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.
Why U.S. Military Families Overseas Turn to The Military Concierge Company™
Established in 2008, The Military Concierge Company™ offers concierge services, unique lifestyle and entertainment guides and an innovative online referral service exclusively to U.S. military communities overseas. - March 31, 2010 - The Military Concierge Company
Dynamic Defense Materials, LLC is Awarded Contract from the Mexican Federal Police to Supply McCurdy’s Armor
Dynamic Defense Materials, developers of the patent-pending portable armored wall system, was awarded over one million dollars to deploy McCurdy's Armor. - March 31, 2010 - Dynamic Defense Materials LLC
Paine Electronics Introduces New "Smaller" Amplified Miniature S-Class Pressure Transducer
Customers asked for a smaller pressure transducer and Paine Electronics delivered. Since its release, the increased demand of Paine Electronics Miniature S-Class Transducer Series has grown at an exciting rate. Now being designed into some of the most exciting orbital projects ever, this even smaller transducer has really hit the mark. - March 31, 2010 - Emerson, Rosemount Specialty Products, LLC
Ethernet Extension Experts Announces Advent of World’s First Copper-Based Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet Extender at ISC West
New Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet Extender Drives Full-Duplex 1,000MB Ethernet and power Out to 1,700 Ft/500 M When Combined with Multiple Units. - March 29, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
MEGAComfort with Its "Anti-Fatigue Matting in Your Boots" Amazes Corporate Ergonomists
Following on the "heels" of successful participation in previous Health, Safety and Ergonomic Conferences, MEGAComfort Inc. once again proved it was the booth to be at with their unique ergonomic, anti-fatigue insole and orthotic solutions. - March 26, 2010 - MEGAComfort
SAFE Deploys Its NextGEN Library, First Step in Comprehensive Mentoring Program is Now Available
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has expanded its online Library to include educational material contributed by SAFE members. A Library Editorial Review Committee (LERC), review guidelines, and an online submission process have been established and tested, and are now ready for... - March 26, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Chairman of SAFE – Master CFI – Doug Stewart Joins IMC Clubs Board of Directors
To improve and address the need for experienced guidance - on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 the IMC Clubs appointed Doug Stewart, Master CFI and Chairman of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (safepilots.org), to its Board of Directors. As a highly qualified individual Mr. Stewart will be... - March 26, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Ethernet Extension Experts Goes ‘Big Show’ at the Big Show: Gear at Eight Booths Inside of Security Industry’s ISC West
Ethernet Extension Experts Gear at Eight Booths Inside of This Year’s Top Security Expo, ISC West. - March 25, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
The Aerospace Corporation Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies
The Aerospace Corporation has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2010 by the Ethisphere Institute. Out of a record number of nominations for the award, Aerospace secured a hard-earned spot on the list through outstanding business practices and initiatives that are instrumental... - March 25, 2010 - The Aerospace Corporation
New Satellite Internet Services Offered to Military Personnel in Afghanistan
TS2 Satellite Technologies company is introducing new broadband services on Eutelsat EB4 & W6 satellites to the Afghan market. These types of telecommunication products are mainly used by the companies that execute contracts in Asia, as well as by the soldiers that are stationed in Afghanistan. - March 24, 2010 - TS2 Satellite Technologies
Joint Venture Unites Long Island Technology Leadership
V.C.O.R.E. Solutions LLC, a Joint Venture between two Long Island-based technology leaders, has been formed to provide real world solutions for homeland security, emergency preparedness, and rapid response environments. Created by Balfour Technologies and Power Management Concepts (PMC), V.C.O.R.E. - March 24, 2010 - V.C.O.R.E. Solutions LLC
C2-C4ISR Systems Constitutes Around 5% of National Defence Budgets - New Market Research Available on ASDReports.com
The considerable growth in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) applications is driving the development of powerful communications systems, high resolution electro-optic sensor subsystems, signal processing and intelligence analytics software. In... - March 19, 2010 - ASD Media BV
Global Market for Armoured Vehicles $10.3bn - New Market Research Available on ASDReports.com
Current Insurgent Threat of IEDs in Operations in Afghanistan and Iraq which has Driven the Rise of New Classes of Armoured Vehicles. - March 19, 2010 - ASD Media BV
Contribuventure Team Takes to the Street and Pushes Pedals to Raise Money for Wounded Warriors
Combining adventure and contribution Phil Dwyer and Jake Allen are cycling to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The “Warrior Pride Ride” will begin on May 30, 2010, and the team has created an interactive blog site so that everybody can follow along. - March 19, 2010 - Contribuenture Foundation, Inc.
Taber Extrusions Releases Key Information on Marine Aluminum Extrusions and Other Military Applications
The 5000 series outperforms the 6000 series alloy, providing improved performance in marine and other military applications. - March 19, 2010 - Taber Extrusions
Airport Analytics Powered by QlikView, Allows Cork Airport to Win New Business – Aviation Analytics Customer Success Story
Aviation Analytics customer success story about Cork Airport winning new business thanks to its use of the Airport Analytics product powered by QlikView. - March 18, 2010 - Aviation Analytics Limited
InfraGard National Members Alliance Announces the Formation of National Board of Advisors
Chair of The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA), Dr.Kathleen Kiernan, Chair of The Board of Advisors, Don Gilberg, and INMA President, Dyann Bradbury, have announced the formation of The INMA Board of Advisors. The BOA will meet on March 23 in Washington DC as part of the InfraGard National... - March 16, 2010 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
Protokraft Introduces Neptune Series M28876 Ethernet Optical Media Converters
Protokraft today announced the availability of its Neptune Series of Fast or Gigabit M28876 Ethernet media converter solutions that improve optical network performance and reliability in harsh environment applications. - March 14, 2010 - Protokraft, LLC
Officer Martice Berry of EEP Announces Extended Services for VIP’s, Celebrities, and Executives
Elite Executive Protection announced to that the company is extending their services to include providing corporate executives, celebrities and VIPs with a full range of top-level protection services. - March 14, 2010 - Elite Executive Protection & Transportation
IMCClubs.org Honors Joe’s Legacy
As the aviation community mourns the loss of renowned flight instructor Joseph W. Benkert, the IMCClubs.org has honored Joe’s legacy by initiating a petition to rename Norwood Airport to the “Joseph W. Benkert Memorial Airport.” - March 13, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
The Aerospace Corporation Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership in Space
On June 4, 2010, The Aerospace Corporation will officially celebrate its 50th anniversary as America’s expert in national security space. - March 13, 2010 - The Aerospace Corporation
Spanish 4 Emergencies Hopes to Save Lives with New Spanish Language Training Courses for Law Enforcement
Spanish 4 Emergencies is releasing its new line of Spanish language training certificate courses for law enforcement. The courses are geared toward beginners, and teach all aspects of the Spanish language. Several areas of law enforcement Spanish are taught as well, including traffic accidents, suspect descriptions and other emergencies. A prestigious certificate is given to all students completing the course with a passing grade. - March 10, 2010 - Spanish 4 Emergencies
Get Code of Practice Compliance Solutions from Capital Safety
“Capital Safety’s products and services were designed to anticipate many of the concerns addressed in Singapore’s New Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height”, said CSG Asia’s Managing Director, Brad Gates. - March 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Capital Safety Group Introduces a New Strap That Prevents Suspension Trauma After Falls
All of Capital Safety’s fall protection and rescue systems are backed by the best training, technical assistance, and customer service in the industry. - March 05, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
World Debut of New Ammunition from Less Lethal Africa
Less Lethal Africa is pleased to announce 2 world firsts. A unique all-plastic 12 gauge shotshell case and the only pepper bullet in the world. - March 05, 2010 - less lethal africa
SAFE Embarks on Bold Membership Drive
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has initiated an incentives-based membership drive where SAFE members themselves are being tasked with recruiting new members. The goal of the Member-Get-a-Member campaign – dubbed The GaMe Plan™ – is to add 500 new members to... - March 05, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
The Creator of the “East Coast IFR Experience” Visiting IMCClub Norwood
IMC Clubs is proud to announce a guest speaker at IMC Clubs Norwood meeting on Tuesday March 9, 2010 - Doug Stewart. Doug is known nationally for his Single Pilot IFR presentation. In this seminar, Doug Stewart, the creator of the "East Coast IFR Experience" will discuss the challenges... - March 05, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Rotorcraft Professional Media Network Coverage of 2010 HAI Heli-Expo
For an update and review of the events, happenings & headline grabbers from last week's HAI Heli-Expo go to www.rotorcraftpro.com - March 05, 2010 - Rotorcraft Professional Media Network
CBRN Defence Market Worth $7.9bn - New Report Released on ASDReports.com
Visiongain report assesses that the global CBRN defence market was worth a total of $7.9bn in 2009. Visiongain expects to continue to see significant sales growth in the global marketplace. - March 04, 2010 - ASD Media BV
ATC Global: New In-House Developments by DFS
At ATC Global, stand H 208, the German air navigation service provider DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH will be showing several of its new developments and solutions for the air traffic services community. - March 04, 2010 - DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH
Security Inventions Announces New, Free, Cost-Effective Ways to Enhance Security for Correctional and Mental Health Institutions
Security Inventions announced they will now include weekly, cost-effective insights to innovative methods at improving safety and security of correctional and mental health facilities. - March 03, 2010 - Security Inventions
Living Patriot Enters Pepsi’s Refresh Project Campaign in March
St. Louis-based Living Patriot will continue its mission of thanking veterans and first responders for their personal sacrifices by participating in the Pepsi Refresh Project campaign in March. The mission of Living Patriot is to say “thank you” to every living veteran and first responder through the gift of a folded American flag housed in a beautifully crafted, clear case called a Prism. - March 02, 2010 - Living Patriot, LLC
AMI International Teams with Jacob Fleming Conferences as Market Information Partner for International OPV 2010
AMI International announced today it has joined Jacob Fleming Conferences as the official Market Information Partner for the International Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) conference to be held 19-21 May in Brussels. As the first ever dedicated market information partner for this conference, AMI will... - March 02, 2010 - AMI International
Paine Electronics New +350°F Digital True Pressure Series Transducer
Paine Electronics' highly successful Digital True Pressure Series is now rated to +350°F - March 01, 2010 - Emerson, Rosemount Specialty Products, LLC
IMCClubs.org - Five Hundred Members Strong and Growing
IMCClubs.org is celebrating a new milestone marking its ongoing success by passing the 500 member mark. In less than half a year since the opening of the organization nationwide the IMCclubs.org admitted more than five hundred members to date and is welcoming their sixteenth chapter to its... - March 01, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Former Senior Executive of the Liberty Mutual Group Joins IMC Clubs Board of Directors
To accommodate rapid growth and the need for a more structured marketing approach on Monday February 22nd, 2010 the IMC Clubs appointed Steve Sullivan, former Liberty Mutual senior executive, to its Board of Directors. As a highly qualified volunteer Mr. Sullivan was chosen to lead the marketing... - February 26, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Airport View Creates Weather Camera Network
Weather cameras help pilots by making visible current weather conditions on the ground and in the sky. Airport View is expanding its network of weather cameras by incorporating existing cameras on the web. Camera owners can submit weather cameras in Colorado and the US Rocky Mountain region. - February 24, 2010 - Avionics Specialists, LLC
SAFE Forms Flight Training Safety Committee
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently announced the formation of its Flight Training Safety (FTS) Committee. Responding to a number of recent, high profile events, the new committee has been charged with advancing general aviation safety through research into, and application... - February 23, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Novel Ultrasonic Device to Mix New Alloy for Super Capacitor
The Ceramic Group at Queen’s University in Kingston, lead by Prof. Vladimir D. Krstic, is working with Stratford, Ontario based ALUPRO-MPI Ultrasonics Inc. , lead by Nico van Dongen, on a new type of advanced ceramic alloy that could dramatically outperform the existing materials. - February 22, 2010 - ALUPRO-MPI Ultrasonics Inc.
Cessna Becomes Exclusive Sponsor of SAFE's Website
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron (NYSE:TXT) company, and the Society of Aviation & Flight Educators (SAFE) recently entered into an agreement that grants Cessna an exclusive two year sponsorship of SAFE's website. According to Cessna Pilot Centers Manager, Julie Filucci, "Cessna has... - February 20, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Applied Aerodynamics Inc. Receives Boeing Approval to Provide CFM56-7 Thrust Reverser Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services
Applied Aerodynamics Inc. Today announced that it has received approval from The Boeing Company to provide repair and overhaul maintenance services for the CFM56-7 engine thrust reversers on the The Boeing Company Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Applied Aerodynamics will perform key structural services as outlined in The Boeing Company’s SB 1079, and modifications of the reversers' inner walls and insulation blankets. - February 20, 2010 - Applied Aerodynamics Inc
PA&E Announces New Ceramic Sealed Hermetic Windows
Sealing Process Offers Highest Levels of Hermetic Performance, Greater Flexibility - February 20, 2010 - Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PA&E)
AMI to Support MAST as the Event's First Ever Specialist Market Information Partner
AMI International announced today it has joined MAST Events as the event’s official Market Information Partner. As the first ever dedicated market information partner to be linked with MAST, AMI will offer unique expert insights into future naval and maritime market trends and developments,... - February 19, 2010 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Unicoi Systems Embraces Demand from Interoperable Intercommunications Sector: Fusion Embedded Solutions Align with Defense & Aerospace Manufacturers
Unicoi Systems, Inc. (Unicoi) announces further resource allocation to answer demand from defense & aerospace manufacturers for IP-based intercommunications systems (ICS) solutions. As Department of Defense (DoD) requirements increasingly call for IPv6 interoperability and unique addressing... - February 19, 2010 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
Geosemble Selected for Phase II DHS Program
Geosemble Technologies, Inc., announced today that it has been selected to support a Phase II program from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to gather, integrate and display knowledge from geospatial data that will help support the mission of DHS. As part of a DHS program at the University... - February 18, 2010 - Geosemble Technologies
WireMasters Receives Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award
Based on outstanding service, WireMasters earns recognition as a Boeing Performance Excellence Award recipient for 2009. This stocking distributor of mil-spec wire is among 358 suppliers to be awarded the Silver level of recognition. - February 17, 2010 - WireMasters, Inc.
Norwood Flight Academy Uses iPhone Technology to Reach Aviation Community
Norwood Flight Academy has announced the creation of its new iSite. This is another part of Norwood Flight Academy’s (NOFA) ongoing expansion and improvement. A news feed is now available on the iSite, which is accessible through the iPhone web browser. Specially formatted for the iPhone... - February 17, 2010 - Norwood Flight Academy
Jet Advisors Hires Salesman
Jet Advisors would like to welcome Chris Swathwood to the team. - February 16, 2010 - Jet Advisors
Protokraft and Souriau Team to Facilitate ELIO® Compliant Optical Network Interconnections
Protokraft and Souriau Combine Souriau’s Avionics Industry-Leading ELIO® Fiber Optic Connectors with Protokraft’s Sabre Series High Speed Optoelectronic Solutions to Improve Avionics Optical Network Performance and Reliability. - February 12, 2010 - Protokraft, LLC
Taber Extrusions Serves as the Preferred U.S. Domestic Extruder to Meet Stringent Technical Requirements of 5000 Aluminum
Taber Extrusions Supplies Custom and Standard 5000 Aluminum Extrusions for U.S. Military Land and Sea Applications. - February 11, 2010 - Taber Extrusions