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.
Northrop Grumman Recognizes Unlimited Innovations, Inc. with 2011 Supplier Excellence Award
Unlimited Innovations, Inc., an Anaheim Hills, California-based IT software solutions company, has received Northrop Grumman's 2011 Supplier Excellence Award. - January 08, 2012 - Unlimited Innovations, Inc.
DMG Productions to Feature Excelerate on Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Forging an International Defense Community - January 06, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Hernon Manufacturing Receives Large Order for Dispensing Equipment
Central Florida adhesive and dispensing equipment manufacturer to build sealant dispensing and UV curing machine for defense contractor. - January 06, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing
Ian Patrick Bendall Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Ian Patrick Bendall, of Potts Point, New South Wales, Australia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Aeronautics. About Ian Patrick Bendall Ian Patrick Bendall is the General Manager of... - January 01, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Mexico Aerostructures Manufacturer to Expand Its Manufacturing Footprint
Firm increases industrial space for the purpose of supplying complex components to burgeoning Mexican aerospace sector - December 23, 2011 - The Offshore Group
DMG Productions to Feature SES Government Solutions on Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Exploring the Satellites that Orbit our Planet - December 22, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
DMG Productions to Feature Tampa Yacht Manufacturing LLC on Upcoming Episode of Business Update for CNBC
The dramatic rise in use by terrorist of asymmetric warfare represents a new and emerging worldwide threat. Into this environment, Tampa Yacht Manufacturing LLC is providing complete coastal defence solutions with custom configured proven defence craft. - December 22, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Namibian Air Traffic Management System Goes Operational
ERA a.s. announces operational status for the world’s largest wide area multilateration aircraft surveillance system. - December 22, 2011 - ERA a.s.
Air Technology Engines Exhibiting at HELI-EXPO® 2012
Visitors to the 2012 HELI-EXPO in Dallas, Texas can find Naples based Air Technology Engines at booth 1205. - December 21, 2011 - Air Technology Group
DMG Productions to Feature STAR Dynamics on Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Exploring the World of Radar Technology - December 20, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
CD-adapco to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Engineering Simulation: Saving America Money - December 19, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
GiiResearch.com: North America Represented 47.1% of All Connector Sales in the Military/Aerospace Sector in 2010
North America has consistently had the greatest sales of connectors used in the military sector and had the second-largest year-to-year growth. - December 16, 2011 - Global Information Inc.
The Chief Flight Instructor of the New Horizon Aviation to Head the Rhode Island Chapter of IMC Club - "I Feel Like I Have the Opportunity to Have an Impact on Aviation"
The IMC Clubs appointed Victoria Kuo, the Chief Flight Instructor of the New Horizon Aviation, Inc., one of the leading flight schools in New England, to be the Rhode Island Chapter President. As a highly qualified volunteer Ms. Kuo was chosen to provide her expertise in flight education to the... - December 15, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
UTRS Unveils Its New Brand Identity
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of information technology and engineering services, today unveiled its new brand initiative and visual identity. The re-branding affirms UTRS’s commitment to “think forward” and deliver the highest quality... - December 13, 2011 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Obzerv Technologies Inc. Selected as the Emerging Visionary Company of the Year
Obzerv Technologies Inc. is pleased to report that it has won the “2011 Trophées Vision” Award for the Emerging Visionary Company of the year. This prominent award highlights Obzerv’s impressive growth over the last 3 years and a promising future. It is sponsored by... - December 10, 2011 - Obzerv
UW Prosthetic Sensing Array Gives “Feeling” to Artificial Limbs
The Fringing Field Sensor Array (FFSA) is a collection of high-resolution pressure sensors that can accurately measure sheer stress, pressure, and other characteristics at the limb-prosthetic interface. - November 28, 2011 - SEAL
IEEE GLOBECOM 2011 Expands Agenda of New Industry Forum & Expo
Three-Day Event Announces New Industry Technical Presentations on Cyber Security, 4G Wireless, Aerospace Power Technology, Smart Grid Renewable Energies & Radio Prototyping - November 23, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Oregon Ballistic Laboratories Launches Innovative New Website
Oregon Ballistic Laboratories announces the launch of an innovative new website that demonstrates the advanced testing services offered by the Salem, Oregon company. Specializing in ballistic, blast, body armor and forced entry testing, OBL’s new website features industry-leading content,... - November 19, 2011 - Oregon Ballistic Laboratories
Connector Distributor, BTC Electronic Components, Earns AS9100 Rev C Quality Certification
The audits were conducted by Underwriters Laboratories Inc., an internationally accredited registrar for management systems standards who verified that BTC’s quality system fulfills the requirements for the AS9100C:2009-01, EN9100:2009 and JIS Q9100:2009 standards. - November 19, 2011 - BTC Electronic Components, Inc.
Creation Technologies Enhances Design Services Offering
EMS Provider acquires the design, product development and manufacturing group of Quest Product Development Corp. - November 17, 2011 - Creation Technologies
The IMC Club, Its President and Board Members Are Deeply Concerned by the FAA’s Unfortunate Decision to Implement Action That May Impact Lives of Many Pilots
At the meeting on November 14th, 2011 the Board of Directors of the IMC Club International, Inc. issued the following statement: “IMC Club International Inc. strongly opposes the FAA's announcement that it will begin charging for NOS chart downloads that were previously free. The new policy... - November 16, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Rubicon Advantage Inc. Announces Expansion of Tactical Products and Strategic Training Services in Latin America
Rubicon-Advantage Inc. today announced further progress in its strategic growth initiative focused on innovative tactical products and strategic law enforcement training services throughout Latin America. A company spokesman stated, “We are excited to be expanding our tactical products and... - November 12, 2011 - Rubicon Advantage Inc
Thermal Matrix Automates Threat Detection with ACT2 Advancements
Responding to increased levels of threats by terrorists with concealed weapons and explosives, Thermal Matrix International (TMI) announces the release of a new and advanced version of its concealed object detection system, ACT2. This proven technology is designed to give security forces, both here... - November 11, 2011 - Thermal Matrix USA
SOURIAU PA&E Announces New Hermetic Mini-Micro-D
27% Lower Profile Than Standard Micro-D Connectors - November 11, 2011 - Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PA&E)
H.I.G. Capital Portfolio Company Vaupell Acquires Russell Plastics
H.I.G. Capital announced that its portfolio company Vaupell Holdings, Inc. (“Vaupell”) has acquired Russell Plastics Technology Company, Inc. (“Russell”), a supplier of composite plastics products and assemblies serving primarily the aerospace and military markets. - November 10, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
New Site Provides Improved Navigation, In-Depth Product Details, and Direct Access to Technical References
ACP Composites Inc., announces the launch of its new online store at www.acpsales.com/home. The dramatically redesigned store embodies the company’s forward–thinking vision and commitment to the growing needs of its customers. - November 07, 2011 - ACP Composites Inc
Steatite Announce That Solid State PLC Acquires the Assets of Blazepoint Ltd
Steatite announce that Solid State PLC has acquired the assets of Blazepoint Ltd, an established supplier of rugged computer systems and hand held devices to the commercial and military markets worldwide. In a deal that has secured the ongoing Blazepoint technology which also includes an innovative... - November 04, 2011 - Steatite Ltd
Laboratory Testing Inc. Announces Promotions in the Nondestructive Testing Ultrasonic Testing Department
Growth in immersion and contact ultrasonic testing at Laboratory Testing Inc. has led to promotions in the NDT Ultrasonic Testing Department. Two UT Supervisors and an ultrasonic testing specialist for training, quoting and technical questions were announced. - November 03, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Nadcap Accreditation Achieved by Offshore Group Aerospace Manufacturing in Mexico Client
Nadcap recognizes Horst Engineering de Mexico's Guaymas, Sonora facility for the superior quality of its service offerings. - November 03, 2011 - The Offshore Group
Soilworks’® Continuous Growth Prompts Relocation and Expansion Into New Global Corporate Headquarters
Soilworks®, LLC, the world’s leading solution provider of environmentally safe soil stabilizers, dust control products and application services, announced today its relocation and expansion into its new global headquarters in Chandler, Arizona. The move reflects the significant double... - November 01, 2011 - Soilworks, LLC
Stottler Henke Congratulates Boeing and All Nippon Airways on First Commercial B787 Flight
Aurora Intelligent Scheduling Software Contributes to Launch - October 29, 2011 - Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.
Schafer Corporation Teams with UP Aerospace to Launch NASA Payloads
The Schafer Corporation, a scientific and engineering company, has teamed with UP Aerospace of Denver, CO to provide comprehensive launch and payload integration services for up to eight NASA launches during 2012 and 2013. - October 28, 2011 - Schafer Corporation
GreenSoft Releases New Version of GreenData Manager Software
GreenData Manager now generates IPC-1752A product disclosure reports. - October 25, 2011 - GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
Surgeon Partners with Former Soldier to Enhance National Security
New company seeks to defeat improvised explosive devices with innovative technologies. - October 18, 2011 - ExNovo Worldwide
Banyan Air Service Targets Lear 40/45 Community
With the increased coverage provided by adding a second shift and the addition of nine new technicians in the last ninety days, Banyan Air Service (FXE) has added the Lear 40 series airframe to their growing list of capabilities. - October 16, 2011 - Banyan Air Service
FreeFlight Systems RANGR FDL-978TX Receives TSO C154c ADS-B Certification
FreeFlight Systems RANGR FDL-978TX receives FAA TSO approval. FreeFlight Systems, a global provider of high quality navigation management systems, radar altimeters and other critical avionics, announces the RANGR FDL-978TX ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) UAT 978MHz transmitter... - October 15, 2011 - FreeFlight Systems
Protokraft Introduces EXCALIBUR Series Dual Port 10gigabit Ethernet D38999 Optoelectronic Transponders
Protokraft’s EXCALIBUR Series Panel Mounted D38999 Fiber Optic Transponders Improve Communications Link Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements. - October 14, 2011 - Protokraft, LLC
Seginus Receives Go Ahead from FAA for More PMA Parts
Seginus Inc, a leading manufacturer of FAA PMA replacement aircraft parts announced today the approval of their latest PMA parts package. Erik Hatch, President of Seginus Inc. stated, "We are very pleased with our progress this year. 2011 has been very strong and we see no signs of a slowdown. - October 12, 2011 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Infospectrum Acquires Hetrogenous Inc., a Leader in Real Time Asset Tracking Solutions
Infospectrum acquires hetrogenous inc. (USA), to provide web-enabled real time Asset Tracking, Asset Management and Maintenance (All In One) solution to its customers. - October 12, 2011 - e-Infospectrum Inc.,
SARA Solution Selected by San Antonio’s Air Force Village for Emergency Response and Mass Notification
Following an extensive request for proposal (RFP) process to replace an older emergency response system at its campuses, Air Force Village selected the SARA alerting engine because of its positioning system (SPS). - October 11, 2011 - Status Solutions
IMC Radio Going Live
After the success of the pre-inaugural show on September 28th the WIMC-DB (IMC Radio project) is taking off the ground and is ready for its first worldwide live call-in Aviation Talk Show. The first transmission will take place on Wednesday, October 5th at 6 PM EST for one hour and it will continue as a weekly occurrence thereafter. - October 01, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Geigerrig Pressurized Hydration Packs Win Product of the Year at National Outdoor Trade Show in Great Britain
Geigerrig Pressurized Hydration Packs, winner of the 2011 In-New-Vation Award for The Best New Hard Goods Product at the Outdoor Retail Show in the USA, just received two Novel Awards for The Best Accessory, as well as the Product Of The Year Award, at the 2011 Outdoor Trade Show in Great Britain. - September 27, 2011 - Geigerrig Hydration Packs
Laboratory Testing Inc. Materials Testing and ISO/IEC 17025 Nadcap Accreditation Has Been Renewed by the Performance Review Institute
The materials testing and ISO/IEC 17025 Nadcap accreditations have been renewed at Laboratory Testing Inc. by the Performance Review Institute (PRI). The new Nadcap certificates are valid through April 30, 2013. - September 24, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Controversial Black World Documentary Released on DVD
Under wraps for six years, the official film about the creation of the YF-23 stealth fighter is being re-released by Lloyd-Morris Productions on DVD and VOD. - September 21, 2011 - Lloyd-Morris Productions
AVX Expands Leaded M123 Series to Provide 1uF Values in Molded Radial and DIPguard Configurations
AVX increases space-level MIL-PRF-123 ceramic capacitor product offering. - September 16, 2011 - AVX
CCS-Inc. Releases ADDAX-i Fanless Workstation
CCS-Inc. introduced the ADDAX-i Fanless Workstation today at the IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2011 trade show, filling a gap in the embedded computer marketplace – the high-end fanless segment. Built on Intel® Core™ i5/i7 technology with up to 8 GB RAM, the ADDAX-i offers workstation class performance in a rugged and compact chassis. It is ideal for harsh industrial environments where extreme temperatures, air particulates, and vibration can wreak havoc on standard commercial computers. - September 13, 2011 - Comprehensive Computer Solutions
PROTOKRAFT Introduces MATRIX Series Octal Port (16xFiber) D38999 Optoelectronic Transceivers
Protokraft’s MATRIX Series Panel Mounted D38999 Fiber Optic Transceivers Improve Communications Link Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements. - September 12, 2011 - Protokraft, LLC
SANBlaze Technology Inc., SB-ATCA1000 ATCA® 10Gb RAID Storage Blade Achieves VMware Ready™ Status
SANBlaze Technology, Inc., a leading provider of embedded storage and computing solutions, today announced that its SB-ATCA1000 ATCA Storage blade achieved VMware Ready™ status. This designation indicates that SANBlaze SB-ATCA1000 has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed... - September 01, 2011 - SANBlaze Technology
Greensleeves Increases Control Software Depth
Shane Mason has joined the Greensleeves team as part of the Controls Development Group. He will drive advanced energy modeling used by the company to increase the efficiency of HVAC systems. - September 01, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC
Business Aviation Manufacturers Will be Able to Get a Blueprint to Offshore Operations to Mexico as a Low Cost Country
Decision makers from a Business Aviation Manufacturing company will get a Blueprint to offshore operations to Mexico as a low cost country. - August 28, 2011 - American Industries Group