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Building Brighter Futures
Aerospace & DefenseEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Building Brighter Futures

March 2, 2026 10:37 AM

Proserv Aviation, a distributor of private aircraft parts and ground support equipment, has announced the launch of a fundraising campaign benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud and Lakota youth programs. The initiative is focused on supporting educational access, youth development, and access to safe, supportive programs for children and teens on the Rosebud reservation in South Dakota. The Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud serves...

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Virginia Approves Incentive Package for New Avio USA SRM factory
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Virginia Approves Incentive Package for New Avio USA SRM factory

February 27, 2026 12:20 PM

Further to the press release published on December 11, 2025, Avio S.p.A. ("Avio" or the "Company") announces that Avio USA will locate its new solid rocket motor facility in Hurt, Pittsylvania County (VA). The new facility will manufacture solid rocket motors for defense, tactical propulsion, missile systems, and the commercial space sectors. Subject to approval by the Virginia General Assembly, Avio will be eligible to receive a Major...

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Robert McRath Champions Mentorship to Support the Next Generation of Pilots
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Robert McRath Champions Mentorship to Support the Next Generation of Pilots

February 26, 2026 2:45 PM

Captain Robert McRath, a seasoned airline pilot with Endeavor Air and lifelong aviation advocate, today announced a renewed effort to raise awareness of the importance of mentorship and hands-on guidance for aspiring pilots. McRath's initiative seeks to spotlight how mentoring young aviators can help address ongoing industry challenges and strengthen career pathways for future pilots. "I wouldn't be where I am without mentors and people who took...

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Cubic Vocality to Exhibit Voice Interoperability Solutions at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE)
Aerospace & DefenseConferences

Cubic Vocality to Exhibit Voice Interoperability Solutions at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE)

February 26, 2026 9:00 AM

Cubic Vocality, a business unit of Cubic DTECH Mission Solutions, will exhibit at the IWCE in Las Vegas, March 18-19, at booth 2263. "Operational success depends on reliable, real-time communication among all stakeholders," said Anthony Verna, General Manager and Senior Vice President, DTECH Mission Solutions. "Our solutions reduce complexity, extend the value of existing radio systems, and provide secure interoperability across agencies,...

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Loar Holdings Inc. Reports Q4 2025 and Full Year 2025 Record Results, and Upward Revisions to Full Year 2026 Outlook
Aerospace & DefenseEarnings

Loar Holdings Inc. Reports Q4 2025 and Full Year 2025 Record Results, and Upward Revisions to Full Year 2026 Outlook

February 26, 2026 8:30 AM

Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) (the "Company," "Loar," "we," "us" and "our"), reports record results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 and upward revisions to the full year 2026 outlook. "As we close the year, I am pleased to report that Loar once again delivered record results across key financial metrics, including Net Sales, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin," said Dirkson Charles, Loar CEO and Executive Co‑Chairman of...

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HEICO Corporation Reports Record Net Income (Up 13%) and Strong Increases in Operating Income (Up 15%) and Net Sales (Up 14%) for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2026
Aerospace & DefenseEarnings

HEICO Corporation Reports Record Net Income (Up 13%) and Strong Increases in Operating Income (Up 15%) and Net Sales (Up 14%) for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2026

February 25, 2026 4:15 PM

HEICO CORPORATION (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today reported an increase in net income of 13% to a record $190.2 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $168.0 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Net sales increased 14% to $1,178.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $1,030.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Operating income increased 15% to...

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MicroVision To Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on March 4, 2026
Aerospace & DefenseConference Call

MicroVision To Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on March 4, 2026

February 25, 2026 4:05 PM

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions in autonomy and mobility, today announces that it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 after the market close. The Company will subsequently hold a conference call and webcast, consisting of prepared remarks by management and a question-and-answer session at 1:30 PM PT/4:30 PM ET on Wednesday, March 4,...

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MightyFly Closes $10M Financing to Scale Autonomous Hybrid eVTOL Aircraft for Expedited Logistics and Defense
Aerospace & DefenseFinancing

MightyFly Closes $10M Financing to Scale Autonomous Hybrid eVTOL Aircraft for Expedited Logistics and Defense

February 25, 2026 2:20 PM

MightyFly, an autonomous air logistics company building hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft for expedited deliveries, announced today it has closed $10 million in funding from investors including Draper Associates, At One Ventures, and 500 Global. This brings MightyFly's total funding to $15 million to date. MightyFly is developing a dual-use autonomous eVTOL platform purpose-built for middle-mile and last-mile B2B and defense expedited logistics, with...

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Glenda Barfell to Join EX1 Holding Company Board of Advisors
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Glenda Barfell to Join EX1 Holding Company Board of Advisors

February 25, 2026 12:15 PM

Executive 1 Holding Company announced today that Glenda Barfell, M.S. has joined its Board of Advisors, supporting EX1's family of companies, including CORAS.ai and HumanTouch, as they deliver secure, mission-focused Agentic AI, decision dominance, and digital modernization for federal and commercial customers. "Glenda has led at the enterprise scale where governance, acquisition rigor, and operational execution must move in lockstep," said Moe...

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American DeepTech Announces New Investment Focus on UAP Reverse Engineering Following Historic Federal Disclosure
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

American DeepTech Announces New Investment Focus on UAP Reverse Engineering Following Historic Federal Disclosure

February 24, 2026 4:50 PM

Following accelerated commitments by the U.S. government toward Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) transparency, deep tech and AI investment firm American DeepTech today announced a major strategic initiative to fund, develop, and commercialize UAP-derived and UAP-inspired technologies. Recent bipartisan transparency efforts, including President Trump directing the government to disclose UAP and alien information, ongoing Congressional...

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Velocity One Completes Acquisition of Kaney Aerospace
Aerospace & DefenseMergers and Acquisitions

Velocity One Completes Acquisition of Kaney Aerospace

February 24, 2026 2:45 PM

Velocity One, an aerospace and defense platform backed by Charlesbank Capital Partners, acquired Kaney Aerospace today. Headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, Kaney Aerospace specializes in electromechanical actuation, motion control, and advanced power solutions for aerospace and medical applications. Its products, including autopilot actuation systems, advanced and efficient electrical controls, and system integration and test, fly in commercial...

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PBS Aerospace Announces Subcontract Agreement with Zone 5 Technologies
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

PBS Aerospace Announces Subcontract Agreement with Zone 5 Technologies

February 24, 2026 9:31 AM

PBS Aerospace, the leading manufacturer of precision-made turbojet engines purpose-built for the modern battlefield, today announced it has signed a significant subcontract agreement with Zone 5 Technologies, Inc. The agreement is valued at several tens of millions of dollars. The multi-year subcontract supports PBS Aerospace's U.S. manufacturing operations for precision-made turbojet engines serving defense applications. "This agreement...

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MicroVision Business Update and Fireside Chat on February 25, 2026
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

MicroVision Business Update and Fireside Chat on February 25, 2026

February 24, 2026 9:05 AM

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions in autonomy and mobility, today announced a video-enabled business update and fireside chat on February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET with Glen DeVos, MicroVision's Chief Executive Officer. Having completed two strategic acquisitions in the first two months of 2026, the February 25 event offers the Company's shareholders, partners, and industry stakeholders...

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MicroVision Enhances Financial Position to Accelerate Benefits of Acquisitions
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

MicroVision Enhances Financial Position to Accelerate Benefits of Acquisitions

February 24, 2026 8:50 AM

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions in autonomy and mobility, today announced that it had enhanced its financial position by issuing senior secured convertible notes in the aggregate principal amount of $43.0 million, which defer existing repayment obligations and fortify the Company's balance sheet, thus supporting acceleration of acquisition synergies. "We were pleased to work with our...

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GA-ASI Develops Long-Range Weapons Capabilities for MQ-9B
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

GA-ASI Develops Long-Range Weapons Capabilities for MQ-9B

February 23, 2026 7:10 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is developing the addition of long-range standoff weapons to its top-of-the-line MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®. Demand continues from naval and air warfighters for platforms that can hold targets at risk from great ranges, especially over the expanses of air and water in the Western Pacific. That's why GA-ASI engineers have begun the work of adapting MQ-9B's payload, stability, range...

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GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming With F-22 and MQ-20 In Joint Autonomy Exercise
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming With F-22 and MQ-20 In Joint Autonomy Exercise

February 23, 2026 7:05 AM

In collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its latest demonstration performing an autonomous mission out of Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California using its MQ-20 Avenger® unmanned jet and an F-22 Raptor equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software. The test, which showcased Manned-Unmanned Teaming between the F-22 and MQ-20, leveraged autonomy and the...

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GA-ASI Announces YFQ-42A Dark Merlin
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

GA-ASI Announces YFQ-42A Dark Merlin

February 23, 2026 7:00 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is giving its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft a new name: YFQ-42A Dark Merlin. Dark merlins, deadly falcons known for their black feathers and devouring of other falcons as prey, often collaborate in groups for maximum effect against their targets. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology describes the merlin as a "small, fierce falcon that uses surprise attacks" to bring down its prey in...

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OTC Markets Group Welcomes IEH Corporation to OTCQX
Aerospace & DefenseExchange Listing Upgrade

OTC Markets Group Welcomes IEH Corporation to OTCQX

February 20, 2026 10:10 AM

OTC Markets Group Inc., operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced IEH Corporation (OTCQX:IEHC), a producer of high-performance PCB connectors, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. IEH Corporation upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCID™ Basic Market. IEH Corporation begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "IEHC." U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and...

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Cubic Selected to Upgrade Romania's Live Training System with Next-Generation Capabilities
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Cubic Selected to Upgrade Romania's Live Training System with Next-Generation Capabilities

February 19, 2026 9:00 AM

Cubic Defense, a recognized leader in live, virtual and constructive (LVC) ground training, has received an award from the United States Army, Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threats (CPE ST3) to support the Romanian Armed Forces' existing live training system (LTS). This effort will modernize Romania's existing live training capabilities while strengthening NATO readiness on Europe's eastern flank. "Our team is proud...

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HEICO Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Conference Call
Aerospace & DefenseEarnings

HEICO Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Conference Call

February 19, 2026 8:30 AM

On February 25, 2026, after the NYSE closing, HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) will release its financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2026. The earnings release will be available through the Internet on the Company's website at https://www.heico.com. In order to assist interested parties in scheduling their participation in HEICO teleconferences, the Company issues advance notices of conference calls. HEICO will hold...

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