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“How New Engine Technologies are Driving Fuel Efficiencies”

“How New Engine Technologies are Driving Fuel Efficiencies”
Orange County Chapter meeting on December 4CFM56-leap-engine

Please join us in Costa Mesa, CA on Thursday, December 4, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Gib Bosworth (Managing Director – US Aerospace Leader, GE Corporate Finance) will lead a panel discussion with Andy Biesterveld (Acting Test Director, LEAP-1C and GE9X engine programs, GE Aviation) and Jeff Hynes (President and CEO, Composites Horizons, Inc.) on how new jet engine technologies are driving fuel efficiencies for the airline companies which is at the heart of the commercial super cycle.

Andy and Jeff will discuss how new materials are changing the engine landscape now and in the future along with why innovation is so important to the Aerospace industry.

Andy will also share about the GE Aviation Flying Test Bed Facility in Victorville, CA where every new jet engine gets flight certified.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until November 27). 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, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

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Tour of Papago Park Army National Guard Facility

Tour of Papago Park Army National Guard Facility
Arizona Chapter November 12 meeting
Helicopters Landing
Please join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting and tour 7:30–9:00am), when we will have a presentation by Major Timothy Woods, Executive Officer, HHC, 2-285th Assault Helicopter Battalion, Army National Guard, Phoenix, Arizona and a tour of the Papago Park Army Aviation National Guard Facility. The tour will include visits to flight operations, the flight line, and plane-side tours of the aircraft.

This event is limited to 20 people, all of whom must be US citizens.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until November 5). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfaznov14.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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“Successfully Transitioning R&D Projects to Commercial Products”

“Successfully Transitioning R&D Projects to Commercial Products”
Orange County Chapter meeting on November 6Innovation Agenda

Due to lack of resources, strategies and processes, the Small and Medium Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises (SME) even face more challenges, and fail to transit external R&D and emerging technologies into their products. If these issues are not mitigated, this may result in loss of markets, profitability and may be future viability.

Please join us in Costa Mesa, CA on Thursday, November 6, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Has Patel, President, Infologic, will discuss a Manufacturing Innovation Agenda that will help the SME mitigate these challenges.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 30). 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, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“Growth & Diversification – A Value Imperative”

“Growth & Diversification – A Value Imperative”

San Diego Chapter meeting on October 28diversification and performance

Everyone knows that government contractors face numerous challenges today, including budget cuts and delays of contract awards. While today’s challenges have their own specific causes and effects, the government contracting environment has always been marked by challenges. What distinguishes the winners from the losers in challenging environments over the short and long term?

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Larry Trammell, CEO of TechFlow, Inc., will describe how, for over 25 years, his businesses have grown an average of over 30% per year. You will learn techniques Larry has used to optimize indirect rates, profits and overall enterprise value and hear Larry’s views on the critical role that corporate culture plays on the success (or failure) of a business unit.

Please join us for this practical and interactive discussion on achieving success in the public sector year after year.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 21). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdoct14.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 Capital Edge Consulting, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, LevitZacks, Opus Bank and BNY Mellon Wealth Management.

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“Aerospace Suppliers: How to Improve Performance & Win More Business”

“Aerospace Suppliers: How to Improve Performance & Win More Business”
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on October 17A350 make-buy

Airbus sees a $4.6 Trillion Jet Market (31,400 new jetliners and freighters) over the next 20 years. This production rate increase will consequently put more pressure on the supply chain. What will be the challenges for a supplier to secure ramp-up readiness and potentially win more business?

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2014, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Pierre Olivier Sadoul, Founder & CEO, Spitfire Conseil, Toulouse, France will describe how understanding the key opportunities for suppliers to improve their chance of securing more business by improving performance and capability of their industrial processes. He will also provide an introduction to key requirements expected from leading Aircraft manufacturers (Airbus…) to become a top-performer supplier.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 10). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflaoct14.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 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, Moss Adams, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, IFS, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“Finding and Growing Technologies Using Technology”

“Finding and Growing Technologies Using Technology”
Arizona Chapter October 14 meetingSensors in Management

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Paul Jackson, CEO & Managing Partner of Integrus Capital, will discuss how entrepreneurs, investors, and small to midsize companies can better understand the drivers of valuation and ways to manage their company or their investments to increase shareholder value.

Technology is changing the way investors, entrepreneurs and those holding intellectual property (“IP”) find each other, socialize, and create new products and companies. Breakthroughs in A/I make it possible for managers to understand the drivers of valuation, specifically in the area of IP valuation and early-stage investment valuation, two areas historically viewed as too complex to understand.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 7). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazoct14.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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“Financing Growth of A&D Companies”

“Financing Growth of A&D Companies”
Orange County Chapter meeting on October 2Money

The economy is back. Build rates are rising. New aircraft models are coming. What to do??

Financing Growth of A&D Companies: Buying new equipment? Buying a product line or a competitor?

Please join us in Costa Mesa, CA on Thursday, October 2, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when a panel of experts, including Paul Hayama (Partner, Avante Mezzanine Partners), Bob Swelgin (President, Smart Electronics and Lark Engineering), George Uhl (Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager, Community Bank) and Larry Schultz (Moderator) (Partner, Hein & Associates) will outline the various strategies for funding any number of growth profiles from simple equipment financing to rolling up A&D companies.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 25). 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, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“The UAV Market Opportunity and Southern California”

“The UAV Market Opportunity and Southern California”

San Diego Chapter meeting on September 23puma_ae_web

There has been a lot of press recently about the promise of UAVs in commercial and civil applications, including use of UAVs for delivery, search and rescue, and in the agriculture and energy sectors. But does the hype match the reality? And how long will it take for the promise of UAVs to be realized? For example:
• When will the FAA regulations on commercial use of Small UAVs finally be published and what will the impact be?
• When will the U.S. Market for Commercial use of SUAVs take off?
• What are the applications for SUAVs most likely to get traction in the near term?

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, Seotember 23, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when a distinguished panel of representatives from some of Southern California’s premier UAV companies will be seeking to answer these and other questions. Panel members are:

• Thomas Cunningham, Head of Acquisition, Investment and Partnering, AeroVironment, Inc.
• Jill Meyers, Head of Project Management, 3D Robotics
• Larry Osborn, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, Dreamhammer, Inc.
• John Gaffney (Moderator), Managing Principal, Renaissance Strategy Advisors

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 16). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdsep14.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 Capital Edge Consulting, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, LevitZacks, Opus Bank and BNY Mellon Wealth Management.

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“The EDGE Innovation Network”

“The EDGE Innovation Network”
Arizona Chapter September 9 meetingInnovation 1

Supported by General Dynamics C4 Systems, the EDGE Innovation Network is an open community model where industry, academia, non-profit and government organizations can collaborate to rapidly deliver new technologies and innovative capabilities to warfighters, homeland security professionals and first responders. Membership is free.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am), when Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Pete Palmer, Director, EDGE Innovation Network will discuss how EDGE can potentially increase business opportunities in the government sector and industry for small and mid-size companies by focusing research investments on technology and capabilities that customers and users truly need.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 2). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazsep14.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.