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.
Yuri's Night Shatters Previous Party Records
When Yuri's Night, an organization dedicated to forwarding the cause of space exploration by holding events around the world each April 12, held over 120 parties on a single day in 2007, it was viewed as an incredible accomplishment unlikely to be topped. Earlier this week, though, Yuri's Night... - April 11, 2008 - Yuri's Night
MKS Announces New Release of MKS Toolkit Product Family and PC X Server - Immediate Availability of MKS Toolkit version 9.2 and MKS X/Server version 8.5
Immediate availability of MKS Toolkit version 9.2 and MKS X/Server version 8.5. These releases show our commitment in delivering solid new features while enhancing existing functionality. The MKS Toolkit solutions provide a full range of cross-platform tools, expanding the union of Windows and UNIX-based environments. Millions of users in heterogeneous UNIX/Linux and Windows environments use solutions from MKS for platform and application compatibility, connectivity and interoperability. - April 10, 2008 - MKS Inc
Rare Amelia Earhart Signed Photo for Sale by Circa Savannah, LLC
The letter from Jean Teal, Amelia Earhart personal assistant, on March 7, 1935, on Amelia Earhart personal letterhead, referencing the autographed photo of Amelia Earhart to a fan. - April 04, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Transform Awarded Enterprise-Wide Technology Integration and Continuous Improvement Contract by International Cargo Airline
Atlanta-based consulting firm Transform announced Monday that it has been awarded a multi-year contract to lead the implementation of the leading MRO software at one of the world’s largest air cargo service companies. The initiative will fully integrate all MRO activities into one enterprise... - March 28, 2008 - Transform
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet Now Available from Professional Plastics and Bayer Sheffield
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet - The First Glazing Replacement Option with a 15 Year Performance Warranty, Offers Long-Term Weatherability and is backed by a 15 Year Performance Warranty. - March 26, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Time Running Out to Secure IATA 3-Letter Airport Codes in .aero Domain Name
The clock is winding down for airports to secure their 3-letter codes in the .aero domain name. Airports have until November 30 to register their IATA .aero location identifiers at NamesBeyond, after which the registry will release these unique airport codes to the general public. NamesBeyond’s Exclusive Registration period ends November 30, 2008. - March 26, 2008 - Names Beyond
Hypersizer V. 5.2 Released with New Orthogrid Stiffened Panel Analysis and Stress Reporting Capabilities
On March 17, 2008, Collier Research Corp released HyperSizer version 5.2.17 structural sizing software that includes improved orthogrid stiffened panel concept analysis, automated stress reports and several improvements and updates. HyperSizer v5.2.17 features these new capabilities and... - March 22, 2008 - HyperSizer Structural Sizing Software
Cable Tester with Programmer's Interface
CAMI Research's CableEye Cable and Wire Harness Tester ships with optional library module which enables you to control the CableEye fixture from an external Visual Basic or "C++" program, and helps engineers integrate the tester with other equipment in automated applications. - March 20, 2008 - CAMI Research Inc.
TestEquity 1.55 Cu Ft Temperature Chamber Receives CE Mark
The popular TestEquity Model 115 Temperature Chamber provides full-range temperature testing in a compact floor standing or benchtop package. It has a 1.55 Cu Ft interior workspace (16"W x 12"H x 14"D) and temperature range of -73°C to +175°C. The export version, Model 115-EX... - March 19, 2008 - TestEquity LLC
Harmonia Looks to Seaport-e, NAVAIR
Harmonia Teams with Iona Moon to Increase Navy Presence. - March 16, 2008 - Iona Moon
Prometheus Taps Iona Moon for Marketing Push
NAVAIR Defense Firm Launches Business Development Campaign. - March 11, 2008 - Iona Moon
The Importance of Network Enabled Capabilities for 21st Century Defence and National Security: Exclusive News Article from Informa India's NECE 2008
The last decade has seen significant improvements in sensors, high speed digital data transfer using worldwide space, optical and mobile telephony links, and the ruggedisation of the hardware, coupled with greater affordability. History will mark the 21st century as the age of networking, with individual systems plugging into larger systems, thus leading to the ultimate goal of a system of systems. - March 10, 2008 - Informa India
LuxeJets Launches Aircraft Finance Division
Air charter broker LuxeJets LLC, headquartered in Manhattan, New York, announced today it has launched LuxeJets Credit Services LLC--a company specializing in assisting owners of private aircraft with new and innovative ways of financing, refinancing and leasing new and used aircraft. - March 04, 2008 - LuxeJets Credit Services
Major US Manufacturer Produces Technical Publications at One Eighth of Previous Cost with Cortona3D Software from ParallelGraphics
Next generation support resources: Illustrated Parts Catalog, Computer Based Training Modules, Illustrated Tool & Equipment Manual and Systems Description - Wow its customers and give them huge productivity gains. - March 04, 2008 - ParallelGraphics
Bill Gailey Named to the Board of Governors of the City Club in Los Angeles, CA
William H. Gailey has been named to the Board of Governors of the City Club on Bunker Hills, in Los Angeles. - March 03, 2008 - Gailey Associates Inc.
America's North Shore Journal Announces Free War on Terror E-Books
America's North Shore Journal announces the publication of four e-books covering little known stories from the War on Terror. Hand picked from over 5,000 posts published in the last six years, these books collect the stories of America's Medal of Honor winners, our Woman warriors, and our Allies in Afghanistan and in Iraq. The books are free to view or to download. - March 01, 2008 - America's North Shore Journal
Behold the War of the Cyberwizards
The novel "War of the Cyberwizards" explores a hypothetical attack on the United States and its consequences. It is written to wake up the American government and public to how vulnerable we all are to cyberattacks. - February 29, 2008 - Wilson Associates International LLC
NEC / NCW in India: Informa Announces the Launch of NECE 2008
NECE 2008 - the first international mega-show dedicated to NEC (network enabled capability) / NCW (network centric warfare) and focused on the buoyant Indian and international defence & security sector - will be launched in November 2008. - February 29, 2008 - Informa India
"Less=More. Want Balance in Your Life?" Eric Swenson Begins Life Happen's... 2008-2009 Tour
Coach-Speaker-Author to share his revolutionary techniques for reducing stress, achieving full health, life-balance and purpose. - February 28, 2008 - Biz-Coach
"Simulation Center in a Box" SBIR Grant Awarded to StackFrame, LLC
StackFrame, LLC, in partnership with Applied Research Associates, Inc., has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to address the setup and support costs of simulation systems capable of training a maneuver... - February 24, 2008 - StackFrame, LLC
Yuri's Night Houston: A Celebration Worthy of Space City
The Yuri’s Night Houston organization is in the process of planning an extraordinary event to be held April 12, 2008, to celebrate the first human flight in space and the launch of the first space shuttle. Boeing has stepped up to serve as the Yuri’s Night Houston 2008 Presenting... - February 16, 2008 - Yuri's Night
Bear Hugs for U.S. Soldiers
Beginning this Memorial Day, 210,000 red, white and blue teddy bears inscribed with "We Support and Hug You" will be delivered to U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. An additional 90,000 teddy bears will be distributed to soldiers recuperating in VA hospitals across America. - February 13, 2008 - Hamblett Venture Partners
NASA’s Johnson Space Center Awards Contract for AtHoc Network-Centric Emergency Notification System
AtHoc IWSAlerts to Help Protect All 13,000 Personnel across Johnson Space Center Facilities - February 06, 2008 - AtHoc Emergency Notification
Louisiana State Judiciary Turns to AtHoc to Provide Centralized Emergency Warning System for Employees
Network-based Emergency Notification System Deployed for the Louisiana Supreme Court and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeal - February 01, 2008 - AtHoc Emergency Notification
Homelanddefensestocks.com January 2008 Investor Podcast with Scott Sacknoff, Manager of the Benchmark SPADE® Defense Index
HomelandDefenseStocks.com, the leading global investor and industry portal for the Homeland Defense and security sector, presents the recent January 23, 2008 audio interview with Scott Sacknoff, Manager of the SPADE® Defense Index. The SPADE® Defense Index finished up 22.17% in 2007. Mr. - February 01, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
RNCOS Releases Report on Global Aerospace Market
RNCOS’ released a report titled "Global Aerospace Market Analysis” that shows that the aerospace industry is scaling new heights with each passing day. As all the countries are putting in their effort to bolster their aerospace industries and various industry players are looking to... - February 01, 2008 - RNCOS
The Boeing Company Awards Upgrade Contract for C-17 Program to ITCN, Inc
ITCN, Inc., a pioneer of synchronized instrumentation for embedded systems has been tasked to provide a functional replacement with advanced capabilities to the existing, obsolete monitor and analysis instrumentation used for The Boeing Company’s C-17 program in Long Beach, CA. The... - January 31, 2008 - ITCN, Inc.
FiberPatrol Security System Deployed at White Sands Missile Range
Optellios, Inc., announced today that it has deployed its FiberPatrol FP2100 covert intrusion detection system at an undisclosed high-security location within the White Sands Missile Range complex. Optellios is a leading fiberoptic technology company and manufacturer of the FiberPatrol® line of... - January 25, 2008 - Optellios
ITCN, Inc. Welcomes John Hartman as Branch Manager for Warner Robins Office
As Branch Manager, Dr. Hartman will be responsible for customer support and technical services for ITCN, Inc. in Warner Robins and Robins AFB. - January 25, 2008 - ITCN, Inc.
US Night Vision Corp BlackOut™ Infrared Filters Used in Iraq by US Army
Since 2003, US Night Vision Corp. BlackOut™ Infrared Filter Kits have been used on US military HMMWVs and trucks operating overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. Originally developed to help our troops see more effectively at night when driving with night vision goggles, various branches of the US... - January 24, 2008 - US Night Vision Corporation
RNCOS Releases Report on Global Electronic Surveillance Market Outlook
“Global Electronic Surveillance Market Outlook” report provides an in-depth study of the current market trends, evolving technologies and growth prospects of the Electronic Surveillance and security surveillance technology market worldwide. - January 20, 2008 - RNCOS
Pauline H. Armbrust, President and Chief Executive Officer of Armbrust Aviation Group (AAG), Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry
Pauline H. Armbrust, President and Chief Executive Officer of Armbrust Aviation Group (AAG), Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry. Pauline makes her home in Palm Beach, Florida and attended the School of Business and Government at George Washington University... - January 19, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Alexander Aviation Announces New Web Site
Alexander Aviation Associates announces the completion of their new web site, www.alexanderaviation.com. Developed specifically with fast and simple navigation as a primary goal, the site focuses on U.S. aviation insurance, including recent industry changes that affect private pilots and aviation professionals - January 15, 2008 - Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc.
RGBLase LLC Introduces Free Space Laser Module in Blue, Violet, Green and Red Wavelength
FreeBeam series temperature stabilized diode laser module features Violet 375 nm, Violet 405 nm, Blue 445 nm, Blue 473 nm, Green 532 nm, Red 639 nm and Raman 780 nm available now. - January 15, 2008 - RGBLase LLC
Multistat Receives Series A Funding from Tech Coast Angels
Company to Utilize Funding to Grow Design Optimization Software Product Offering. - January 10, 2008 - Multistat Inc
Grand ISS Assembles a Counterfeit Abatement Team (C.A.T.) to Lead the Way in Combating Today’s Most Serious "Economic Crime"
C.A.T. focuses solely on the global counterfeiting scourge, a top concern for society at large, governments and the business community alike. - January 09, 2008 - GRAND ISS
Avoiding Steroids and Their Side Effects Should be Component in New Year’s Resolution of Athletes, Law Enforcement and Paramilitary
Unparalleled drug-free gains in strength, stamina and mental performance attainable through natural energetic alternative to steroids and banned performance enhancing drugs providing powerful ergogenic effects rivaling steroids, blood doping and other dangerous performance enhancement techniques while enhancing deep delta sleep, cardiovascular efficiency, cellular repair and mental acuity. - January 01, 2008 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
North Carolina’s Northeast Commission Works to Increase Aviation Business in North Carolina
North Carolina's Northeast Commission is working to bring aviation business to Northeastern North Carolina. They are pleased that TCOM has decided to expand in Pasquotank County and see this as another confirmation that North Carolina's Northeast region is primed for aviation development. The 16 counties in their region are developing their aviation infrastructure by expanding runways, and maximizing the land around their airports to bring the aviation potential to reality. - December 22, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
Yuri's Night Party Profile: Phoenix, Arizona
People in cities around the world are gearing up for the hottest party in 2008--Yuri's Night. Phoenix, Arizona is no exception. Not only is Arizona the hottest state in America, but Arizona and Phoenix are no strangers to human and robotic space exploration. Many universities and companies around... - December 21, 2007 - Yuri's Night
Professional Plastics, Inc. - Opens New Singapore Facility
Professional Plastics recently opened a new Singapore warehouse and distribution center to support their customers throughout Asia. The Singapore sales office and distribution center maintains a comprehensive inventory of plastic sheets, rods, tubing and films. Stock materials include: Torlon, Vespel, Meldin, Ultem, PEEK, Techtron PPS, Semitron ESd, Macor ceramic and more. - December 12, 2007 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Sky-Nets Begins Helping General Aviation Airport FBOs Offer Public Wireless Internet
Deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots has begun at several FBO locations to increase the availability of wireless Internet access for pilots and passengers within the general aviation community. - December 12, 2007 - Sky-Nets, Ltd.
Carolyn F. Lewis, Cost Engineer Specialist for Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Carolyn F. Lewis, Cost Engineer Specialist for Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. Carolyn makes her home in Gulfport Mississippi and earned her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Carolyn has been with Northrop Grumman for over... - December 07, 2007 - Princeton Premier
AutoCrib Announces RFID Portal - IntelliPort
AutoCrib, Inc. is pleased to announce their new radio frequency identification (RFID) gateway, the IntelliPort. This portal is a turnkey RFID system that is located at a choke point, in order to track material tagged with RFID labels in and out of a controlled area. Equipped with an RFID Reader... - December 04, 2007 - AutoCrib, Inc.
US Aerospace Industry Analysis
The "US Aerospace Industry Analysis" report helps clients to analyze the leading-edge opportunities critical to the success of the Aerospace industry in the US. Detailed data and analysis will help potential investors to navigate through the evolving market for the US aerospace... - December 01, 2007 - RNCOS
Advanced Manufacturing Institute Develops New Technology for Cessna
The Advanced Manufacturing Institute at Kansas State University has developed a metal bonding machine for Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita. The device increases structural metal bond capacity and reduces vacuum bagging requirements. It also significantly decreases costs and cuts the bonding... - November 30, 2007 - Advanced Manufacturing Institute
New Training Courses on Solvency ii, UCITS iii and the Reinsurance Directives - from Compliance LLC
Compliance LLC today announced five new compliance web sites (for Solvency ii, UCITS iii and the Reinsurance Directives), and three new compliance training courses. - November 28, 2007 - Compliance LLC
Quantum3D Independence IG Solutions Placed Into Service at Recently Opened Boeing F-15E Mission Training Centers
Quantum3D COTS Independence IDX 2000TI ER IG Solutions Provide Open-Architecture, High-Fidelity, Multi-Channel Out-the-Window and Simulated Sensor Realtime Visual Computing Solution for F-15E Pilot and Weapon Systems Officers at Boeing Mission Training Centers - November 28, 2007 - Quantum3D, Inc.
Everett W. Purcell Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Everett W. Purcell has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Everett is retired from the Aeronutronic-Ford Company where he worked on a multitude of classified projects.Everett, whose background includes degrees in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering,... - November 28, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Princeton Premier Has Selected Richard M Nierenberg for Inclusion in the 2007 - 2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Princeton Premier has Selected Richard M Nierenberg for Inclusion in the 2007 - 2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Dick Nierenberg entered the world of aviation in the early '50s when he was in the U.S. Army, studying to become a Chinese interpreter in Monterey, CA. He found he had leisure time, so... - November 27, 2007 - Princeton Premier
George DeFilippi Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
George DeFilippi has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. George is the Field Director for Carelton Life Support Systems and received his Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in Dayton Ohio. As Field Director, George... - November 12, 2007 - Princeton Premier