LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) today reported that the Companys facility in Appleton, Wis., has met the AS9100 Rev. C quality management standard for the aerospace industry. The certification, awarded by third-party auditor BSI, confirms that the Appleton manufacturing complex has the quality controls in place necessary to meet the stringent, complex and unique demands of the defense and commercial aerospace industry thus expanding its capabilities for the Company. Aerospace OEMs and end-users such as pilots can be assured that the electronic components from this Ducommun facility are produced with a quality management focus on areas directly impacting product safety and reliability.

The Appleton facility, part of Ducommun LaBarge Technologies, produces high-performance printed circuit board assemblies, including quick-turn prototyping services, and box-level and high-level electronic assemblies. The operation specializes in manufacturing for demanding environments and has also met the quality standards for ISO 9001:2008 certification, ISO 13485 certification and ANSI/ESD S20.20 certification.

About Ducommun Incorporated

Founded in 1849, Ducommun Incorporated provides engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, and other industries through a wide spectrum of electronic and structural applications. The company is an established supplier of critical components and assemblies for commercial aircraft and military and space vehicles as well as for the energy market, medical field, and industrial automation. It operates through two primary business units Ducommun AeroStructures (DAS) and Ducommun LaBarge Technologies (DLT). Additional information can be found at http://www.ducommun.com.

Statements contained in this press release regarding other than recitation of historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are identified by words such as may, will, begin, look forward, expect, believe, intend, anticipate, should, potential, estimate, continue, momentum and other words referring to events to occur in the future. These statements reflect Companys current view of future events and are based on its assessment of, and are subject to, a variety of risks and uncertainties beyond its control, including, but not limited to, the state of the world financial, credit, commodities and stock markets, any difficulties, delays or failure in, or unanticipated costs of, realizing the expected synergies of the LaBarge acquisition, and uncertainties regarding the Company, its businesses and the industries in which it operates, which are described in the Companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (UTX); displays its latest development in Plug-In Arms for iPads at the National Business Aviation Association's (NBAA) Annual Meeting & Convention. NBAA takes place October 30 November 1 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

UTC Aerospace Systems (booth 400) has designed several different models to accommodate any application, ranging from a basic model that has charging capabilities to one that will output full audio and video to the aircraft's entertainment system. The various models are also designed to integrate into varying network backbones, such as RS-485, Ethernet, and SDI. When combined with user applications (apps), a passenger can seamlessly control the In-Flight Entertainment and Cabin Management Systems through their iPad.

"Making everyday technology accessible and easy to use in the business jet environment is the design focus," said Marcus Garrett, business development manager for Cabin Electronics. "The iPad is quickly fitted into the Plug-In Arm's head with a simple lever, becoming secured and docked into a charging port. No need for external wires, cables, or the worry of a dead battery. The iPad can be tilted forward and aft in both the vertical and horizontal positions. Removal from the base is just as easy."

UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high-technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (UTX); offers a variety of panels that connect any Personal Electronic Device (PED) brought onboard the aircraft to the in-flight entertainment system (IFE). PEDs such as off-the-shelf audio and video equipment can be easily connected and integrated; HDMI, USB, VGA, gaming systems, RJ-45, and electrical outlets are some examples. These cabin interior innovations can be seen at this year's National Business Aviation Association's (NBAA) Annual Meeting and Convention. NBAA takes place October 30 November 1 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

"UTC Aerospace Systems (booth 400) has the 'in-house' ability to configure any connection to meet any specification," said Marcus Garrett, business development manager for Cabin Electronics. "The design limitations of fit, form, and function are easily met by our experienced engineering staff, accommodating any expectation, enhancing the in-flight experience and complementing any cabin aesthetic."

UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high-technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.

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SYLMAR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

PPG Industries aerospace transparencies group has been awarded a contract by Eclipse Aerospace to manufacture cockpit windows for the new Eclipse 550 very light jet. Terms also include supplying improved-design windshield spares and side cockpit window spares to Eclipse for the existing Eclipse 500 fleet.

The PPG windshields for both aircraft will be glass-faced acrylic to afford the chemical, abrasion and crazing resistance of glass with the lightweight benefits of acrylic. The windshields will also be heated, meet requirements to resist strike by a 2-pound bird at 200 knots and have an anti-static coating. The side cockpit windows will be acrylic. PPG will design and produce the windshields and side cockpit windows at its Sylmar, Calif., transparencies facility, with the windshield heating system to be designed and manufactured at its Huntsville, Ala., location.

PPG met Eclipses requirement for lightweight transparencies while improving design of the windshields, according to Arthur Scott, PPG global director for general-aviation aerospace transparencies.

PPGs glass-faced acrylic windshields will be more durable, have improved aesthetics and optics, and be coated to drain precipitative static charges. These new transparencies capitalize on PPGs core design and manufacturing expertise, Scott said.

PPG will begin cockpit window deliveries to Eclipse in mid-2013 to coincide with the first Eclipse 550 delivery positions.

PPG Aerospace is the aerospace products and services business of PPG Industries. PPG Aerospace Transparencies is the worlds largest supplier of aircraft windshields, windows and canopies. PPG Aerospace PRC-DeSoto is the leading global producer and distributor of aerospace coatings, sealants, and packaging and application systems.

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PPG Industries vision is to continue to be the worlds leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in more than 60 countries around the world. Sales in 2011 were $14.9 billion. For more information, visit http://www.ppg.com.

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EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The October 24 "Aerospace Technology" online trade show and event hosted by GlobalSpec, recently acquired by IHS Inc. (IHS), drew more than 1,200 participants, with 87 percent of attendees reporting they are decision makers within their organizations. The free virtual conference is now available on demand to give engineers and industrial professionals easy access to educational presentations and industry-leading supplier resources from the live-day event.

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GlobalSpec's "Aerospace Technology" event provided opportunities to learn about the latest trends in aircraft design, assembly, and test; and explore new technologies impacting today's military, commercial, and scientific aircraft from new avionics and flight control strategies to material systems incorporating lightweight composites and high-strength alloys. Attendees were able to interact with exhibitors, network with their peers, and participate in key educational sessions to help them keep pace in today's rapidly-changing marketplace.

Industrial professionals were able to take advantage of these learning and networking opportunities from the convenience of their desktops, without having to budget for travel expenses or lose time away from the office.

"Industrial professionals who attended our Aerospace Technology online event heard from experts on what's driving change in the industry and interacted with leading suppliers and manufacturers," said Donna Lewis, vice president of e-publishing and e-events for GlobalSpec. "It's also a powerful forum for exhibitors to share their expertise and showcase their products and innovative technologies to a captive and engaged audience."

Speakers and topics at the event included:

SAE International was the event's Supporting Organization.

Companies exhibiting at this event included: Umbra Group; ITT Interconnect Solutions; SAE International; Sentinel; Thermax; Dicronite; Flow Technology, Inc.; IHS Inc.; Kubotek USA, Inc.; Leica Microsystems, Inc.; Newark / element14; SOURIAU PA&E; and Superior Tool Service, Inc.

For more information on exhibiting opportunities for the Aerospace Technology event in 2013, download an exhibitor kit or call 800.261.2052.

About GlobalSpec GlobalSpec, recently acquired by IHS Inc. (IHS), is the leading provider of digital media solutions designed to connect industrial marketers with their target audience of engineering, technical, industrial, scientific and manufacturing sector professionals. GlobalSpec provides its registered users with a domain-expert search engine to search more than 50,000 supplier catalogs by specification, a broad range of proprietary and aggregated Web-based content, over 15 annual online events, and more than 70 e-newsletters - helping them search for and locate products and services, learn about suppliers and access comprehensive technical content. For suppliers, GlobalSpec helps generate awareness, demand and engagement opportunities among the professionals they are looking to reach from inbox to desktop, through networks and via real-time engagement.

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Thanks to technological innovations and growing commercial and military demand, the global aerospace and defense industry has held up nicely this year. However there are concerns that the biggest consumer of defense equipment, the U.S. government, might cut their defense spending in the near future, potentially derailing growth in this corner of the market going forward.

This trend is further spread out across the globe in a number of other key markets such as United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain. However, the investors focus more on the trend in the U.S.-- the dominant player in this market, with nearly half of total military spending in the world, easily outpacing the next five biggest spenders combined (read: Can The Defense ETFs Soar Despite Headwinds?).

The U.S. military is facing possible cuts of $500 billion over the next decade (2012-2021), including $55 billion for 2013, if the Congress fails to find ways to reduce $1.2 trillion of fiscal deficits before the end of December.

In this difficult scenario of tight budgets and cuts to big programs, acquisitions offer big defense companies a way out to bolster their financial positions. Strategic alliances among companies have also been on the rise. The defense operators at times join forces with each other, bring along their individual expertise on the table and work as a cohesive unit for big defense deals.

Additionally, big international orders will also add to the growth of the aerospace and defense companies especially when the U.S. government is taking proactive steps to trim the defense budget. Further, a number of new emerging markets as well as developed nations, such as India, China, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil are boosting defense spending. (read: Get True Emerging Market Exposure With These Three ETFs) Moreover, increasing awareness of cyber threats could open up new markets for the defense majors despite lower demand for big ticket items like jets and tanks.

Considering the broad issues and opportunities, many aerospace and defense companies are holding up steady and, hence, investors could benefit from these positive market trends. A look at some of the top ranked ETFs in the space, with a lower level of risk, could be a good idea (see more ETFs in the Zacks ETF Center).

About the Zacks ETF Rank

A look at top ranked Aerospace & Defense ETFs can be done by using the Zacks ETF Rank. This technique provides a recommendation for the ETF in the context of our outlook of the underlying industry, sector, style box, or asset class. Our proprietary methodology also takes into account the risk preferences of investors as well.

The aim of our models is to select the best ETFs within each risk category. We assign each ETF one of five ranks within each risk bucket. Thus, Zacks Rank reflects the expected return of an ETF relative to other ETFs with a similar level of risk.

Using this strategy, we have found one ETF in the space that has a Zacks Rank # 1 (Strong Buy) with a low risk tolerant level. The details are highlighted below:

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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 1, 2012) - FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (FLY.V) (the "Company" or "FLYHT") will hold a live conference call to discuss third quarter results and answer questions on Tuesday November 6, 2012 at 3 pm MT (5 pm ET). The 2012 Third Quarter Report will be released before the conference call.

To access the conference call by phone within Canada and the U.S. the toll-free number is 1-800-319-4610. Outside Canada and the U.S., dial 1-604-638-5340. (Callers should dial in 5 to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time).

Management will accept questions by telephone and e-mail. Questions can be forwarded in advance or during the conference call to investors@flyht.com and may be posed live by dialing one of the above numbers and pressing (i)1 on a touch-tone phone.

About FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

FLYHT provides proprietary technological products and services designed to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in the airline industry. The Company has patented and commercialized three products and associated services currently marketed to airlines, manufacturers and maintenance organizations around the world. Its premier technology, AFIRS(TM) UpTime(TM), allows airlines to monitor and manage aircraft operations anywhere, anytime, in real time. If an aircraft encounters an emergency, FLYHT's triggered data streaming mode, FLYHTStream(TM), automatically streams vital data, normally secured in the black box, to designated sites on the ground in real time. The Company has been publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange since 2003 and recently changed its trading symbol from AMA to FLY. Shareholders approved a Company name change from AeroMechanical Services Ltd. to FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. in May 2012.

AFIRS, UpTime, FLYHT, FLYHTStream and AeroQ are trademarks of FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

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GEORGE TOWN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian aerospace science programme needs more funds to soar on par with developed countries.

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BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.'s Ozone and Mapping Profiler Suite (OMPS) has made its first ozone measurements of the Antarctic ozone hole since launching aboard NASA's Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (NPP) satellite on Oct. 28, 2011.

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According to NASA and NOAA, the 2012 satellite measurement map of the Antarctic ozone hole shows that it is the second-smallest in 20 years since it appeared in the early 1980s.This is the first year Ball's OMPS instrument is providing the ozone data, continuing a satellite record dating from the early 1970s.

Under contract to NASA, Ball Aerospace designed and built OMPS and the Suomi NPP satellite, and integrated all five of the satellite's instruments. Suomi NPP orbits Earth every 102 minutes, and to date has completed 5,000 orbits capturing data from the Earth's land, oceans and atmosphere. Currently Ball is building Suomi NPP's successor, the Joint Polar Satellite System-1 (JPSS-1) satellite and its OMPS instrument, to maintain continuity of weather and environmental observations into the 2030s by providing a daily map of the entire globe's ozone.

"Science and society are greatly benefitting from the successful delivery of data from the new set of instruments aboard Suomi NPP as it prepares our nation for the next-generation of polar-orbiting weather satellites," said David L. Taylor, Ball Aerospace president and CEO. "Suomi NPP and JPSS-1 allow more accurate global environmental predictions and improve weather forecasts for millions of people."

Ball's OMPS instrument measures atmospheric ozone and how ozone concentration varies with altitude. The three-part instrument includes a nadir profiler, to help scientists better understand ozone destruction in the middle and upper stratosphere; a limb profiler, to discern lower stratospheric ozone variations; and a nadir mapper to analyze daily global total ozone maps. Ball's OMPS is based on its previous instrument, the Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet instrument (SBUV/2).

This year's Antarctic ozone hole size reduction is attributed to warmer conditions over that continent. The average size of the 2012 ozone hole was 6.9 million square miles, compared to 11.5 million square miles in 2000. Even though it is smaller than in years past, the ozone layer above Antarctica is not expected to return to its early 1980s state until about 2065. The NASA/NOAA collection of ozone data contributes to fulfilling the monitoring requirements of the Montreal Protocol, a 1989 international treaty.

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. supports critical missions for national agencies such as the Department of Defense, NASA, NOAA and other U.S. government and commercial entities. The company develops and manufactures spacecraft, advanced instruments and sensors, components, data exploitation systems and RF solutions for strategic, tactical and scientific applications. For more information visit http://www.ballaerospace.com.

Ball Corporation (BLL) is a supplier of high quality packaging for beverage, food and household products customers, and of aerospace and other technologies and services, primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 14,500 people worldwide and reported 2011 sales of more than $8.6 billion. For the latest Ball news and for other company information, please visit http://www.ball.com.

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Bay Area-Houston and Habitat for Humanity held its second annual Aerospace Games last week.

Ten companies participated in the event along with volunteers from the community to raise funds to build a home for a family in need.

Aerospace Project Build was created by companies within the aerospace industry to take part in the funding of Habitat homes throughout the Bay Area and other surrounding cities.

The companies represented teams that participated in a variety of round robin events with the winning team designated to raise the walls at a Habitat home.

This year, that honor will go to the employees at UTC Aerospace Systems, who raised $7,000 from their own volunteer fundraising efforts.

Each team that participated at last weeks event will spend every weekend throughout the building process of a new Habitat home.

United Space Alliance, Boeing, NASA, Bastion Technologies and JSC Federal Credit Union were just a few of the companies participating in this years games.

Organizers set their goal at increasing the participation and money raise, said Rachel Ward, resource development coordinator for Bay Area Habitat for Humanity-Houston.

This years Aerospace Games raised between 45-$50,000 compared to last years $30,000.

Our goal was to increase the event by 50 percent and we were able to do that exactly financially and by the number of people that participate, said Ward.

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