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.
High Frequency Connectivity with a Twist. Check Out SV Microwave's Latest Application Note Featuring the Quarterback Connector Line
SV Microwave has released a new Application Note for their latest line of connectors called the QuarterBack series. The line utilizes a quarter turn bayonet style coupling nut with a locking feature for standard SMP/SMPM interfaces. The QuarterBack connectors are ideal for high vibration and test... - August 10, 2014 - SV Microwave
Principal Author of the World's Best-Selling Book on Avionics Certification and Afuzion Inc Releases New Whitepaper, "Understanding DO-200A, and Transitioning to DO-200B"
Afuzion Incorporated releases the all-new "Understanding DO-200A, and Transitioning to DO-200B” Whitepaper, with companion D0-200B training updating Afuzion’s DO-200A training workshops. From the principal author of the world's best-selling book on avionics certification and... - August 07, 2014 - Afuzion Inc.
TestEquity Announces the Acquisition of EWD Solutions
Two distributors join to offer a complete T&M, laboratory, and production supply portfolio. - August 05, 2014 - TestEquity LLC
UAS Career Central Launches UAS / UAV Industry Global Resource Directory
UAS Career Central a leading online communitry serving the unamanned aerial (UAS / UAV) industry is expanding its resource section with a new industry supplier guide to help firms source components, complete units and services. - August 05, 2014 - UAS Career Central
Ultralife® Introduces A-7500 75-Watt Multiband/Multimode Tactical RF Amplifier
Ultralife Corporation’s Communications Systems division this week introduced their new A-7500 75-Watt Multiband/Multimode Tactical RF Amplifier. The A-7500 is the culmination of over a year of R&D and supports the most complex high duty-cycle military waveforms in service today. The... - August 04, 2014 - Ultralife Corporation
Land Forces East Africa in Dar Es Salaam Gathered Top Military in Region to Discuss Security
Regional security and cooperation was top of the agenda when Tanzania’s Minister of Defence and National Service, the Honourable Dr Hussein Mwinyi, opened the high-level Land Forces East Africa and Maritime and Coastal Security Africa in Dar es Salaam earlier this month. The conference and... - August 02, 2014 - Land Forces East Africa
Shimco to Award a Scholarship at McMaster University
The Shimco Scholarship will be awarded to a student in the Faculty of Science or Engineering. - July 31, 2014 - Shimco
A World War II Veteran, a Watch, and a Wish
Jardur Watches will gift a World War II Helldiver Navy gunner a vintage Jardur watch. The presentation will take place at noon on August 16, 2014 at the McIntyre Building, 874 Broadway, New York City, NY. CC Shermer, President of Jardur Watches, will present the vintage watch to Mr. Julian Russo to... - July 24, 2014 - Jardur Watches
Globe Appoints Ron Koniz as Vice President of Business Development
Globe Composite Solutions is pleased to announce Dr. Ron Koniz has joined the company as the Vice President of Business Development to focus on building customer relationships and creating business strategies specifically aimed at commercializing Globe's newly patented family of Brandonite® HGC non-toxic, RoHS compliant radiation shielding materials. - July 23, 2014 - Globe Composite Solutions
Business Starts to Flow for Volcano Risk Assessment Startup
The first start-up business using University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) technology announces initial revenues from its volcanic ash forecasting and risk planning tools. The startup, named V-ADAPT, Inc. specializes in understanding the risk of volcanic eruptions and ash on global transportation,... - July 22, 2014 - Nanook Tech Ventures Inc.
John M. Welch Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John M. Welch of Wichita, Kansas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of aerospace and aviation. About John M. Welch Mr. Welch has almost 30 years experience in the aerospace and aviation... - July 22, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Globe Appoints Russell Legault as Vice President of Defense Products
Globe Composite Solutions (www.globecomposite.com) announces Russell Legault has joined the company as the Vice President of Defense Products. He will be responsible for leveraging and expanding Globe’s relationships with various Department of Defense agencies as well as its prime defense contractors. - July 21, 2014 - Globe Composite Solutions
Adam J. Ondrajka Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Adam J. Ondrajka of Marlette, Michigan and Columbus, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of aviation. About Adam J. Ondrajka Mr. Ondrajka has 4 years experience in the aviation field. He... - July 17, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Regulatory Training Delivered for Air Botswana in Gaborone
Monday July 14th saw the completion of the first training delivered for Air Botswana by Sofema Aviation Services. The subject matter was Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS) for Groups 3 – 8. - July 17, 2014 - Sofema Aviation Services
Sofema Aviation Services Completes Safety Management System (SMS) Risk Assessment for Airports
The course was held in the facility of their Romanian Training Partner – Romanian Air Services (RAS) at Baneasa Airport on Friday 4th July. - July 11, 2014 - Sofema Aviation Services
Shimco to Exhibit at Farnborough International Airshow in the Ontario Pavilion
Shimco will join other leading Ontario aerospace companies July 14-20, 2014 in Farnborough, UK. - July 10, 2014 - Shimco
Tanzanian Defence Minister Mwinyi to Open Upcoming Land Forces East Africa in Dar Es Salaam This Month
Tanzania’s Minister of Defence and National Service, the Honourable Dr Hussein Mwinyi, will open the upcoming Land Forces East Africa in Dar Es Salaam where more than 300 regional defence and military experts will gather to discuss security challenges facing the region. The Tanzanian... - July 08, 2014 - Land Forces East Africa
IMC Club Partners with EAA to Establish The IFR Proficiency Center at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI
The IMC Club and the EAA today announced the inauguration of a new skill-building center at AirVenture 2014. The IFR Proficiency Center will be a hub for instrument pilots and will feature Tech Talks, IMC Club chapter meetings, and eight Redbird flight simulators on which pilots can gauge their... - July 04, 2014 - IMCClubs.org
Hon. Michael A. L. Balboni Joins Rivkin Radler
Hon. Michael A. L. Balboni has joined Rivkin Radler as Of Counsel, and will be working with their clients in the areas of cyber, financial and energy-related security, public safety, healthcare, and government relations. He served in the New York State Assembly for 8 years, was appointed as the first Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, and later became Deputy Secretary for Public Safety and Homeland Security Advisor the state. - July 02, 2014 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Raymond Alvin Boland Named a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Raymond Alvin Boland, of Killeen, Texas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Aerospace Engineering. - July 01, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Eldon J. Brunner Gains Early Admission to Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2015 Round Table
Eldon J. Brunner, of Herscher, Illinois has been selected by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as an early admission to the 2015 Round Table. This distinction has been bestowed in honor of his exceptional and impressive contributions in the field of Nuclear Power. - July 01, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
TAC SHIELD Introduces “Firearms Cleaning”
TAC SHIELD is introducing the latest product category addition: “Firearms Cleaning”. This new category comes fully stocked with a variety of cleaning products to meet both military and law enforcement needs. TAC SHIELD knows having a clean weapon is key to unit readiness and mission... - June 22, 2014 - Military Products Inc
Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniGasket™ Sealing Solution is Used in Deicing System to Protect Aircraft Wings
Meldin® 7001 Polyimide Material and OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seal Combine to Form High-Performance Gasket. - June 21, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
To-Increase Joins Microsoft GovCon Alliance to Support Vision of Compliance and Agility for Government Contractors
Project-driven government contractors gain comprehensive Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP solution that enables regulatory compliance, process optimization, and efficient business management. - June 18, 2014 - To-Increase
ACP Composites Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
ACP Composites, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high quality composite solutions, has received ISO9001:2008 certification. The ISO 9001:2008 quality management standard was developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It establishes an effective quality... - June 15, 2014 - ACP Composites Inc
Sofema Aviation Services Completes a 2 Days EASA OPS Regulation 2012 / 965 for Bulgarian CAA
Sofema Aviation Services is very pleased to continue its relationship with the Bulgarian CAA by providing support for EASA OPS Regulation 965. The training covers the essential elements associated with the requirements of Regulation 965/2012 which has a significant impact affecting all European... - June 13, 2014 - Sofema Aviation Services
Cerakote Gen II Coatings: Reduced Weapons Visual-IR Signature Detection
Cerakote Gen II Coatings: Reduced Weapons Visual-IR Signature Detection Full Technical Report. - June 11, 2014 - NIC Industries, Inc.
Sofema Aviation Services Supports SMS Training for Airbus Malaysia
May 2014 saw Razali Idrizi, a technical trainer of their partner organisation D'viation Solution, deliver Safety Management System Training consisting of SMS Introduction for Safety and Quality Managers for Airbus Malaysia. This course was organised and managed by D’viation... - June 07, 2014 - Sofema Aviation Services
Viewpoints Industry TV Examines SpaceX and Its Newest Spacecraft on an Upcoming Segment
Viewpoints Industry TV takes a look at America's best hope for returning to our former place of prominence in space exploration. - June 06, 2014 - Viewpoints Industry TV
SAS Completion of an “In Company” Regulatory Training for Montenegro Airlines - EASA Compliance Management and Auditing
Tues Jun 2nd saw the completion of an “In Company” regulatory training for Montenegro Airlines covering EASA Compliance Management and Auditing. - June 06, 2014 - Sofema Aviation Services
Large Scale Aircraft Documentation Management
Sofema Aviation Services SAS is very pleased to be able to offer a niche documentation solution. If you have not seen an integrated electronic documentation management system before then this will be of significant interest. Providing Solutions to the problems of communicating Aviation technical... - May 29, 2014 - Sofema Aviation Services
Closing the Surveillance Gap with Sonardyne Sentinel at International Port Security
Commercial ports face a wide variety of security challenges, ranging from cargo theft and smuggling to the ever present threat of terrorist activity. Surveillance technologies to detect unauthorised access on land are widely utilised however for many ports, tackling the threat posed from access... - May 22, 2014 - Sonardyne
Shimco to Exhibit at AHS 70th Annual Forum
Shimco received a personal invitation from Bell Helicopter to join AHS and exhibit at Forum 70 May 20-22, 2014 in Montreal. - May 15, 2014 - Shimco
Experience the New Capital Safety Website
Designed to be simpler, more impactful for an enhanced experience. - May 04, 2014 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
DAP America Named Exclusive Importer for Pfaff Industrial in Western Hemisphere
The US-based distributor of Dürkopp Adler equipment has joined forces with Pfaff Industrial to improve customer service and expand distribution of Pfaff Industrial equipment and parts throughout the Americas. - May 02, 2014 - DAP America, Inc.
TAC SHIELD® Introduces Precision Engineered Heavy Duty Bi-Pods
TAC SHIELD® is introducing their new line of precision engineered standard and pivoting heavy duty Bi-Pods for active shooters. High grade aluminum components are matched with a tough and durable matte finish ensuring a lifetime of shooting performance and protection. - May 02, 2014 - Military Products Inc
First IMC Club Chapter in Canada Will Open in Calgary Next Week
The first chapter of the IMC Club International in Canada will be established on Wednesday, May 7th, when pilots meet at Springbank Airport, outside of Calgary. Since its inception over two years ago, the IMC Club has grown from four pilots in Norwood, Mass., to over two thousand members... - May 02, 2014 - IMCClubs.org
Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seal Helps to Prevent Blowout in Rocket Engine Check Valves
Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal® spring-energized anti-blowout seal has been qualified as a static seal in rocket engine check valves for the aerospace industry. Check valves are flow control devices that allow the flow of pressurized fluid (liquid or gas) in one direction only. In normal... - May 02, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Prominent Transportation Executive Joins Helpful Technology’s Advisory Board
Senior level executive with a distinguished record in automotive industry joins Helpful Technologies Inc. as an adviser. - April 30, 2014 - Helpful Technologies, Inc.
Special Invitation: the Iranian American Community of Arizona is Pleased to Present Mayor Rudy Giuliani at Their Symposium on the Threat of a Nuclear Iran
Invitation for upcoming event at the end of the week. - April 22, 2014 - Iranian American Community of Arizona
MAC Packaging Now Provides In-State Clean Room Bearing Packaging
MAC Packaging Company, Inc., one of the region's leading mil-spec packaging companies, has expanded it capabilities to incorporate clean room bearing packaging. - April 22, 2014 - MAC Packaging
Hernon Manufacturing Attends FIDAE Trade Exhibition in Chile
Central Florida adhesive and dispensing equipment manufacturer attends International Aerospace and Defense Fair in Latin America. - April 18, 2014 - Hernon Manufacturing
Shimco Nominated for Business Excellence Awards
Shimco recently hosted an on-site visit from the Mayor of Markham and subsequently received nominations for the Markham Board of Trade's 2014 Business Excellence Awards. - April 13, 2014 - Shimco
Sunglasses Manufacturer for the U.S. Military - The Newest Sponsor of the IMC Club
Randolph Engineering, a manufacturer of sunglasses for pilots and the military, announced it has become a corporate sponsor of the IMC Club. Besides its financial support as their newest sponsor, Randolph Engineering will provide its Aviator Sunglasses for use as awards and promotions given by the... - April 08, 2014 - IMCClubs.org
First Winner of the “Brown Jacket Award” is Announced
Winner of the IMC Club “Brown Jacket Award” was announced today. This year’s award goes to Andrew Dow, Chief Flight Instructor at Great River Aviation and Aviation Program Coordinator at Quincy University, Quincy, IL - April 06, 2014 - IMCClubs.org
Global Energy Solutions Announce Membership of the Asian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Association
Global Energy Solutions is pleased to announce its membership with the highly reputed, Government organization the Asian Nano-science and Nanotechnology Association (ANNA). Membership of ANNA further cements the firm's ongoing commitment to share its knowledge with others involved in the research... - April 05, 2014 - Global Energy Solutions
Raymond Alvin Boland, Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Raymond Alvin Boland of Killeen, Texas has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2013 for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Aerospace Engineering/Helicopter Maintenance. - April 02, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Saint-Gobain's OmniSeal® Sealing Components to be Installed in New Family of Geared Jet Engines
Geared jet engines reduce fuel consumption, carbon dioxide emissions and noise - March 29, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
AeroGroup is Contracted to Provide Expertise and Services for Possible Acquisition and Re-Transfer of F-16 Aircraft and F-16 Pilot Training
AeroGroup is contracted by Aero Enterprises to provide expertise and services for efforts to assist (subject to approval of the U.S. Government) in proposals for the possible acquisition and re-transfer of F-16 aircraft and F-16 Pilot Training for the Czech Air Force and Slovak Air Force. - March 28, 2014 - AeroGroup
Vision-Box® is Extending Biometrics and Improving Passenger Experience at Every Airport Touch Point
While for some, managing identity by applying biometrics at all airport touch points is still considered to be a vision, Vision-Box® is paving the way by demonstrating how it concretely work in a real traveller life context, at Passenger Terminal Expo 2014, one of the most highly regarded airport terminal conferences in the world, taking place this week in Barcelona. - March 27, 2014 - Vision-Box