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Lucintel's Analysis of Global Commercial Aerospace Seating Market: APAC and ROW to Witness …

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In the global commercial aerospace seating market, Asia Pacific (APAC) and the Rest of the World (ROW) are anticipated to grow at faster paces than North America and Europe because of such factors as increase in air traffic and continued growth of low-cost carriers. An increment in aircraft delivery is expected in APAC and ROW since many companies are expanding their businesses in these regions to provide replacement and maintenance services. The global commercial aerospace seatingmarket registered significant growth during 2007-2012; however, over 2013-2020, it is likely to witness moderate growth and reach $3.5 billion.

Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has analyzed the market and offers its findings in its comprehensive research report, Global Commercial Aerospace Seating Market Analysis and Outlook 2013-2020.The report studies the global commercial aerospace seating market with an in-depth analysis of North America, Europe, APAC, and ROW.

Lucintel identifies the use of composites, technology learning curve, and stringent certification rules and processes as major market growth challenges. Demand for luxurious and sophisticated seating, boost in aircraft deliveries forecast, and retrofitting of seats in existing aircraft are the markets drivers.

Increase in aircraft inventories, seat capacity, low-cost airline market, and global air traffic are expected to be the driving forces for the global commercial aerospace seating market over 2013-2020. The global commercial aerospace seating market is poised for growth with such opportunities as technological upgrades of seating, including next-generation full flat-beds.

This Lucintel research report provides important understanding of recent market scope and overview, global macroeconomic overview, relative market attractiveness by region, annual market trend, emerging trends, market forecasts, Porter's Five Forces Analysis, hazards, and profitability analysis of major market players. This study also provides up-to-date information on market share, profit margins, capabilities, and strategies of the leaders. The report helps current suppliers realistically assess their performance vis-a-vis leading competitors. It is designed to provide executives with strategically significant competitor information, data analysis, and insight, critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and sales plans.

For a detailed table of contents and pricing information on this timely, insightful report, contact Lucintel at +1-972-636-5056 or via email at helpdesk@lucintel.com. Lucintels service offerings include Aerospace Consulting, Aerospace Market Report, Defense Market Research, Market Analysis, and Target Screening. To learn more visit, http://www.lucintel.com

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Russell Anderson CEO Searl Aerospace Inc. at Global BEM 2 in Boulder Colorado 2013 – Video

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Russell Anderson CEO Searl Aerospace Inc. at Global BEM 2 in Boulder Colorado 2013
Russell Anderson presents excellent lecture on Electrogravitic propulsion, Ether Technology, and Searl Technology October 11, 2013 at the 2nd Global BEM in B...

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ARGUS Retained by Nextant Aerospace for Research Initiative

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CINCINNATI , Oct. 17, 2013 /CNW/ - ARGUS International, Inc's Market Intelligence division has been retained by Nextant Aerospace to conduct research designed to validate their next product launch. After extensive internal analysis of their future aircraft platforms, Nextant specifically tasked ARGUS with reviewing the viability of the entry level market place.

"We are very pleased Nextant Aerospace selected ARGUS Market Intelligence to conduct this research," said Shirley Mason , ARGUS International Senior Vice President. "ARGUS believes that Nextant has chosen a growth segment that will continue to thrive for the foreseeable future." She continued: "There are many advantages of an entry level aircraft as a solution for an experienced corporate operator or a new arrival to business aircraft use. This aircraft segment can access the maximum number of airports available and they command operating costs commensurate with their smaller size." This segment is positioned for growth in both the domestic and international markets and Nextant's successful track record in this space makes them uniquely qualified to further expand this category.

About Nextant Aerospace

Nextant Aerospace is recognized as the first company in the world to introduce aircraft remanufacturing to the business jet market. The Nextant 400XTi is a completely rebuilt Beechjet 400A/XP with Williams FJ44-3AP engines and the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated avionics suite. The new aircraft also has major aerodynamic enhancements and an improved engine mounting configuration with redesigned nacelles and pylons. The 400XTi is delivered with a two-year full-aircraft warranty and after-sales support provided by a global network of owned and authorized service centers. Founded in 2007, Nextant is based in Cleveland, Ohio . Nextant is a Directional Aviation Capital company. For more information, please visit http://www.nextantaerospace.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @nextantaero or join us on LinkedIn.

About Market Intelligence

Market Intelligence, a division of ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS), provides valuable information to the aviation community for the purpose of accurate and confident decision making in determining market opportunity, market activity, market penetration strategy, and market development metrics. Products include TRAQPak Pro aircraft activity Market Intelligence program, TRAQPak FBO, Travel Assessments, CompAir, Aircraft Operating Cost reports, advisory services, and market research.

ARGUS is a specialized aviation services company with global expertise whose mission is to provide the aviation marketplace with the information needed to make informed decisions and manage risk. Founded in 1995, ARGUS is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH , and actively engaged with business activities in North America , Europe , Australia , Asia , South America and the Middle East and Africa .

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Swiss British Aerospace Avro RJ100 (HB-IXO) Take Off at London City Airport LCY/EGLC [1080p HD] – Video

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Xilinx forecasts weak revenue from industrial, aerospace businesses

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* Sees 3nd-qtr revenue of $586.9-$610.9 mln vs est $607.8 mln

* Second-quarter EPS $0.49/shr vs est $0.52/shr

* Second-quarter revenue $598.9 mln vs est $588.3 mln

* Shares drop 4.5 pct in post-market trading

By Lehar Maan

Oct 16 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Xilinx Inc forecast current-quarter revenue largely below Wall Street's estimates as it expects lower revenue at its industrial and aerospace businesses.

Xilinx shares fell 4.5 percent after the company said it expects current-quarter revenue to be up or down 2 percent sequentially.

The forecast implies a third-quarter revenue range of $586.9 million to $610.9 million. Analysts on average were expecting revenue of $607.8 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.

The industrial, aerospace and defense business units accounted for 38 percent of Xilinx's revenue in the second quarter.

"After four consecutive growth quarters in industrial and aerospace and defense, we expect this category to decline sequentially," Chief Financial Officer Jon Olson said on a call with analysts.

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AIAA Welcomes Ben Iannotta as New Editor-in-Chief of Aerospace America Magazine

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RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) today announced that Ben Iannotta has been appointed the new editor-in-chief of Aerospace America magazine. Iannotta succeeds Elaine Camhi, who retired from AIAA in August.

We are happy to welcome Ben as Aerospace Americas new editor-in-chief. We are confident that he will continue the tradition of strong oversight and leadership of our flagship magazine, and that his more than 20 years of experience as a writer and editor put him in an excellent position to guide the publication as it evolves to better serve the aerospace community in the years ahead, said Sandy Magnus, AIAA executive director. The staff and I are excited to start working with Ben as we move Aerospace America and AIAA forward.

Iannottas journalism career began in 1989 when he was hired as a news aide at The Washington Post. Recognizing his talent, Space News hired him in 1993 to cover military and civil space programs. By 1996, Iannotta has relocated to the Florida Keys, where he worked as a freelance journalist for 12 years covering technology, environmental and military stories. In 2008, he was hire as editor by the Gannett-owned C4ISR Journal where he worked until 2012, when he left to establish DeepDiveIntel.com, a technology-focused digital news service for intelligence professionals and those who equip them. As a freelancer, Iannottas work was published by Aerospace America, Air and Space, Smithsonian, New Scientist, Popular Mechanics and Reuters New Service.

I look forward to continuing Aerospace Americas excellent reputation for bringing hard hitting and impactful news and analysis to the aerospace community, as well as to finding innovative and new ways of engaging our audience as we continue to expand the magazines reach.

Iannotta earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Vermont, and a master of arts degree from George Washington University. In addition to his journalism background, he is a former chairman of the Monroe County, Fla., Marine and Ports Advisory Committee and has held a captains license from the U.S. Coast Guard. He has also worked as a professional fishing guide.

AIAA is the largest aerospace professional society in the world, serving a diverse range of more than 35,000 individual members from 80 countries, and 100 corporate members. AIAA members help make the world safer, more connected, more accessible, and more prosperous. For more information, visit http://www.aiaa.org.

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20191-4344 Phone: 703.264.7558 Fax: 703.264.7551 http://www.aiaa.org

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ST Engineering's Aerospace Arm Secures New Orders Worth $600M in 3Q2013

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Singapore, 16 October 2013 Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) todayannounced that its aerospace arm, Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) hassecured new orders worth about $600m in the third quarter of 2013. The new orders involve projects ranging from airframe, component and engine maintenance, to commercial airline cabinretrofit and freighter conversions.

Included in the 3Q2013 contracts is an order of 17 passenger-to-freighter (PTF) conversionsreceived from an international air freight carrier, bringing to 119 the total number of aircraftcontracted for the Boeing 757-200 PTF conversion programme.

In the cabin interior business, ST Aerospaces expertise in providing complete turn-key solutionshas once again been affirmed with the clinching of a cabin reconfiguration project for two Boeing767-300 airplanes for an Asian airliner. Another noteworthy achievement is the ownership of aSupplemental Type Certificate (STC) awarded by the European Aviation Safety Agency for a full cabin retrofit programme involving six A330 aircraft for an international carrier.

In the third quarter, ST Aerospace redelivered a total of 245 aircraft for airframe maintenance andmodification work. This is in addition to the five Boeing 757-200 converted freighters redeliveredduring the quarter. Besides airframe redeliveries, the aerospace sector processed 11,360 components, 59 landing gears, 57 engines and conducted 1,570 engine washes for bothcommercial and military customers.

ST Aerospace continues to strengthen its footprint by implementing market expansion strategies inthe engine leasing and pilot training sectors. ST Aerospaces wholly owned subsidiary,ST Aerospace Engines Pte Ltd (STA Engines) recently injected additional capital into its 50%- jointly controlled company Total Engines Asset Management Pte Ltd (TEAM). TEAM has placedout 10 engines to date. It has also expanded its leasing portfolio to include the International AeroEngines V2500 engine, on top of the CFM56 series engines.

On the development of the pilot training business, ST Aerospaces commercial pilot trainingacademy has been certified as a Type Rating Training Organisation by the Civil Aviation Authorityof Singapore (CAAS). With this certification, ST Aerospaces training academy will be able toprovide aircraft type conversion training leading to CAAS type ratings, thus enriching its portfolio oftraining courses. A fixed-based Airbus A320 FFT X - MPL simulator has also recently beencommissioned at ST Aerospaces training academy at Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore. Thisdevice - which features state-of-the-art technology and a fully type-specific cockpit - has beenspecially designed to support the Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) Phase II training. ST Aerospaceis the first in Singapore to develop the MPL programme.

The above developments are not expected to have any material impact on the consolidated nettangible assets per share and earnings per share of ST Engineering for the current financial year.

ST Aerospace (Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd) is the aerospace arm of ST Engineeringwith a turnover of $2b in FY2012. Operating a global MRO network with facilities and affiliates inthe Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, it is the worlds largest commercial airframe MRO providerwith a global customer base that includes leading airlines, airfreight and military operators.ST Aerospace is an integrated service provider that offers a spectrum of maintenance andengineering services that include airframe, engine and component maintenance, repair and overhaul; engineering design and technical services; and aviation materials and assetmanagement services, including Total Aviation Support. ST Aerospace has a global staff strengthof more than 9,000 employees worldwide. Please visit http://www.staero.aero.

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Amphenol Aerospace Partners with Thomas Enterprise Solutions to Better Serve Customers with Advanced Web Technology

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Thomas Enterprise Solutions today announced a new partnership with Amphenol Aerospace to help the company improve efficiencies and grow sales both through distributor and direct sales channels.

Amphenol Aerospace is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of interconnect products for the military, commercial aerospace and industrial markets. Engineers around the globe rely on the companys connectors and interconnect systems including: cylindrical and rectangular, electronic, fiber optic, EMI/EMP filter, and a variety of special applications connectors. Operating from its 675,000 square foot facility in Sidney, NY, Amphenol employs about 1,000 people, incorporating state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies including CNC machining, die-casting, molding, impact and extruding, plating, screw machining and process controls.

Our customers will soon be able to get part number and detailed specs that are vital to their projects, said Chris Cappello, Amphenols Marketing Manager. Thomas was the logical choice for us because of their technological capabilities and deep understanding and expertise of the manufacturing community, he added.

Thomas Enterprise Solutions team are working closely with Amphenols team to centralize information about its parts and products, including detailed technical specifications and build a library of 2D-3/D CAD models and drawings for thousands of Amphenol parts. These images can then be downloaded by prospects and customers directly from Amphenol Aerospaces website.

In addition, a new part Configurator will allow engineers to plug in their specific design specs and generate a 2/D-3/D CAD model instantly for insertion into their project. We saw this as a way to utilize technology that has huge business implications, said Mr. Cappello. Having the ability to generate a drawing on the fly will ultimately save us thousands of hours in engineering time to produce these drawings. Our customers will be able to download CAD models for insertion into their own designs to ensure an exact fit, and make purchasing decisions with more confidence. This improves efficiencies for Amphenol, and speeds sales and service, he added.

For more on Thomas Enterprise Solutions go to http://www.thomasenterprisesolutions.com

About Amphenol Aerospace Amphenol Aerospace, a Division of Amphenol Corporation, is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world for the Military, Commercial Aerospace and Industrial markets. Amphenol designs, manufactures and markets cylindrical and rectangular, electronic, fiber optic, EMI/EMP filter, and a variety of special applications connectors and interconnect systems. Our 675,000 square foot facility is nestled at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in Sidney NY. The complex houses approximately 1,000 employees, incorporating state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies including CNC machining, die-casting, molding, impact and extruding, plating, screw machining and process controls.

Our fully equipped material evaluation lab and an engineering support organization utilizing the latest in computer aided design software and analysis tools. This allows us to design, test and qualify interconnect systems.Our interconnect products are supplied to thousands of OEMs worldwide and are supported by our worldwide sales and engineering force, plus the largest global network of electronic distributors.

The Amphenol Aerospace Division consists of the interconnect facility in NY, two facilities in NH that manufacture electrical backplanes, rigid boards and flex assemblies, interconnect facilities in Toronto, ON and Stamford, CT, a full-service electronics manufacturer in Grand Rapids, MI, and two satellite assembly plants in Mexico and China.

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First Ship Set of Magellan Aerospace F-35A Horizontal Tail Assemblies Installed

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The first Magellan Aerospace-manufactured F-35 horizontal tail assemblies were installed at Lockheed Martin's final

TORONTO , Oct. 16, 2013 /CNW/ - Magellan Aerospace announced today, that the first complete ship set of F-35A Lightning II horizontal tail assemblies produced at its Winnipeg manufacturing division was successfully installed onto the aircraft at Lockheed Martin's final assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas . This successful installation of Magellan's horizontal tail assemblies is a key program milestone for the Corporation and demonstrates the many contributions being made by Canadian aerospace companies in the early stages of the F-35 program.

Magellan is under contract with BAE Systems, a principal member of the Lockheed Martin-led F-35 industry team, to produce horizontal tail assemblies for the Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) variant of F-35. Magellan is expected to produce more than 1,000 sets of the components for the program over, approximately, a 20-year period. "The reports we have received from Lockheed and BAES indicate that the product we delivered to the assembly line was installed without complication," said Mr. James Butyniec , President and Chief Executive Officer of Magellan Aerospace. "We are pleased to see another of our F-35 assemblies preparing to take flight for the first time." In addition to the horizontal tail, Magellan has produced the vane box assemblies and transition ducts for all of the F-35B Short Take Off and Landing variants flying today.

Magellan's proactive investment in facilities, equipment, and processes in support of the F-35 Lightning II program has positioned Magellan to realize sales approaching $2.0B Cdn over the life of the F-35 program. Magellan's revenues to date on the F-35 program exceed $100M Cdn .

Since the inception of Canada's participation in the F-35 program in 1997, Canadian companies like Magellan Aerospace have been invited to compete for significant opportunities in support of this international program. This program milestone validates that companies such as Magellan can be successful and competitive in todays globalized aerospace supply chain.

About Magellan Aerospace

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. Magellan designs, engineers, and manufactures aeroengine and aerostructure assemblies and components for aerospace markets, advanced products for military and space markets, industrial power generation, and specialty products. Magellan is a public company whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MAL.TO), with operating units throughout Canada , the United States , the United Kingdom , India , and Poland .

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Aerospace Veteran Vern Raburn Joins Atmospheric Satellite Innovator Titan Aerospace as Chairman and CEO

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MORIARTY, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Titan Aerospace, a producer of solar-powered atmospheric satellites (atmosats), today announced that Vern Raburn has joined the company as Chairman and CEO. An accomplished high technology and aerospace leader, Raburn will bring to Titan an invaluable blend of real-world experience in business development, technology innovation and market creation.

A conflux of advanced technologies are finally enabling a dream that a lot of people have chased over the past three decades the vision of an atmospheric satellite to become a practical reality, said Vern Raburn. By delivering the value of a space satellite at a staggeringly low cost, Titan is poised to re-imagine and expand the satellite industry. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues at Titan to grow this important market.

Founded in 2012, Titan designs and manufactures atmosats a new type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that does the work of near-earth satellites at a fraction of the cost. Payloads could include equipment that provide real-time high-resolution images of the earth, voice and data services, navigation and mapping services and atmospheric-based monitoring systems. In August, Titan unveiled its first atmosat platform, SOLARA. Unlike traditional satellites, SOLARA is far less expensive to buy and fly, and it can easily be brought back for maintenance or payload upgrades. In contrast to other high-altitude UAVs, Titans solar-powered atmosats offer much longer endurance, staying aloft for one to five years, depending on the payload. Titan intends to leverage these breakthrough capabilities to unlock new applications that put commercial satellite services within reach of dozens of industries.

Verns passion for our mission is infectious and his leadership experience will be instrumental in helping us realize the tremendous market opportunity ahead for Titan, said Max Yaney, founder and CTO of Titan Aerospace. Were looking forward to working with Vern to bring our entrepreneurial vision to market.

Prior to joining Titan, Raburn was most recently founder and CEO of Eclipse Aviation, creator of the very light jet (VLJ) market and manufacturer of the Eclipse 500 jet. In his quest to change the way people traveled, Raburn led the Eclipse team to a number of notable achievements including pioneering the use of friction stir welding in aircraft structures and developing the PhostrEx fire suppression agent to replace the greenhouse gas Halon in aviation applications. In 2005, Eclipse Aviation was honored with the Robert J. Collier Trophy for leadership, innovation and the advancement of general aviation.

Earlier in his career, Raburn spent more than 25 years as a senior executive helping to shape the course of the high technology industry. He was among the first Microsoft employees and, as the president of Microsofts Consumer Products Division, was responsible for the companys entry into the retail channel. Following his tenure at Microsoft, Raburn served as executive VP and general manager of Lotus Development Corporation, where he played an integral role in the successful launch of Lotus 1-2-3. He has also served as chairman and CEO of Symantec Corporation and Slate Corporation. Raburn also worked as president of the Paul Allen Group, overseeing high technology investments for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

Whether I was working at the inception of the PC industry, the packaged software business or the VLJ marketplace, it has been my personal mission to push the boundaries of technological innovation to redefine markets and make the impossible possible, said Raburn. At Titan I have found a home with like-minded colleagues that understand that change is not only possible, its inevitable. Im thrilled to join this stellar team and eager to get going on this next challenge as we bring new value to the satellite landscape.

Titan is a privately held venture with manufacturing facilities in New Mexico. The company is funded through staged equity financing from experienced venture capitalists, aviation investors and successful entrepreneurs. Titans Series A and A-1 rounds of financing have closed and its Series B financing round will open soon.

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EADS plans fresh push for Aust Aerospace

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European aerospace company EADS, soon to be renamed Airbus after its better-known offspring, will mount a fresh push for aviation business for its Australian subsidiary, chief executive Tom Enders says.

Mr Enders, in Australia to present the Sir Reginald Ansett Memorial Lecture at the Safeskies aviation conference in Canberra this week, said EADS defence business in Australia started at zero 12 years ago.

Then it won three big contracts, for new transport and reconnaissance helicopters through its subsidiary Australian Aerospace, and for tanker aircraft through Airbus Military in Spain.

In the same period, Airbus civil aircraft business rose from 13 per cent of large aircraft used by commercial airlines in Australia to about 50 per cent now.

Mr Enders is not expecting more big defence contracts for some time.

'That means we need to put more emphasis on product support and the services business,' he told reporters on Tuesday.

Australian Aerospace is now performing work on aircraft support and maintenance as well as helicopters.

'We will try to leverage the industrial presence through Australian Aerospace also for the rest of our defence and space business, particularly the new division we are building Airbus Defence and Space,' he said.

The impending name change emerged after the aborted merger of EADS and British company BAE which prompted a wide-ranging review of corporate governance and shareholding structure.

One consequence is that no European government now has any direct influence on company operations.

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