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.
LEAP Literally Helping Students Aim for the Stars
LEAP, LLC spearheaded a personalized career field trip for one of its LEAP Foundation DC Student Ambassadors and former scholarship recipient, Kevin Thomas Akers. - February 04, 2016 - LEAP LLC
Certified for Distinction as a Women Business Enterprise: Fuse Solutions Inc
Fuse Solutions Inc a leading-edge consulting practice, distinctly privileged to serve its global customers, is proud to announce today that it is officially re-certified as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Council-Southwest in partnership with WBENC. - February 04, 2016 - Fuse Solutions Inc
New Company Providing Paint Services for Manufacturers Hosts Open House Showcasing Highly Automated Line in Cheney, Kansas
Albers Finishing & Solutions provides liquid paint services to regional and national customers. the liquid paint line is capable of painting 2,000 to 3,000 parts per day and features an automated conveyor that moves load bars forward and reverse or even stops them independently of the other load bars, a three-stage wash, dry off oven, two paint booths with Fanuc robots applying liquid primer and paint, a dual-lane energy-efficient cure oven and a load-assist lifter. - February 02, 2016 - Kasa Companies
Saint-Gobain Seals Presents Technical Paper on Cold Temperature Sealing at SAE A-5/A-6 Committee Meeting
Saint-Gobain Seals presented a technical paper at the SAE International Joint Technical Committee event titled, “Cold Temperature Hydraulic Seals for Aerospace Hydraulic Systems,” during the A-5B Struts and Couplings and A-6C2 Seals panels, and A-5/A-6 Joint Committee meeting. The... - January 23, 2016 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
GBvi Completes Delivery of Specialist Multi-Channel Optical Blending for European Fast Jet Simulator
UK-based expert in display technology innovation and multi-channel projector blending, GBvi, has completed delivery of a five-channel Chronos optical blending installation for a European Fast Jet Simulator installation. The company was awarded the contract by Antycip Simulation in August 2015,... - January 21, 2016 - GBvi
Space Innovation Congress
Opportunities in space exploration and earth observation; Space Innovation Congress is the UK’s new space industry conference and expo, on April 7-8, 2016 at St Paul’s, Aldersgate in London. - January 10, 2016 - Space Innovation Congress
The “Am I Going Down?” iPhone App is Now Available for Free
The hugely popular app, which shows just how rare air crashes are, can now be downloaded free for the first time from the Apple App Store. - December 22, 2015 - Vanilla Pixel
Flotron Launched a New Website Sharing the Breadth of Their Capabilities
With expertise in designing and manufacturing an Off-the-Shelf catalog product line of Rotation Fixtures, Flotron has now shared some of their Modified Standard and Custom Rotation Fixture Solution capabilities on their recently launched website. - December 18, 2015 - Flotron, Inc.
Military & Commercial LED Lighting Manufacturer Launches New Thin NVIS Step Light
Blue Wolf has announced the release of a brand new product, the NVIS Step Light. - December 16, 2015 - Blue Wolf
Freelance Electronics Launches Revamped Web Site
Freelance Electronics launches their new eCommerce website. - December 09, 2015 - Freelance Electronics
Flying Eurofighter Noise Mapped by Brüel & Kjær
Collaboration with Airbus Defence and Space measured sound for low-noise flight plans. - December 05, 2015 - Bruel & Kjær UK
Most Advanced Electrically Operated Aircraft Tug with Ergonomic Cabin, Joy-Stick Control and 100% Hands-Off Nose Gear Soft Coupling Now Available in the US
TNA - Aviation Technologies unveils World’s first Electric Towbarless Aircraft Tug Vehicle with Cabin and failsafe automated Loading and Unloading Technology, unmatched in its Simplicity and Safety. Models range from 35,000 up to 220,000 lbs. MTOW, setting a new Strandard in the Airport Ground Handling Industry. - November 19, 2015 - TNA - Aviation Technologies
Semi-Autonomous Robotic Aircraft Tug Generates Up to 40% More Hangar Space
World’s only aviation tow vehicle that can turn an aircraft 360 Degrees on the spot without turning the airplanes nose gear is utilizing unused hard to reach areas that are not accessible with conventional Aircraft Tow Tugs. A new generation of towbarless ground handling equipment. - November 17, 2015 - TNA - Aviation Technologies
"Diminishing Generations" Sets Its Voyage on the Battleship USS Iowa on November 14th, with a Heroes Cast and Interactive Wizardry
“Diminishing Generations” a biographic and photographic journey with a heroes cast of Veterans to autograph their lives in memoirs set to a series of books about WWll, Korea and Vietnam produced by Jodi Champagne, (author, photographer) on her latest project traveling across the country... - November 10, 2015 - Jodi Champagne
Saint-Gobain Designs & Manufactures Extraordinary Cryogenic Seal for NASA Space Launch System, Supporting Efforts to Propel Human Beings Deeper Into Space
Saint-Gobain Seals reaches a high-performance mark by producing a cryogenic seal of exceptional size (more than six feet wide) for NASA’s “Space Launch System (SLS)” project, which is commissioned for deeper space exploration -- beyond low Earth orbit (LEO) to an asteroid, Mars... - October 29, 2015 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, Glass Cockpit for Aerospace Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment (2014-2022)
According to Stratistics MRC, technological advancements such as touchscreen displays are providing vast opportunities for the market growth. - October 26, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Premium Report "Autopilot System Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment (2014-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, the enhanced accuracy of navigation systems, and minimized human intervention are the future opportunities to propel market growth. - October 26, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Seginus Inc. is Pleased to Introduce 23088-1340EH & 23088-1342EH Bearing Shields
Seginus Inc. has released the following FAA PMA replacement parts to aid in your cost reduction programs when maintaining your Goodrich starter generators. - October 23, 2015 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Seginus Inc. is Pleased to Introduce 9920-020000-01EH & 9135-000000-05AEH Sealing Shaft and Plunger Assemblies
Seginus Inc. has released the following FAA PMA replacement parts to aid in your cost reduction programs when maintaining your Water Valve Assemblies. - October 23, 2015 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Seginus Inc. Releasing New PMA Lining P714154-1EH
Seginus Inc., a leading manufacturer of FAA PMA replacement aircraft parts announced today the approval of their latest PMA parts covering several aircraft and various applications. This is the fifth release of PMA approved parts for 2015. - October 19, 2015 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Seginus Inc. New Product Release: Lock Washer
Seginus Inc. has released the following FAA PMA replacement parts to aid in your cost reduction programs when maintaining your Cooling Fan Assemblies: Lock Washer P723526EH - October 19, 2015 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
B-TEC Systems Introduces Its New Infrared Curing Equipment Range
A new range of short wave infrared paint curing / drying equipment is being introduced in the USA. Its main use is for the fast drying of automotive refinish coatings. - October 16, 2015 - B-TEC Systems Inc.
Industry Leaders Gather This December at The American Aerospace & Defense Summit 2015 to Discuss Solutions to the Industry’s Most Pressing Issues
Generis Group’s American Aerospace & Defense Summit 2015 will be taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 8th - 9th, 2015. Over the course of the two day summit 150 senior level executives will delve into strategies to overcome industry challenges and optimize manufacturing and... - October 15, 2015 - Generis Group
Huckworthy and Vitavox Enter Strategic Distribution Agreement for Tactical Audio Systems
Huckworthy will bring Vitavox’s specialist line of military and civilian audio products to the US market, as part of the TRAVELLER family of tactical communications solutions. The agreement makes the new Vitavox Bone Conductive Combat Headset immediately available to US Government agencies; bringing cutting edge hearing protection and enhanced situational awareness to warfighters and first responders. - October 10, 2015 - Huckworthy LLC
SMi Group in Partnership with Visibility Magazine Announce Hootsuite’s New Addition to the Agenda
Hootsuite identifies recruitment as the military’s biggest social media effort within the defence industry. - October 09, 2015 - topseos.com
SEAMS Conference Aims to Help Attendees Spur Opportunities for Growth
On October 29-31 in Nashville, the SEAMS National Conference will engage textile and sewn products manufacturers, brands, retailers and suppliers with wide-ranging presentations, group discussions, networking opportunities and other activities designed to help attendees achieve business improvements and seize growth opportunities. - October 08, 2015 - SEAMS Association
Moller International/Freedom Motors Announcement
Moller International and Freedom Motors announce the date and time for their 2015 Shareholder's Meeting. Company announces that the public launch and flight of the Neuera will be postponed due to lack of proper FAA clearance at this time. - October 07, 2015 - Moller International
EMSTaskForce.com - Situational Awareness - Support Hiring of Wounded Warriors
At Entropy Management Systems, LLC (www.emstaskforce.com), the owners are wounded veterans and are currently looking to hire SOF Wounded Warriors from throughout the USA. - October 06, 2015 - EMSTaskForce.com
Taking Africa’s Blue Economy to the Next Level at Maritime Africa in Cape Town in November
Africa’s maritime domain has vast potential for wealth creation and while traditional maritime activities have intensified and developed, a collaborative effort from all AU member states is necessary to achieve a secure environment for this blue economy to flourish. This is according to... - October 03, 2015 - Maritime Africa
WK Dickson Welcomes Former FAA Manager of Airport Programs, Phil Cannon, to the Firm
Former FAA manager Phil Cannon has joined WK Dickson as Vice President and Regional Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. He will assume the responsibility for the operation of the firm's office in Atlanta and will play a significant role in the growth of WK Dickson's overall aviation practice across the southeast. - October 01, 2015 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
IXG’s Aviation Security Conference 2015 Held Successfully in Dubai on 16- 17 September 2015
The conference put across a variety of issues facing general aviation and addressed challenges facing both existing and future aviation security. - September 30, 2015 - Information Exchange Group
Alliance H-2 UAV Prototype - Initial Flight Tests in SE Asia
Alliance Lp Drones Ltd., has recently completed initial flight tests of H-2 UAV, a prototype of the solar-powered stratospheric unmanned aircraft currently under development to provide Internet and mobile communication infrastructures in remote parts of the world. H-2 UAV successfully completed... - September 24, 2015 - Alliance Lp Drones Ltd.
Pocket-Probe Digital Extended Range Pyrometer (Operates from -30 °C to 160 °C)
Pocket-Probe Digital Extended Range Pyrometer is ideal for temperature testing in industries that must operate in cold temperatures – Utility, Gas, and other industries where extreme conditions exist. - September 22, 2015 - Electronic Development Labs, Inc. (EDL)
Alliance Lp Drones Ltd. is Pleased to Announce a Cooperative Partnership Program with the Department of Aerospace Engineering of Kasetsart University (ISAAC LAB)
The partnership between the two parties is rooted in shared values to further technological development of advanced and innovative unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to enable different organizations in the civil and commercial sectors to safely and efficiently accomplish their most difficult... - September 22, 2015 - Alliance Lp Drones Ltd.
TAG’s Military GNSS Survey System Featured at the 2015 Institute of Navigation (ION) GNSS+ Conference in Tampa, Florida
TAG is Ready to Tackle the Challenges ION GNSS+ Attendees Encounter When Trying to Deploy Rugged Systems with Integrated Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technologies. - September 17, 2015 - Technology Advancement Group
FAA Issues 333 Exemption to Surdex for Unmanned Aerial System
The FAA issued a 333 Exemption and Certificate of Authorization (COA) to operate its Altavian Nova F6500 Unmanned Aerial System. - September 11, 2015 - Surdex Corporation
Stratistics Announces Its New Report "Air Traffic Control Equipment Global Market Outlook (2014-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, the airport expansion and modernization requires exploitation of air traffic control equipment and its sub-system, which is expected to boost market growth for Air Traffic Control Equipment. - September 10, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Tech Companies Get the Best of Both Worlds
A father and son duo announced today the formation of their new start-up, Square-1 Consulting Services, Inc. (SQR1), a consulting company who’s taking a groundbreaking approach to the professional services industry. SQR1 offers a blended service model consisting of leadership and business... - September 05, 2015 - Square-1 Consulting Services, Inc.
Moller International Gives Keynote Speech
Moller International made a keynote speech at “The 4th Global Economic Leaders Summit (GEL2015)” held in Changchun City, Jilin Province, China. This conference took place August 30th thru September 1, 2015, and brought together world leaders in economics, technology and politics. The... - September 02, 2015 - Moller International
Registrations Closing Soon for IXG’s Aviation Security Conference 2015
Registrations are closing soon for Aviation Security Conference scheduled to take place during September 16-17, 2015 in Dubai, UAE. The conference will bring AVSEC professionals together and explore how technology can help the aviation industry. - August 21, 2015 - Information Exchange Group
Cerakote® Introduces the World’s Strongest Clear Coat
The thinnest, yet strongest, ceramic clear coating has arrived. - August 18, 2015 - NIC Industries, Inc.
Angel MedFlight Poised for Growth with New Corporate Headquarters
Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance, a leading air medical transportation provider, has announced a relocation and expansion of its corporate headquarters. Angel MedFlight has executed a 5-year lease at The Pinnacle in Perimeter Center, 17851 N. 85th St. in Scottsdale, Arizona, approximately... - August 17, 2015 - Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance
GreenSoft Technology, Inc. Launches Smelter Validation Data Services
GreenSoft Technology, Inc., a leading provider of environmental compliance data services and software, has launched a new data service for conflict minerals compliance: Smelter or Refiner (SOR) Validation. In fulfillment of Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act, the Conflict Minerals section, it is necessary to implement a system of communicating with the disclosed SORs directly. GreenSoft offers an SOR Validation service to communicate with the SORs directly. - August 11, 2015 - GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
Flight Display Systems Drives Excellence with New Quality Assurance Manager
Flight Display Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Dominguez to the newly created position of Quality Assurance Manager. - August 08, 2015 - Flight Display Systems
SpaceVR Adds Richard Garriott, Video Game and Space Entrepreneur, to Advisory Board
SpaceVR, the world’s first virtual reality platform with the ability to share live 3D, 360-degree content from the International Space Station (ISS), announces that Richard Garriott has joined its advisory board. Equally well known in the gaming and space tourism industries, he created... - July 27, 2015 - SpaceVR
SpaceVR Signs Agreement with Rex Ridenoure, CEO of Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation
Startup SpaceVR, a company looking to launch a 360 degree camera onto the International Space Station that will then provide real-time virtual reality content of outer space to VR headsets, is announcing a partnership with Rex Ridenoure, CEO of space avionics company, Ecliptic. - July 27, 2015 - SpaceVR
IMC CLUB, EAA Sign Letter of Intent Regarding Acquisition of IMC Program
The IMC Club and the Experimental Aircraft Association have signed a letter of intent regarding EAA’s possible acquisition of the IMC program. This letter, signed at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, is a preliminary step toward further discussion with no legal commitments yet made. “Our... - July 23, 2015 - IMCClubs.org
Howell Instruments, Inc. Signs Defense Technology Equipment Inc. (DTE) for Representation in France
Howell Instruments, Inc. is pleased to announce that Defense Technology Equipment (DTE) will represent Howell’s products and services in France. Since 2013, DTE has worked diligently with Howell to expand product exposure for both military and commercial aviation markets in South America. - July 22, 2015 - Howell Instruments, Inc.
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges Veterans or Shipyard Workers with Mesothelioma to Call Them About the Nation’s Top Compensation Lawyers and Hospitals
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Shipyard workers frequently had extreme exposure to asbestos in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as workplace rules about exposure to asbestos were nonexistent at US Navy Shipyards in places like Norfolk, Virginia, Bremerton, Washington, Hunters Point,... - July 17, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
MIAT College of Technology to Host Spirit Airlines Computer Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Training Lab
Spirit Airlines, in partnership with MIAT College of Technology, announced plans to construct Next Generation Aircraft Computer Based Training (CBT) maintenance simulation laboratory on the MIAT Canton, Michigan campus which is located near the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). - July 16, 2015 - MIAT College of Technology