Meeting Notices

Tour of Coast Composites
OC Chapter June 6, 2013 meeting

Composites have revolutionized the way we make airplanes today. As a result of this trend, the tooling for and assembly of composite-heavy airplanes has been going through an even greater revolution.

On June 6, get an inside look at this revolution at AIP Tooling, aka Coast Composites, a leader in composite tooling during a 7:30am – 9:30am PST tour.

For more information see the file “Invitation to A&D Forum (OC) (June 2013)”.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members, $30 for non-members until May 30 and $40 thereafer. Click here to attend the tour.

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, BOBsearch, aero2pr, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

Exchange Views with LA Mayoral Candidate Wendy Greuel
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on May 17

The Southern California aerospace industry has undergone dramatic changes over the past twenty-five years in response to economic and political forces. Looking ahead, both of these forces will continue to shape the industry’s role in the local economy over the coming decades.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, May 17, 2012, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, for an exchange of views between the Southern California A&D industry and Wendy Greuel, Los Angeles City Controller and Candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles. Not a political speech, this meeting will be an opportunity for the A&D industry to let Los Angeles government know what it needs to grow and thrive.

For more information see “Invite to AD Forum May 2013”.

The meeting is free for everyone. Click here to register to attend the meeting in person. Click here to register to access the WebEx live stream.

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 Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, Moss Adams, Sheppard Mullin, Salem Partners, Aero2PR, and UK Trade & Investment.

“”Private Equity Groups’ Pivotal Role in A&D”
OC Chapter May 2, 2013 meeting
Please join us on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when transaction-making executives from three well-known private equity groups share how savvy investors see the A&D industry as it pivots with the times. Our panelists are Craig Enenstein (Chief Executive Officer, Corridor Capital), Trey Sykes (Principal, Inverness Graham), and Brian Zaumeyer (Principal, Odyssey Investment Partners).

After the initial panel presentations there will be extensive opportunity for Q&A.

For more information see the file Invitation to A&D Forum (OC) (May 2013).

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members, $30 for non-members until March 28 and $40 thereafer. Click here to attend the meeting in person. Click here to register to access the WebEx live stream.

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, BOBsearch, aero2pr, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

“Myths and Realities in the Fight for America’s Future”
San Diego Chapter April 25, 2013 meeting

Conventional wisdom, popularized by the 1972 Club of Rome Report, holds that there are Limits to Growth for the world. A few years earlier, in 1965 Moore’s Law was enunciated. Since then we have had the demise of the Soviet Union, the Arab Spring and burgeoning nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran.

Please join us on Thursday, April 25, 2013, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Linden Blue, Vice-Chairman of General Atomics, will discuss whether we are on a new road to serfdom, a road to Armageddon, or a road to a new era of world prosperity and peace. A lot will depend on the “operating system” we choose.

The meeting will consist of Mr. Blue’s presentation and opportunities for open group discussion and networking.

For more information see the file “Invitation to A&D Forum (SD) (April 2013)”.

The meeting is free. Click here to register to attend the meeting. Click here to register to access the WebEx live stream.

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

The San Diego chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and Sheppard Mullin.

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on April 19

Astronomical discoveries have followed the development of new telescopes and instrumentation. In the last few decades alone, we have discovered over 800 new planets outside of those in our own Solar System, observed galaxies colliding and merging out to tremendous distances, and observed the entire universe to be expanding at an increasing rate, pulled apart by a cosmic force, unexplained by any of our current physical theories.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, April 19, 2012, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Wendy Freedman, Director, Carnegie Observatories and Chairperson of the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) will describe how astronomical telescopes have led to our current understanding of cosmology — the universe on the largest scales. In addition, Wendy will give a current status of the GMT project, and discuss its exciting science goals.

For more information see Invite to A&D Forum (LA) (April 2013).

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until April 12). Click here to register to attend the meeting in person. Click here to register to access the WebEx live stream for free.

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 Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, Moss Adams, Sheppard Mullin, Salem Partners, Aero2PR, and UK Trade & Investment.

“Unifying an Organization Through a Shared Vision”
OC Chapter April 4, 2013 meeting

During the summer of 2011, Ducommun Incorporated made a transformational acquisition, nearly doubling the size of the company overnight.

Please join us on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Joel Benkie, Chief Operating Officer of Ducommun Incorporated, will describe the company’s critical journey to integrate and unify the two organizations.

For more information see the file Invitation to A&D Forum (OC) (April 2013).pdf.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members, $30 for non-members until March 28 and $40 thereafer. Click here to attend the meeting in person. Click here to register to access the WebEx live stream.

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, BOBsearch, aero2pr, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on March 15

This special meeting will convene at the Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Museum in Canoga Park, full of historical rocket engines and components. The museum will be closing by the end of March, so this will be the last opportunity for a long while to see this unique material.

After a continental breakfast, the meeting will start at 7:30am with a short presentation on the history of Rocketdyne, followed by a presentation by Bill Bellows of a valuable enhancement to lean manufacturing.

After the meeting ends at 9:00am, attendees can wander around the museum, where there will be people to answer questions and explain the exhibits. Upon leaving, people can take a tour through the Rocketdyne offices, seeing some of the unique wall displays in the hallways.

Attendees must be US citizens or hold a Green Card. All meeting registrations must be done by March 7. Because of the pre-event screening required, no walk-ins will be allowed.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members. Click here to register to attend the meeting.

For more information see “Invite to A&D Forum (LA) (Mar 2013)”.

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 Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, Moss Adams, Sheppard Mullin, Salem Partners, TBL Strategy, and UK Trade & Investment.

OC Chapter March 7, 2013 meeting

Many A&D companies have a substantial portion of their business in the aftermarket – repairing and refurbishing aircraft parts and assemblies. For those who currently don’t, the aftermarket may offer an opportunity to grow the business. Traditionally these services are charged on a per event basis. However other models exist for supporting aircraft systems and equipment during service that offer benefits for both customers and suppliers.

Please join us on Thursday, March 7, 2013, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Peter Collins, Director of Strategic Planning and M&A for Parker Aerospace, will describe how value-added services can provide growth beyond the core business for any supplier and some lessons-learned in delivering such programs.

For more information see the file Invitation to A&D Forum (OC) (Mar 2013).pdf.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members. Click here to register to attend the meeting in person. Click here to register to access the WebEx live stream.

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, BOBsearch, aero2pr, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

San Diego Chapter February 28, 2013 meeting

Please join us on Thursday, February 28, 2013, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Dr. Gene W. Ray will be the speaker for the inaugural meeting of the San Diego Chapter. The meeting will consist of Dr. Ray’s presentation and opportunities for open group discussion and networking.

Dr. Ray was one of the founders of The Titan Corp., where he served as CEO and a director of the corporation since the company’s inception in 1981. The company merged with the L-3 Communications family last year.

Prior to launching Titan, Ray was executive vice president, general manager and a director of Science Applications International Corp. Inc. for 11 years. Ray served for two years as Chief, Strategic Division, U.S. Air Force. He held the position of Senior Appointee on the staff of the chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, where he led a team of military and civilian analysts and scientists. Earlier in his career, Ray was with the Aerospace Corporation where he contributed to weapon system analysis programs and specialized in the area of nuclear survivability.

For more information see the file Invitation to A&D Forum (SD) (Feb 2013).pdf.

The meeting is free to all. Register to attend the meeting at http://www.sheppardmullin.com/events-582.html.

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

The San Diego chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and Sheppard Mullin.