporation machine, which will be a part of ER Wagner’s new 157,000-square-foot... - April 08, 2017 - ER Wagner
Laboratory Testing Inc. Will Show Aerospace Materials Testing Services at AeroMat
Aerospace materials testing lab, Laboratory Testing Inc., will be exhibiting at the AeroMat Expo from April 10 – 12, 2017 in Charleston, SC. LTI’s destructive testing, non-destructive testing and specimen machining services will be on display in booth #613. Aerospace industry materials, fabrication and manufacturing companies will be in attendance for the event. - April 02, 2017 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
53,000 Convened in 148 Venues Across the World to Celebrate Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2017
The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) recaps the activities that took place as part of 7th annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week (March 6-12) and announces the winners of the associated Fly It Forward® Challenge. Albuquerque Sunport, USA, wins the Most Female Pilot Friendly Airport Worldwide title. Lachute and Brampton-Caledon airports, both in Canada make the podium. Other titles go to winners in the United States, Canada, France, Australia, and Turkey. - March 30, 2017 - Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide
Securiport Shares Strategic Border Security Solutions to Control External and Internal Land Borders at the 2017 World Border Security Congress
Securiport, the global leader in intelligent immigration controls and civil aviation security solutions, was pleased to present at this year’s exclusive World Border Security Congress in Casablanca, Morocco. The World Border Security Congress is supported by the Ministry of Interior of... - March 29, 2017 - Securiport
Polymet Corporation Celebrates 50 Years of Success & Innovation
2017 marks Polymet's 50th year in business. Company celebrates with brand new facility. - March 22, 2017 - Polymet Corporation
Argon Welding Chamber - Big Mouth Sparky Holds Larger Work Pieces That Increase Production
Titanium is vital to Aerospace manufacturing and needs the use of shielding gas to prevent oxidation during welding. Welding Titanium without it leads to structural failures and discoloration of the welds. Sparky is the solution for modern aerospace welders and shareholders by preventing weld failure and discoloration. - March 15, 2017 - Hydra Industries Group
Staco Systems Launches Ruggedized and Customizable Computing Range to Address the Challenges of Critical Data Portability
Staco Systems, a world-class supplier of custom-design Human-to-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions for the most demanding markets is taking its rugged product offering to the next level with the newly launched ruggedized computing range. - March 15, 2017 - Staco Systems
San Francisco Attorney Elected President, Northern California Business Aviation Association
San Francisco Attorney, Michael L. Dworkin has been elected President of the Northern California Business Aviation Association. - March 09, 2017 - Michael L. Dworkin
General Electrodynamics Corporation Finalizes Deal with Aerotechnic Industries in Morocco
In a move that signals maturity for its AN60Z platform, General Electrodynamics Corporation announced the finalization of a deal with Aerotechnic in Morocco that will see Aerotechnic acquire a set of GEC’s low profile aircraft scale system. While terms of the deal remain confidential, the... - March 03, 2017 - General Electrodynamics Corporation
Industry Veterans Curate Technology Solutions for Sewn Products Manufacturers
Independent technology solutions provider TexTempo is leveraging extensive industry expertise and the best available technologies to speed production of apparel, automotive, home fashion and other textile-based products. - March 03, 2017 - TexTempo, LLC
More Than 50,000 Girls Set to Discover Aviation During Women of Aviation Worldwide Week 2017
March 6 to 12, industry enthusiasts and key stakeholders will unite to welcome girls and women in their facilities and encourage them to explore the sector’s careers and hobbies hands-on. - February 27, 2017 - Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide
Seginus Inc Would Like to Introduce New Additions to Their Inventory: Flashtube Lamps 31-9172-1EH and 31-8321-1EH
The forward Strobe Light Assembly P/N 30-2722-1 and Position/Anti-collision Light P/N 30-2778-1 fall under the category of navigation lighting. These assemblies are installed on various Embraer aircraft. Seginus Inc has released the following FAA PMA replacement parts to aid in your cost... - February 23, 2017 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
TNA Selected as the Exclusive Electric Aircraft Tug Provider for SUN ‘n FUN, the Busiest Aviation Expo with More Than 5,000 Aircraft Attending
Following an agreement with the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo, TNA Aviation Technologies announced that the Company has been selected as the exclusive supplier and GSE equipment partner providing their advanced towbarless electric ground support equipment for this major aviation event. - February 22, 2017 - TNA - Aviation Technologies