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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
The Future is Bright at Norwood Flight Academy
Norwood Flight Academy has announced expansion plans as it prepares to celebrate its sixth anniversary in business. Improvements include online scheduling and a newly revamped website www.norwoodflightacademy.com. - February 08, 2010 - Norwood Flight Academy
Horizon Aviation, Inc. Launches New Web Site, Marketing Strategy
Horizon Aviation, Inc, a Providence, RI and Norwood, MA- based flight training school, announced today the launch of their new website and marketing initiatives for 2010. “We’ve developed Horizon Aviation into the premiere flight school in the region,” said Zeke Valtz, president... - February 04, 2010 - Horizon Aviation, Inc.
Horizon Aviation, Inc. Launches Hires New Chief Flight Instructor
Horizon Aviation, Inc, a Providence, RI and Norwood, MA- based flight training school, announced today the hiring of their new Chief Flight Instructor, Adam Ginn. “Hiring Adam was a real boon for Horizon Aviation,” said Zeke Valtz, the company’s president. “Adam’s... - February 04, 2010 - Horizon Aviation, Inc.
Next IT Awarded Contract with U.S. Army
U.S. Army Recruiting Command to Implement Next IT’s ActiveAgent™ - February 02, 2010 - Next IT
Sergeant STAR to Reach Audiences Across Multiple Channels
Next IT to boost the accessibility of GoArmy.com’s Virtual Guide through SMS Text Messaging, mobile Web, and social media sites. - February 02, 2010 - Next IT
AFCEA’s San Diego Chapter Recognizes Advanced Test Equipment Rentals as a Corporate Member
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) San Diego, a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence,... - January 29, 2010 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
InnovaRadio Teams Up with Unique Broadband Systems Ltd to Bring Green Innovative Adaptive Pre-Correction Solutions to Market
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications has been selected by InnovaRadio to supply its leading universal modulation platform in order to integrate InnovaRadio’s innovative adaptive precorrection solution. UBS designs and manufactures the... - January 26, 2010 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
Red Sky Ventures Cessna Training Manuals Receive Favourable Response from US Audiences
The US release of Red Sky Ventures Cessna 210 manual has received favourable responses from US pilots. Authors feel their books address some of the discrepancies in training contributory to the high General Aviation accident rates. - January 26, 2010 - Red Sky Ventures
Leader Aviation Services Partners with Able Engineering
Leader Aviation Services Pty. Ltd. and Able Engineering & Component Services, Inc. announced a new partnership this week. The agreement will allow Leader to distribute Able’s component repairs, overhauls, PMA’s and exchanges for rotor wing and fixed wing aircraft in Australia, New... - January 22, 2010 - Able Engineering & Component Services, Inc.
Aircraft Landing on a Road Near Leogane, Haiti to Deliver Food, Supplies and Doctors
Tradewind Aviation has been delivering supplies, food and doctors to an isolated area near the epicenter of both the earthquake and aftershock in Haiti. There are no airports in the area so a 1200 foot stretch of road has allowed the Cessna Grand Caravans to land and deliver up to 3000 pound of... - January 21, 2010 - Tradewind Aviation
Protokraft Introduces TFOCA II Ethernet Optical Media Converters
Protokraft’s Maverick Series Ethernet Optical Media Converters Improve Optical Network Performance and Reliability with TFOCA II® Connector Interface. - January 15, 2010 - Protokraft, LLC