Meeting Notices - Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on May 15, 2025

Please join the Aerospace & Defense Forum – Los Angeles Chapter on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4:00PM – 6:00PM Pacific Time for an engaging panel discussion on the current state of M&A in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Hear firsthand from some of the most active investment bankers, private equity investors, and industry executives as they share their perspectives on recent deals, current trends, and the outlook for A&D transactions.

• When will the commercial aerospace industry finally recover and get back to pre-pandemic production levels?
• Will A&D companies continue to drive deal activity and further consolidate the sector despite these headwinds?
• What segments of A&D are actively being traded and which segments are on pause?

Our panelists Nic Janneck (Partner, Vance Street Capital), Brian Zaumeyer (Founder, New Aero Capital), Brian Williams (CEO, Frazier Aviation International) with Moderator: Steve Moon (Deputy Head of M&A, Americas, Co-Head Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking, Kroll Investment Banking) will answer these questions and more as we focus on the latest trends in commercial aviation, defense, space and other emerging market opportunities, and how these developments are expected to influence mergers and acquisitions over the next 12-24 months.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $30 for Non-members until May 8, $40 thereafter. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflamay25.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Moss Adams.

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on December 5, 2024
In a world facing substantial changes – some known and some unpredictable – it is more important than ever to create and test corporate strategies that are allegiant to reality and accommodate a greater level of uncertainty than companies have previously been forced to manage.

Since its inception in the 1860’s, wargaming has proven to be an incredibly powerful tool in helping organizations anticipate, adapt to, and thrive in environments characterized by rapid, multi-faceted, high consequence change.

While wargaming has been a part of military planning for centuries, it is increasingly appropriate for companies.

Please join us on Thursday, December 5, 2024, 7:00AM – 9:00AM Pacific Time, when Scott Tait, Executive Director, National Security Innovation Catalyst at UC San Diego, will examine the history of wargaming, its benefits, and provide fundamental insights on how to use the technique to prepare your business to succeed in uncertain times.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $30 ($40 after November 28) for Non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfladec24.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Moss Adams.

Los Angeles Chapter webinar on June 5, 2024

Of the 750 eVTOL aircraft designs made public, roughly 44% are tiltrotors, according to the Vertical Flight Society’s eVTOL Aircraft Directory. Wingless multicopters represent 34% of designs; lift-and-cruise designs, which have a wing and thrusters separately dedicated to cruise and lift, represent 22% of designs.

The industry’s convergence around tiltrotors appears to be another example of dominant design theory in action. Dominant design is the tendency of a standard technology configuration to emerge after an initial flurry of experimentation, investment, and competition.

eVTOL is an industry moving forward, but still facing headwinds as companies strive to carve out their niche. Please join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 8:30AM – 9:30AM Pacific Time, when Garrett Reim, Space & Emerging Technologies Editor,
Aviation Week & Space Technology, will give us an insightful look at the current state of the technology and business of eVTOL.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $25 for Non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflajun24.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Moss Adams.

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on November 17, 2023

“No history of American aviation could be written without mentioning James Harold “Jimmy” Doolittle. Born before the Wright brothers made their first flights in a heavier-than-air flying machine, his life paralleled the history of fixed-wing flight and our ventures into space. He was an aerobatic and racing pilot, military aviator, aeronautical engineer, leader of the famed 1942 attack on Japan, commander of the 8th Air Force during the Normandy invasion, leader of the struggle for a separate U.S. Air Force, member of scientific governmental committees, and advisor to presidents.

Jimmy Doolittle was known in aviation circles as the “master of the calculated risk” because he always carefully considered the risks involved in flying and transferred this attribute to his undertakings on the ground. He felt that luck had been with him all his life and that’s why when asked if he would like to live any part of his lifer over again, he replied, “No, because I could never be so lucky again.” And he said the luckiest moment in his life was when Josephine “Joe” Daniels, his high school sweetheart, said she would marry him.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, November 17, 2023, 7:00AM – 9:00AM Pacific Time, when Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, granddaughter of Jimmy Doolittle and President of the Air Force Historical Foundation, presents this interesting look at one of America’s icons of aviation as part of the A&D Forum recognizing Veterans with our November program.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $30 ($40 after November 10) for Non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflanov23.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Moss Adams and Fifth Third Bank.

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on October 20, 2023

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) began to take shape in the 2010s, and as development continues several of the industry leaders expect certification and entry into service before the end of the decade. With the promise of providing efficient, sustainable and versatile transportation, the eVTOL market is projected to grow from $1.2B in 2023 to $23.4B in 2030, a 52% CAGR.

One of the industry leaders is Overair – a spinoff of Karem Aircraft, Inc. Overair is in the process of developing an advanced eVTOL aircraft design intended to meet the requirements and challenges of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) markets.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, October 20, 2023, 7:00AM – 9:00AM Pacific Time, when Tony Mumford, a Principal Engineer with Overair, will provide an overview of the company and their OA-1 Butterfly eVTOL design, touching on some of the key technologies and attributes that Overair believes will ensure that Butterfly will be the most advanced electrical aerial transport solution for AAM and UAM.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $30 ($40 after October 12) for Non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflaoct23.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Moss Adams and Fifth Third Bank.

Los Angeles Chapter webinar on September 22, 2023

The past several years have seen numerous challenges for companies in aerospace and defense. 2023 has been no exception. Among the current challenges are raw material shortages, more production problems at Boeing, finding resources needed to meet demand amid inflation, rising interest rates and labor shortages, and an uncertain economic outlook. What has been the impact of these and other factors on the outlook for 2023 and beyond?

Please join us online on Friday, September 22, 2023, 8:00AM – 9:00AM Pacific Time, when Peter Zimm of Charles Edwards Management Consulting will assess their expectations coming into 2023, examine the industry’s performance and events YTD, and look ahead to what we can expect for the full year. Peter will also share their outlook for the years ahead. In uncertain times, having as much information as possible is crucial to effective decision-making. You’ll leave this presentation with valuable insights for guiding your companies and clients

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $30 for Non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflasep23.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Moss Adams Fifth Third Bank, and Lincoln International.

Los Angeles Chapter meeting Thursday, July 6, 2023

Work by engineers at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is showing that computer-aided design software powered by artificial intelligence can develop aerospace structures that are not only stronger and lighter but are also developed more quickly than currently possible with human involvement. The result is often alien-looking bones structures that evolve via rapid iterations into their final form.

Two NASA engineers recently attempted to face off against one such AI program, Autodesk Fusion 360, in designing an aluminum bracket for a high-altitude balloon mission. The result? The AI program produced 31-part design iterations in 1 hr., while the two engineers—despite working at a fast clip—produced four designs over two days.

These so-called generative design tools, which have emerged in the past few years, combined with 3D printing, could potentially upend the conventional design and manufacturing process, promising stronger, lighter and faster-to-create parts.

Please join us on Thursday, July 6, 2023, (Networking & Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am, Meeting: 7:30-9:00am) for an insightful presentation by Garrett Reim, Space & Emerging Technologies Editor, Aviation Week & Space Technology, to understand how the revolutionary tools of today are shaping the future of manufacturing.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $30 (until June 29, $40 thereafter) for Non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflajul23.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Moss Adams and Fifth Third Bank.

Los Angeles Chapter webinar on May 19, 2023

The Aerospace Industry is now all about the supply side. Demand in most major market segments remains quite strong, with very few risks. The military side of the industry looks set for transformational growth. But production delays and other risks have proven to be both enduring and frustrating. When will the situation improve, and what will output look like in five years?

Richard Aboulafia is a leading aviation analyst, and a highly sought after speaker. Many of you have likely attended one of Richard’s past presentations to the A&D Forum. He consistently ranks as one of our top speakers, so we hope you will join us for a comprehensive look at the commercial and defense markets.

Please join us online on Friday, May 19, 2023, 8:00AM – 9:00AM to hear information that will be valuable in charting your path forward with an appreciation for the forces that will be affecting your customers.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $30 for Non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflamay23.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Moss Adams and Fifth Third Bank.