BETA Technologies has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration as a launch participant in the first eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, a national initiative aimed at accelerating the safe introduction of electric and vertical…
Transcat has appointed Jaime Irick as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 29, 2026. He will also join the company’s Board of Directors and serve on its Executive Committee. The announcement follows the planned retirement of CEO Lee Rudow,…
Thales has unveiled SkyDefender, a comprehensive air and missile defence system engineered to counter the full spectrum of modern aerial threats. With adversaries deploying everything from small unmanned systems to hypersonic weapons, the company positions SkyDefender as a multi‑domain solution…
AIM MRO Holdings has acquired Advanced Air West Palm Beach, a long‑established manufacturer of replacement bushings, sleeves and fasteners for landing gear systems across commercial and military fleets. The deal broadens AIM MRO’s footprint in the aerospace and defense aftermarket,…
Mouser Electronics has renewed its role as a Platinum sponsor of the 2026 Create the Future Design Contest, a long‑running global competition that encourages engineers and innovators to develop technologies with meaningful societal impact. The distributor is joined by Intel…
Astro Pak has appointed Kyle Campbell as Senior Vice President of Field Services, adding an experienced leader to oversee the company’s nationwide technical field operations. In this role, Campbell will guide operational performance, safety, customer delivery, and team development across…
Applied Aerospace & Defense has acquired Ultracor, a California based manufacturer of specialized honeycomb core materials used in advanced bonded composites. The move supports Applied’s strategy to vertically integrate key elements of its supply chain, ensuring the company can meet…
EGI Battery has announced the establishment of its first U.S. manufacturing campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, marking a significant step in the company’s plan to expand domestic production of high performance lithium ion pouch cells. The Zeeb Road campus will…
Electra has been named the first private sector participant in the U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA’s new Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program. The initiative establishes public private partnerships to accelerate regulatory frameworks…
Epsilon3 has announced that Co Founder and CEO Laura Crabtree has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, a list that highlights influential women entrepreneurs whose work is reshaping their industries. The recognition places Crabtree among a group of…