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.
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
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
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
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
Vision-Box® at the Forefront of Discussions on Expedited Travel and Border Management in the USA
U.S. Government officials and industry experts gathered together under one roof to discuss the growing challenges associated with securing human identity during the conference Connect ID, which took place in Washington last week. One of the hot topics under discussion was Aviation Security and the balance between the facilitation of legitimate travel and tight border control. - March 27, 2014 - Vision-Box
Polaris Propulsion Labs Receives Chilean Vendor Approval at FIDAE, While Releasing the TJ-200 a Small Turbojet Engine for Use in Small Missiles and Drones
Polaris Propulsion Labs receives accredited vendor status with Chilean military at FIDAE trade show today as it showcased its latest product the TJ-200 a small turbojet engine for use in small missiles, and drones. - March 26, 2014 - Polaris Propulsion Labs
Synesis7 Named to “10 Most Promising Aerospace Technology Consulting Providers” List by CIOReview Magazine for 2014
Synesis7 is honored to be named one of “10 Most Promising Aerospace Technology Consulting Providers” by CIOReview Magazine for 2014 (www.cioreview.com/Aerospace-2014/). Over the course of several months, CIOReview’s editorial research team analyzed over 300 companies that are at... - March 23, 2014 - Synesis7 Corporation
Exova Wins Major Defence Contract
Exova, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has won a major contract with FMV, the Swedish Defence Material Administration, worth a potential £24.5 million over seven years. - March 21, 2014 - Exova
Optical Supervisory Channel (OSC) SFP Transceiver with Integrated Micro-OTDR Now Available from Optical Zonu (OZC)
iSFC® Fast Fiber Fault-Finder SFP Transceiver Now Supports DWDM OSC Applications. - March 20, 2014 - Optical Zonu Corp.
MAST Conference/Exhibition Gets a MENA/Asia Boost
The 11th MAST will be co-located with 111th NATO Naval Armaments Group meeting in Istanbul, Turkey: uniting Europe with Asia and with direct connection to Middle East North Africa, your colleagues and counterparts from Abu Dhabi, Azerbaijan, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Turkmenistan are already registering. - March 20, 2014 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
SCOUT Ultralight Aircraft Now for Sale on Amazon.com
SCOUT Paramotors, the world's first carbon fiber built backpack aircraft has reached another world first. SCOUT Parmaotors has teamed up with the largest online retailer to become the first ever powered aircraft to be sold on Amazon.com About SCOUT Paramotors: SCOUT Paramotors, manufactured in... - March 13, 2014 - Team Fly Halo
R. Gordon Schaubhut Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
R. Gordon Schaubhut of Glen Rock, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of business solutions. About R. Gordon Schaubhut Mr. Schaubhut has over 32 years experience. He is the Senior... - March 12, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sonardyne Maritime Security Delivers Largest Sentinel Order
Sonardyne International Ltd.’s maritime security division has delivered its largest ever order of Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar systems to an undisclosed country in Asia. The sonars will be deployed to protect strategically important naval bases across the country and will be configured... - March 08, 2014 - Sonardyne
STRATXX Airship Successfully Broadcasts Digital TV Radio Over a Large Area
Stratxx Holding AG, STAX has recently announced that it has launched a new tethered Airship the “X Tower.” The airship is designed to carry telecommunications and broadcast payloads. The team recently carried out a successful longevity test on its unique X-Tower communications airship... - February 27, 2014 - Stratxx Holding Ag
Professional Plastics Signs Master Distributor Agreement with Corning Macor®
Professional Plastics, Inc. has recently signed a Master Distribution Agreement with Corning, Inc. for the distribution and fabrication of Macor® Machinable Glass Ceramic parts and shapes. As a leading supplier of engineering plastics and ceramics with 18 locations in the USA, Singapore and... - February 27, 2014 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Cerebrotech Recognized as Rice Alliance Life Science Company at 2014 Texas Life Science Forum
Fifty-five companies presented at the event highlighting new life science technologies and pharma. - February 26, 2014 - Cerebrotech Medical Systems
AeroGroup is Contracted to Support and Operate UAV Surrogate Aircraft for a U.S. Army Special Program
AeroGroup Incorporated (AeroGroup), a leading provider of tactical pilot training, electronic warfare and aerial threat simulation, is now operating a UAV deception surrogate aircraft under contract for a program supporting the U.S. Army. - February 21, 2014 - AeroGroup
Air Technology Engines Signs AMC Agreement with Triumph Engine Control Systems for T53 Engine Fuel Controls & Governors
Air Technology Engines (ATE), headquartered in Naples, Florida, has signed an Authorized Maintenance Center Agreement (AMC) with Triumph Engine Control Systems of West Hartford, Connecticut. The agreement authorizes the maintenance of T53 Turbine Engine Governors and Fuel Controls. - February 19, 2014 - Air Technology Group
IonSense Introduces Rugged Direct Sample Analysis by Mass Spectrometry with the DART®-QS Source
Rapid analysis with the Direct Analysis in Real Time technology provides near-instantaneous detection of drugs of abuse and contaminants. To be exhibited at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), Seattle, WA, February 17-22, 2014, Booth 310. - February 14, 2014 - IonSense, Inc.
Spartan College and American Eagle Airlines Establish Pilot Pipeline Program Alliance Creates Strategy to Fill Positions with Qualified Pilots
“An alliance between Spartan College and American Eagle Airlines means a student with aspirations to serve as a pilot for a major airline is now a step closer to realizing his or her career goals,” said Peter Harris, President and CEO of Spartan College. “This partnership means Spartan can do what it does best – recruit, train, and retain pilots as a workforce pipeline for the American Eagle network and for one of our community’s largest employers – American Airlines Group.” - February 14, 2014 - Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
IMC Club is Opening “IFR Practical Experience Reference Base”
IMC Club International has launched an IFR Airport Practical Tips Reference Base, a library of a “real life experiences” about arrival and departure to the nations busiest and most challenging airports like Boston Logan International; Los Angeles; CA or Teterboro, NJ as well as rural... - February 08, 2014 - IMCClubs.org
Shimco to Attend PNAA's 2014 Aerospace Conference & Suppliers Fair
The conference will take place February 4-6 in Lynnwood, Washington. - February 06, 2014 - Shimco
SCULPTGRAPHICZ on a Roll with Mcor Iris
Next Stops ... Esri Federal GIS Conference in Washington D.C. and the 3D Printshow in NYC. - February 05, 2014 - SCULPTGRAPHICZ Inc
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 Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Aerospace Engineering. - February 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Lucintel's Analysis: APAC and ROW to Drive Global Commercial Aerospace Landing Gear in Future
During 2013-2020, Asia Pacific (APAC) and the Rest of the World (ROW) are anticipated to grow faster than North America and Europe in the commercial aerospace landing gear market. Overall market growth is anticipated to be propelled by increasing air traffic, replacement of aircraft in mature... - February 02, 2014 - Lucintel
AeroGroup Concludes F-16 Pilot Training Contract with the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) for the Belgian Air Force, Belgian Air Component
AeroGroup Incorporated (AeroGroup), a leading provider of tactical pilot training, completes the F-16 Pilot Training Contract with the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) for the Belgian Air Force, Belgian Air Component. AeroGroup was awarded the competed contract in October 2007 to supply... - January 31, 2014 - AeroGroup
AAR Partners with Spartan College for Internal Technician Training
AAR Aircraft Services (AAR) announced today an agreement to utilize Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology to perform technician training and support in its Oklahoma City facility. Through this agreement Spartan College will provide AAR employees with online and on location technical... - January 30, 2014 - Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
AeroGo Expands International Sales Team
Oscar Rojas Barrera has joined AeroGo, Inc. as the Regional Sales Manager for Mexico, Central America and South America. - January 29, 2014 - AeroGo, Inc.
Takuya Miyajima Promoted to Southeast Asia Regional Manager
Central and Southeast Asia Regional Manager for India, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar and Taiwan - January 29, 2014 - AeroGo, Inc.
Trijicon Offers Cerakote™ Finish on Select ACOG®, Reflex and RMR® Models for 2014
New for 2014, Trijicon has introduced a selection of ACOG, Reflex and RMR models featuring Cerakote™ finishes. Cerakote is a ceramic based finish that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers and wood surfaces. This versatile finish is becoming a popular option for high-quality firearms... - January 24, 2014 - NIC Industries, Inc.
Donald A. Kniffen, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Donald A. Kniffen, Ph.D. of Columbia, Maryland has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of astrophysics. About Donald A. Kniffen, Ph.D. Dr. Kniffen has over 50 years experience in the astrophysics... - January 23, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Thad Woronowicz Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thad Woronowicz of Rio Rico, Arizona has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of industrial consulting. About Thad Woronowicz Mr. Woronowicz has over 40 years experience in the industrial... - January 23, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
IMC Club Chapter is Coming to Oshkosh, WI
Pilots will meet next Tuesday on January 28 at 7 PM in Oshkosh, WI, the “capital of General Aviation,” to establish the Fox Valley Chapter of the IMC Club International. Safe instrument flying is a matter of mitigating risk, personal minimums and standard operating procedures. If you... - January 22, 2014 - IMCClubs.org
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Announces New President and CEO
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, a leading aviation education college for over 85 years, today announced the appointment of one of its Board members, Peter H. Harris, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Harris will succeed Jeremy D. Gibson, who served in that role for... - January 18, 2014 - Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
U.S. Armor: Leading the Way in Ballistic Femoral Artery and Groin Protection with Revolutionary New Product Debuting at This Year's SHOT SHOW
U.S. Armor, a California corporation, is leading the way in ballistic femoral artery and groin protection for Law Enforcement and Department of Defense personnel with a revolutionary new product debuting at this year’s SHOT SHOW, *Ballistic Underwear*. Recently signing a licensing agreement... - January 16, 2014 - Armour Wear, LLC
Rotorcraft Pro Media Network Begins Regular Segment on Hangar Talk Radio
Editor Lyn Burks to Appear the First Sunday of Every Month on Yahoo Sports Radio - January 14, 2014 - Rotorcraft Pro Media Network
WildBlue Aircraft Sales & IMC Club form Joint Marketing Venture
Aircraft sales company, WildBlue, LLC, and IMC Club announced a joint marketing venture designed to give clients and members of both organizations easier access to world-class information and services. IMC Clubs, the brainchild of Radek Wyrzykowski, is a membership based Non-Profit 501(c)(3)... - January 06, 2014 - IMCClubs.org
Air Transat World’s First Certified Practicing Green Airline Achieves Another Milestone
Air Transat becomes the first airline in the world to attain the second level Minimization award in the Fly-360-Green Certification Program, a benchmark for high performing airlines and aircraft operators. “We are especially proud to have obtained this certification because it recognizes the... - December 18, 2013 - World Green Aviation Council
Robert J. Wagner II Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert J. Wagner II of Orange, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of aerospace. About Robert J. Wagner II Mr. Wagner has over 35 years experience in the aerospace field. He is the... - December 12, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide