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“Cross-Border Opportunities in Mexican Aerospace”

“Cross-Border Opportunities in Mexican Aerospace”130816_mexico_aerospace_industry_data
San Diego Chapter meeting on March 24

The Mexican aerospace industry has grown dramatically in the past 10 years, not only in its traditional home of Queretaro state, but now in Baja California. Mexican aerospace has grown from 100 U.S. and European manufacturers in 2004 to over 300 in 2014.

Mexico offers U.S. aerospace firms several advantages for their business, including: a highly educated engineering workforce (including design and manufacturing engineering) an advantageous cost structure, and a very friendly regulatory environment, with easy access to U.S. and international markets.

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 (networking at 5:00pm, meeting and refreshments 5:30– 7:30pm PST), when a panel will provide practical insights and guidance to U.S. aerospace firms doing business in Mexico, both as an end market, as well as a source of operating and business advantages. Our panel will include representatives from industry, as well as export and trade oriented organizations:

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until March 17). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdmar15.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.

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“Developments in Aerospace Additive Manufacturing”

“Developments in Aerospace Additive Manufacturing”3d.printing
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on March 20

The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is fast growing, over 30% annually, with new applications and uses being applied every day.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, March 20, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Steve Kidd, CEO of Cimtech, will discuss AM as used in aerospace companies over the last ten years, including showing actual successes of applications to manufacture tooling, fixtures, composite tools and parts for end-use production parts. Come learn more about this disruptive technology and how it might provide your company a competitive edge

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until March 13). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflamar15.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.

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“Security for Rent” – A Tour of AZLabs”

“Security for Rent” – A Tour of AZLabs”security 3
Arizona Chapter April 14 meeting

AZLabs provides the freedom to innovate in privacy. Privacy is provided in the form of secure workspaces with access to restricted airspace, ideally positioned to accommodate sensitive research programs.

Please join us at AZLabs in Mesa, AZ on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Dane Mullenix, Director, Arizona Laboratories (AZLabs) will provide an overview of Arizona Laboratories, focused on its’ unique business model and collaborative partnership with City of Mesa. He will discuss the current state of the Lab’s progress, including the emerging relevance to Cyber Security. The meeting will conclude with a 35 minute tour of the Lab and Arizona Cyber Warfare Range.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until April 7). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazapr15.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.

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“Incentives and Supports for Arizona A&D Companies”

“Incentives and Supports for Arizona A&D Companies”Incentives
Arizona Chapter March 10 meeting

Aerospace is one of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) thrust’s industries. GPEC actively pursues expansion and relocation of new companies into the region.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Mitchel Allen, Director of Business Development, Greater Phoenix Economic Council will review and discuss GPEC’s activities, State incentives programs and available support for A&D companies new to the market but also already operating in Greater Phoenix.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until March 3). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazmar15.eventbrite.com.

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

The Arizona Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is led by individuals from Phoenix Logistics, KinetX Aerospace, Moog, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Greenberg Traurig, Snell & Wilmer, and Frontier Associates.

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“The Future of the U.S. Competitive Advantage in Commercial Space”

“The Future of the U.S. Competitive Advantage in Commercial Space”
Orange County Chapter meeting on March 5LA ESTADOUNIDENSE SPACEX PRESENTA NAVE PARA TRANSPORTAR ASTRONAUTAS A LA EEI

In June 2014 the report “An Analysis of the Competitive Advantage of the United States of America in Commercial Human Orbital Spaceflight Markets” was published. This report identified existing and potential Private Human Access to Space/Human Orbital Markets and analyzed the U.S. industrial supply chain supporting commercial human orbital spaceflight in those markets.

Please join us in Irvine, CA on Thursday, March 5, 2015 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Dr. Greg Autry, Assistant Professor of Clinical Entrepreneurship, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, one of the authors of the report, will review the findings of the report and offer updates based on recent events in commercial space and global markets. The study revealed that while the United States currently possesses significant competitive advantage in commercial human orbital spaceflight, there are several areas of note that present a challenge to the sustainability of this advantage. Dr. Autry will focus on the challenges and the politics behind them.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until February 26). 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.

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“The New Orbital ATK and New Directions in Space Acquisition”

“The New Orbital ATK and New Directions in Space Acquisition”
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on February 20orbital-atk-merger_620x

10 February 2015 is Day One for the new Orbital ATK. It’s a new company combining the Aerospace and Defense Groups of ATK with launch and satellite provider Orbital Sciences.

This merger is happening at a time of significant change in space acquisition. The technology innovations from many “New Space” companies, and some “Old Space” companies, are spawning business innovations in areas like remote sensing, resource development and space logistics. At the same time the Air Force looking at ways to streamline its often challenging procurement processes to reduce the costs of its systems and take advantage of some of these commercial trends.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, February 20, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Arnie Streland, Director of Strategy and Business Development, ATK Aerospace Group, will describe how the new company is well positioned to take advantage of the many changes impacting the space community, creating opportunities for the new company and its potential teammates.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until February 13). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflafeb2015.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.

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“Value Chain: Recruiting, Onboarding, Retaining Key People”

“Value Chain: Recruiting, Onboarding, Retaining Key People”Onboard - Retain
Arizona Chapter February 10 meeting

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Conrad Prusak, Master Chair, Vistage International, will provide attendees insight as to the importance of a narrative and a process that focuses on identifying and keeping their best team members. Learn how to form the narrative and sustain the message through the key touch points when building teams.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until February 3). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazfeb15.eventbrite.com.

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

The Arizona Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is led by individuals from Phoenix Logistics, KinetX Aerospace, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Greenberg Traurig, Snell & Wilmer, and Frontier Associates.

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“An Unmanned Future: Challenges, Risks and Opportunities”

“An Unmanned Future: Challenges, Risks and Opportunities”Alaska photo Lg
Orange County Chapter meeting on February 5

In the future, unmanned aircraft systems will help monitor our borders, deliver packages to our homes, improve the productivity of farms, help find missing hikers, lost children and escaped criminals, provide Internet access for people in remote locations and generate high-resolution 3-D models of critical infrastructure. Yet significant challenges to the growth of this industry exist, making investment decisions difficult to time.

Please join us in Irvine, CA on Thursday, February 5, 2015 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Steven Gitlin, Vice President, Marketing Strategy, Communications & Investor Relations, AeroVironment, Inc., will address such questions as: What will this market require? What could jeopardize its growth? What opportunities will this market create?

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until January 29). 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, Value Based Project Management, and UK Trade & Investment.

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Special Tour of MCAS Miramar, San Diego

Special Tour of MCAS Miramar, San DiegoCH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters

San Diego Chapter tour on February 6

Please join us in San Diego on Friday, February 6, 2015 for a special tour of the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (networking at 7:00am, meeting and tour 7:30am-12:00pm, lunch 12:30-1:30pm).

Colonel John Farnam, MCAS Miramar Commanding Officer, will welcome us, followed by a brief overview of the day and logistics. Besides seeing the base from a bus we will 1) visit (and experience) CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters and Aviation Crew simulators that are used for training and 2) visit with CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter & FA-18 Hornet Jet squadrons, see the aircraft up close and even get to sit in a cockpit. The event will conclude with a catered lunch at the Officers Club.

To cover costs, the tour is $25 for A&D Forum members (who have exclusive access until January 26) and $45 for non-members (after January 26). You must RSVP by COB Monday, Feb 2. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdfeb15.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 Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Moss Adams.