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September 6, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Introduction & Tour of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University”

“Introduction & Tour of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University”

Arizona Chapter September 15 meeting

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a non-profit independent institution offering more than 70 baccalaureate, master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in its colleges of Arts & Sciences, Aviation, Business, Engineering, and Security & Intelligence. Embry-Riddle is the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace.

The university is a major research center, seeking solutions to real-world problems in partnership with the aerospace industry, other universities and government agencies.

Please join us in Prescott, AZ on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, (networking at 9:00am, meeting and tour 9:30–11:00am), for presentations on and a tour of Embry-Riddle’s Prescott campus. The ERAU Chancellor, Dr. Ayers, will provide welcoming remarks, followed by presentations by one or more of the ERAU staff, including Dean Ron Madler, Dean of Engineering. The presentations will provide a perspective of researched technologies and fields of aerospace interest.

The meeting will be followed by a brief walking tour of ERAU’s engineering facilities and their unique capabilities. In particular, the College of Security and Intelligence and College of Aviation have some aspects that will be of interest to the Aerospace and Defense community.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 8). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazsep15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams and Greenberg Traurig.

September 1, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

Tour of Lockheed Martin F-35 Line in Ft. Worth

Tour of Lockheed Martin F-35 Line in Ft. Worth

Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter October 8 meeting

Officially designated as Air Force Plant 4, Fort Worth is the headquarters of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company and home of the F-35 Lightning II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon and program support for the F-22 Raptor. Manufacturing activities include F-35 Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon final assembly. Portions of the Japan F-2 fighter are also produced here.

Please join us in Ft. Worth on Wednesday, October 8, 2015, for a tour of this exciting facility (registration and networking at 9:00am, meeting and tour 9:30–11:30am).

This event is limited to US Citizens. Tickets are limited to 40 people on a first-come first-served basis. All information must be submitted to Lockheed by October 5, and thus registration closes at 9:00am CST on Monday October 5. While the event is free, until Sept 21 A&D Forum members have exclusive access to register. For more information and to register to attend the tour, go to http://adfdfwoct15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

August 26, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Creating Competitive Advantage through Your Supply Chain”

“Creating Competitive Advantage through Your Supply Chain”

South Bay (CA) Chapter September 10 meeting

In recent years, the aerospace markets for both commercial and military products have become more and more competitive. With industry consolidation and few new aircraft being launched this trend is becoming ever more prevalent.

Most companies have reacted to these challenges by initiating continuous improvement activities focused largely on leaning out production operations and reducing direct labor product content. Businesses who have embraced lean initiative for many years are finding diminishing returns from this approach. In many cases this activity has been accomplished by the outsourcing of non-core operations and work content, reducing the internal production base.

Given this situation, many companies have realized they must redirect their attention to creating value through enhanced supply chain efficiencies. Ducommun is in the midst of such a supply chain transformation.

Please join us in Torrance, CA, on Thursday, September 10, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Joel Benkie (President & COO) and Jerry Redondo (VP of Operational Excellence) of Ducommun share some key aspect of their strategy and approach.

Attendance is limited to the #1 or #2 operating executives of A&D companies or plants, i.e., organizations that have a direct role in production, e.g., engineering, fabrication, coating, and testing. Likewise, to promote exchange, each meeting is limited to 20 attendees.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 3). Advanced registration is required. or more information and to register to attend the meeting or for the waitlist, go to http://adfsbsep15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The South Bay Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, Aerospace Engineering Corp., Community Bank, and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, and led by the heads of Aerospace Manufacturing & Engineering. Alloy Processing, Triumph Aerostructures-Hawthorne, Dasco Engineering Corporation, Brek Manufacturing, and Frontier Associates.

August 25, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“2016 Defense Budget Update”

“2016 Defense Budget Update”

Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter September 10 meeting

Please join us in Ft. Worth on Thursday, September 10, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Jeremiah (J.J.) Gertler, Specialist in Military Aviation, Congressional Research Service, Washington, D.C., will discuss the 2016 defense budget, reviewing Congressional action on the Administration’s proposed budget and how major programs have fared to date. He will provide acquisition forecasts for aviation assets from al the military services — rotary wing, fixed wing, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles — with observations about programs to watch in the future (including some that might surprise you!).

For the rest of 2015 the meetings of the DFW Chapter are free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfdfwsep15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

August 19, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“An Update on the SoCal A&D Supply Chain”

“An Update on the SoCal A&D Supply Chain”

Orange County Chapter meeting on September 3
(live webstream available)

The Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was established by the federal government to reinvent how economic development is done in manufacturing through strategic investments to strengthen the capacity of the industrial ecosystem. 86 organizations from industry, academia, government, and economic and workforce development partnered across the four counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura to create a collaborative, the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) – one of only twelve federally-designated “Manufacturing Communities” – focused on aerospace and defense.

In addition to AMP SoCal approved projects receiving additional “points” for federal grants, the region has benefited from the focused collaboration of the many organizations addressing aerospace & defense.

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, September 3, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Jim Watson, CEO of California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) and head of the AMP SoCal Supplier Networks Committee, will provide an update on the Southern California A&D Supply Chain including: a SWOT analysis, supplier gaps and initial results from supplier focus groups. The approach the committee will use to engage A&D suppliers will also be discussed.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until August 27). You may also attend via the web for free. Click here to register to attend the meeting

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by Burdge Logistics, Moss Adams, Hein & Associates, and UK Trade & Investment.

August 12, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“The Space Experience Economy”

“The Space Experience Economy”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on August 21

What do ten billionaires all have in common? They have started or invested in space enterprise/tourism ventures.

Today real space hotels and orbital super yachts are being designed. A number of companies are planning space activities, including asteroid mining. 14+ million people annually visit space attractions, museums and NASA visitor centers, more than visit both of the Universal Studio Movie Theme Parks combined.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, August 21, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when John Spencer, Outer Space Architect, Author and Developer, will provide the latest information, perspectives and forecast for the growing Space Experience Economy, New Space enterprise and space tourism.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until August 14). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflaaug15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

August 7, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

Tour & Strategic Discussion at Triumph Aerostructures

Tour & Strategic Discussion at Triumph Aerostructures

South Bay (CA) Chapter August 13 meeting

Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Aircraft Division – Hawthorne has been a major innovator of both military and commercial airframe structures since the 1930s. This experience has enabled them to become a world-class supplier of skin panels.

The Hawthorne plant has produced Boeing 747 fuselage panels since the aircraft program began in 1966. Since that time, they have delivered more than 1,400 fuselage ship sets, including those for Air Force One. This fuselage section is 172 feet long. Each shipset has 21 major side and door panels delivered to Boeing in six custom, oversized railcars. In addition, Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Aircraft Division builds five upper and three lower “bonnet” panels for each 747 fuselage, along with 90 to 130 floor beams per ship set.

At the main assembly plant, subassemblies are assembled, such as access doors, stringer assemblies, and skin panel assemblies. To help ensure first-time quality, the site uses Determinate Assembly (D/A), an advanced digital manufacturing process that minimizes product variability and allows “snap-together” final assembly of large structures.

Please join us in Hawthorne, CA, on Thursday, August 13, 2015, 7:30am – 10:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Marty Jones, President – Hawthorne, will host a presentation, tour, and strategic discussion at Triumph Aerostructures.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until August 5). Advanced registration is required. or more information and to register to attend the meeting or for the waitlist, go to http://adfsbaug15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The South Bay Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, Aerospace Engineering Corp., Community Bank, and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, and led by the presidents of Aerospace Manufacturing & Engineering. Alloy Processing, Triumph Aerostructures-Hawthorne, Dasco Engineering Corporation, Brek Manufacturing, and Frontier Associates. Breakfast at this meeting is sponsored by Morgan Stanley.

August 6, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“2015 M&A Outlook and Practical Implications for the San Diego Small Business Defense Contractor”

“2015 M&A Outlook and Practical Implications
for the San Diego Small Business Defense Contractor”

San Diego Chapter meeting on September 22

Exit strategies are an important topic for all companies in the A&D community. Many small business contractors make decisions every day that have potential impacts on their exit strategy including: which programs to pursue, bid strategy decisions, teaming agreements, contract awards and contractor performance.

This event will provide contractors with current market information on M&A trends and multiples and to discuss specific business decisions and practices that may impact your ultimate company valuation.

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 (registration & Networking: 5:30-6:15pm, meeting: 6:15-7:45pm PST), when a diverse panel of experts will provide specific insights that may help guide your decision process. Panelists include John Gaffney (Managing Principal, Renaissance Strategic Advisors), Michael Fink (VP Contracts, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions), Robert Pennoyer (President, Mission Solutions, Epsilon Systems), and Ed Lake (Moderator, Managing Director, Shoreline Partners, LLC).

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 15). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdsep15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Diego chapter was founded by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton and Frontier Associates, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and LevitZacks.

August 1, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“NewSpace and the Frontier Movement: Will Texas Play a Leading Role?”

“NewSpace and the Frontier Movement: Will Texas Play a Leading Role?”

Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter August 13 meeting

The Founders of Paypal, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Virgin and other top level companies are all investing in major space projects, ranging from rocketships to asteroid mining. Why? What draws these savvy and successful leaders to the idea of literally building a stairway to heaven? Where did the idea come from, who started the revolution and where is it going next?

Please join us in Ft. Worth on Thursday, August 13, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Rick Tumlinson, Chair, Deep Space Industries will address not only these questions, but also will discuss what Texas should do to make sure that the first civilian flights back to the Moon and Mars begin in the Lone Star State.

For the rest of 2015 the meetings of the DFW Chapter are free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfdfwaug15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.