U.S. Commercial Airline Selects Chromalloy CFM High Pressure Turbine Blade PMA to Strengthen Supply Chain and Reduce Maintenance Costs

April 20, 2026 6:04 PM

Chromalloy, a global leader in aftermarket engineering and manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and energy sectors, today announced that a U.S. commercial airline has selected Chromalloy's FAA-approved Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) blades for the CFM high pressure turbine (HPT). The selection marks the latest milestone in a long-standing relationship built on trust and reflects the growing industry momentum behind Chromalloy's expanding...

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GA-ASI Completes MQ-9B 'Flight Into Known Icing' Flight Tests

April 20, 2026 9:00 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has conducted a series of flight tests aimed at certifying the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). The flight tests began last year, and all planned testing was successfully completed in early April from GA-ASI's Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) near Grand Forks, North Dakota, using a company-owned MQ-9B. The FIKI flights build on earlier successful...

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FCAH Aerospace Rebrands as First Class Air, Unifying Specialized Aviation Aftermarket Companies Under The First Class Air Platform

April 20, 2026 8:00 AM

FCAH Aerospace today announced it has rebranded as First Class Air and formally launched an integrated aviation aftermarket platform, unifying its five specialized operating companies - Cargo Repair, First Class Air Support, Cobalt Aero Services, Innodyne Systems, and Survival Products - to deliver comprehensive, specialized solutions across the global aircraft lifecycle. The new First Class Air brand reflects the company's evolution into an...

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Helio Begins Formal IP Buildout to Capture Value in Expanding Space Market

April 20, 2026 7:00 AM

Helio Corporation (OTC PINK:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced the filing of its initial set of trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), through its operational subsidiary HelioSpace Corporation ("Helio" or the "Company"), marking a strategic step in building a comprehensive...

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Robert McRath on Why Mentorship Is a Professional Responsibility in Aviation

April 19, 2026 10:55 PM

Aviation Needs More Than Trained Pilots The commercial aviation industry is facing a well-documented pilot shortage. Projections from aviation workforce researchers point to a sustained demand gap over the coming decade, driven by retirements and a growing global aviation market. What tends to get less attention is the retention side of that equation: whether new pilots, once trained, find the support they need to develop into capable...

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Loar Holdings Inc. Announces Date and Time for First Quarter 2026 Earnings and Conference Call

April 17, 2026 9:15 AM

Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR), will report Q1 2026 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, May 7, 2026. A conference call will follow at 10:30a.m., Eastern Time. To participate in the call telephonically please dial +1 877-407-0670/+1 215-268-9902. International participants can find a list of toll-free numbers here. A live audio webcast will also be available at the following link as well as through the Investor section of Loar Holdings...

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Unusual Machines Appoints Chadd Cole as Vice President of FP&A

April 17, 2026 8:00 AM

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced the appointment of Chadd Cole as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), reporting to Chief Financial Officer Brian Hoff. Cole will build out the company's FP&A capabilities, supporting forecasting, planning, and operational visibility as Unusual Machines scales production and strengthens its supply chain....

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Helio Announces Successful Centri Capital Conference Participation at NASDAQ, Expanded Investor Base, and Upcoming Roadshows

April 17, 2026 7:00 AM

Helio Corporation (OTC PINK:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced its successful participation at the Centri Capital Conference held at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square, alongside continued execution of its national investor outreach strategy and upcoming roadshow initiatives. Since January, Helio has grown its total...

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Brent Byng Advances Data-Driven Leadership With Proven Results in Enterprise Operations

April 15, 2026 6:20 AM

Brent Byng, a senior enterprise operating executive and integrator with U.S. Air Force leadership experience, today announced a renewed focus on data-driven leadership that improves execution speed, strengthens collaboration, and delivers measurable results across complex organizations. Byng's approach centers on turning strategy into sequenced operating plans, operationalizing performance management with disciplined metrics, and removing...

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MicroVision Launches Global Partner and Reseller Program to Accelerate Adoption of Lidar 2.0

April 14, 2026 9:20 AM

MicroVision, Inc., (NASDAQ:MVIS) a leader in advanced perception solutions, today announced the launch of its MicroVision Global Partner and Reseller Program, a strategic initiative designed to help organizations accelerate the deployment of scalable, cost-effective lidar and perception technologies across real-world applications. As the market shifts from proving technology to delivering it at scale, the MicroVision Global Partner and Reseller...

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Cubic to Showcase Edge Compute and Digital Intelligence Advancing Marine Corps Operations at Modern Day Marine 2026

April 14, 2026 9:00 AM

Cubic Defense, a recognized industry leader in providing edge compute and networking and digital intelligence, will feature its latest Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) capabilities at Modern Day Marine, April 28-30, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Aligned with this year's theme, "From American Shores: 250 Years of Defending Forward,"...

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Firestorm Labs Demonstrates Expeditionary Manufacturing Capability in Rome, New York

April 13, 2026 2:20 PM

Firestorm Labs, a leading defense technology company solving contested logistics through expeditionary manufacturing, today hosted Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at its Rome, New York facility, where the Senator toured the company's xCell manufacturing system and observed a live demonstration of the platform's capability to produce combat-ready drone components on American soil. The visit highlighted Firestorm's xCell platform - a containerized...

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Three HEICO Subsidiaries Supply Mission-Critical Parts for Artemis II Launch

April 13, 2026 8:30 AM

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) commends NASA and its team for a successful Artemis II mission, and proudly reports that its subsidiaries 3D PLUS, Exxelia, and VPT supplied mission-critical electronic components on NASA's Artemis II mission. HEICO's Buc, France based 3D PLUS developed and produced critical memory devices for both the Space Launch System and Orion Spacecraft portions of the Artemis II program. HEICO's Paris, France based...

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Helio Hires Strategic Advisor as it Explores Capital Market Opportunities to Uplist onto NASDAQ or NYSE

April 13, 2026 7:00 AM

Helio Corporation (OTC PINK:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced the engagement of a senior capital markets advisor with more than 20 years of experience and a proven track record of preparing public companies for potential listings on U.S. national securities exchanges that includes the NYSE or NASDAQ. The advisor brings...

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Artemis II Success Marks the Start of $T+ Moon Industry

April 10, 2026 11:45 AM

When the Orion capsule splashes down off the coast of San Diego, it will mark more than the completion of humanity's most ambitious lunar mission in half a century. It marks the start of the world's next industrial revolution. The Artemis II mission is thanks to worldwide contributions from 61 Artemis Accords signatories as well as the first Canadian astronaut to orbit the moon, Colonel Jeremy Hansen. The mission's success serves as a global...

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Unusual Machines Accelerates Motor Factory Output at Orlando Campus

April 10, 2026 8:30 AM

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today provided an update on its Orlando motor manufacturing operations, where recent changes are expected to more than double daily production. The Company is currently producing approximately 15,000 motors per month and has added second and third shifts. Updates to equipment, staffing, and factory layout are expected to increase daily...

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HEICO Corporation Acquires Important High-Performance RF and Microwave Antenna Company

April 9, 2026 8:30 AM

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today announced that its Electronic Technologies Group acquired 90% of Southwest Antennas, Inc. ("SWA") for cash paid at closing. The balance of the Company will continue to be owned by SWA's CEO, Ben Culver. Further terms and financial details were not disclosed. HEICO stated that it expects the acquisition to be accretive to its earnings within the year following the closing. Founded in 2005, SWA...

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Detroit Defense Awarded $17.5M Contract to Support U.S. Navy Aviation Maintenance Cyber Solutions

April 9, 2026 7:00 AM

Detroit Defense has been awarded a five-year contract by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through Program Management Activity 260 (PMA-260), to provide sustainment and modernization support for critical aviation maintenance systems used across the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The contract carries a base value of $17.5 million with a potential ceiling of $36 million. Under the agreement, Detroit Defense will deliver ongoing product support for...

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Powerus and Digital Force Technologies Collaborate to Develop Integrated Kinetic Counter-UAS Capability to Support U.S. Department of War Requirements

April 7, 2026 9:57 AM

Autonomous Power Corporation, doing business as Powerus (Powerus), a U.S.-based autonomous systems company building next-generation drone infrastructure for defense and critical infrastructure, and Digital Force Technologies Inc. (DFT), a defense technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced sensing systems, today announced a strategic collaboration to develop a fully-integrated counter-UAS kill-chain solution....

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Cubic Secure Communications to Showcase Adaptive and Resilient Communications at Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Summit 2026

April 7, 2026 9:00 AM

Cubic Secure Communications, a business unit of Cubic Defense, will showcase its portfolio of mission-critical technologies at the AAAA Summit 2026, from April 15-17 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. "As operational environments become increasingly contested, resilient communications are critical to network the warfighter with solutions that resolve critical communication gaps," said Dan Moran, Vice...

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