RTX business Pratt & Whitney has announced a $20 million investment to increase by 40 percent the capacity of its West Palm Beach Engine Center to maintain, repair and overhaul GTF engines. The facility expansion, will result in a 25 percent workforce increase and the addition of new equipment as well as technologies developed at the North American Technology Accelerator, is expected to be completed by the second half of 2025, RTX said Wednesday.

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Fairbanks Morse Defense has bought Samtan Engineering, a Malden, Massachusetts-based single-source metalworking supplier, in an effort to add metal-stamped products and machine shop services to FMD's portfolio. "Samtan has a long track record of delivering superior customer service and high-quality products to the U.S. Navy, especially for submarine programs," remarked FMD CEO George Whittier.

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Arlington Capital Partners has launched Kinetic Engine Systems as the Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm's new platform company focused on producing precision aerospace and defense engine components. Arlington said Thursday it formed Kinetic Engine Systems by combining the engine assets of its portfolio company Cadence Aerospace with newly acquired companies: Walbar Engine Components, AeroCision and Numet Machining Techniques.

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The United States government is set to face a government shutdown since Congress failed to pass all 12 funding appropriations. On the bright side, lawmakers were able to avert the imminent closure for October 1, 2023, by passing a bill that would deter the government shutdown, albeit temporarily.   If you aim to understand the […] More

For decades, AAR Corporation has been a trusted provider of aviation services and a leader in the aircraft maintenance business. The company leverages its industry expertise to help customers grow their businesses and reduce costs for aviation-focused agencies while maintaining efficiency, safety, and enterprise-quality standards. Learn more about AAR Corp.’s foundation, history, and significant achievements […] More

Leonardo‘s helicopters business is establishing a 113,000 sq. ft. facility at Whiting Aviation Park in Milton, Florida, to accommodate repair and overhaul, transmission work on aircraft components. The company said Monday the Leonardo Helicopters Florida Support Center will have four large hangar bays, Dynamic Test Bench, full-sized paint booth, tooling and equipment as well as […] More

Comtech will provide its suite of next-generation troposcatter systems to help enhance the U.S. Army’s beyond-line-of-site communications capabilities under a $30 million contract from Fairwinds Technologies. The award covers the provision of Comtech’s Troposcatter Family of Systems for deployment and integration into other Army communication systems to enable network connectivity in support of multi-domain operations, […] More

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most sought-after digital solutions by the federal government. AI features, such as speech recognition, expert systems, machine vision, accurate detection, and efficient processing, are integrated into warfare and security systems to reduce risks, fortify defense, and achieve mission success. While the demand for AI is rising, many organizations […] More

Photo by aappp from Shutterstock.com AAR Corp. provides advanced aviation services and aftermarket expertise for federal government agencies. The company offers a range of government, commercial, and OEM solutions for aerospace and defense customers in over 20 countries. Check out the top government contracts won by AAR Corp. 1. USACE Secured a Hybrid Contract to […] More

Image from AAR Corp Official Website AAR Corp is an international provider of aviation services with offices in more than 20 countries. As an independent company based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR Corp draws on its 65 years of aftermarket experience and commercial best practices to service its government and military customers. Get to know […] More

Triman Holdings, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, has rebranded as Blue Raven Solutions to reinforce its focus on establishing itself as a provider of military aftermarket distribution and supply chain management offerings. The move also aligns with its purchase of Crestwood Technology Group and Brighton Cromwell in December 2021 and subsequent combination of […] More

Triman Holdings, a platform company of AE Industrial Partners, has named two new division presidents to lead its three businesses and oversee the execution of aggressive growth plans and the delivery of products and services to industry partners and military clients. Mike Boyd will transition from chief strategic sales officer to division president of Crestwood […] More