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.
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Its President, Brian Hollnagel Supports Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced it‘s partnership with the Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in its annual Race for the Cure. - August 25, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
DNV Certifies Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. to ISO 9001:2000
Det Norske Veritas Certification, Inc. is pleased to announce the ISO 9001:2000 certification of Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. Spectrum Thin Films is one of a few companies to meet the new ISO certification requirements. By achieving ISO certification, Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. demonstrates its commitment to quality for the design and manufacture of high quality optics and optical coatings products for it U.S. Manufacturing operations. - August 21, 2008 - Spectrum Thin Films, Inc.
New Multi Axis Load Cell Measures Tri-Axial Loads
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (www.futek.com) has just expanded its Multi Axis Load Cell series with the new MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell. The MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell (Tri-Axial) offers an excellent solution for measuring Mx, My, and Fz loads. - August 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
New Handheld Digital Display IHH200 Offered by FUTEK
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc is pleased to announce its new Handheld Digital Display, the IHH200. This product is widely used by system integrators and test engineers in laboratory, medical, automotive and aerospace instrumentations. The portable... - August 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
XDepth® High Dynamic Range Video Compression Technology on the Market
Trellis Management Co. Ltd. presents the world’s first commercially available and backward-compatible High Dynamic Range Video compression technology. - August 20, 2008 - Trellis Management Co. Ltd.
New Company Announcement: Yoste Strategic Partners, LLC
Mississippi based company to help defense and homeland security clients with congressional affairs and new business development. - August 20, 2008 - Yoste Strategic Partners, LLC
European Commission's TANGO (Telecommunications Advance Network for GMES Operations) Project to Feature at MAST 2008
The committee for the global maritime security and defence community's annual conference and trade-show (MAST) has just accepted a paper entitled "The European Commission TANGO project (Telecommunications Advance Network for GMES Operations) for Maritime Surveillance" into its internationally renowned conference programme (to be presented by Antonio De la Cruz, European Union Satellite Centre (EUSC), Spain in Session 3A – Wednesday 12th November: 1245hrs). - August 14, 2008 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Blackwell Consulting Services of Ohio Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
Blackwell Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in Information Worker Solutions, Networking Infrastructure Solutions, and Security Solutions - August 08, 2008 - Blackwell Consulting Services of Ohio, LLC
Light-Guided Connector Assembly
CAMI Research introduces a new, patented computer-assisted technique for assembling circular connectors used in aerospace and other high-reliability applications. - August 05, 2008 - CAMI Research Inc.
ASI Extreme Loading for Structures Software and Services Gain Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation
Applied Science International’s Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS) technology and consulting services have just been assigned the Department of Homeland Security’s SAFETY Act Designation for Anti-Terrorism. - July 31, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
Armor Systems International Appoints Mr. Lex McMahon President
The Board of Directors of Armor Systems International (ASI) appoints Mr. Lex McMahon to serve as President. Mr. McMahon began his road to success on the battleground streets of Mogadishu, Somalia as a U.S. Marine participating in Operation Restore Hope and Operation Continue Hope from December... - July 30, 2008 - Armor Systems International
NewsRx Launches 38 New Science Titles; Offer Free Global Warming Newsletter
NewsRx, a 25-year-old publisher and international news organization headquartered in Atlanta, has launched 38 new science titles under its VerticalNews imprint. The new science titles will provide current news, scientific research, and developments on national defense, aerospace, agriculture,... - July 29, 2008 - NewsRx
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Brian Hollnagel, Its President Announces the Novation of Two Boeing 737-200 Operating Leases
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced that operating leases for two Boeing 737-200 aircraft previously on lease to Aloha Airlines have been novated to Aloha Air Cargo. “We have had a long relationship with Aloha Airlines and we look forward to... - July 28, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Spanish Navy Confirms F100 Frigate for MAST 2008
The Spanish Navy has confirmed the presence of Frigate F101 “Alvaro de Bazán” - joining other ships to be confirmed at MAST - for the duration of MAST 2008, in Cadiz harbour adjacent to the conference and trade-show. - July 26, 2008 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
iUniverse Author Gordon Page Featured in Monthly Podcast
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, is featuring author Gordon Page and his iUniverse title Warbird Recovery as the subject of iUniverse’s August “Author Talk” podcast. - July 24, 2008 - iUniverse
Satyam and Infospectrum Partner to Enhance Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services for Aviation Companies
Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (NYSE: SAY), a leading global consulting and information technology services provider, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Infospectrum to provide enhanced service to operators, third-party maintainance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and component repair... - July 24, 2008 - e-Infospectrum Inc.,
Av Shack Opens At Airport View, Selling New And Used Avionics Gear
Avionics Specialists, LLC, has opened the Av Shack (TM) store at the Airport View (TM) web site to sell used and new avionics equipment. All items are certified to be in good working condition. Each seller is an FAA certified avionics repair station. Avionics Specialists operates the store and processes all transactions, charging the seller a small fee for the service. - July 23, 2008 - Avionics Specialists, LLC
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. and Its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel Announces Aviation Finance Scholarship Program
Chicago-based aircraft leasing company BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc., and its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel, announced its plans to implement an annual scholarship program in the field of aviation finance. - July 21, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Growth and Progress on Long Island and in Space
Local businessman's Customer Appreciation Weekend event provides networking opportunity for optical Industry as well as an educational forum for Long Island astronomy clubs. - July 19, 2008 - Spectrum Thin Films, Inc.
Contour Adjustable Beds Partners with America’s Heroes of Freedom to Donate 20 Beds to Wounded Troops
Contour Adjustable Bed Company Launches "Contour In the Community," a Program Designed to Give Back to the Community and Focus on Specific Projects That Will Make a Difference in the Lives of Others. - July 15, 2008 - Contour Adjustable Beds
Blast Containment Vessels
Airolusion Ltd. – Have developed a range of Blast Containment Vessels to Mitigate the blast & fragmentation from IED’s, EOD’s, Anti-Personnel & Anti-Tank mines, Mortars & ERW. - July 14, 2008 - Airolusion Ltd
EvidencePix Awarded US Patent on Portable, Wireless, Instant Photo Taking and Emailing Security Technology for Automobiles, Homes, Businesses and Mobile or Remote Assets
EvidencePix is awarded a US patent designed to instantly take a digital photo of an intruder or thief and instantly email it to a cellular phone or persons of authority. For instance, with seconds of someone breaking into your car (or wine cabinet), you can receive a digital photo of that person and use it as evidence for prosecution. - July 11, 2008 - EvidencePix Inc.
Program Director of US' Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Endorses MAST as the Ideal Annual Event to Discuss and Debate Core BMD Issues
Rear Admiral Alan B. "Brad" Hicks Program Director, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Missile Defense Agency, has given a ringing endorsement for the MAST series of events as the ideal annual vehicle to discuss and debate core BMD issues - July 09, 2008 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
SUT (Society of Underwater Technology) join MAST Sponsors
Internationally renowned underwater technology society, SUT have joined the ever growing list of MAST (MArtime System & Technology) Conference & Trade-show supporters. - July 09, 2008 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
MAST 2008 Boasts Seven Stream, Multiple Domains, "Mega-MAST"
Despite stricter conference abstract rejection criteria, MAST’s committee has confirmed this year’s programme as a two hundred and ten paper, seven stream, fully comprehensive maritime security and defence conference. - July 09, 2008 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
J. Millennium Receives 8(a) Certification, Contract Award
J. Millennium Enterprises, Inc. today announced it has been certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Small Disadvantaged Business 8(a). “This certification and the support of the SBA are key to our strategic plan for expansion in the Federal market. In addition to being a... - July 09, 2008 - J. Millennium Enterprises
Pacific Flight Services Signs New Piper Seminole to Flight Line
Australian Flight School, Pacific Flight Services has placed a Piper Seminole on the flight line in Sydney for dedicated twin-engine pilot training and Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating. - July 06, 2008 - Pacific Flight Services
HyperSizer.com Launches a New Online Community User Forum
Collier Research Corporation has launched the first community user forum on www.HyperSizer.com. Users can register for free and post questions, tips or suggestions, or just browse the multitude of information available. The forum will be used to showcase new capabilities, answer questions and gather feedback from users on any improvements to this widely-used engineering software. - July 03, 2008 - HyperSizer Structural Sizing Software
Tulsa Area Wounded Iraq Veteran Awarded Craftmatic® Bed to Assist in Combat Related Insomnia
92% of OEF/OIF wounded vets have trouble sleeping; Craftmatic donates bed to help SSG Shawn Green, U.S. Army (Ret.) sleep through the night - June 28, 2008 - Craftmatic
Kingdom Holding Company Signs Contract with Texas Woman for VVIP Aircraft
MAV Aircraft Services, Inc is proud to announce the contractual alliance with Kingdom Holdings to create per specification the recertification and completion of their newly acquired Airbus 321 to that of a VVIP aircraft. The aircraft has already been delivered to MAV’s Fort Worth facility. The contract was finalized and signed by His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and MAV President Tohnni Jones in Sharm El Sheik Egypt. - June 27, 2008 - MAV Aircraft Services, Inc
Quatro Composites Receives ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Certification
Quatro Composites, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced carbon composite products, has been awarded ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Certification of Registration. The certification signifies both of its facilities, located in Orange City, IA and Poway, CA, comply with all standards of the... - June 27, 2008 - Quatro Composites
Quatro Composites Supports Insitu in Manufacturing Next Generation Aircraft Structures
Quatro Composites, a leader in carbon fiber design and manufacturing, has become a technology partner in manufacturing Insitu’s next generation autonomous UAS. Quatro Composites has become a technology partner in manufacturing Insitu’s next generation autonomous UAS. “The... - June 27, 2008 - Quatro Composites
Pentek Introduces High-Speed Software Radio PMC Module with Power Meter and Beamforming Capabilities
High-Density, Single-Slot Virtex-5 FPGA Software Radio Solution. Four 16-bit, 200 MHz A/Ds with 32 FPGA-based DDCs. Extended DDC Bandwidth Range from 20 kHz to 10 MHz. - June 26, 2008 - Pentek, Inc.
Lightweight, Low-Profile, NVG Mount Features Breakaway Safety
The L3 G10 One Hole NVG Mounting System by Wilcox Industries integrates a universal Night Vision Goggle (NVG) mount with a breakaway system that mounts directly and securely to a MICH helmet and is completely constructed from a lightweight aerospace-grade metal. Depending on operational situations,... - June 25, 2008 - Wilcox Industries Corp.
Lightweight, Low-Profile, Three-Hole Helmet Mount for NVG’s
A new mount for Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) from Wilcox Industries mounts directly to a MICH helmet and incorporates a Universal NVG mount with a breakaway base that is completely constructed from a lightweight aerospace-grade metal. Depending on operational conditions, a switch allows the mount to... - June 25, 2008 - Wilcox Industries Corp.
Mission Recording System Documents Operations from Helmet
Wilcox Industries Mission Helmet Recordable System (MHRS) integrates a night and day camera and recorder using an eight gigabyte hard drive to record 2.5 hrs of hi-resolution color video and audio, up to eight hours of video or 75 hours of audio, all on a track system mounted to a MICH Helmet. The... - June 25, 2008 - Wilcox Industries Corp.
Miniature Gun Camera and Thermal Sight Integrate Into Low-Profile System
Wilcox Industries Weapon Video Display (WVD) is a sighting system that uses an LCD display connected to an OASYS Mini- Modular Thermal Sight and incorporates a left/right miniature camera that allows the operator to view potential threats and obstacles around corners without having to reveal... - June 25, 2008 - Wilcox Industries Corp.
Wilcox Vertical Weapon Grips Feature Pivot Design and Integral Bipod
Wilcox Industries is introducing two new models of vertical foregrips made of rugged lightweight aluminum. Both new grips, the Para Grip™ and Steady Grip™, are available with the option of either a bipod or a battery storage compartment. The Para Grip is a collapsible grip that stows... - June 25, 2008 - Wilcox Industries Corp.
Patriot Life Support System Features Hybrid Technology, Greatly Extended Operational Time
The Patriot Hybrid Life Support System by Wilcox® Industries provides up to eight hours of operating time in contaminated chemical and biological environments with a unique, first-in-class, hybrid system that utilizes a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and a Powered Air Purifying... - June 25, 2008 - Wilcox Industries Corp.
Garrow Aircraft Introduces a Novel STOVL Aircraft Configuration Called the Verticopter™
Garrow Aircraft, a privately-owned design firm, today released details on its unique aircraft architecture, the Verticopter™. It has been many years in the making, and has passed several critical phases in final design, in simulator performance and in benchmarking. The never-seen-before... - June 24, 2008 - Garrow Aircraft
Pacific Flight Services Launches "Operation Airborne" to Counter Worldwide Flight Instructor Shortage
The worldwide pilot shortage is leading the airlines to poach Flight Instructors from flight schools, according to Pacific Flight Services' Sydney Manager, Rod Crane. PFS is countering with "Operation Airborne" to train new Flight Instructors. - June 22, 2008 - Pacific Flight Services
New Pressure Sensor: High Quality Pressure Solution Starting at €97
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc has expanded its Pressure Sensor product line yet again by adding the new model: Pressure Sensor PMP300 to its line up. This marks the second pressure sensor release for FUTEK in 2008. The PMP300 Pressure Sensor (OEM) is precision engineered and manufactured to... - June 19, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Allegheny Technologies Unveils New Specialty Armor Steel for U.S. and International Defense Markets
The first new, high-hard steel armor developed in America since the Vietnam conflict was introduced to the defense market today by Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:ATI). It offers a modern means of protection – backed by unsurpassed manufacturing capabilities – at a time of... - June 19, 2008 - Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
Take Off - Model Airplane Enthusiasts Experience the Thrill of Flight in the Park Academy of Model Aeronautics Launches Novel Park Pilot Program
Turn off the TV. Throw the Gameboy in the junk drawer. Instead, pick up a model airplane and head to a local park. That’s the message the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is delivering to both aspiring and seasoned aviators, young and old alike, this summer as its new Park Pilot Program... - June 15, 2008 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
Australian Flight School Set to Accept International Pilot Students
The surging growth of the worldwide aviation industry has caused a critical pilot shortage which has encouraged Pacific Flight Services to open its doors to international flight training students, according to rumors. - June 15, 2008 - Pacific Flight Services
Iona Moon Wins Seaport-e Awards Across the Board
NAVAIR-based business development firm continues winning streak. - June 11, 2008 - Iona Moon
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. Introduces High-Intensity Crew-Served Weapons Light (CSWL) System
CSWL System features remote-controlled beam width and a non-lethal strobe function. - June 08, 2008 - Peak Beam Systems, Inc.
Antenna Associates Inc. of Brockton, MA Has Designed and Developed a New Full Time Dual Linear Polarized Weather Radar Antenna System Named the WS42C System
Antenna Associates Inc. of Brockton, MA has designed and developed a new Full Time Dual Linear Polarized Weather Radar Antenna System named the WS42C System. The equipment consists of a 4.2 M antenna operating at 5.2 to 5.8 MHz with active Horizontal and Vertical Linear Polarizations and a dual axis antenna positioner. - June 07, 2008 - Antenna Associates
Pentek’s RTS 2721 Portable Signal Recording and Playback Instrument Streams Data at 500 MB/Sec
Pentek’s RTS 2721 is a highly portable instrument for recording or reproducing wideband analog signals. - June 05, 2008 - Pentek, Inc.
UK Aerospace Manufacturer to Begin Production in Mexico
Company to commence the manufacture of jet engine parts in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico in early 2009. - June 04, 2008 - The Offshore Group