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.
Alexander Aviation Announces a New Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates
Alexander Aviation is announcing a re-launch of the Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates (IPCOA.) The new changes are anticipated to improve both coverage and affordability for Cessna Affiliates. - June 24, 2010 - Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc.
Bricett Announces the Availability of High Performance Navigation Grade Accelerometers
BRICETT – manufacturer and provider of inertial products announces the availability of navigation grade quartz technology accelerometers having an excellent performance for navigation, guidance, control, and measurement applications. - June 18, 2010 - BRICETT
SRI Hermetics, Inc. Announces the Release of Their Laser Weldable Hermetic Aluminum Nano-Miniature Dual Lobe Connectors for Integrated Microwave Assemblies
Laser weldable hermetic aluminum Nano-Miniature Dual Lobe connectors conform to MIL_DTL-32139/4 (receptacles). These connectors are the smallest hermetic connectors available to fit into spaces that the Micro-D connector will not fit. - June 18, 2010 - SRI Hermetics Inc.
Bricett Announces the Availability of Tactical Grade Dynamically Tuned Gyroscopes (DTG)
BRICETT – manufacturer and provider of inertial products announces the availability of tactical grade dynamically tuned gyroscopes (DTG) having an excellent performance for guidance and control applications. - June 17, 2010 - BRICETT
Aras PLM Solution Selected by Textron Defense Systems
Aras Enterprise Open Source PLM Software to Improve Project and Program Management, Risk Mitigation and Integrated Document Management. - June 17, 2010 - Aras Corporation
Advanced CT Scanning Equipment for VIP Flights in South East Asia
IPS AGSE Pte Ltd has successfully completed the installation of two Computed Tomography, dual energy X-ray systems for scanning of passenger hand luggage for VIP flights at a leading airport in South East Asia. - June 17, 2010 - IPS Securex Pte Ltd
The Aerospace Corporation Awarded the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley presented The Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service to The Aerospace Corporation today in recognition of 50 years of service. Aerospace President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Wanda Austin accepted the award during a ceremony at the... - June 10, 2010 - The Aerospace Corporation
Caseman, Inc Responds to Military Protective Packaging Demand
Amazon Space Engineered Case and Racks Added to Caseman Product Line - June 10, 2010 - Caseman, Inc
Sector Expert Makes Innovative Website Available to All
Aviation data experts Aviation Analytics make UK air passenger data available via a demonstration business intelligence tool - June 09, 2010 - Aviation Analytics Limited
IMC Clubs Opens 20th Chapter in Marquette Michigan
IMC Clubs, headquartered in Massachusetts, opened its twentieth chapter this week. - June 09, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
IP Video Systems’ Latest Ultra HD Encoder/Decoder– the V2D XP 100 –a Small Form Factor Model Enables Remote Collaboration and Video Conferencing Over IP Networks
IP Video Systems Inc, the leader in real-time Ultra HD video and desktop graphics streaming and collaboration, announced the debut of its latest product– the V2D XP 100 –a single channel, small form factor hardware encoder/decoder designed for video/desktop graphics streaming and remote... - June 07, 2010 - IP Video Systems, Inc.
SHEALD Inc Updates Pilot eLog with Significant New Features for Pilots
SHEALD Inc. has released a major update to its well-received Pilot eLog electronic logbook program and now includes 12 new categories for logging time against plus the ability to export the logbook to Excel for custom analysis and reporting. - June 07, 2010 - SHEALD Incorporated
Three Directors Elected to SAFE Board
In the recently completed annual elections for Directors of the Board of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, two incumbents and one new Director were elected. Incumbents Mark Adams and Larry Bothe are joined by new Director Cliff Chetwin. All are Master Instructors who will be serving... - June 05, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Capital Safety Group Opens New India Entity in Chennai with Full Range of Safety Solutions, Consultancy and Training
Capital Safety Products India Pvt. Ltd. In Chennai, India is the newest addition to Capital Safety Group’s (CSG) growing global network. Under the direction of Vinod Hariharan, CSG Country Head for the India region, the new office at the Gemini Parsen Apartments on Mount Road is in operation... - June 04, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
CMPRO’s New Process Workflow Engine Will be Exhibited at the Military & Aerospace Electronics Forum
CMPRO’s newly released Process Workflow Engine will be exhibited at the Military & Aerospace Electronics Forum/Avionics USA 2010 in San Diego, CA on June 3-4, 2010. - June 03, 2010 - Professional Systems Associates
Sabritec Launched New Surface Mount Diode Technology
Sabritec offers a complete line of transient protection solutions embedded within the connector shell utilizing surface mount technology (SMT) diodes. These can be provided as an alternative to axially leaded components in instances where availability of source of supply issues could potentially... - May 28, 2010 - Sabritec
World’s First PoE-Enabled Gigabit Ethernet Extender Now Shipping
Ethernet Extension Experts Begins Shipping its Game-Changing Gigabit Ethernet Extender - May 25, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility Executive, John Wilkerson Earns Breakthrough Global Financial Credentials
John Wilkerson, Vice President, Supply Chain, Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility Practice Leader achieved senior accreditation, similar to former Kraft, Albertson’s, Mckinsey, Grant Thornton Executives. - May 25, 2010 - Bellwether Services
DSER Comments on Commercializing Human Space Flight
A strategic resource group comments on how the difficulties perceived in transitioning launch responsibilities to the commercial sector safely actually provides a path forward while maintaining government access to orbit. - May 25, 2010 - DSER
Global Market for Maritime Security $15.4bn in 2010 - New Market Research on ASDReports.com
For decades maritime piracy on the high seas has been an almost accepted aspect of international trade. However, increasingly audacious attacks on high value assets such as larger oil tankers have changed the outlook. When pirates hijack vessels such as an oil-tanker carrying 2 million barrels of... - May 24, 2010 - ASD Media BV
Military Communications Market Worth $15.2bn - New Market Research on ASDReports.com
The worldwide military communications market was worth a total of $15.2bn in 2009 with continuing demand in the global marketplace from 2010 onwards, new market research available on ASDReports.com. Modern armed forces operating on the network-centric battlefield of the future will depend on... - May 24, 2010 - ASD Media BV
Global Missile Defence Market Worth $9.4bn - New Market Research on ASDReports.com
The new 'Missiles Market 2010-2020' report available on ASDReports.com, analyses the global market for missiles. The report calculates that in 2010 the global market for missiles will amount to over $9.4bn. Missiles remain at the core of defence acquisitions. After all, these are what provide... - May 24, 2010 - ASD Media BV
Western Aircraft Authorized for Falcon Dry Bay Modification
Western Aircraft of Greenwich AeroGroup announced today the successful completion of a wing tank dry bay modification on a Falcon 2000 aircraft. - May 19, 2010 - Westernaircraftparts.com
PA&E Announces New Lightweight, Hermetic Micro-D Connector
Aluminum Shell Option Provides a 67% Weight Savings. - May 15, 2010 - Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PA&E)
Norwood Flight Academy Awarded Air Agency Certificate
At 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 13th Boston area flight school, Norwood Flight Academy, home of the IMCClubs.org was awarded the FAA's 141 designation. The 141 Air Agency Certificate was presented by FAA inspector, Bob Berlin. The Training Specifications document was signed by NOFA's President, Michael... - May 15, 2010 - Norwood Flight Academy
Nixon Peabody Provides Pro Bono Counsel to IMC Clubs Volunteer Mentor Program Helps Instrument Pilots Improve Efficiency
IMC Clubs, a volunteer mentor program which provides resources to newly licensed airplane pilots to promote safe flying, has retained international law firm Nixon Peabody LLP. The firm will serve as general corporate counsel as IMC Clubs look to expand to new markets and regions. Nixon Peabody will... - May 12, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Germanium Products at Much Lower Prices from Lattice Materials
Lattice Materials has strived for over 20 years to provide highly competitive pricing on its products. Now, due to process and supply chain improvements, the company has been able to reduce Germanium blank prices substantially. - May 12, 2010 - Lattice Materials
Raytheon Voted ‘Top 20 Outsource Training Company’ by TrainingIndustry.com
Award recognizes comprehensive suite of capabilities. - May 12, 2010 - Raytheon Company Public Relations
Cepoint Launches HD-SDI Multiple Channel DVR with IRIG-B or GPS Frame-Time Stamp
Cepoint Networks, LLC launched its RGB(HDTV) and HD-SDI Multi-channel version of its HD Studio9000 Digital Video Recorder system with IRIG-B or GPS frame time-stamp capability. Model ST9000HDSD which is designed for High definition Broadcast and Surveillance video capturing and recording applications conforms to SMPTE 292 standard and has capability of simultaneous audio capture and recording. - May 11, 2010 - CePOINT Networks, LLC
Quatro Composites™ Produces Composite Wiper Blades for Military Helicopters
Quatro is an industry leader in the product development and manufacturing of composite parts for defense applications including marine, aerospace, and unmanned aerial vehicles. They utilize unique, proprietary manufacturing techniques, to produce high quality products in a cost-effective manner. - May 08, 2010 - Quatro Composites
Quatro Composites™ Announces Acquisition of Additional Autoclave
Quatro Composites™, a leader in design and fabrication of advanced composite structures, has announced the acquisition of an additional autoclave and on-site freezer to support its composite manufacturing business. - May 08, 2010 - Quatro Composites
Able Engineering Awarded USAF Contract
Able Engineering & Component Services announced a new contract from the United States Air Force to work on components for the KC-135 Stratotanker out of Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. - May 06, 2010 - Able Engineering & Component Services, Inc.
Able Engineering to Attend AHS 2010 Forum
Able Engineering will exhibit innovative maintenance solutions for the rotor wing industry at Booth #219 during the 2010 AHS Forum and Technology Display in Phoenix, Arizona. - May 01, 2010 - Able Engineering & Component Services, Inc.
RPMNetwork Report; Flight Vector Announces Latest Version of FVMap Emergency Medical CAD & Mapping Software
Latest Version of mapping & dispatching software easier to use and works with most systems. - April 30, 2010 - Rotorcraft Professional Media Network
SAFE Director to Receive 2010 Nata Award of Excellence
Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) Director Arlynn McMahon is the 2010 recipient of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Excellence in Flight Training Award. McMahon is the Training Center Manager at Aero-Tech, Inc., a flight school based in Lexington, KY. She was the... - April 18, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Hampton University Awarded Grant from Wolf Aviation Fund in Support of the Project
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has begun development of a new Aviation-Mentoring Program. Working together with SAFE, Hampton University Department of Aviation has received a grant from the Wolf Aviation Fund to help develop the project. According to Hampton University... - April 18, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Airolusion Get's the ‘Vorsphere’ Into the US Commercial Manufacturing Market
It is now understandable why the Vorsphere has entered the US Commercial Manufacturing Market at this juncture, and why the interaction of new technologies like the Vorsphere is paramount in finding solutions to problems rather than building, bigger, stronger and faster manufacturing machinery. - April 18, 2010 - Airolusion Ltd
AerHub.com Acquires PilotSpeak.net and Grows Its User Base and Management Team
AerHub.com was created in February 2009 as an online social network that appealed to aviation professionals looking for a community all their own. Offering features such as creating a profile, establishing friends, viewing and posting jobs, browsing airline news, and even tracking live flights, the website has found much success and has fostered a large community. - April 17, 2010 - Aerhub.com
New RFID Reader from ACC Systems
New Versatile RFID Reader for under $3000.00. A.C.C. Systems Inc. (Glen Head, N.Y.) has introduced their latest RFID reader adding to their already broadline of RFID products. The new handheld model ACC870 embodies all of the usual features based on Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 /6.0 and comes with... - April 15, 2010 - A.C.C. Systems Inc
Retrotech Secures Stacker Crane Modernization Order from the US Army
Contract entails refurbishing the safety and alignment systems for the stacker storage and retrieval system to OEM specifications. - April 14, 2010 - Retrotech Inc.
SW Missouri's First FAA-Approved Flight Training Device
Springfield Flight Simulator announces the areas first FAA-Approved Flight Training Device. This simulator will be installed the week of April 12th and will be available for a free Open House event most of the week. Special media times are available. - April 11, 2010 - Springfield Flight Simulator
FAA Grants Approval to Able Aerospace's Latest PMA Replacement Parts
Bell Operators Receive Welcome, Cost-Saving Maintenance Options This week, the F.A.A. granted Parts Manufacturing Approval and authorization to Able Aerospace to produce several new replacement parts for Bell rotorwing aircraft. Able, a world leader in aviation component repair development,... - April 11, 2010 - Able Engineering & Component Services, Inc.
Intelepix Indigo-I™ Receives Certificate of Networthiness by the US Army Netcom
Intelepix, LLC’s, Indigo-i™ 3D advanced geospatial technology, has received a Certificate of Networthiness (CoN) by the US Army NETCOM. Intelepix, LLC obtained a Certificate of Networthiness (CoN) through the Army. CoN is necessary for an application to run on the Army’s servers. - April 10, 2010 - Intelepix
Lubriserv Ltd Launches New High Performance, High Purity Synthetic EDM Fluid
Corsmot EDM/CH Plus has been specifically developed for the latest EDM Machine’s demanding environment. Faster Machines, shorter cycle times, tighter tolerances, environmental requirements and operator Health and Safety (dry skin/dermatitis) – all these demand a revolutionary EDM fluid - Corsmot EDM/CH Plus - April 09, 2010 - Lubriserv LTD
Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi Honored with Prestigious Young Investigator Award
Professor Chang-Hwan Choi of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology was named as a recipient of the 2010 Young Investigator Program (YIP) award by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). YIP invests in academic scientists and engineers who show exceptional promise... - April 09, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Aonix PERC Ultra Virtual Machine Passes Muster on Modernized Guided Missile Cruiser USS Bunker Hill
Atego, the leading independent supplier of industrial-grade, collaborative development tools for engineering complex, mission- and safety-critical architectures, systems, software and hardware, has announced the successful deployment of its industry-leading Aonix PERC Virtual Machine technology in support of Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) Java language components used in the Aegis Open Architecture System during recent combat tests. - April 09, 2010 - Aonix
LiquidPiston Unveils Compact High Efficiency Engine at SAE World Congress
In a paper to be presented at the 2010 SAE World Congress, April 13-15 at the Cobo Center in Detroit Michigan, LiquidPiston, Inc. will publicly reveal for, the first time, the architecture of its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle™ (HEHC) engine. The thermodynamic efficiency of the HEHC cycle offers a 20% to 50% improvement over the best diesel engines. In addition, the engine is ultra-compact, delivering one horsepower per pound, and operating quietly without a muffler. - April 08, 2010 - LiquidPiston, Inc.
SAFE's Partners to Provide Great Premiums During Sun-n-Fun
Several partners of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) have stepped forward again this year to provide great premiums during the Sun-N-Fun Fly-in in Lakeland, FL. For instance: · All aviation educators are eligible to participate in the SAFE Communications Quiz. - April 08, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
DFW International Airport Awards Project to Balfour Beatty Construction Joint Venture
As part of a joint venture team known as BARC, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected for $900 million in preconstruction and construction services for DFW International Airport’s seven-year Terminal Development Program. - April 05, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
DSER Releases Strategic Analysis Report to the Space Industry
Conventional wisdom among many space policy experts is that sustainability arises from technology development and job creation. But a strategic analysis group suggests that subtle, unaddressed drivers are equally critical; and without including them in policy, the manned space flight industry will... - April 05, 2010 - DSER