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.
SV Microwave's Released Their Newest Solderless High Speed Eval Board Connectors
SV Microwave's released their newest solderless high speed eval board connectors. These compression mount connectors are solderless which allows for quick and easy assembly. - October 09, 2014 - SV Microwave
Shimco to Exhibit at MRO Europe 2014 in the Ontario Pavilion
Shimco will join other leading Ontario aerospace companies October 8-9, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. - October 04, 2014 - Shimco
Rethinking Manufacturing Innovation: a Methodology-Based Approach
Infologic announced today a set of methodologies, called Manufacturing Innovation Agenda to assist the small and medium advanced manufacturing enterprises which face problems in transitioning R&D and emerging technologies in their commercial products. The latest United States Strategic Plan... - October 03, 2014 - Infologic, Inc.
CSZ Testing to Expand Altitude Capabilities
Helping customers make safe & reliable products - October 01, 2014 - CSZ, A Gentherm Company
IMR Test Labs – Louisville Earns Nadcap Approval
IMR Test Labs Kentucky laboratory earns Nadcap approval to serve the aerospace & defense industries with materials testing services. - October 01, 2014 - IMR Test Labs
SV Microwave Released a New Catalog for Their Millimeter Wave Connector Series
SV Microwave released a new Catalog for their Millimeter Wave connector series. SV Microwave's high frequency millimeter wave product line has the precision, quality and performance needed for the millimeter wave spectrum through 67 GHz. Products include 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm and 1.85 mm and are... - September 28, 2014 - SV Microwave
SV Microwave Will be at Tektronix OctoberBest-Booth L107
SV Microwave is exhibiting at the NW Electronics Design and Manufacturing Expo / OctoberBest on Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 at the Tektronix Conference Center, Building #38. Visit Booth L107 to learn about their new product lines. - September 26, 2014 - SV Microwave
Saint-Gobain Seals and BIEGLO Co-Exhibiting at Fakuma Show to Showcase Meldin® 7000 Thermoset Polyimide Material
From October 14th to 18th, in Hall B4 - Booth #4113 at the Fakuma show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Saint-Gobain Seals and BIEGLO will be showcasing the Meldin® 7000 product (thermoset polyimide material). The Fakuma show offers a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies, from raw... - September 14, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Fonon Technologies Aids in the War on Terror
New Tool Helps Federally Mandated Arms Tracking Initiative - September 13, 2014 - Fonon
Advanced Clustering Technologies Releases Next Generation of Pinnacle Servers and Launches Updated Website
Advanced Clustering Technologies releases their next generation of Pinnacle servers and Horizon workstations featuring Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3 "Haswell" processors. In conjunction with this release, ACT also launches their updated website to make it more user-friendly and easier to navigate. - September 12, 2014 - Advanced Clustering Technologies
SV Microwave Just Released Their VITA 67 Product Line, the RF (DC to 26.5GHz) Addition to the VPX Platform
SV's floating SMPM coaxial contacts ensure excellent RF performance in any mating condition. These parts are also designed for side-by-side implementation with VITA 46 hardware and can be cabled to Ø.086 and smaller coaxial cable types. COTS options for VITA 67.1 & 67.2 and custom configurations for VITA 67.3 are available. - September 08, 2014 - SV Microwave
Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. (SCP) announces their 20 year anniversary and the roll out of a new corporate branding. - September 06, 2014 - Silicon Carbide Products, Inc.
Action Target Announces a New Modular Shooting Stall for Indoor Shooting Ranges
Action Target releases the Defender™ Shooting Stall, a modern shooting stall designed for easy customization. - September 01, 2014 - Action Target
Night Vision Awards Selection Committee Makes Decisions
Mark of Excellence Winner and NIGHTCON Lifetime Achievement Winner Announced. - August 23, 2014 - Rotorcraft Pro Media Network
Brüel & Kjær Impedance Meter System for Aircraft Testing
To help engineers meet increasingly strict aerospace environmental noise regulations, Brüel & Kjær created a lightweight, robust Portable Impedance Meter System - Type 9737. - August 21, 2014 - Bruel & Kjær UK
Siborg Systems Inc.’s Smart Tweezers LCR-Reader: A Simpler Way to Test and Troubleshoot Surface Mount Technology and PCBs with Just a Touch
LCR-Reader is the budget model in the Smart Tweezers’ LCR-meters line; fully automatic, handheld, digital LCR-meters as an alternative to conventional testers. - August 19, 2014 - Siborg Systems Inc.
SV Microwave Hired New Western Regional Sales Manager
SV Microwave is pleased to announce the addition of Javier Merino as Western Regional Sales Manager. - August 18, 2014 - SV Microwave
Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seals Have Been Qualified in Helicopter Rotorhead Applications
Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal® spring-energized seals have been qualified as a sealing solution in various sections of rotorhead in military helicopters. - August 17, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
All-New "Understanding DO-331 and DO-332 Whitepaper" with Companion DO-301 Training and DO-302 Training Workshops
From the principal author of the world's best-selling book on avionics certification and DO-178, Afuzion Incorporated releases the all-new "Understanding DO-331 and DO-332 Whitepaper” with companion DO-301 training and DO-302 training workshops by Afuzin. This all new DO-331 and DO-332... - August 10, 2014 - Afuzion Inc.
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
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
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
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