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.
Airolusion Ltd, Awarded a Place in the ‘Courvoisier’ The Future 500
John McKenzie, the Managing Director of Airolusion Ltd has been Awarded a place in the Courvoisier Future 500 for 2009. - December 08, 2008 - Airolusion Ltd
Control Screening Issues Retraction Concerning AS&E Litigation and Patent Reexamination
Control Screening, a New Jersey-based U.S. airport and checkpoint security systems manufacturer, today retracts the statements contained in its press release of November 16, 2008, concerning American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") and its patents. In that press release,... - December 06, 2008 - AutoClear
AirplaneForSale.tv Makes It Easier to Sell Your Aircraft
In this recession expensive assets like airplanes and helicopters are too valuable to keep if under utilized. Selling them is preferable to storage, depreciation, insurance, and flight-ready maintenance costs absent justifiable utilization rates. AirplaneForSale.tv seller's services are a superior solution for quickly and cost-effectively finding buyers. - December 06, 2008 - AirplaneForSale.tv
New Full-Service Engineering Company Opens Its Doors in White Salmon, WA
American Aerospace Engineering LLC supports clients by taking their ideas from concept to production, all while meeting deadlines. - December 05, 2008 - American Aerospace Engineering LLC
New T1300 Series TCXO Offers Ultra-Low Acceleration Sensitivity for Vibration & Shock Sensitive Applications
Greenray Industries' T1300 TCXO offers ultra-low acceleration sensitivity for vibration and shock sensitive applications. When operating under random vibration, the T1300 can offer phase noise improvements of more than 40dB compared to conventional TCXOs - and better performance than most OCXOs. - December 04, 2008 - Greenray Industries Inc
Universal Space Systems Continues "2008 Pre-Release Holiday Sale" of the Space Adventurer Assessment/Report
For only one more month, the only Space Tourism reference guide of its kind can be purchased at a guaranteed to never be lower pre-release price of only $1,000.00 (USD). This is $1,000 lower than the current lowest pre-release price, a 75% discount off the full price and you can take up to 1 year to pay with no payment due until July of next year. - December 01, 2008 - Universal Space Systems, LLC
Recent Cyber Attacks to be Discussed by International Defence Ministry and Defence Industry Cyber-Specialists
A panel of cyber warfare experts will meet in January to discuss the latest advances in Cyber warfare protection. - November 29, 2008 - IQPC
The Future of Flight Training, the U.K.’s Military Flying Training System (MFTS) Programme to be Revealed
An RAF Air Commodore will unveil the U.K.’s new Flight Training Programme in February. - November 29, 2008 - IQPC
French, Finnish and Dutch Armed Forces Experts Will Meet to Discuss Tactical Data Links Requirements and International Collaboration
A multinational expert body will meet in February to discuss international collaboration on tactical data links. - November 29, 2008 - IQPC
Inter Airport China 2008: Delair and DFS Present A-CDM in China
The ATM system supplier Delair Air Traffic Systems GmbH and the German air navigation service provider DFS present their advanced collaborative decision-making (A-CDM) product suite at the German pavilion (hall 8 b, stand 524) at the Inter Airport exhibition from 2 to 4 December in Beijing, China. - November 28, 2008 - DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH
CRL Sweden Releases Powerful Network Management for Large Scale Mesh Networks
Specialist of OEM Mesh Software Technology for Wireless Networks – CRL Sweden - is releasing a centralized Network Management System (CRL NMS) with a set of sophisticated tools for remote configuration, monitoring, analyzing and security for large scale networks. Network administrators might... - November 21, 2008 - Communication Research Labs Sweden AB
Genesis Custom Jetliners Adds Dubai Sales Office
Genesis Custom Jetliners, the leading value option in the commercial aircraft conversion and luxury business jet markets, has opened a primary sales office in Dubai, headed by Bilal Yousuf. The announcement was made during the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition. - November 20, 2008 - Genesis Custom Jetliners
EvidencePix Inc. Expands its Markets to Include Law Enforcement Applications
EvidencePix technology takes multiple real-time digital photos of crime or threat situations, encrypts these photos, and emails them instantly to others who can respond. This patented technology is ideally suited for numerous law enforcement applications such as automated evidence capture, instant evidence and notification services, situational monitoring of locations under surveillance, enhanced officer safety and for data retrieval that follows chain-of-custody criteria useful in prosecution. - November 18, 2008 - EvidencePix Inc.
Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition Helps Incorporate Better Use of Commercial Technology Provisions Into FY2009 National Defense Authorization Act
The efforts of the Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition and others have led Congress to strengthen enforcement provisions related to the use of commercial technology by DoD. The FY2009 NDAA requires more comprehensive market research and reporting on DoD progress in this area of the acquisitions process. This will lead to cost savings and quicker provision of needed tools to the defense and intelligence communities. - November 15, 2008 - Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition
Nextivity Selects JCM Consulting Technologies for Test Station Development and Integration
JCM Consulting Technologies, a developer of turnkey manufacturing test solutions, today announced that it was chosen by Nextivity Inc of San Diego, CA to provide a sophisticated 5.8GHz calibration test station for delivery in December 2008. The next-generation manufacturing test solution from JCM... - November 14, 2008 - JCM Consulting Technologies
Unicoi Systems’ Fusion Embedded Networking Software Attains IPv6 Phase-2 Certification: IPv6 Phase-2 Ready Logo Garnered by Fusion TCP/IPv4/IPv6 Dual Stack
Unicoi Systems now has IPv6 Phase-2 certification status for the Fusion Embedded Networking Suite's Fusion TCP/IPv4/IPv6 Dual Mode Stack. After meeting hundreds of test criteria in accordance with the IPv6 Forum, the Fusion Embedded Dual Mode TCP/IPv4/IPv6 Stack now has IPv6 Phase-2 certification, providing developers with a strong base for certifying their applications. - November 14, 2008 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
Birdsall Tool and Gage Co. Offers Attribute Gage System Management
Birdsall Tool & Gage now offers a new way of tracking attribute gages on the manufacturing floor. Most template gages, Go/No-Go gages and other attribute gages are lost, stolen, or just not available for the operator to use. The BTG custom gage management system is a simple way to reduce loss, increase productivity, and ultimately, improve quality. Check out their site for more information at birdsalltool.com. - November 14, 2008 - Birdsall Tool & Gage Co.
Give the Gift of Safety This Holiday Season: Keep Your Loved Ones Safe Year Round with LockSAF
LockSAF, a VMR Capital Company, is a manufacturer of quality biometric safes especially designed for securing firearms and other valuable yet allowing fast and reliable access. The LockSAF PBS-001 is a new product and will make a great gift for any home or family member that owns a handgun or other valuables that require security and peace of mind from unwanted curiosity. - November 11, 2008 - LockSAF - A VMR Capital Company
Military Health Management 2009
Providing the Highest Quality of Military Healthcare Through Collaboration and Interoperability. - November 08, 2008 - WorldWide Business Research
Aeronautical Engineer R. C. Winn Contributes to Industry Newsletter
Robert C. Winn, Ph.D., P.E., Principal Engineer at Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), recently wrote an article, “Aircraft Icing for Dummies,” for the fall edition of Skywritings, a newsletter published by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Aerospace Law Committee. The article describes conditions under which icing can be expected to occur, gives examples, explains some of the possible effects of ice on an airplane, and discusses a few examples of accidents with icing as a factor. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
Helicopter Services, Inc. Boosts Enrollment with Direct Response Radio Advertising Services from Radio Lounge
When Helicopter Services, Inc. wanted to land new recruits for it's helicopter pilot training programs, it turned to the power of direct response radio advertising and the experts at Radio Lounge. Even after two hurricanes, the Blades Rock radio campaign helped lift recruiting efforts sky high. - November 03, 2008 - Radio Lounge - A Direct Response Radio Advertising Agency
Quantum3D Announces Northrop Grumman’s Upgrade of B-2 Stealth Bomber Simulator
Q3D’s Independence 3500 Replaces Legacy Independence 2500 Image Generator. - November 03, 2008 - Quantum3D, Inc.
Avidyne to Present on Big-Glass Flight Decks and Weather Systems for GA Aircraft at AOPA Expo 2008
Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, today announced that Tom Harper, director of marketing, is presenting at AOPA Expo 2008 in San Jose, Calif. Harper will discuss the major trends in general aviation, including... - November 01, 2008 - Avidyne Corporation
PA&E Offers Aluminum Silicon Carbide Option for Titanium Composite Electronic Packages
AlSiC Heat Sinks Offer Reduced Weight and Improved Thermal Conductivity. - October 31, 2008 - Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PA&E)
Air Technology Group to Attend Helishow in Dubai
Mike Turner, President and CEO of the Air Technology Group said, “We look forward to returning to the Dubai Helishow for our third time. It is always a great opportunity for us to meet clients, prospective clients and explain the many benefits our company has to offer the industry.” - October 30, 2008 - Air Technology Group
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. Lights Up U.S.-Mexico Border
Computer-Controlled Maxa Beam Searchlights Provide Powerful Illumination for U.S. Border Patrol. - October 29, 2008 - Peak Beam Systems, Inc.
Air Technology Engines Announces New Capabilities
Mike Turner, President and CEO of the Air Technology Engines said, “We are very excited to have these newly expanded services. We work for the customer and are always looking to expand our capabilities to provide new solutions." - October 23, 2008 - Air Technology Group
Avidyne Names Leslie Fischer to Western United States Regional Sales Post
Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced the appointment of Leslie Fischer to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Western Region of the United States. A 2004 graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical... - October 22, 2008 - Avidyne Corporation
Avidyne Selects Jeremy Cunningham for Northeast United States Regional Sales Post
Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, selected Jeremy Cunningham to be its Regional Sales Manager for the Northeastern United States. A veteran of the United States Navy, he served as an Aviation Electronics Technician,... - October 22, 2008 - Avidyne Corporation
FUTEK Offers Load Cell with USB Output
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present its LSB200 S-Beam Jr. Load Cell with a brand new USB Digital Interface with 16 bits resolution. With this improvement, FUTEK has once again shown its innovation by becoming one of the first Sensor manufacturers to offer a USB type... - October 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Armor Systems International Appoints Mr. Vivek "Bobby" Khullar to Serve as Senior Finance Advisor
October 1st, 2008, Lex McMahon, President of Armor Systems International (ASI) appoints Mr. Vivek “Bobby” Khullar to serve as Senior Finance Advisor. Vivek “Bobby” Khullar is a rising star in the business world and premiere finance executive who possesses a broad based... - October 09, 2008 - Armor Systems International
Tech Coast Angels Closes Series A Financing for AgileNano -- Funds Will Support R&D and Commercial Development for Nanotechnology-Based Energy Absorbing Material
San Diego Tech Coast Angels announced that the group has funded a Series A round for AgileNano, a San Diego-based company developing proprietary technologies to minimize military injuries such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from explosions, and to increase comfort and protection of sporting equipment such as shoes and helmets. - October 08, 2008 - Tech Coast Angels San Diego
Avidyne Partners with WSI for Worldwide Datalink Weather
Avidyne’s new MLX770 delivers WSI’s industry-leading weather data via the global Iridium satellite network. - October 06, 2008 - Avidyne Corporation
Avidyne MLX770 Satellite Datalink Receiver Gains Iridium Certification
Iridium approval paves the way for activation of Avidyne’s worldwide datalink weather service. - October 05, 2008 - Avidyne Corporation
Air Force Awards First CPP Contract to ITCN, Inc.
New Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP) Allows ITCN to Develop a Field Deployable, Embedded System Network Analyzer. - October 04, 2008 - ITCN, Inc.
“GH2” Hydrogen Collection Bladders
While the world re-visits Hydrogen as a viable alternative fuel, the issues of safety and economy remain. - October 03, 2008 - Aero Tec Laboratories, Inc.
Shield Security Systems Announces Illinois Registration Franchises Now Available
Shield Security Systems expands their franchise program into Illinois. - October 02, 2008 - SHIELD Security Systems
EOS Remediation Secures Patent Rights for Vadose Zone Remediation by Physical and Biological Means
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC announced that they have signed an Exclusive Patent License Agreement. This royalty-based agreement grants EOS Remediation an exclusive world-wide... - October 02, 2008 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Schultz-Creehan LLC Featured in Premiere Issue of MICROmanufacturing Magazine
Magazine showcases a pioneer in micro-manufacturing components using high performance materials. - October 01, 2008 - Aeroprobe Corporation
Har-Conn Chrome Company Announces Two Executive Promotions
President Tim Backus continues his journey with 20 years of operational and hands on experience and assumes CEO role of both the West Hartford and Ft. Worth companies. Jonathan Kautz is promoted to President, Har-Conn, Ft. Worth, TX. - October 01, 2008 - Har-Conn Chrome Company
ATG Wins $8M Navy Contract
Measurement-science company wins Navy work. - September 28, 2008 - Assurance Technology Group, LLC
Offshore Group Client Company Receives NADCAP Certification
CRS Aerospace sets up a one stop shop for secondary processes in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico. - September 26, 2008 - The Offshore Group
VESTAKEEP® PEEK Resin Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics has been named the exclusive distributor of VESTAKEEP® PEEK resins. VESTAKEEP® PEEK is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic that can be melt processed by Injection Molding, Compression Molding, and Extrusion. - September 24, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Now Over 100 Pump Catalogs Available for Download with PIPE-FLO® Software
Today Engineered Software and PUMP-FLO Solutions announced its list of downloadable pump eCatalogs now exceeds 100, more than any other software selection tool available. The latest additions including AMPCO Pumps, Blagdon Pump, Cornell Pumps, Forum SPD, Q-Pumps, and Thrush Pumps. - September 24, 2008 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Intertek Offers Free Webinar Explaining Updates on Quality Management Requirements in the Aerospace Industry
New and changed standards can directly impact third-party audits. - September 22, 2008 - Intertek
LifeSpan Receives NAID Certification for Computer Hard Drive Sanitization
LifeSpan Technology Recycling is among the first four companies to successfully complete the new security certification program for organizations that provide computer hard drive sanitization services. - September 19, 2008 - LifeSpan
Redbird and Xwind Move Flight Training in a Whole New Direction
Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. and Xwind, LLC join forces to bring affordable motion technologies to the flight training industry. - September 18, 2008 - Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc.
Iona Moon Launches 8(a) Seaport-e Proposal Services
Navy Opens Seaport-e to 8(a)s. Proposal Services Firm Ramps Up. - September 18, 2008 - Iona Moon
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. to Conduct Sale-Leaseback with China Airlines
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) has signed a letter of intent for a sale and leaseback transaction with China Airlines. - September 15, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Inter Airport India 2008: DFS Presents Its Solutions in India
The German air navigation service provider DFS will, for the first time, present its consulting services, training and own proven solutions in India at the Inter Airport exhibition from 11 to 13 September. - September 11, 2008 - DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH