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Danbury Aerospace Announces New Business Unit

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Fri, Feb 28, 2014

Danbury Aerospace says that their completed engine business has been spun off into a new and separate company. Titan Aircraft Engines based in San Antonio, TX. is presently moving into its own facility and staffing up quickly to meet current and expected demand.

Its time that we facilitate the recent demand we have seen in our completed engine business with adequate facilities and staffing to meet that demand, said Ty Stoller, President at Danbury Aerospace.

Over 1600 customers have already benefited from Danburys engine kit program launched several years ago through ECi, the distribution arm of Danbury Aerospace. In early 2013 ECi started offering to assemble and do run-in testing for their kit customers. This business has taken off with the recent agreements with Cub Crafters, Vertical Aviation and 5 other OEM manufactures. The real demand prompting this business decision is coming directly from the aircraft owner-builders themselves. It seems buying a complete engine solution directly from the actual manufacturer is appealing both from service and warrantee point of view.

As part of this strategic move, Danbury Aerospace has hired Kevin Eldredge to lead the new business to focus on customer service, branding of Titan, and expanding the product offering for the home-built and LSA marketplace. It is very exciting to join the Danbury Team and be given such a great opportunity to use my experience building businesses as well as serving the aircraft industry that I am so passionate about. I know that my love for flying and building so many of the aircraft Titan serves will quickly reveal itself in the engine and services we will offer , Eldredge said.

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Stainless Steel Supplier and Aerospace Metal Distributor Michlin Metals Turns 30. – Video

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Aerospace firm Marshall remains not for sale despite declining defence budgets

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PUBLISHED: 17:27 EST, 24 February 2014 | UPDATED: 17:27 EST, 24 February 2014

Britains leading independent aerospace and defence company, which is more than a century old, tells the Mails Ben Griffiths how it is now facing one of its toughest battles yet.

A stone's throw from world-renowned Cambridge University and based in an art deco headquarters building that reflects its heritage, Britains leading independent aerospace and defence company is quietly going about its business.

Despite being well known in the industry, Marshall has never been one to bang its own drum publicly. But that is slowly changing as the company looks to secure its future in a climate of declining defence budgets.

Loyal workforce: Some go on to notch up 40 or even 50-year careers, leading to Marshall being likened to one of Britain's closest examples of a German-style 'Mittelstand'

The story of Marshall of Cambridge dates back to 1909 when it was founded as a chauffeur-drive firm by David Marshall, who joined the kitchen staff at Trinity College aged just 14 before setting up a small garage.

Today Marshall remains one of the countrys biggest independent motor dealers. But its expansion into aviation and engineering is what put it on the map.

The company started teaching people to fly in 1929 after Arthur Marshall, son of David, got his wings in 1927 and joined his father in the family business, having gained an engineering degree at the nearby university. He bought a Gipsy Moth on a whim and it was spotted in a field by pioneering aviator Sir Alan Cobham, who happened to be flying overhead.

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LMI Aerospace's CEO Saks retiring

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LMI Aerospace Inc. announced Wednesday that Ronald Saks will retire after three decades as chief executive and that an outsider, Dan Korte, would take the helm.

The news spurred Oppenheimer analyst Yair Reiner to speculate that the retirement could clear the way for a takeover of LMI, which sent shares of the St. Charles-based aerospace company up nearly 4 percent.

In a research note, Reiner put the possible takeover price at $20 per share. LMI shares closed at $14.98, up 54 cents for a 3.7 percent gain. It had traded up as high as $15.44 in the late morning.

In response, LMI legal director Renee Skonier said, Currently there are no plans for the sale of the business.

Dan Korte, 53, former president of Defense Aerospace at Rolls-Royce, will become president and CEO of LMI on March 18, the company said. Korte also served as vice president and general manager at Boeing Strike Systems in St. Louis. He began his career in St. Louis as an engineer at McDonnell Douglas in 1985 in St. Louis, and rose through the ranks. Boeing bought McDonnell Douglas in 1997.

Saks, 70, has run LMI since 1984, taking it from $5 million to more than $400 million in revenue. He will remain as a nonexecutive chairman.

A central pillar of the bull thesis on (LMI) is that it should eventually be bought out, Reiner wrote in his research note. The departure of Saks, whose connection to (LMI) is deeply personal as well as professional, makes the scenario appear more likely.

Saks owns 10 percent of LMIs shares, Reiner noted.

LMI has suffered from shrinking profit margins and has missed earnings forecasts, he said, adding that several acquisitions didnt go as planned.

Valent, the most recent of these deals, has saddled (LMI) with almost $300M of net debt, Reiner wrote.

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Kaman Aerospace Adds New Offices, Capabilities, OEM Work

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 26, 2014) As Kaman Aerospace Group enters Heli-Expo 2014 the company is significantly expanding its reach, capabilities and position as an award-winning supplier for leading aerospace Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

The companys restructured Aerosystems Group, led by President Jim Larwood, has fueled much of Kamans rotorcraft market growth through new and ongoing agreements with Bell Helicopter, Sikorsky Aircraft, MD Helicopters, and others. Visit Kaman during Heli-Expo at Exhibit 4922. Throughout the convention, Kaman will spotlight a new video program entitled, Integrated Engineering for Flight-Critical Structures. Weve set the stage for another successful year, said Larwood. From door assemblies and fixed wing structures to fuselage structures and control surfaces, Kaman Aerosystems offers seamless one-point supply for faster, more efficient development-to-delivery of flight-critical structures.

The Kaman Engineering Services subsidiary has opened new offices at Clemson University in Charleston, S.C., to meet growing requirements for engineering skills and talent. Kaman engineers are also located at Boeings North Charleston production facility, performing stress analysis work in support of 787 Dreamliner manufacturing. During 2012, Kaman Engineering Services was named a Boeing Supplier of the Year.

In addition, two new Kaman facilities are slated to open in the first quarter of 2014, including a Kaman Specialty Bearings and Engineered Products facility in Hochstadt, Germany, and a new state-of-the-arttooling facility in Lancashire, England.

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GKN ready for take off amid aerospace bull run

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Adjusted pretax profits rose 17pc last year to 578m on sales up 10pc to 7.6bn, with aerospace turning in a record year. Its profits rose 56pc to 266m on sales 26pc higher at 2.24bn. The main factor was a full year from Volvo Aero, the Swedish maker of parts for aircraft engine turbines that GKN bought for 633m in July 2012. Organic profits growth was 9pc.

Despite Airbus and Boeing delivering a record 1,274 aircraft last year, GKN is flagging modest sales growth in aerospace in 2014, partly due to the programmes it's on.

It has a far stronger presence with Airbus than Boeing, with the A350 promising plenty of growth. But the production rampup for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner should also see GKN sales for that aircraft rise from 200m to 300m this year.

Stein is well aware of one gap in the portfolio no presence on Boeing's popular 777 model. So, partly with a view to getting closer to the US aircraft maker, GKN is sizing up Spirit AeroSystems' plant in Tulsa, US, which was spun out of Boeing and produces wing components for the 737, 777 and 787.

The one concern is GKN's exposure to military aircraft, where sales are likely to fall again this year due to defence spending cuts though such planes now account for only 27pc of aerospace sales.

As for cars, the driveline arm's 7pc organic sales growth to 3.42bn outstripped the 4pc growth last year in global production volumes to 84.8m vehicles. Strong demand from China and North America kept GKN rolling and a looming 60m investment in US production highlights confidence there.

GKN's prowess in making complex components from metal powders a division in which underlying profits rose 7pc to 94m brings technical innovation and higher margins, up another 0.1 of a point to 10.1pc last year. The only real disappointment was GKN's land systems arm, where organic trading profits fell 16pc to 75m, hit by weaker construction activity. But nobody invests in GKN for that division.

Despite some headwinds from the stronger pound, Numis is forecasting 605m profits this year for a forward multiple of 14 times, yielding 2.1pc.

That looks an unjustified discount to IMI, Weir, Smiths and Melrose given the growth prospects. Buy.

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BLR Aerospace Offers Customized ROI Analysis During Heli-Expo 2014

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ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb 24, 2014 Throughout Heli-Expo 2014, operators of Bell Medium helicopters may visit BLR Aerospace (Exhibit 5743) for a custom return on investment (ROI) report that will instantly estimate their individual payback period and ongoing savings for the investment made in the FastFin Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System.

Operators who take advantage of the analysis will better understand how FastFin installation impacts them financially, in addition to the proven operational advantages it delivers, said Dave Marone, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for BLR Aerospace. When you factor in the additional useful load, access to higher density altitudes, improved stability and increased wind azimuth tolerance, FastFin offers a compelling value proposition with empirical benefits while enhancing safety.

With FastFin installed, most operators will receive between a 10 and 90 percent increase in useful load depending on specific model and density altitude. The FastFin system includes two parallel stall strips on the tailboom and a reshaped vertical fin. FastFin optimizes airflow around the tailboom, dramatically improving tail rotor authority and wind azimuth tolerance. FastFin also improves aircraft stability, positively impacting operating costs by reducing cycle fatigue in structures and torque requirements on tail rotor rotating components.

In 2010, Bell Helicopter made FastFin standard equipment on new Bell 412EPs, and today more than 600 FastFin systems are operating worldwide, supporting diverse missions across all rotorcraft market segments. From firefighting to heliskiing, from sea level to the most challenging density altitudes, FastFin delivers when needed most.

About BLR Aerospace

BLR Aerospace is fully devoted to performance innovation. With products now on more than 5,000 helicopters and airplanes worldwide, and endorsed by industry-leading OEMs such as Bell Helicopter and Beechcraft Corporation, we back our superior designs with unsurpassed manufacturing quality. Note: BLR is no longer known as Boundary Layer Research and appreciates the news medias support in accurately using the BLR Aerospace name.

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Aerospace engineering firm Kaman expanding to North Charleston to serve Boeing

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A Connecticut-based aerospace firm is expanding to North Charleston to support Boeing.

Kaman Aerospace Group announced Tuesday that its subsidiary, Kaman Engineering Services, has a new office at the Clemson University Restoration Institute on the old Navy base, and will place a team of workers near Boeing's jet-building operation near Charleston International Airport.

The company did not say how many workers it would bring to North Charleston.

The office will support the growing aerospace industry in the Southeast, said Jim Larwood, president of Kaman Aerosystems.

"Kaman Engineering Services provides a unique, high-level engineering skill set and competency that aligns with the needs of Boeing S.C.'s operation," Larwood said in a statement. "This investment is one of several investments in Kaman's strategy of geographic diversification, and we are pleased to be part of the growing research and development community in the Charleston region."

The company, working as stress liaison, will work with Boeing's 787 Dreamliner program structures team.

"Kaman's on-site teams will include lead engineers to provide the greatest impact of the co-location and (will) support the Boeing engineering teams," said Cliff Ward, general manager of Kaman Engineering Services.

Gov. Nikki Haley welcomed the company's announcement and said the aerospace sector is a major driver of the state's economy.

"Seeing Boeing suppliers like Kaman Engineering Services opening new offices in South Carolina speaks volumes for our economic future," the governor said.

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Able Aerospace Named Exclusive Distributor By Northwest Dynamics, Inc.

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Mesa, Ariz., February 24, 2014 Able Aerospace Services, a leading MRO service and PMA parts provider, and one of the worlds largest helicopter repair facilities, today announced that Able Aerospace Inc. has been named as the exclusive distributor for Northwest Dynamics pending PMA line of Bell Rotor Brake components and assemblies. This agreement allows Able to provide operators of Bell 206 & 407 helicopters a cost-effective alternative for parts and assemblies related to rotor brakes for these models.

Northwest Dynamics, Inc. (NDI) is the Original Equipment Manufacturer supplier of Bell Rotor Brakes and prior to this agreement with Able, has never offered these parts at an aftermarket level. Partnering with Able to provide these parts for the aftermarket was an easy decision, said William Kelly, Northwest Dynamics president and CEO. Ables reputation in the industry and their solid experience in rotorcraft PMA makes this a great collaboration that will benefit Bell operators worldwide.

Able will stock and handle distribution of NDIs Rotor Brakes and components for Bell 206 and 407 helicopters. Operators of these helicopter types can expect significant savings and increased availability of these parts over the OEM sources, as a result of this agreement. We are extremely proud to be the distributor of choice for Northwest Dynamics, Inc. and their proprietary rotor brake parts for the Bell 206 and 407, said Anthony Saenz, president of Able. Adding NDIs rotor brake parts to our over 8,000 safe, certified PMA parts and component repairs means that fleet operators and owners can save tens of thousands of dollars on parts that are of the same fit, form and function as new OEM parts.

Able Aerospace Inc. proprietary Value-Driven PMA parts for Bell, Sikorsky and Agusta operators now include Transmission Duplex Bearings, Pillow Block Bearings and Rotor Brake Discs. These new FAA-certified PMA parts are competitively priced, and by utilizing Able Value-Driven solutions, operators can significantly reduce their operating cost while being assured that components will be available on demand. In addition, Able has many other new Bell parts in the final stages of testing and certification process, further increasing an already robust product line available for the Bell 206 and 407 platforms.

About Able Aerospace

Able Aerospace Services is the leading repair, overhaul, design and manufacturing facility in the world. The companys aftermarket business, Able Aerospace Inc., is the leading aftermarket supplier of FAA approved rotor wing parts, including Life Limited Parts (LLPs). We provide Value-Driven MRO solutions for a number of helicopter fleets engaged in petroleum, law enforcement, EMS, tour, transport, ENG and other mission profiles, said Greg Guidera, Business Development Manager of Able. Value-Driven MRO Solutions are Able proprietary, FAA-approved repairs and PMA for parts that would otherwise have to be scrapped and replaced with new, often saving greater than 50% of the cost of OEM new. Ables mission is to safely reduce aircraft operating costs by providing resourceful component repair, overhaul and approved replacement parts solutions.

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Vector Aerospace and Aerotech Holland Sign Four-Year Agreement for Netherlands Ministry of Defense T700 MRO

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Richmond, BC Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America (HS-NA),one of the worlds leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has signed a four-year agreement through their Dutch partner Aerotech Holland with the Netherlands Ministry of Defense (RNLAF) to provide the repair and overhaul of their fleet of T700-GE-701C and T700-GE-701D engines.

MoDs engines are installed in AH-64D attack helicopters operated by the RNLAF. As per the terms of the four-year agreement, HS-NA will provide inspection, repair, overhaul, testing, modification and other services as required for RNLAF T700-GE-701C and T700-GE-701D engines.

HS-NA is pleased to provide MRO services for the RNLAF fleet of T700-GE-701C and T700-GE-701D engines, says Chris McDowell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Vector HS-NA. This subcontract demonstrates HS-NAs certification and capacity to provide quality repair and overhaul on GE engines and reinforces our ability to foster strong relationships through contract collaboration with companies such as Aerotech Holland.

Leo Staats, General Manager of Aerotech Holland, states: Over and above the economic elements, the decision to entrust Vector Aerospace with this MRO work was based on past performance and previous support from Vector.

Vector Aerospace holds approvals from some of the world's leading turbine engine, airframe and avionics OEMs. Engine products supported include a wide range of General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca, (all engine lines including complete test capability). Vector Aerospace also provides support for a wide range of Boeing, Sikorsky, and Airbus Helicopters airframes including major inspections and dynamic component overhaul. Vector also offers full-service avionics capability including complete aircraft rewire plus glass cockpit engineering, development and integration.

About Vector Aerospace

Vector Aerospace is a global provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul services. Through facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, South Africa and Kenya,Vector Aerospace provides services to commercial and military customers for gas turbine engines, components and helicopter airframes. Vectors customer-focused team includes over 2,700 motivated employees.

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Fattah Aerospace Keynote at SciTech 2014 – Dual Perspective with GoogleGlass – Video

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Fattah Aerospace Keynote at SciTech 2014 - Dual Perspective with GoogleGlass
In this unique video, Congressman Chaka Fattah #39;s keynote speech on the future of aerospace innovation at AIAA #39;s SciTech 2014 conference is seen both from the...

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