Events in May 2025
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"Aerospace & Defense M&A Perspectives” - Los Angeles Chapter Meeting "Aerospace & Defense M&A Perspectives” - Los Angeles Chapter Meeting
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May 15, 2025"Aerospace & Defense M&A Perspectives”
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. Register to attend at https://adflamay25.eventbrite.com/
The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Moss Adams.
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Tour of Ampaire - South Bay Chapter Event Tour of Ampaire - South Bay Chapter Event
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May 16, 2025Tour of Ampaire
South Bay Chapter event on Friday, May 16, 2025
Please join us in Long Beach on Friday, May 16, 2025, 7:30-9:00 am Pacific Time, when Kevin Noertker, Co-founder and CEO, Ampaire will present and conduct a tour of Ampaire.
Ampaire is transforming aviation with practical, certifiable hybrid-electric propulsion systems that cut fuel consumption by 50–70% and reduce emissions—without compromising performance or requiring new infrastructure.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Long Beach, California, Ampaire focuses on retrofitting widely used aircraft like the Cessna Grand Caravan with drop-in hybrid engines, delivering immediate operating cost savings of 20–40%. With over 30,000 flight miles logged and 100% dispatch reliability, Ampaire leads the industry in hybrid-electric readiness. Ampair's FAA certification path is well underway, targeting market entry in 2026.
By focusing on real-world performance, infrastructure independence, and scalable technology, Ampaire offers the aviation industry a near-term, economically compelling path to decarbonization
The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $30 (until May 9, $40 thereafter) for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfsbmay25.eventbrite.com.
The South Bay Chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.
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“Tariff Impacts are Navigated with Advantages of Foreign Trade Zones” - SCV Chapter “Tariff Impacts are Navigated with Advantages of Foreign Trade Zones” - SCV Chapter
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May 21, 2025“Tariff Impacts are Navigated with Advantages of Foreign Trade Zones”
Santa Clarita Valley Chapter Meeting on May 21, 2025
Please join us for an in-person meeting on Wednesday, May 21 25, 2025, 7:15-9:00am PST when David Harlow, President, ITC-Diligence, Inc., will present an in depth understanding of the tariffs and their impacts on trade while exploring the advantages of the Foreign Trade Zone Program, including the history and the financial benefits.
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 May 14 ($45 thereafter). Registration closes at 7am, Tuesday, May 20 to enable sending parking passes. For more information and to register to attend the tour go to https://adfscvmay25.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.
“From Lab to Battlefield: AI-Driven Strategies for Successful Defense R&D” - NOF “From Lab to Battlefield: AI-Driven Strategies for Successful Defense R&D” - NOF
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May 21, 2025“From Lab to Battlefield: AI-Driven Strategies for Successful Defense R&D”
National Online Forum webinar on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The current landscape of research and development (R&D) faces significant challenges, including information overload and inefficient processes. This is particularly evident in the "Valley of Death," where many innovations struggle to transition from the lab to the market. However, these challenges also present opportunities for transformation through artificial intelligence (AI). According to McKinsey research, generative AI could create between $2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion in value, with "Product R&D" and "Software Engineering for Product Development" being the areas with the most significant potential impact.
Please join us on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:00-9:00 am Pacific Time, when Has Patel, President, Infologic, Inc. will introduce a framework for R&D process management designed to bridge the "Valley of Death" in defense R&D. By integrating federally developed Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) with Multimodal Innovation and Value Creation Matrices, this framework aligns with the Department of Defense's 2023 National Defense Science and Technology Strategy.
The webinar is free for members and $25 for non-members. Register at https://adfnofmay25.eventbrite.com/
Meet Aerospace Leaders and Build your Network - DFW Chapter Mixer Meet Aerospace Leaders and Build your Network - DFW Chapter Mixer
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May 21, 2025Meet Aerospace Leaders and Build your Network
Join Us for Happy Hour and Networking at The Ranch at Las Colinas RestaurantDFW Chapter mixer on May 21, 5:00 – 7:00pm Central Time
After successful networking events in January and March, we're doing it again!
The Ranch at Las Colinas is one of the few places on earth where a hard working ranch hand and a high powered business person can dine together and both feel comfortable. A restaurant with its roots reaching deep into Texas soil.
If you’re looking for a true taste of Texas, come to The Ranch at Las Colinas – a restaurant rich in Texas tradition with a wildly contemporary side.
https://theranchlc.com/
The meeting is free for all, hosted by Calvetti Ferguson and Moss Adams. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwmay25.eventbrite.com.
The Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter is hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI).
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"Best Practices Managing Aerospace Projects" - AZ Chapter "Best Practices Managing Aerospace Projects" - AZ Chapter
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May 22, 2025"Best Practices Managing Aerospace Projects"
AZ Chapter webinar in Phoenix on May 22, 2025
Please join us 8:30-9:30am Phoenix Time on Thursday, May 22 when Dave Anderson, former director Product Development, Boeing, will show some of the tools used to provide visibility of multiple projects and allow the best ones to be implemented.
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://adfazmay25.eventbrite.com.
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The Arizona Chapter is sponsored by Moss Adams.