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.
Isao Frank Sakata Recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime VIP
Isao Frank Sakata, of Sun Valley, California, has recently honored as a Lifetime VIP Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Aviation Consulting and Space Exploration. - July 15, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Exclusive Interviews with New 77th Brigade Member and Italian Naval Staff College on Social Media Within the Military Domain
SMi speak to some of its key presenters about social media strategy in the run up to the 5th annual conference on Social Media within the Defence and Military Sector, taking place on 19th and 20th November in London, UK. - July 14, 2015 - topseos.com
Dash Announces Alliance with Phoenix Systems
Document Management Software developer Dash announces alliance with Phoenix Systems of Ontairo, Canada. - July 07, 2015 - Dash, Inc
DATEL's LVR-7815 Positive Linear Voltage Regulator is Designed for Extreme Temperatures
The LVR-7815 is the first of a family of positive linear voltage regulators offered by DATEL, Inc. that have guaranteed performance from -55 to +125°C. Specifically designed for all military, aerospace, harsh, and demanding applications. - July 07, 2015 - DATEL
Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation Files Suit Against Runway Safe, Inc. and Runway Safe, LLC
Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation (ESCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Zodiac Aerospace, filed suit on June 22, 2015 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division against Runway Safe, LLC and Runway Safe, Inc. The suit (Case 1:15-cv-00546) claims,... - July 02, 2015 - Zodiac Arresting Systems
Cobham AvComm Selects Integrated Procurement Technologies (IPT) as a Global Channel Partner
Cobham AvComm, formerly a division of Aeroflex and manufacturer of advanced test solutions for military and commercial aviation, along with military and commercial radio test solutions, is proud to announce the selection of Integrated Procurement Technologies (IPT) as a Global Stocking Distributor... - June 28, 2015 - IPT
Social Media Military - What’s New on the Agenda for 2015?
SMi are delighted to announce that a new brochure has been released for its 5th annual conference in the sell-out series, Social Media within the Defence & Military Sector. - June 26, 2015 - topseos.com
Leading Aerospace and Automotive Component Supplier Increases Speed and Quality of Composite Production Line
To cope with increased demand for high quality composite components Formaplex Ltd, has just installed a new Blackman and White Genesis high speed automated CNC cutting machine. - June 26, 2015 - Blackman and White
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Focuses New Attention on Asbestos Exposure and Cold War US Navy Veterans Due to the Risk of Mesothelioma for These Individuals
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging US Navy Veterans who served on a Cold War era US Navy ship to have annual chest x-rays performed in addition to telling their primary care physician about any exposure to asbestos which might have resulted from working in close proximity to the engine room,... - June 22, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Avdel Aerospace Now Representing Shimco in India
The exclusive agreement was signed at the 2015 Paris Air Show. - June 22, 2015 - Shimco
Mesothelioma Victims Center Calls Attention to 1970's Construction Products That Contained Asbestos and Urges Victims to Call Them About Better Lawyers and Compensation
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging construction workers who have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or their family members to call them about why it is so incredibly vital to have one of the nation's best mesothelioma lawyers advancing the victim's compensation claim. - June 19, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
New Building and Location for Shimco Headquarters Announced
Plans are underway to move company headquarters to Cambridge, Ontario. - June 14, 2015 - Shimco
Saint-Gobain Seals to Showcase High Temperature Sealing and Polymer Solutions at Paris Air Show, Highlighting Critical Parts for Jet Engines and APUs
Saint-Gobain Seals will be exhibiting at the Paris Air Show in the Le Bourget Exhibition Centre from June 15 to 21, and featuring their high temperature sealing and polymer solutions developed for the most demanding aerospace applications, in particular for critical parts that make a difference in... - June 13, 2015 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
CRP USA Rethinks the Additive Manufacturing with Windform Materials
Creating a prototype is always a challenge, but CRP USA has greatly increased the capabilities of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing to make it easier with Windform materials. - June 12, 2015 - CRP USA
Avlite Announces Next Generation Solar Portable Airfield Lighting System (PALS)
Avlite’s Portable Airfield Lighting System is vital to Commercial Airports, Military, Humanitarian Aid Operations and Crisis Management. Responding rapidly to incidents, disease or natural disasters are absolutely critical towards saving lives. - June 10, 2015 - Avlite Systems
US Navy Veterans with Mesothelioma Who Were Exposed to Asbestos by a Reactor Are Urged to Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center for Facts About Compensation and Lawyers
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging diagnosed victims of mesothelioma who were exposed to asbestos while they served in the US Navy to call them to speak with the nation's most experienced compensation lawyers, especially if the Veteran worked around a reactor, or in a ship's engine room. - June 08, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Rotorcraft Pro Magazine Seeks Innovative Products
Rotorcraft Pro 2015 Innovators Contest Begins. - June 06, 2015 - Rotorcraft Pro Media Network
Additional Investment in Press Capacity for Fast Response Sampling
TRP Sealing Systems Limited is continuing to invest in reducing product introduction lead times, by adding an additional dedicated moulding machine. Peter Smith TRP’s Sales Executive for New Business Development commented: "This investment will mean a continued improvement in... - May 30, 2015 - TRP Sealing Systems
AGD SYSTEMS Offers UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopters, Services and Training
AGD SYSTEMS announces offer of UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopters for Government contract services and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. - May 26, 2015 - AGD SYSTEMS CORP
AGD SYSTEMS Corporation Announces Capabilities with Addition of Six (6) Tristar L-1011 Tankers for Aerial Refueling, Cargo and Medivac Missions
Former RAF Tristars to take flight again. AGD SYSTEMS will be operating (6) Tristar L-1011 aircraft that were previously in service with the United Kingdom - Royal Air Force (RAF). - May 18, 2015 - AGD SYSTEMS CORP
Antenna Products Corp. Introduces Leading Edge SATCOM Antenna System
Antenna Products Corp. has unveiled the TACSAT-214 SATCOM antenna, a rugged, lightweight, holster-worn mobile antenna system custom engineered for Special Operations Soldiers. - May 16, 2015 - Antenna Products Corporation
New System Host Board Delivers 80 Lanes of PCI Express
The HEP8225 HDEC Series system host board is the first in a series of next generation single board computers to deliver eighty (80) PCI Express 3.0 interfaces to an HDEC Series® backplane using proven, high-density PCIe interconnect technology. This new PCIe link expansion capability; along with additional system I/O capability, is provided by two, long-life Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3 series processors (Haswell-EP), and the board's Intel® C226 platform controller hub. - May 14, 2015 - TRENTON Systems, Inc.
Fibreform Successfully Delivers the First Parts for Northrop Grumman‘s Joint Strike Fighter Program
Fibreform completes the first delivery for the JSF Program on time and with 100% quality. - May 14, 2015 - Fibreform Electronics
Peter Voss Named Professional of the Year by Worldwide Branding for Excellence in Specialty Product Design & Manufacturing
The award recognizes the international success of Shimco, a world-wide leader in the manufacture of precision parts, laminated and edge-bonded shims, tapers and spacers. - May 14, 2015 - Shimco
Precision Aerospace Inc. Expansion in Oklahoma, USA
Precision Aerospace Inc. is proud to announce a substantial expansion of its manufacturing facility in Grove, OK. This marks the tenth expansion of this location which celebrated its 50th anniversary this past year. The new facility will be fully operational by February 2016. It is designed in a... - May 05, 2015 - Precision Aerospace
Laboratory Testing Inc. Expands and Renews Nadcap Accreditation for Materials Testing
The Nadcap accreditation in materials testing covering mechanical testing and sample preparation, metallurgical evaluation and chemical analysis has been renewed for Laboratory Testing Inc. with 18-month merit status. The scope was also broadened with additional services, including compression testing, high cycle fatigue, creep testing, crack propagation/crack growth testing, evaluation of welds for GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney and more. - May 03, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Orion Technologies Introduces the VPX7664: 3U VPX Single Board Computer Based on the Fourth Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 (oriontechnologies.com)
This ultra-high-performance SBC is available with six levels of ruggedization, from standard and REDI air cooled (VITA 48.1) 0.8” pitch, to REDI conduction (VITA 48.2) and liquid cooled (VITA 48.3) 1” pitch. Based on the fourth Generation Intel® CoreTM i7, the units’... - April 30, 2015 - Orion Technologies
Orlando Spring Recognized by ShinMaywa for Service Excellence
ShinMaywa Ltd recognizes Orlando Spring for its support in becoming Boeing's Supplier of the Year for the second year running. - April 30, 2015 - Orlando Spring Corp
Capital Safety Awarded Top 10 SME Achiever Award
Nurturing Business Excellence Through Learning and Performance - April 27, 2015 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick Visits Laboratory Testing Inc.
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick visited Laboratory Testing Inc. to see firsthand how the company supports the production of aircraft carriers with materials testing services. He took the opportunity to tour the facilities and meet with the company owners and employees. - April 26, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Shimco Set for Growth in Brazil
Following a strategic AIAC business development mission to Brazil last month, Shimco has appointed Monica Santos Souza as the exclusive Sales Representative for Shimco in Brazil. - April 25, 2015 - Shimco
IMC Club Opens a Manhattan Chapter
The newest chapter of the IMC Club comes to you. Located in the heart of Manhattan, New Your City at 99 Madison Ave, IMC Club Manhattan Chapter is hosted by the Manhattan Flight Club. - April 23, 2015 - IMCClubs.org
Larry Levin of Providence, RI This Year's Winner of the IMC Club “Brown Jacket Award”
This year's winner of the IMC Club “Brown Jacket Award” was announced today. This year’s award goes to Larry Levin, instrument pilot from Providence, RI. The IMC Club International awards the Brown Jacket to one general aviation pilot each year. The award recognizes excellence in... - April 23, 2015 - IMCClubs.org
Texas Trust Credit Union Gift to Help Vought Aircraft Heritage Foundation Transport Replica Plane
Half-scale Corsair to be available for mobile tours. It will be transported via a Dodge Ram 1500 donated by Texas Trust Credit Union. - April 22, 2015 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Finding More Than 50 New Ways to Approach Inspection
GE Aviation High Accuracy, High Throughput Inspection Technologies Challenge Winner Announced - April 15, 2015 - Capture 3D, Inc.
Leading Pro LED Lighting Manufacturer Launches NVIS White Gooseneck Map Light
Blue Wolf has announced the release of a brand new product, the NVIS White Gooseneck Map Light. - April 15, 2015 - Blue Wolf
Avlite Systems Unveils Certified FAA L-864 Medium Intensity Obstruction Light (MIOL)
Avlite is Enhancing Aviation Safety through Visual Identification of Obstacles and Aviation Hazards, typically above 150 feet, with the New FAA L-864 MIOL - April 14, 2015 - Avlite Systems
IMC Radio’s “Plane Talk” Comes Back on the Air Broadcasting Live Daily from the Sun ’n Fun in Florida
IMC Radio’s “Plane Talk,” a live-streaming aviation internet radio talk show sponsored by the IMC Club International, will be back on the air broadcasting live from its remote studio in Lakeland, FL during the 2015 Sun ’n Fun, International Fly-In & Expo starting April... - April 14, 2015 - IMCClubs.org
Chicago Annual Business Aviation Safety Stand Down, April 23, 2015
Chicago Area Business Aviation Association to host its annual Safety Day at the Wyndham Glenview Suites near PWK. - April 11, 2015 - CABAA
Avlite Systems Keeps It REIL
Avlite introduces a compliant FAA & ICAO Solar LED Runway End Identification Light (REIL), to provide rapid and positive identification of the approach end of a runway. - April 03, 2015 - Avlite Systems
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Meldin® Bristol Facility Certified with AS9100 International Quality Management Standard
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Meldin® manufacturing site in Bristol, Rhode Island, has been certified with the AS9100 standard, an industry-recognized quality management system (QMS). - April 03, 2015 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Levenhuk Introduces DTX Microscopes
Levenhuk Inc., a major American manufacturer of optical devices and instruments, announces release of its long-awaited series of DTX microscopes, now available in the United States. The Levenhuk DTX series comprises high-quality digital microscopes that can be effectively used in electronics,... - April 03, 2015 - Levenhuk
Leading Pro LED Lighting Manufacturer Launches NVIS White 4 Inch PWM Pod Light
Blue Wolf has announced the release of a brand new product, the NVIS White 4 Inch PWM Pod Light. - April 01, 2015 - Blue Wolf
FCX Named Provider in Largest Foreign Military Sale in U.S. History
FCX to Provide 110 Custom Ground Power Units in Largest Foreign Military Sale in U.S. History. - March 28, 2015 - FCX Systems Inc.
Antenna Products President Elected Co-Chair of High Frequency Industry Association
The High Frequency Industry Association recently elected Rob Fitzgerald, President of Antenna Products Corporation, as Co-Chairman for a term of two years. - March 28, 2015 - Antenna Products Corporation
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table Member Henry E. Halladay Launches New Website
Henry E. Halladay, of Bellevue, Washington, has launched a new website showcasing his distinguished career as an innovative Professional Engineer. - March 27, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Avlite Systems Releases FAA & ICAO Compliant Solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light (ERGL)
Avlite Systems announced the release of the solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light ERGL. The solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light is a unidirectional, yellow, alternately flashing fixture that provides a warning to pilots and vehicles that they are approaching an active runway. The solar ERGL... - March 20, 2015 - Avlite Systems
Boeing DPD/MBD Approval Attests to Fibreform Precision Machining’s Commitment to Excellence
As a leading certified supplier of the aerospace industry, Fibreform Precision Machining, Inc. successfully obtained the DPD/MBD approval from Boeing, one of the world’s largest aero-structure manufacturers, after a rigorous auditing process. This approval is the latest milestone in the... - March 20, 2015 - Fibreform Electronics
WBParts, Inc. Receives Lockheed Supplier Recognition Award
WBParts, Inc., an aircraft parts and military spares supplier headquartered in Palm Bay, FL, was recognized by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for outstanding performance for all of 2014 achieving 100% quality and 100% on-time delivery. - March 18, 2015 - WBParts, Inc.
Orlando Spring Contributes to the Unprecedented Success of F-35C’s Test Launch
Orlando Spring Corporation, a trusted name in precision spring and wire form manufacturing, was part of the F-35C Lightning’s record-setting night op test aboard the USS Nimitz on Nov. 14, 2014. The aircraft successfully completed its night launch and landing test three days ahead of... - March 18, 2015 - Orlando Spring Corp