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Visiongain [http://www.visiongain.com/Content/3/About-Us ]s analysis indicates that the global aerospace composites market [http://www.visiongain.com/Sector/146/Aviation ] will reach a value of $10.3bn in 2012, as the manufacturing process of composite materials into aircraft is refined and developed and the demand for new fuel efficient aircraft gathers pace.

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MONTREAL, Sept. 27, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Aro Montral, Qubec's aerospace cluster, in collaboration with the Green Aviation Research and Development Network (GARDN), is holding today and tomorrow at the Palais des congrs de Montral the 2nd edition of the Global Supply Chain Summit - aerospace under the theme "Sustainable development with regards to supply." This event is chaired by Janice Davis, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, Bombardier Aerospace,

This industry initiative is in response to a need as expressed by SMEs, that by improving the sustainability of their supply chain it will help them to stand out from the growing competition. The Summit will bring together nearly 400 industry representatives from Qubec, Canada and abroad, including SMEs, OEMs, policy makers and journalists.

"To stay in the race and maintain its position in the world, Qubec's aerospace industry must continue to mobilize and bring solutions to the various challenges and be ready for the long-term growth of the sector," said Gilles Labb, Chairman of the Board of Aro Montral and President and Chief Executive Officer of Hroux-Devtek. "The Summit that begins today will provide unique opportunity to spark concerted discussions on the issue of sustainable development within the supply chain."

"This event, which represents the first activity of the organizations regrouped under Aro Montral, will give aerospace SMEs tools that will help them to better meet the needs of their customers, in particular the compliance with new environmental standards," adds Suzanne M. Benot, CEO of Aero Montral. It will also help them position themselves within the Canadian government's military procurement program."

The Summit program includes conferences and workshops that will address the structural changes that are taking place within the aerospace industry, such as OEM's growing preference for integrators. More than 500 B2Bs are also planned to allow participating companies to network with each other and develop business opportunities. To view the full program of the Global Supply Chain Summit - Aerospace, click here.

About Aro Montral

Aro Montral, Quebec's aerospace cluster, is a strategic think tank that groups all the major decision makers in Quebec's aerospace sector, including companies, educational and research institutions, associations and unions.

Aro Montral's mission is to mobilize industry players around common goals and concerted actions to increase the cohesion and optimize competitiveness of Quebec's aerospace cluster. It aims to foster the growth and expansion of the cluster to ensure that it may continue to create wealth for Montreal, Quebec and Canada. To find out more about Aro Montral, visitwww.aeromontreal.ca.

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sxdzqw/global_aerospace) has announced the addition of the "Global Aerospace and Defense Market 2011-2015" report to their offering.

TechNavio launched its report Global Aerospace and Defense Market 2011-2015 based on an in-depth study covering the US, and Europe and Rest of the World regions. The report aims to aid decision makers' understanding of the significant trends impacting this market.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio's Automotive team said: ''The Civil Aviation industry in the US has recorded significant growth over the past few years. The Aerospace industry in the US has emerged as an industry with high potential across the world, despite the negative impact of the global financial crisis. The Aerospace industry in the US is showing an uptrend in line with strong market developments. It is expected that the US will buy a huge amount of airplanes by 2028. It is also expected that the world's airlines will take delivery of massive commercial aircraft by the end of 2029. Hence, the growth of the Aerospace industry in the US is helping companies to increase the demand for their products in this market.''

According to the report, the increase in defense spending is one of the major factors driving the growth of the Global Aerospace and Defense market. Governments in countries such as China, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, and Spain are expected to increase their defense budget to double digits by 2015. Hence, the allocation of a huge budget by various governments across the world is driving the Global Aerospace and Defense market.

Further, the report also discusses that one of the main challenges for aerospace and defense vendors is the rapid evolution of new technologies.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key players.

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02. Introduction

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MONTREAL, Sept. 27, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Aro Montral, Qubec's aerospace cluster, and the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI), signed a framework agreement on cooperation during the second edition of Aro Montral's Global Supply Chain Summit - aerospace taking place at the Palais des congrs de Montral.

Suzanne M. Benot, president of Aro Montral, welcomed the initiative, saying it will help to create business opportunities in the Qubec's aerospace industry, particularly the defence sector given OAI's relationship with the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. "We share similar objectives for our respective members and strongly believe in the potential sharing of best practices and mutual challenges," she said.

Michael L. Heil, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ohio Aerospace Institute added that "Ohio and Quebec are known worldwide for our leadership in aerospace. We are delighted to sign this agreement with Aero Montreal, and believe that it will be mutually beneficial for our respective organizations and members."

"The Ohio Aerospace Institute is a research and development organization which has a collaborative model similar to that of CRIAQ. There are several complementary industrial themes between Qubec and Ohio. We look forward to the concrete projects that will emerge over the coming years," said Clment Fortin, President and CEO of CRIAQ.

The collaboration agreement involves the exchange of information concerning the two clusters' respective programs and initiatives. It also involves the exchange of information about their respective members' needs, offers and capabilities, allowing for shared knowledge on how both clusters could better integrate, leverage each other's core competencies and therefore develop complementary value chains.

About the agreement signatories

About Aro Montral

Aro Montral, Qubec's aerospace cluster, is a strategic think tank that groups all the major decision makers in Qubec's aerospace sector, including companies, educational and research institutions, associations and unions.

Aro Montral's mission is to mobilize industry players around common goals and concerted actions to increase the cohesion and optimize competitiveness of Qubec's aerospace cluster. It aims to foster the growth and expansion of the cluster so as to ensure that it may continue to create wealth for Montral, Qubec and Canada. To find out more about Aro Montral, visit http://www.aeromontreal.ca.

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GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Materials for anti-chafe applications helps minimize vibration force and reduce the abrasive effects of foreign debris between surfaces. In applications such as access panels, fuel bladders, tail booms, and transmission panels, mechanical wear from vibration can cause small particles to become trapped between the interfaces, resulting in chafing, pitting, and scoring. Gores soft durable materials are chemically inert and resistant to aircraft fluids, thereby minimizing potential corrosive effects.

GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Materials for edge protection are abrasion-resistant and engineered specifically to prevent abrasion and cut-through damage from composite floorboard edges and reduce the likelihood of corrosion. More durable than fiberglass tapes, these materials protect edges by isolating carbon and other components that are galvanically dissimilar. These lightweight, highly conformable materials are easy to install because of their single-component construction, and they simplify maintenance because they are easy to remove for inspection.

According to Ross Livington, Gores global product specialist for GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Materials for surface protection, the mechanical properties of these materials have been engineered to withstand wear and increase the durability of their protective performance. With decades of experience in the aerospace industry, we understand the importance of reliability and aircraft availability. Our highly conformable materials reduce downtime of the aircraft through their long-term performance, and with easy installation the aircraft availability can be improved.

For more information about Gores full line of products for the aerospace industry, contact Petra Tillmanns at ptillman@wlgore.com or +49/9144/601-6389, or visit http://www.gore.com/aerospace.

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Gore is a technology-driven company focused on discovery and product innovation. Well-known for waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX fabric, the companys portfolio includes everything from high-performance fabrics and implantable medical devices to industrial manufacturing components and aerospace electronics. Headquartered in the United States, Gore posts annual sales of more than $3.2 billion and employs approximately 10,000 associates in 30 countries worldwide. In Europe, Gore started its first business operations only a few years after the Enterprise's founding in 1958. Gore now has locations sales offices as as well as production facilities in the key European countries with around 2,000 associates dedicated to serving the markets of all of Gore's product divisions. Gore is one of a select few companies to appear on all of the U.S. 100 Best Companies to Work For lists since the rankings debuted in 1984. For several years now, Gore has also been voted one of the best workplaces in Europe and has been ranked on top workplace lists in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Sweden. Learn more at gore.com.

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SYLMAR, Calif., Sept. 26, 2012 PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) aerospace coatings group has developed a green selectively-strippable coatings system for Airbus Military A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport jets ordered by the U.K. Royal Air Force under the Future Strategic Transport Aircraft (FSTA) program that combines application and performance benefits with reduced repainting time and associated costs.

The U.K. Royal Air Force has taken delivery of the first A330 MRTT aircraft painted with high-solids DESOPRIME(R) CF/CA 7049 chromate-free primer, F565-4010 selectively-strippable intermediate coat and high-solids DESOTHANE(R) HS/CA 8200 series military and defense topcoats by PPG Aerospace. PPG designed the chromate-free selectively-strippable coatings system for ease of application on the widebody aircrafts metal and composite structure, for robust performance and to shorten the repaint cycle, according to Pascal Jungblut, PPG sales manager, Rubi, Spain.

PPG selectively-strippable coatings systems simplify coatings removal and reapplication during repainting. The topcoat and intermediate coat are easily removed, and the primer is left intact. The aircraft is washed, and the intermediate coat and topcoat are reapplied. The system typically shortens the strip-and-repaint cycle by up to two days for this type of aircraft, according to Jungblut.

We worked with Airbus to develop and qualify this system for these aircraft, Jungblut said. Our laboratory conducted tests to confirm that this system was strippable, and we secured the business.

Additionally, the high-solids formulation of Desoprime CF/CA 7049 primer and Desothane HS/CA 8200 topcoats results in reduced solvent content and related VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions. Conventional-solids aerospace coatings are about 30-percent solids by volume, while these PPG Aerospace coatings contain 50 percent. Less paint is required for coverage, and aircraft painted with Desothane HS topcoats have longer life so they do not need to be repainted as often.

PPG Aerospaces selectively-strippable coatings system is being used on all 14 aircraft for the RAF. PPG Aerospace coatings, including systems using Desothane military and defense topcoats and Desoprime military and defense primers, also are used by Airbus for the A330 MRTT jets ordered by other air forces, Jungblut said.

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

PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM)

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. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). For more information, visit http://www.ppg.com.

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September 25, 2012, Washington, D.C. - As Congress reconvenes this month, the Aerospace States Association (ASA), led by Chairman Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell (AK), called on the congressional leadership to replace pending, indiscriminate funding cuts with an approach that would protect industry and security sectors.

"We understand that there are different views about the best approach to replace sequestration, but the process of compromise and negotiation must begin today," Treadwell said in a letter signed by lieutenant governors of both parties.

Over the next ten years, approximately $500 billion in funding reductions would impact the work of the Department of Defense. ASA's letter emphasized the damage this would do, not only to America's aerospace industry, but to national and economic security.

ASA encouraged federal leaders to work together on a solution that begins to address the nation's deficit, protects the vital work of the defense sector, NASA, the Federal Aviation Administration, and ensures that non-defense sector cuts are avoided, as well.

Other signatories included Lt. Governors Timothy Murray (MA), Kim Reynolds (IA), Brad Owen (WA), Ken Bennett (AZ), Todd Lamb (OK) and Kay Ivey (AL).

The letter can be read here.

### About ASA: ASA is a bi-partisan organization representing the grass roots of American aerospace and aviation. It is a 501(c)3 scientific and educational organization of Lieutenant Governors, Governor-appointed delegates and associate members from the aerospace industry, academia, and non-profit organizations. ASA was formed in 1993 to promote a state-based perspective in federal aerospace policy development and to support state aerospace initiatives that enhance economic development opportunities and student/teacher education outreach including the RWDC. ASA maintains direct ties to the executive branches of state governments throughout the nation.

Contact: Charles Huettner Phone: (202) 257-4872 Email: AerospaceStates@comcast.net

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Sometimes you have to wonder how much more short term the market can be? AAR Corp (NYSE: AIR) had already pre-announced results at the start of the month but when they formally released them the stock was met with a 6% decline and then a 3% rise the next day; this is after raising guidance as well. The results were actually fairly strong, but there was a lot in the details that revealed the underlying trends in the aerospace industry.

Private Sector Good, Public Sector Bad

No, not a eulogy to free market enterprise but a statement of what is currently trending in aerospace. Cuts in public spending and military hardware are reducing end demand on one side. Fortunately commercial aerospace is flying high at the moment and companies with heavier exposure to this side of the industry are benefiting accordingly.

A quick look at Boeings (NYSE: BA) order book reveals that it is filled for years to come. Even more interesting is where the orders are coming from. Here are the airlines that have made more than 20 orders in 2012 from Boeing.

Aside from the large order from United, all of these orders are being driven by budget airlines and emerging markets. In addition, a large part of the leasing company's orders are for operations in the Far East, and arguably Virgin Australia is an Asian carrier. Essentially the marginal growth in passenger miles flown is being driven by emerging markets. Indeed, the fact that commercial aerospace is actually an emerging market play has been one of the best kept investing secrets of recent years.

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The Canadian Government was urged to boost investment in green aerospace research and development today by Paul Steele, Executive Director of the Geneva-based Air Transport Action Group, a global association representing the commercial aviation industry on sustainability issues.

Speaking at the second annual meeting of the Canadian Green Aviation Research and Development Network (GARDN), Mr Steele said, The Canadian aerospace industry is one of the strongest in the world. Aerospace manufacturers and their supply chain provide 81,000 skilled jobs directly and support over 110,000 jobs and C$13.1 billion in total. A vital component of the future growth of this sector and its ability to help support the Canadian economy is the supply of well-trained engineering graduates and innovative aerospace research.

When the whole air transport system is included (airports, airlines, air traffic control and tourism supported by air travel), the aviation industry supports over 450,000 Canadian jobs and C$42.4 billion (or 2.8%) of gross domestic product.

In March this year, global leaders of the aviation industry signed a declaration on the future of sustainable aviation (http://www.aviationbenefitsbeyondborders.org). The first request to governments in the declaration was to continue to support collaborative research into new green aviation technologies and operations. The GARDN project is Canadas contribution to this effort and the projects it is undertaking such as the environmentally-focused regional jet will play a valuable role in helping to reduce aviations environmental footprint.

Worldwide, aviation currently accounts for around two percent of global man-made carbon dioxide emissions. The global aviation industry has agreed a set of ambitious targets to reduce its CO2 output. It will cap its net CO2 from 2020 and halve them by 2050, based on 2005 levels.

To achieve these targets, we need all parts of the industry working on fuel saving measures. Collaboration is key. Projects like GARDN, which bring together government, research institutions and industry to jointly develop new environmentally-targeted technologies are vital to this global effort. Governments around the world are undertaking such collaborative research to support their aviation industries. Its a wise investment in the future strength of Canadian aerospace and the benefits this brings to the wider national economy.

In April, the GARDN network assisted with the first Canadian flight on sustainable aviation biofuels, with partners Porter Airlines and Bombardier. Since then, Air Canada has undertaken the first North American international prefect flight incorporating biofuels and other emissions-saving methods on a flight which reduced the CO2 emitted by 40% compared to a normal flight.

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Toronto, ON Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Engine Services - Atlantic Inc. (Vector) is renewing its current two-year engine services agreement with Air Georgian Limited (Air Georgian), based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

As per the terms of the three-year extension of this exclusive agreement, Vector provides Air Georgian with fixed-wing aircraft engine repair and overhaul support from its Vector Aerospace Engine Services - Atlantic facility, located in Prince Edward Island, Canada; and also engine repair support from its Calgary, Alberta, service center.

Air Georgian Limited has been providing aviation services and customized charter flight solutions for more than 25 years, and we take pride in our reputation as a well trusted and extremely reliable flight services provider, says Brad Warren, vice president of maintenance for Air Georgian. Vector Aerospace Engine Services Atlantic has proven to us time and time again that they provide a high level of service and experience and so we look forward to continuing our partnership with Vector through the renewal of this engine services agreement.

We are very pleased that Air Georgian has expressed its confidence in us and our work with the renewal and extension of this agreement, says Jeff Poirier, president of Vector Aerospace Engine Services Atlantic. We are extremely confident that our proven repair and overhaul practices, highly trained personnel and state of the art technologies will continue to provide comprehensive support and great value to Air Georgian and its customers.

Poirier elaborates on the specifics of the agreement, explaining that the terms include the continuation of various engine repairs, hot section inspections, modifications, overhaul and test support for Air Georgian's fleet of Hawker Beechcraft B-1900D Aircraft.

About Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector)

Vector is a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul services. Through facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Africa and Australia it provides services to commercial and military customers for various types of gas turbine engines, components and helicopter airframes.

Principal operations include Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic; Vector Aerospace Engine Services-UK; Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America; SECA, A Vector Aerospace Company; Vector Aerospace International Limited and Pathix ASP. Vector also provides information technology solutions to an international customer base.

Vector employs approximately 2,800 employees.

A comprehensive overview of Vectors capabilities can be viewed at http://www.vectoraerospace.com.

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SAN JUAN, PR, Sept. 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Aero2pr, a site consultant that specializes in attracting aerospace investments to Puerto Rico, has announced the launch of a new website at http://www.aero2pr.com.

Aero2pr is dedicated to providing customized and specialized site location services to companies and individuals in the aerospace, defense and engineering services sectors. Aero2pr works with businesses and investors that wish to establish or relocate their operations to Puerto Rico.

Working side by side with local authorities, Aero2pr seeks to attract aerospace companies to the island, while promoting Puerto Rico's extensive and innovative tax incentives that offer unique benefits to companies in the aerospace, defense and engineering services sectors. According to Aero2pr's analysis, companies that relocate their operations to Puerto Rico can benefit from substantially lower total costs, very attractive tax incentives and a highly skilled workforce.

Unlike U.S. mainland states that face shortages and turnover of their highly skilled workforce, Puerto Rico offers near-term solutions to aerospace companies that can hire highly skilled employees in the "STEM" (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines while maintaining the integrity of their global competitiveness, their technological innovations and full compliance with U.S national security regulations. Electric Design magazine concluded in an analysis of the island's competitiveness that: "Puerto Rico offers tax advantages and a lower-cost labor force while allowing work on International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) contracts without restrictions".

Puerto Rico's higher education institutions have been developing Puerto Rico's next generation aerospace workforce since 2002. Forty percent of college graduates in Puerto Rico have STEM degrees according to the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO). Puerto Rican Universities have reputable engineering programs and established research projects in conjunction with major stateside universities, NASA, and the National Science Foundation, among other entities.

"Puerto Rico stands ready to capitalize on the re-shoring trend we are observing in high-tech manufacturing and engineering. We are excited to promote the growth of Puerto Rico's vibrant and well-respected aerospace industry cluster," said Petros G. Kitsos, Principal, Aero2pr. Puerto Rico's aerospace cluster currently hosts, among others, operations of Lockheed Martin, Honeywell Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney/Infotech, Hamilton Sundstrand and Essig Research.

About Aero2pr

Aero2pr is dedicated to providing customized and specialized site location services to companies and individuals in the aerospace, defense and engineering services sectors. We work with businesses and investors that wish to establish or relocate their operations to Puerto Rico. Aero2pr is an operating business of TBL Companies, LLC and an affiliate of TBL Strategy, a premier strategy consulting firm specializing in the aerospace, defense and diversified industrial sectors.

The trademarks and trade names of the institutions and companies mentioned in this press release are the property of their respective owners.

Contact: Rubi Rodriguez at +1 787-977-7900 or at http://www.aero2pr.com

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Hyderabad, Sept 24:

The countrys first aerospace and precision engineering special economic zone (SEZ) is taking shape at a location close to the Hyderabad international airport.

This emerging aerospace manufacturing cluster at Adibatla will focus on defence equipment, commercial aircraft components, testing and calibration labs, a commercial MRO and flying training hub. It will also include design and development of satellites.

According to S. Ramadorai, Chairman of Tata Elxsi and Vice-Chairman of Tata Consultancy Services, the Tata initiative that has brought international presence here can trigger a larger developmental advantage for this whole area as an Aero Cluster, he feels.

Tata Advanced Systems, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has built a top-notch facility from where it has begun deliveries of the centre wing box to be used in planes.

From no employee in 2009, this unit now has 700 aerospace professionals, meeting all aerospace technical standards.

You will be amazed that the average age of the employees in three Tata facilities is only 23 years. An academy has been set up to train young engineers and mechanics to global standards of aerospace, adding to the national talent pool, Ramadorai says .

Although traditionally one would associate aircraft clusters with Montreal, Seattle, Toronto and Toulouse, international outsourcing has produced spillovers and created new poles of growth, mainly in Southeast Asia.

With India spending as much as $36 billion (data for 2009) on its defence needs among the top 10 globally Hyderabad is well placed for defence and aerospace activities, since the city provides an ecosystem for the sector. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd already has an Avionics Division, there are several defence laboratories, and active defence equipment and component manufacturers here.

Global leaders in aerospace have also set up their technology and engineering service support centres in Hyderabad. With over 700 engineering colleges and technical institutes, talent supply is not a constraint , according to Ramadorai.

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WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - Sep 21, 2012) - Avascent will serve as a primary sponsor of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania's first Aerospace & Technology West Conference, to be held on September 27, 2012 in San Francisco, CA. Avascent partners Jon Barney and Tim Wickham will also lead panel discussions on big data and cyber security.

Due to the increased reliance of federal defense and intelligence agencies on emerging technologies, Wharton has decided to bring the longstanding conference to Silicon Valley for the first time. The conference brings together senior-level industry executives, policy makers, and investors to discuss ways to further industry and government innovation and increase competitiveness in the face of growing rivals, such as China.

"We have been helping clients in technology, aerospace, and defense to grow their federal businesses for over 25 years," Avascent's Jon Barney commented. "Through our work in the federal space, we have seen large growth in innovative markets such as cyber, cloud, big data, and analytics." Avascent's panels will provide a rare opportunity for some of the biggest names in big data and cyber to exchange their views on the direction of industry innovation with federal investors.

"Though cuts to government budgets are likely in coming years, investment in technology-driven markets, such as cybersecurity, is expected to grow," said Avascent's Tim Wickham. "The federal government needs commercial talent and technology to strengthen national security and improve operations. The tech industry can make a real contribution here."

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Avascent (www.avascent.com) is the leading strategy and management consulting firm serving clients operating in government-driven markets. Working with corporate leaders and financial investors, Avascent delivers sophisticated, fact-based solutions in the areas of strategic growth, value capture, and mergers and acquisition support. With deep sector expertise, analytically rigorous consulting methodologies, and a uniquely flexible service model, Avascent provides clients with the insights and advice they need to succeed in dynamic customer environments.

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SpaceX leads the industry in commitment to quality and safety through earning registration from NSF-ISR

ANN ARBOR, Mich. and HAWTHORNE, Calif. (September 19, 2012) - Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), which designs, manufactures and launches the world's most advanced rockets and spacecraft, has earned AS 9100 Rev C registration from NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR), a leading provider of quality management systems registrations worldwide. AS 9100 Rev C registration reinforces SpaceX's commitment to quality and leadership in the aerospace industry.

AS 9100 Rev C is the latest edition of the Aerospace Quality Management standard (AQMS) and is designed to meet the stringent and complex demands of the defense and commercial aerospace industry. It includes nearly 100 additional aerospace-specific requirements and is based on the International Organization for Standardization quality management system standard ISO 9001.

Earning AS 9100 Rev C registration from NSF-ISR demonstrates that SpaceX has implemented a comprehensive Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS) focused on areas directly impacting product safety and reliability. These include risk management and control, design processes that meet reliability requirements, supplier quality, product realization and product monitoring and measurement.

"SpaceX strives to produce the most advanced launch vehicles in the world. Ensuring that we have the best quality management system in place is a key to ensuring the safety and quality of our aerospace designs and launches," said Katherine Nelson, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for SpaceX. "Earning AS 9100 Rev C registration from NSF-ISR demonstrates our commitment to quality to our customers and the public."

"AS 9100 Rev C sets a high bar for quality and defines rigorous standards for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations. SpaceX has met the stringent demands of a robust quality management system which demonstrates their commitment and leadership to quality aerospace design and management," said NSF-ISR Aerospace Quality Program Manager Marty Willems.

To learn more about NSF-ISR's aerospace quality services, contact Don Sinkway at 949-748-9590 or dsinkway@nsf.org. You can also visit nsf.org/business/management_systems_registration/aerospace_all.asp.

Editor's note: To schedule an interview with NSF International Aerospace Quality Manager Marty Willems, contact Kelly Nichols at knichols@nsf.org or 734-827-6850.

About SpaceX: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world's most advanced rockets and spacecraft. With a diverse manifest of more than 40 launches to resupply the space station and deliver commercial and government satellites to orbit, SpaceX is the world's fastest growing launch services provider. In 2012, SpaceX made history when its Dragon spacecraft became the first commercial vehicle to successfully attach to the International Space Station - a feat previously achieved by only four governments. With the retirement of the Space Shuttle, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft are carrying cargo, and one day will carry astronauts, to and from the space station for NASA. Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, SpaceX is a private company owned by management and employees, with minority investments from Founders Fund, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Valor Equity Partners. The company has more than 1,800 employees in California, Texas, Florida and Washington, DC. For more information, visit SpaceX.com.

About NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR): NSF-ISR, an NSF International Company, offers a comprehensive portfolio of management systems registration solutions to meet the demands of the global marketplace (nsf-isr.org). NSF-ISR is recognized by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) to provide ISO/TS 16949 registrations in the automotive sector. NSF-ISR provides registrations for the following programs: ISO 9001, AS 9100/10/20, ISO 13485, ISO 20000-1, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, ISO 14001, Responsible Care (RC) 14001, Responsible Care Management Systems (RCMS), OHSAS 18001, American Tree Farm System and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) through ANAB accreditation as well as Greenhouse Gas Verification/Validation and SFI Chain of Custody (CoC) through ANSI accreditation.

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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Sept. 21, 2012) - FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FLY) is pleased to provide an update highlighting some of the company's recent achievements from the current quarter. The third quarter (Q3) is traditionally a slower time of year for orders and the shipment of AFIRS installation kits. However, this year has proven to be stronger than usual, as a result of FLYHT's sales team efforts and increased activity of many different airlines and manufacturers.

A total of seventeen kits have been delivered in Q3. Twelve of which were sent to existing customers who are installing the units on recently acquired airplanes. Four were shipped to new customers. Of these four deliveries, two were specifically for the voice-only application and two were sent to major industry manufacturers for inclusion on delivered aircraft. The last unit was shipped to a Chinese business jet operator for its evaluation.

The cash deposits for this installation have been received according to FLYHT's prepayment policy.

"It also is important to note that three of the kits in this quarter are headed to a new customer in China for evaluation. This is a direct result of the regulation announced by the Chinese Aircraft Data Communications Corporation at the National Business Aviation show last October, which requires satellite communications on all aircraft in that country," said Bill Tempany, President & CEO of FLYHT. "We are also experiencing a lot of interest and support from the African airline industry and we are excited about the opportunity that lies ahead in that region."

"FLYHT is continuing to make progress with L3 Communications in providing a factory option solution for Airbus A320 and as announced we have received the necessary approvals to move the NetJets program forward in Europe with the receipt of the Supplemental Type Certificate for the Hawker aircraft," added Mr. Tempany. "It takes a long time to become a recognized participant in the aerospace industry and we believe our recent announcements show FLYHT has earned a spot in that community."

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 UpTime, 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, automatically streams vital data, normally secured in the black box, to designated sites on the ground in real-time. In May 2012 the trading symbol was changed from AMA to FLY in conjunction with a name change from AeroMechanical Services Ltd. to FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

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

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Sept. 19, 2012-Washington, D.C.-Women in Aerospace is proud to recognize nine outstanding women for their contributions to the aerospace industry and to the advancement of women in the field. These women will be honored at the 27th annual Women in Aerospace Awards with a reception and dinner to be held on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Arlington, Va.

The Women in Aerospace awards celebrate women's professional excellence in aerospace, annually recognizing female leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the aerospace community. The 2012 recipients are:

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Gwynne Shotwell, president, SpaceX, Hawthorne, Calif., in recognition of her extraordinary technical and business sense with a charisma and passion for space, education and advancement of sciences as well as her participation in science, technology, engineering and math education and scholarship.

AEROSPACE AWARENESS AWARD: Susan Anderson, public affairs specialist, NASA's Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, in recognition of her promotion of public awareness for space exploration and her dedication to inspiring the next generation of space explorers and pioneers.

AEROSPACE EDUCATOR AWARD: Shella Condino, advanced placement Physics and Chemistry teacher, Presidio High School, Presidio, Texas, in recognition of her motivating force using rocketry to give her students an aerospace education and a pathway to be first generation college graduates.

LEADERSHIP AWARD: Simonetta Di Pippo, ASI European Space Policy Observatory, Brussels, in recognition of her role as a strong advocate of space exploration, highly skilled manager of complex space projects, mentor and as a leader for young women in the aerospace sector.

Also winning the LEADERSHIP AWARD: Kay Bailey Hutchison, U.S. Senator, Texas, is recognized for her strong and effective leadership in space and aeronautics throughout her service in the United States Senate and her sustained dedication to ensuring opportunities for women to seek and attain the highest achievements in the aeronautic and aerospace professions.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Lieutenant General Ellen Pawlikowski, commander, Space and Missile Systems Center, Air Force Space Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. and Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space, is recognized for how she has inspired future leaders and for her lifelong dedication, selflessness, and commitment to furthering the advancement of women's opportunities in aerospace.

OUTSTANDING MEMBER AWARD: Debra Facktor Lepore, industry professor, Stevens Institute of Technology and president, DFL Space LLC, Hoboken, N.J., is recognized for her enduring, tireless efforts on behalf of Women in Aerospace, Women in Aerospace Foundation and the aerospace industry.

WIA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Kirstyn Marie Johnson, a junior in aerospace engineering sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) will receive a $1,000 scholarship to be applied to the 2012-2013 academic year.

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Northrop Grumman Corp.'s Aerospace Systems sector, based in Redondo Beach, will cut nearly 600 jobs as the military contractor prepares for a tightening federal budget next year.

The cuts will result from voluntary buyouts that employees applied for after Northrop announced this opportunity in July, the company said in a statement.

Most of the employees involved in the buyouts will have their last day of work on Sept. 27, although some will remain until Dec. 24, Northrop spokesman Thomas Henson said in an interview.

"Because of defense budget uncertainties and pressures on current and projected business, we must adjust our budgets by the end of this year to be prepared to meet the challenges of what shapes up as a demanding 2013," Northrop's statement said.

The company said the staff reduction is needed to allow it to "compete in a very cost-conscious marketplace."

The cuts are not related a specific program, but rather will be across the sector in "all functional organizations - administrative and technical," the company said.

Aerospace Systems employs about 21,000 people, mostly in Southern California. Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach have 6,500 employees, who work on satellite programs.

El Segundo, where Northrop builds the aft and center fuselage for the F/A-18 Super Hornet, has about 4,000 workers.

Northrop also employs 3,500 Aerospace Systems employees in the Antelope Valley from Palmdale to

Northrop employs about 800 people in Carson who are not connected to Aerospace Systems.

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BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. began the process of shipping the finished NASA James Webb Space Telescope mirrors to Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md., on Friday, September 14, 2012.

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Ball Aerospace, under contract to Northrop Grumman, is responsible for the Webb's optical technology and lightweight mirror system. Two of the 18 beryllium primary mirror segments that comprise NASA's sophisticated Webb Telescope were shipped from Boulder in custom containers designed specifically for the multiple trips the mirrors made through eight U.S. states while completing their manufacturing. The remaining 16 mirrors will make their way from Boulder to Goddard over the next 12 months as they await telescope integration in 2015. The Webb is on track for an October 2018 liftoff.

"Ball and its subcontractors have spent eight years tackling the rigorous requirements associated with JWST's optical design," said David L. Taylor, president and CEO of Ball Aerospace."We are very proud to have answered the challenge posed by James Webb and look forward to this ground-breaking NASA science mission."

The Webb Telescope will be the first civilian space-based observatory to use an actively controlled, segmented mirror architecture. Each of the 18 hexagonal-shaped mirror assemblies that make up the 21.3-foot (6.5 m) primary mirror measures more than 1.3 meters across, and weighs approximately 40 kilograms, or 88 pounds, after light-weighting.

The Webb telescope is critical for future infrared observations. The Webb will be the premier observatory of the next decade. It will study every phase in the history of our universe, ranging from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang, to the formation of stellar systems capable of supporting life on planets like Earth, to the evolution of our own Solar System.

The custom shipping containers for the mirrors are designed to maintain a consistent environment during travel between facilities. Each container is hermetically sealed to handle atmospheric pressure changes when the mirrors are shipped from high elevations like Boulder to other locations at or near sea level such as Greenbelt, Maryland.

In addition to the Webb Telescope, Ball Aerospace has played a significant role in astrophysics and planetary missions including Kepler, the Hubble Space Telescope, the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, the Spitzer Space Telescope, the Infrared Astronomical Satellite, the Cosmic Background Explorer, the Chandra X-ray Observatory, and the upcoming Sentinel Mission.

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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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Global Aerospace and Defense Market 2011-2015

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TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Aerospace and Defense market to grow at a CAGR of 2.48 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing share of defense budget. The Global Aerospace and Defense market has also been witnessing increasing order backlog. However, complex regulatory requirements could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

TechNavio's report, the Global Aerospace and Defense Market 2011-2015, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the US, and the Europe and Rest of the World regions; it also covers the Global Aerospace and Defense market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors dominating this market space include The Boeing Co., European Aeronautic Defence, and Space Co., General Dynamics Corp., and Lockheed Martin Corp.

Other vendors mentioned in the report: GE Aviation, Thales Group, Rolls-Royce plc, Safran Group, L-3 Communications Holdings Inc., Honeywell Aerospace, Textron Inc., Science Applications International Corp., Bombardier Inc., Goodrich Corp., and Huntington Ingalls Industries.

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What will the market size be in 2015 and at what rate will it grow?

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ROCKFORD Five years ago, it was an idea. Five years from now, B/E Aerospace Ecosystems expects to generate $50 million a year selling toilets for business and commercial jets from its plant near Chicago Rockford International Airport.

B/E Aerospace is a home-grown business expanding into a growing aerospace field, an industry to which the region has pinned its wings as it seeks to improve a manufacturing economy that has suffered through more pain than gain cycles over the past several decades.

While there are only 74 employees today, there will be many more tomorrow, next year and the year after, said CEO Amin Khoury, who pegged the revenue goal Monday as the company invited the public to see the new research and assembly facility at 5795 Logistics Parkway.

In midsummer, the company moved into the 38,000-square-foot building, where it will ramp up production next year of its vacuum waste systems to meet orders from nine business-jet makers. Boeing is among the companies, buying B/Es system for its 737 program.

Boeing projects that 34,000 commercial jets will be built by 2031, but demand for business jets is also expected to take off. In June, Bombardier Aerospace said 24,000 business jets worth $648 billion will be built by 2031.

All of them will need toilet systems.

Khoury said B/Es toilets are lighter, more reliable and easier to maintain than those of the companys competitors, making them less expensive for aircraft owners.

Rockford is one of 30 worldwide B/E locations and, perhaps, its most unusual. B/E first tried the conventional avenue into the aircraft bathroom business, but its 2004 bid for Envirovac, a Machesney Park maker of vacuum toilet systems, was unsuccessful.

Three years later, it decided to experiment with a startup, hiring former Envirovac President Bob Shafer to run it. The company began developing prototypes and innovating around them. This is really an engineering company, said Shafer, noting that 41 of the 74 employees are engineers.

B/Es growth started in 2007 after it became a tenant at EIGERlab, an incubator started with congressional earmarks from Rep. Don Manzullo.

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