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.
Bombardier’s Learjet 85 Set to Revolutionise Aerospace Industry
It has been more than 10 years since a new Learjet platform was introduced to the general aviation market and its latest innovation is featured in February’s issue of Manufacturing Digital. Now Bombardier has unveiled details of its forthcoming Learjet 85, which promises to fly further and... - February 11, 2011 - WDM Group
Bricett Entitled to Sell Innalabs’ AHRS M2 and AHRS M2-M
BRICETT – Turkey-based manufacturer and provider of inertial sensors and systems and Innalabs’ daughter company – has received the rights to sell Innalabs’ Attitude Heading Reference Systems: AHRS M2 and AHRS M2-M which are tactical grade inertial systems used for aerial and... - February 11, 2011 - BRICETT
The New Learjet 85 and Nanotechnology Covered in February’s Manufacturing Digital
Manufacturing Digital is proud to announce the release of its February Issue. This issue covers the new Learjet 85 and nanotechnology. It has been more than 10 years since a new Learjet platform was introduced to the general aviation market. In the February issue of Manufacturing Digital they... - February 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. Releases New Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery for Maxa Beam Searchlight
New LiFePO4 Battery offers longer run times and more life cycles than traditional Maxa Beam Batteries. - February 09, 2011 - Peak Beam Systems, Inc.
Breakthrough Supercapacitor Material US Patent Granted to Skeleton Technologies
Skeleton Technologies, an energy storage start-up located in Tartu, Estonia, receives US patent for supercapacitor material that allows the production of supercapacitors with roughly 50% higher energy density and 4× higher power density than those available on the market today. - January 27, 2011 - Skeleton Technologies
IMC Club’s - Las Vegas Chapter – Awarded “Most Active Chapter” for the Fourth Quarter 2010
IMC Clubs, a club designed to keep instrument pilots safe by building their proficiency, has awarded the Las Vegas Chapter their “Most Active Chapter” Award for the fourth quarter of 2010. Founded by Mike Radomsky, President Emeritus of the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA),... - January 18, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Rugged Waterproof Cursor and Switch Function Control for Instrumentation Panels
CTI Electronics compliments its line of rugged industrial pointing devices with a Switch Function Control device. These three devices have similar form, the exact same cutout fit of 1.50” x 1.62”, but offer different functionality. Two offer Mouse Cursor control and the third offers... - January 14, 2011 - CTI Electronics Corp
Laboratory Testing Inc. Owners Receive Family Business Learning Community Award
Owners of Laboratory Testing Inc., a materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration laboratory, received the second annual “Champion Family Business Learning Community Builders” Award. - January 06, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
IMC Clubs Releases New iPhone Application
Aviation safety organization, IMC Club International, Inc. has announced the release of a new iPhone application. This new application is designed to disseminate aviation related news to the pilot community. The newly released application delivers the IMC News, IMC Monthly Blog and other aviation... - December 31, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
inXitu’s Cost Effective XRD Now Available for Nanoengineered Materials
inXitu now offers a tailored product for particle size determination and phase confirmation/identification; free application note available. - December 29, 2010 - inXitu
Trailer-Lift Ltd Confident of Sales Growth in North America
Trailer Lift is a car trailer with a built-in car lift for mobile service and inspections. - December 28, 2010 - Trailer Lift Ltd
Intertek Attains ANAB Accreditation for AS9100C, AS9110A, and AS9120A
Certification Body can now offer long-awaited third-party audit and registration to the revised AS standards. - December 23, 2010 - Intertek
UsedAirplanes.com Joins the Flying.com Network of Leading Aircraft for Sale Websites
Flying Online, Inc. today announced that UsedAirplanes.com has joined the Flying.com Network of leading aircraft for sale websites. These now include: Flying.com, AircraftForSale.com, UsedAircraft.com & UsedAirplanes.com. - December 22, 2010 - Flying Online, Inc.
NASA Employs RFID on International Space Station
NASA’s Johnson Space Center announced that it has purchased RFID readers and associated peripherals from A.C.C. Systems Inc. for a space flight inventory system on the International Space Station. The ACC570 handheld RFID reader was selected after extensive comparative testing of the major... - December 10, 2010 - A.C.C. Systems Inc
G.S. Precision to Expand Under Offshore Group Mexico Shelter Plan
A leading in supplier of high-precision machined components and sub-assemblies will expand its Sonora, Mexico operations. - December 08, 2010 - The Offshore Group
Mechdyne, Raytheon and Rockwell Collins Demonstrating Collaborative CAD Review Sessions at the Defense Manufacturing Conference 2010
Mechdyne Corporation is partnering with Raytheon and Rockwell Collins to demonstrate a new technology to interact with and share computer-aided design (CAD) data across remote collaborative immersive environments at the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC), November 29 to December 2, 2010, in Las... - December 01, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
Canada’s DND Exercises Option with Cascade Aerospace for Five Additional Years of C-130 Hercules Management
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND), has exercised an option for an additional five years on a long-term contract with Cascade Aerospace Inc., taking it to 2016, for the continuation of the comprehensive in-service... - November 25, 2010 - Cascade Aerospace
Bricett Announces Availability of Tactical Grade INN-301 Inertial Measurement Unit
BRICETT – manufacturer and provider of inertial sensors announces the availability of INN-301 FOG IMU – tactical grade Inertial Measurement Unit, Fiber Optic Gyroscopes based, having an excellent performance for airborne applications. - November 24, 2010 - BRICETT
JKM Manufacturing Offers a Peek Inside Their Wire Harness Company, Catering to the Defense, Aviation and Aerospace Industries
In a report in Manufacturing Digital Magazine, Chad White, CEO of JKM Manufacturing, speaks on their complex wire harness assemblies, which serves the US Department of Defense and other aviation and aerospace industries. JKM builds products used on more than 20 major platforms including guided... - November 16, 2010 - WDM Group
Paradigm Precision Signs Agreement with The Offshore Group to Continue Its Mexico Manufacturing Operations
Complex machined aerospace parts and components are manufactured in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. - November 15, 2010 - The Offshore Group
ESCO Turbine Technologies Signs Agreement with The Offshore Group to Continue Its Mexico Manufacturing Operations
Aerospace supplier pleased with results at Mexico plant. - November 13, 2010 - The Offshore Group
Digital Magazine Awards Recognizes Rotorcraft Pro Magazine
RPMNetwork's digital edition receives accolades for design, content and functionality. - November 13, 2010 - Rotorcraft Professional Media Network
Rebecca Williams Joins Sales Staff of Rotorcraft Pro Media Network
New Addition to the Rotorcraft Pro Media Network adds knowledge and experience to an already solid line-up. Oak Mountain Media, LLC, the owner of Rotorcraft Pro Magazine, announced the hiring of Rebecca Williams as Sales Account Executive. She will be based in based in the Dallas/Ft. Worth... - November 10, 2010 - Rotorcraft Professional Media Network
Tap Associates, Inc. - Makers of the Self-Locking Tap Extension
Announces "Machined in America©" Campaign - November 04, 2010 - Tap Associates, Inc.
Protokraft Introduces Cobra Series Active Optoelectronic Cable Adapters
Protokraft today announced the availability of its Cobra Series of active optoelectronic cable adapters with standard D38999 electrical connector interfaces to improve optical network performance and reliability in harsh environment applications. Protokraft Cobra series Optoelectronic Media... - October 30, 2010 - Protokraft, LLC
Bricett Offers High Performance Servo Quartz Accelerometers
BRICETT – manufacturer and provider of inertial sensors announces the availability of servo quartz accelerometers having an excellent performance for navigation, guidance, control, and measurement applications. - October 29, 2010 - BRICETT
Spending on UGVs Will Reach $418 Million in 2010
This report examines the range of business opportunities presented by one of the most exciting sectors in the global defence marketplace, unmanned ground vehicles. - October 22, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
JITC Optimized Solutions from Unicoi Systems: Fusion Embedded™ TCP/IPv4/IPv6 Dual Mode Networking Stack Designed for Global Net-Centric Applications
Unicoi announces embedded networking solutions optimized for Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification. Unicoi’s Fusion Embedded TCP/IPv4/IPv6 dual mode embedded networking stack provides developers with the foundational elements for successful interoperability testing. - October 18, 2010 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
IMC Clubs Releases SAFEBOOK – a Social Network for Pilots
International safety organization IMC Clubs announced this week that it is releasing to the public a new social media offering for IFR rated pilots. The new offering, SAFEBOOK, allows IFR pilots to connect with other pilots willing to be safety pilots for them. IMC Clubs President Radek Wyrzykowski... - October 17, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Laboratory Testing Inc. Sponsors Team for 2010 MS City to Shore Bike Ride
Laboratory Testing Inc. sponsored a team of fifteen riders for the 2010 MS City to Shore Bike Ride held on September 25th and 26th by matching all individual sponsorship donations raised by Team Laboratory Testing. The Team made a total contribution of $5,760 to the National MS Society. - October 09, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
AvStar Aviation Group, Inc. Announces Additional Advisors to Management
AvStar Aviation Group, Inc. (PinkSheets: AAVG) announces the addition of the following individuals as advisors to the AvStar management team. - October 04, 2010 - AvStar Aviation Group, Inc.
Sabritec Launches New Passive Equalization Technology
Sabritec, a highly integrated engineering and manufacturing company providing special interconnect solutions for military, aerospace, telecom, space, test and measurement, and commercial applications, has introduced a new passive equalizer technology. - October 02, 2010 - Sabritec
Mobile Closed Circuit Television Reduces Attacks on Greater Manchester Firefighters
It's a sad fact that firefighters have to contend with both the dangers that are present when fighting fires or attending accident scenes, but also all too commonly the abuse from members of the public they are trying to help. - September 30, 2010 - Vision Techniques
SRI Hermetics, Inc. Announces the Release of Their Laser Weldable Hermetic Aluminum Nano-Miniature Dual Lobe Single Row Connectors
To complement their dual row nano-minature connectors, they are now offering hermetic versions of the single row nano-minature connectors. These connectors conform to MIL-DTL-32139/2. - September 29, 2010 - SRI Hermetics Inc.
EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd Launches iPhone, Android Application for VIP Jets Ltd
Singapore based mobile application developer EuroAsia Communications developed in co-operations with Thailand based VIP Jets Ltd a mobile application for the iPhone/iPad, Android and BlackBerry devices. EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd, a Singapore mobile application development company, announced that through its Malaysian subsidiary, EuroAsia Networks (M) Sdn Bhd has launched the VIP Jets mobile application on the Android and iTunes marketplace recently. - September 27, 2010 - EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd
John Fitzgerald Gives an Inside Look at Glidepath Limited, a Global Engineering Business for Airport Baggage Conveyor Systems
Business Review Australia spoke with John Fitzgerald, Group General Manager of Glidepath, to learn more about this New Zealand-based global engineering company. Glidepath specializes in designing and manufacturing specifically for airport baggage conveyor systems. Since the Company began its... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
FAA PMA Aircraft Parts Company Announces New Products in Pipeline
Seginus Inc, a leading manufacturer of FAA PMA replacement aircraft parts announces new products in pipeline and future business direction. - September 14, 2010 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
ICM Space Representative Takes to the Skies in Run Up to Google Lunar X Prize Team Summit
Sarah Fry, senior representative for Isle of Man-based ICM Space, has jetted off to the World Satellite Business Conference, which is taking place in Paris between 6th and 10th September 2010. - September 14, 2010 - ICM Group
NASA Stennis Space Center Awards Sensor Development Contract to Lion Precision
Lion Precision and NASA will collaborate to develop a smart sensor for detection of valve wear and valve closure as well as an associated communication protocol. - August 31, 2010 - Lion Precision
J&L Plastic Molding Announces Certification to ISO 13485
J&L Plastic Molding announced its management system has been certified to ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008. These certifications enable J&L to better serve the medical market with systems designed, implemented and maintained to meet the stringent requirements of the medical... - August 18, 2010 - J&L Plastic Molding
6500 Mile Flight Around the United States by the IMC Club Member and His 13 Year Old Daughter
Steve Sullivan (IMC Club member since November 2009 and the member of the Board of Directors of that organization) and his daughter Delaney, 13, is undertaking the Flight Around America. They took off on Monday Aug. 2nd, 2010 for a 25 day, 6500 mile flight around the United States. They will stop... - August 07, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
inXitu, Inc. Introduces Forensic Analyzer
inXitu now offers a field portable XRD analyzer for rapid detection of explosive materials, accelerants and fusing materials. - August 04, 2010 - inXitu
Vision Techniques CCTV System Helps Greater Manchester Fire Get a Prosecution in Court
A teenager who hurled lit fireworks at firefighters when they arrived to tackle a Bonfire Night blaze has been brought to justice. - July 31, 2010 - Vision Techniques
Laboratory Testing Inc. Sponsors ASM Materials Camp
Independent materials testing and calibration laboratory, Laboratory Testing Inc., sponsored the Philadelphia area ASM Materials Camp held at Drexel University in June 2010. The week long Camp was attended by twenty eight area high school students interested in pursuing materials engineering and laboratory careers. - July 24, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Protokraft Introduces Mustang Series of *TFOCA II®® Jam Nut Ethernet Optical Media Converters
Protokraft’s Mustang Series Jam Nut TFOCA II® Ethernet Optical Media Converters Improve Optical Network Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements. - July 20, 2010 - Protokraft, LLC
Pierson Workholding Releases the SmartVac II Vacuum Chuck Workholding System
The SmartVac II Vacuum Chuck Workholding System is a powerful yet affordable step into vacuum workholding for manufacturers. The system is revolutionary in the fact that it converts compressed air into a powerful vacuum that exceeds the power of most conventional vacuum pumps. A Starter Package is available and consists of a vacuum chuck base, a vacuum generator and a connection kit. - July 19, 2010 - Pierson Workholding
Novel 3d Chip Interconnect Technology - Terapede® Technology
Terapede LLC advances 3D chip technology by a quantum leap. Terapede® connectors on wafers provide for ultra-high-density and bandwidth. - July 06, 2010 - Terapede, LLC
DSER Comments on US Space Policy
On Monday, the Administration released the National Space Policy for the United States, defining the broad guidelines for the future role of the nation’s space program. This policy incidentally highlights the rationale behind a strategic proposal promoted by DSER, a private strategy group; addressing a missing strategic capability to address on-orbit emergencies that affects sustainability within manned orbital space flight. - July 02, 2010 - DSER
FAA PMA Aircraft Parts Approval
Seginus Inc announces new FAA PMA parts in upcoming approval. - June 29, 2010 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Norwood Flight Academy Expanded Its Fleet and High End Training
On June 24th, Norwood Flight Academy announced it expanded its fleet and high end training with a new high performance aircraft and program. New England’s premiere flight school has just acquired the first and only Cessna Skylane Turbo Aircraft with on board, build in oxygen system available... - June 26, 2010 - Norwood Flight Academy