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“Bringing the Three ‘A’s’ Into Modern Manufacturing” – NOF webinar

National Online Forum webinar on Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The United States is moving rapidly to restore strategic defense related manufacturing within North America. Initiatives such as the CHIPS and Science Act and Build Submarines show this work in action. This work to reestablish manufacturing coincides with the arrival of Artificial Intelligence as a viable business tool. New manufacturing processes and methods need to include Automation, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence – the “Three A’s”.

Many companies have IT departments that focus on Infrastructure and purchase software as a service through cloud-based suppliers. As such, the integration of advanced analytics and AI is daunting, and yet something we are told must be in our roadmap.

Please join us on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 8:00-9:00 am Pacific Time, when Richard L. (Rick) Koski, Vice President of Enterprise Systems, BACS Consulting Group, will discuss the basic mechanisms of the Three A’s and provide practical advice on how to enable low risk integration of these capabilities into business.

The webinar is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfnofmay24.eventbrite.com

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

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“Slouching through Chaos” – NOF

National Online Forum webinar on Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Please join us on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 8:00-9:00 am Pacific Time, when Richard Aboulafia, Managing Director, AeroDynamic Advisory, will give us a look at how aero markets are performing in a time of high demand, high global volatility, and serious continued production problems.

The webinar is free for members and $25 for non-members.  For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfnofapr24.eventbrite.com

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

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Presentation & Tour of Heritage Aviation – DFW Chapter

DFW Chapter meeting in Grand Prairie on April 16

Meeting location: Heritage Aviation
901 Avenue T, Suite 102, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Meeting Time:
Networking & Refreshments, 7:30-8:00 AM
Presentation & Tour: 8:00-9:00 AM

Please join us on Tuesday, April 16, 7:30-9:00am for a presentation and tour of Heritage Aviation, Ltd. Which provides custom metal fabrication and wire assembly services that are suitable for a broad base of industries, including Aviation, Military, Defense, and Space.

As an AS9100 registered organization, Heritage Aviation offers Assembly and Manufacturing Services that include:
• Precision Machining for Metals and Plastics
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Component and Wiring Harness Assembly
• Special processing capabilities for Welding, Painting, and Chromate Conversion Coating

Built from legacy organizations specializing in aerospace manufacturing, assembly and repair, Heritage Aviation, Ltd is a provider of complete components and assemblies to support primary aircraft manufacturers.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($25 Early Bird for non-members until April 9, $35 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfdfwapr24.eventbrite.com.

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

The Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter is hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI).

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“Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and other Aerospace Risks in 2024”

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.

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Site Tour of ITT Aerospace – SCV Chapter

<strong>Santa Clarita Valley Chapter Meeting on April 16 19, 2024</strong>

Please join us for an in-person site tour of ITT Aerospace on Tuesday April 16, 7:15-9:00am PST. Learn more about ITT Aerospace including:

  • Innovation and introducing new cutting-edge products.
  • Leadership in global aerospace technology markets.
  • Diverse product lines including a wide range of offerings including linear and rotary actuators, valves, pumps, switches, and more.
  • Expertise in critical aerospace areas, with highly engineered solutions for critical areas of commercial aircraft systems.

The location of the meeting is at ITT Aerospace Controls in Valencia. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until April 9 ($45 thereafter).  Registration will close at 7:30am on April 14.  For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to <a href=”https://adfscvapr24.eventbrite.com/”>https://adfscvapr24.eventbrite.com/</a>.

Information about joining The A&amp;D Forum is at <a href=”https://aerospacedefenseforum.org”>https://aerospacedefenseforum.org</a>.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace &amp; Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

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“Ampaire: Decarbonizing Aviation Through Real Action, Today” – NOF webinar

National Online Forum webinar on Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Ampaire is leading the charge in sustainable aviation, developing electric and hybrid-electric aircraft that can reduce emissions, operating costs, and noise pollution. In this presentation,

Please join us on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 8:00-9:00 am Pacific Time, when Kevin Noertker, Ampaire’s CEO. will discuss the need for sustainable aviation, their unique approach to delivering solutions, their roadmap and vision for the future, and their outstanding track record of flights. You’ll have a chance to hear unpublished details from their real-world hybrid-electric airplane deployments across the world, including journeys across the United States and Canada, and island hopping in Hawaii and the UK.

Join Ampaire as they discuss the future of sustainable aviation and the path to make it a reality!

The webinar is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfnofmar24.eventbrite.com.

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

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“Forward Slope Inc.’s experience with Private Equity – more than just an exit plan!” – SD Chapter

San Diego Chapter meeting on March 19, 2024

Meeting location: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
12275 El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130-4092
Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Meeting Time:
Networking & Refreshments, 4:30-5:30 PM:
Presentation: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Like most San Diego based small business firms in the Aero and Defense industry, Forward Slope Inc. (FSI) did not know what to expect when Covid restrictions hit the industry. Pleasantly, the government issued more contracts and simplified payments which facilitated unprecedented growth. While focused on providing the best technical solutions for customers, FSI unknowingly hit the radar of private equity (PE) firms and was presented an immediate, unplanned, exit strategy option.

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 (4:30-5:30 PM: Networking & Refreshments, 5:30-6:30 PM: Presentation) when Carlos Persichetti, CEO, Forward Slope, Inc., will tell the story of how PE options arose for FSI; how FSI assessed them, and how FSI ultimately chose its PE “exit,” which turned into an opportunity to partner with PE to build a new platform. The story includes the creation of a “to be Mission Statement/Rallying Cry”, the acquisition of five companies into the new platform, integrating the acquisitions into one organization and building a way forward strategy. Carlos will explain his journey along with the pros and cons of PE as all firms ARE NOT EQUAL!

The meeting is free for members & $30 for non-members until March 12 ($40 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdmar24.eventbrite.com.

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

The San Diego chapter is sponsored by Moss Adams, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, LevitZacks, and hosted by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton.

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“What You Should Know to Maximize the Value of Your Business in Today’s A&D and M&A Environment” – SCV

Santa Clarita Valley Chapter Meeting on March 19, 2024

Please join us for an in-person meeting on Tuesday March 19, 7:15-9:00am PST when Barton F. Webb, President, and Eric D. Jensen, Managing Director of Janas Associates, will describe:
• Current A&D Trends
• Critical success factors to profitably grow your business
• The Key Elements Investors and Acquirors Looking for
• How businesses are valued during the sale process
• Timelines for the preparation and process
• Valuation examples from actual deals

The location of the meeting is Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until March 12 ($45 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvmar24.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

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Tour of AAE Aerospace. A division of Karman Space & Defense – OC Chapter

Orange County Chapter meeting in Huntington Beach on March 8, 2024

Tour of AAE Aerospace. A division of Karman Space & Defense

Orange County Chapter meeting in Huntington Beach on March 8, 2024

The AAE Aerospace Team develops and produces high temperature structural composites products for the most critical and advanced missile and space systems in the world. Our industry experience spans over five decades and has earned us a reputation for excellence and the coveted position as sole-source supplier through high barrier-to-entry qualification for the majority of our programs. As a division of Karman Space & Defense, we are able to leverage the extended capabilities of our collective divisions and bring our customers a complete solution.

Please join us in Huntington Beach on Friday, March 8, 2024, 7:45–9:00am, for an exciting Meeting & Tour.

The event is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after March 1). Register at https://adfocmar24.eventbrite.com.

The number of attendees is limited to 15. A waiting list will be maintained if registrations exceed 15.

US citizenship is required. The RSVP list will be reviewed. AAE competitors and start-ups will not be accepted.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.