Meeting Notices - Arizona

AZ Chapter webinar in Phoenix on September 26, 2024

Join us for a talk on U.S.-Mexico relations, currently more crucial than ever. Why? Because these two neighboring nations share a 2,000-mile border with 55 active land ports of entry. Their bilateral relationship directly impacts millions of Americans—whether it’s about trade, economic reform, education exchange, citizen security, or public health. From joint efforts in combating illicit flows to cross-border energy production and environmental management, understanding this partnership unlocks opportunities for growth, collaboration, and shared prosperity.

Please join us 8:30-9:30 am Phoenix Time on Thursday, September 26 when Eduardo Gonzalez, President, 258 Consulting LLC, Indira Jeffrey, Associate Director. Arizona State University and CEO, iGlobal Business Consulting, LLC, and
Sébastien Dérieux, CEO, Industrial Estate Mexico will explore the growth potential within Mexico’s aerospace industry, a field with strategic advantages that are hard to ignore. We’ll be highlighting the country’s proximity to the US, competitive labor costs, and growing network of aerospace clusters. The session will cover investment opportunities in areas like manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities, as well as research and development. It could also outline the critical steps for establishing a presence in Mexico, including navigating the regulatory landscape and understanding local market dynamics.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $25 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazsep24.eventbrite.com/

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AZ Chapter webinar in Phoenix on June 13, 2024

Please join us 8:30-9:30 am PDT on Thursday, June 13 when Dr. Troy Henderson will to talk about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s contribution to recent spaceflight projects including EagleCam, which launched February 15, 2024. That Intuitive Machines lander included EagleCam, the first student-built payload to reach the lunar surface. LLAMAS is scheduled to launch in summer 2024 and will be the first student-built payload to be mounted to and operated during a crewed mission inside the SpaceX Dragon capsule, capturing the first civilian spacewalk.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $25 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazjun24.eventbrite.com/

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AZ Chapter webinar in Phoenix on May 14, 2024

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is getting closer and closer to become a reality. The OEMs have received upwards of $10 billion in funding and gathered almost 17,000 orders.

Please join us 9:00-10:30 am when Sergio Cecutta, Partner, SMG Consulting, will take a look at the AAM ecosystem, the players and when you can expect being able to board an eVTOL on your way to the airport.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $35 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazmay24.eventbrite.com/

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AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on April 2, 2024

Please join us 4:30-6:30 pm at Cresa Commercial Real Estate Company on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, when Gunnar Light (CEO Global G Group & Director Coeus Consulting, Cyber Security & Aerospace-Defense specialist), Caroline Lynch (Founder/owner Copper Hill Strategies, LLC, Cyber Security policy & Government relations specialist), and Jeff Marek (Founder/owner Brevir Solutions LLC, Former Intel GM, Artificial Intelligence & Security specialist) will discuss cyber, AI, and other aerospace risks in 2024.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $35 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazapr24.eventbrite.com/

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The meeting is hosted by Cresa Commercial Real Estate Company.

AZ Chapter webinar on December 14, 2023

Please join us 9:30-10:30 am Phoenix Time on Thursday, December 14, 2023, when David Anderson, retired Boeing, ConvAirT Group partner, will discuss key aerospace aircraft technologies.

David Anderson is a private pilot experienced with Boeing and competitor’s airplanes. He retired as Boeing Managing Director of Product Development. He now hosts an AIAA Seattle Retirees brunch and aviation technical speaker’s forum at the Museum of Flight.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $25 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazdec23.eventbrite.com/

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AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on March 9, 2023

Meeting location: Cresa Commercial Real Estate Company
22398 E. Camelback Rd , Suite 900, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Meeting Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023
Meeting Time: 5:30- 6:00 PM Networking
6:00-6:30 PM Presentation, 6:30-7:00 PM Networking

Please join us 5:30-7:30 pm at Cresa Commercial Real Estate Company on Thursday, March 9, 2023, when Chris Hawley, Director, Innovation Initiatives,
Honeywell Aerospace will discuss strategies for generating new ideas and bringing them to market.

Hawley leads design projects for Honeywell Aerospace’s Electronic Solutions group. He previously led marketing for Honeywell’s new urban air mobility and electric aviation business, helping to win $3.5B in contracts in its first two years.

He will discuss how to quickly gather customer needs, rapidly prototype and test new products in the market.

Since the Arizona Chapter is restarting after the pandemic the meeting is free for all. Register at adfazmar23.eventbrite.com.

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The meeting is hosted by Spencer Fane LLP.

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on August 19, 2022

Meeting location: Spencer Fane LLP
2415 E Camelback Road, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85160-4288
Meeting Date: Friday, August 19, 2022
Meeting Time: 5:30- 6:00 PM Networking
6:00-7:00 PM Presentations, 7:00-7:30 PM Networking

Please join us 5:30-7:30 pm at Spencer Fane LLP on Friday, August 19, 2022, for “Three Presentations on Innovative Thinking in A&D”.

Justin Spaulding, President and CEO of The145.com & Co-Founder of TearDowns.aero, will present “Leveraging Technology to Grow Your Shop, Inventory or Teardown Company”. Learn how to pre-buy material off of aircraft slated for teardown, effectively offer teardown companies unsolicited bids to repair components on their harvest lists, advertise commercial and regional aircraft for sale and more. This is a must attend presentation for individuals that want to learn how and where to find the data that will increase their company’s sales and profit margins.

Brock Booher, President of Volant Systems, will present “SNAPs and Old Crows: Bridging the Growing Generational Divide in Today’s Workforce”. Are you a Sensitive New Age Pilot or an Old Crow? Today’s workforce is becoming increasingly divided by generational lines. Bridging that gap will take efforts from both sides, and some guidance from leadership. Learn some techniques for guiding your organization through this change.

Whistler Cherubin, Cofounder of Trip/ IN, will present “TripIn- Travel A-Z: a French startup searching for funding”. Founded by Whistler Cherubin and Komi Sika, Trip/In is a travel companion that provides personalized and optimized information on activities available or retail choices in airports based on the time spent at a given airport. Trip/In aggregates and disseminates information to travellers regarding their travel, its preparation or conduct at airports and areas around them. It provides travellers with information regarding events, concerts, shops, stands available in transit areas; at departure and at destination. Trip/In will improve conversion using big data, artificial intelligence, offer optimized content, and serve as a communication channel between travel ports and travelers through a messaging platform.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum, AZTC, and Americans Aerospace Cluster members and $30 for non-members until August 12, $40 thereafter. Guests may attend two chapter meetings for free. Register at https://adfazaug22.eventbrite.com.

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The meeting is hosted by Spencer Fane LLP.

AZ Chapter meeting in Apache Junction on December 6, 2021

Meeting location: Mammoth Steak House and Saloon
4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Meeting Date: Monday, December 6, 2021
Meeting Time: Dinner & Presentation: 6:00-7:00pm
Networking: 7:00-7:30pm

In recent years, more than 100 aircraft makers have begun developing electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) designs. These efforts are being funded by some of the biggest names in transportation, from Airbus and Boeing to auto makers like Toyota and Hyundai. Some eVTOL startups, like Joby and Lilium, have debuted on stock exchanges with valuations in the billions of dollars.

Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace recent launched a business unit aimed at serving this fast-growing market, and has quickly chalked up more than $3.6 billion in contracts for avionics, fly-by-wire computers and other systems.

Please join us 6:00-7:30 pm at Mammoth Steak House and Saloon in Apache Junction, AZ, on Monday, December 6, 2021, when Chris Hawley, Honeywell Aerospace’s director of marketing for new technology, will give an overview of the company’s strategy and describe how Honeywell is helping customers overcome the considerable technical challenges of electric flight.

This in-person meeting is $35 to cover the cost of the dinner. Attendees are requested to maintain social distancing and wear masks. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-burger-beer-inside-evtol-industry-by-chris-hawley-honeywell-tickets-216868187587.

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AZ Chapter meeting in Scottsdale on September 16, 2021

Meeting location: Kybun USA & Treffpunkt
14325 N 79th Street STE D, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Meeting Date: Thursday, September 16, 2020
Meeting Time: 5:30-7:00pm (networking and refreshments at 5:00pm)

Phoenix Goodyear Airport is the largest aircraft storage and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul in Goodyear.

Not many people know about Phoenix Goodyear Airport and the fact we have maintenance on aircraft as big as a B-767. AerSale does conversions from passenger to freight aircraft, as well as heavy maintenance on airline/charter aircraft, and inspections, paint jobs, etc.

Please join us in Scottsdale on Thursday, September 16, when Bradley A. Hagen, Manager of Phoenix Goodyear Airport, City of Phoenix Aviation Department and Michael Stafford, Vice President/General Manager, AerSale will describe this kind of a hidden gem as well as the impact of the COVID pandemic on aircraft operations..

This in-person meeting is free for all. Attendees are requested to maintain social distancing and wear masks. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazsep21.eventbrite.com.

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The meeting is hosted by Kybun USA & Treffpunkt.