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Today we're joined by Aaron Starks, CEO and president of 47G, Utah's Aerospace and defense association. Aaron has built 47G into a thriving ecosystem with over 100 members and 20 academic institutions fueling Utah's emergence as a premier aerospace and defense hub. We'll explore his vision for aerospace innovation, Utah's unique role, and what it takes to train the next workforce.
In this episode of the Flight Deck, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Our Communications Committee sit down with United Captains Claudia Zapata-Cardone and Manny Muñoz. They share their paths to the left seat, the power of mentorship, and how Latino Professionals in Aerospace inspires, mentors, and develops future aviation leaders.
The Behind the Wings podcast is back with Season 7 and 10 new episodes! From the mysteries of black holes to the hovering capabilities of the Harrier Jump Jet, and the final flight of the SR-71 Blackbird, we've got some incredible stories and guests lined up!New episodes come out every other Monday, starting next week with Pilot Mike Silva, famously known for landing his news helicopter on a fleeing bank robber's car. Subscribe wherever you listen, because this season is going to be cool.See you next week for Season 7 of Behind the Wings. In the meantime, check out our past episodes!
Thanks to the introduction of new technologies and tools, paths to make systems engineering in aerospace and beyond more holistic are now open. Yet, some companies are still slow to adopt these kinds of approaches to systems engineering. Why is that, and what do companies need to ensure they get their return-on-investment? In this episode of Taking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is back with Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy for Siemens, to conclude their exploration of the future of systems engineering. The key to building holistic systems engineering strategies, they say, lies in building a strong foundation in digital transformation. In this episode, you will learn: Why some companies struggle to adopt systems engineering strategies The risks of not optimizing systems engineering across the product lifecycle How the comprehensive digital twin provides the foundation for holistic systems engineering How systems engineering affects all engineers in a project Learn how Siemens technology can help your organization improve cross domain collaboration, visibility and integration here. Connect with Todd Tuthill: LinkedIn Connect with Dale Tutt: LinkedIn Connect with Patty Russo: LinkedIn Resources: Siemens Aerospace & Defense website
With a new Chief of Staff inbound for the US Air Force, we assembled a team of airpower experts to lay out a day one agenda for getting the service from today to tomorrow. And we'll have the latest from the world's largest defense exposition -- along with this week's headlines in airpower. Powered by GE!
A new study by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions and operating a Global Delivery Centre in Ireland, reveals that 1 in 3 aerospace executives believe artificial intelligence (AI) for real-time decision-making will be the biggest driver of change in aircraft manufacturing by 2035. The TCS Future-Ready Skies Study 2025 examines how aerospace companies are preparing for a digitally enabled and AI-powered future across manufacturing, maintenance, mobility, and supply chains. The report captures an industry in transition, with companies increasingly investing in intelligent, sustainable operations. It highlights how manufacturers expect human involvement to remain essential in 60% of their production processes, on average, reinforcing a hybrid future where human expertise and AI work together. While AI leads the charge, aerospace executives also identified digital twins and robotics as the key enablers for transformation. The study surveyed over 323 senior aerospace executives, including aerospace manufacturers, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) companies, Manufacturing, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) providers, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) companies across Europe and North America. With the aerospace market projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2030, and the MRO segment alone expected to reach $137 billion, the study offers a crucial pulse check on where the industry stands and a look into the future. It also aligns with key developments such as the anticipated certification of eVTOL aircraft and the increasing regulatory and operational complexity across global supply chains. Steve Lucas, Chairman and CEO, Boomi, said, "The Future-Ready Skies Study shows that the aerospace industry is at an inflection point where the promise of AI depends on getting the fundamentals right. Change only happens, however, at the speed of trust and that trust begins with data. Agentic AI can only succeed when it's built on a strong foundation of connected, reliable data. By integrating and connecting everything across their complex ecosystems, companies can accelerate decisions, scale innovation, and turn complexity into a true competitive advantage." Key takeaways from the survey: A striking 63% of aerospace executives are open to adopting agentic AI to manage supply chains, but only 6% currently do so, underscoring both readiness and the innovation gap. On average, respondents anticipate only 40% of their manufacturing operations to be lights out (a manufacturing process that uses a high level of automation), requiring minimal human intervention, within the next 5-7 years. Over half (51%) of MRO providers, on average, anticipate a return on investment in advanced technology in five years or sooner, with nearly two-thirds (64%) expecting predictive analytics and agentic AI to deliver measurable ROI in that same timeframe. Only a third (34%) of AAM companies cited "public acceptance" as an obstacle to such services as urban air taxis; in fact, 70% are already building commercial platforms, reflecting industry momentum. Just 5% of MRO executives say their digital MRO strategy is already sufficiently scaled for the industry's next phase. For the rest, 80% anticipate a negative impact from rising operational costs, increased downtime, revenue, and customer churn if their digital MRO strategies fail to scale in the next three years. Digital thread integration is underway, with 59% of manufacturers reporting at least partial implementation, though full lifecycle integration remains elusive. Anupam Singhal, President, Manufacturing, TCS, said, "The aerospace industry has always been one where ambition is matched by precision and safety. Today, ambition is redefined as AI moves from supporting operations to shaping enterprise strategy - advancing passenger experience, safety, and sustainability. At TCS, we see this as a leadership opportunity to help aerospace enterprises build resi...
Commercial space is a growing industry, and the U.S. government is looking for ways to build capabilities, support private industry, and increase competition. Organizations like Satellite Industry Association (SIA) and Commercial Space Federation (CSF) are working to ensure their members have a voice when it comes to government policy making and strategies for maintaining U.S. leadership in space. Join Audrey Allison, Sr Policy Analyst CSPS, Mr. David Cavossa, President CSF, and Mr. Tom Stroup, President SIA as they discuss some of the most important challenges, recent White House decisions, safety and sustainability, the EU Space Act, international decision-making, competition with China, and more. This episode is part of the Going Faster Series that discusses various facets of speed, agility, innovation, and rapid deployment in national security, civil, and commercial space. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation's Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs. The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!
What You'll Learn:In this episode, host Andy Olrich and guest Colleen Soppelsa discuss the importance of group intelligence in practical problem-solving. Colleen also highlights the significance of integrating behavioral mapping with technical problem-solving frameworks like A3 and DMAIC to achieve sustainable improvements. The discussion underscores the critical role of behavioral alignment in driving organizational success.About the Guest:Colleen Soppelsa began her career abroad, working in educational services in Japan and in consumer luxury goods in Italy, where she met her husband. Her journey in lean continuous improvement started in Purchasing at Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing North America in Erlanger, KY, supporting electronics assemblies and steel structures. In 2011, she transitioned into the Aerospace and Defense industry, holding performance improvement roles at GE Aerospace and L3Harris Technologies.Over the course of her career, Colleen has facilitated teams in project management, kaizen, and strategy deployment. These experiences deepened her focus on organizational behavior and the transformative impact of trust, teamwork, and creativity in advanced engineering environments.Links:2025 Lean Solutions SummitClick Here For Colleen's LinkedInClick Here To Access Colleen's Website
As heard on the WSJM Morning Show, learn about the latest economic development happenings in our community from Cornerstone Alliance. They are a leading economic development organization dedicated to fostering growth and prosperity in Michigan’s Great Southwest. For more information on Cornerstone Alliance, please visit https://www.GoMichigan.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we revisit a pivotal chapter in San Antonio's history: the closure of Kelly Air Force Base and its transformation into Port San Antonio, as the city prepares for the upcoming San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame luncheon. Host Bob Rivard is joined by Christopher Mammen, executive director of the Dee Howard Foundation; Tullos Wells, long-time community leader and member of the Kelly closure transition committee; and Kathryn Bolish, program manager at the WEX Foundation and one of this year's Hall of Fame honorees.Together, they examine the local impact of the Kelly closure nearly thirty years later, the community's response to the loss of one of San Antonio's largest employers, and the decades-long effort to rebuild and reimagine the area as a center for aerospace, education, and emerging technologies.They discuss:• The role Kelly Air Force Base played in building San Antonio's middle class and shaping the city's identity• The work of the Dee Howard Foundation in honoring San Antonio's aerospace legacy and preparing local students for the industry's future• How the WEX Foundation is introducing San Antonio youth to space science and STEM careers, with a focus on real-world, hands-on learning• The evolution of Port San Antonio as a major economic and technological hub, and what's next for the region's aerospace sectorThis episode takes an in-depth look at how San Antonio continues to adapt and lead, drawing on its history to shape new opportunities in aviation, education, and innovation. Learn more about the impact of the WEX Foundation and the Dee Howard Foundation. -- --RECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶️ #125. The Man Behind Brooks: How Leo Gomez Reimagined the Southside – Explore how Brooks transformed from a closed military base into a thriving community hub. Host Bob Rivard talks with Leo Gomez about the bold vision, partnerships, and investments fueling economic and urban development on San Antonio's Southeast Side—an inspiring companion to this episode's focus on Port San Antonio and revitalization after base closure.-- --CONNECT
Ton Roosendaal is the Founder of Blender, the world's leading open-source 3D software. What started as an in-house tool at his animation studio has grown into a global movement, used by millions of artists, animators, and studios. Blender's influence spans from indie creators to blockbuster productions, with tools that rival and often surpass industry giants.In this episode, Ton talked about the origins of Blender, how open-source development reshaped the creative industry, and why collaboration between developers and artists is the future of 3D. Episode 69 Timestamps:00:00 – Blender's Wild Origin Story: From Freeware to $10M Valuation08:10 – How the Community Saved Blender15:11 – Blender's Vision for 2030: Real-Time Physics & Immersive Creation22:05 – How Blender Empowers Artists to Earn, Create & Succeed27:55 – Is Blender Supporting The AI Revolution?34:03 – AI Inside Blender: Local, Private, and Artist-Owned42:45 – Blender's Roadmap EXPOSED: How Features Really Get Picked50:29 – Inside Blender HQ: A Tiny Team & Ton's Plan to Step Down59:29 – Blender Beyond Film: Cars, Architecture, Aerospace & More01:06:25 – Ton's Unfiltered Take on HollywoodIf this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cfApple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934Find out more about Blender:https://www.instagram.com/blender.official/https://www.youtube.com/@UCSMOQeBJ2RAnuFungnQOxLg https://x.com/BlenderSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/113reBz1jA6rVxbXl55mlj?si=xQymWh36RSeHGN3kqbyHegJoin our discord server where we connect and share assets:https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast
To mark our 200th episode, we are taking you into Space to discover the benefits of microgravity for health and medical research and its real-world applications. Can we use space technology to advance medical discoveries to improve health here on earth? And should we be doing more to connect our life science sector innovators into Australia's space research sector?We meet leading Australian superstars working at the intersection of space and health technologies at MTPConnect SA's Insights Series event “What's Your Place in Space', celebrating Australian Space Week in Adelaide.Australia's first astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Director of Space Technology at the Australian Space Agency shares her view on why space matters, and the role of astronauts on the International Space Station as scientists in space. She reveals how biotech research in space using microgravity is revolutionising pharmaceutical development and unlocking treatments for cancer here on Earth.Aerospace medicine specialist Dr Gordon Cable from Human Aerospace, is working on a spacesuit design program, developing compression garments that "trick" the body into thinking gravity exists, with applications for burns, lymphedema and post-surgical recovery. Dr Richard Harvey from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space explains how the international research consortium is engineering smart plants in space labs, that operate as programmable biological factories for biomolecule synthesis, to produce pharmaceuticals, including compounds that protect against radiation and improve cancer therapies. And Tiffany Sharp from Cambrian Defence and Space discusses launching medical research into space on a rocket in the Arctic circle - looking into the gut microbiome which shows how certain bacteria affecting anxiety and depression decline in microgravity, offering insights for mental health treatments.
In this week's episode, we take a look at the impact SpaceX launches from the Space Coast will have on their competitors and those living, working, and going to school near Kennedy and Cape Canaveral. We also look at a bunch of new science discoveries, including the origins of Ryugu & Bennu, the solar system shocked itself, a new supernova that blew off an unusual number of layers before exploding, and quick updates on Psyche, Juno, JUICE, and the number of moons orbiting Uranus.
U.S. Naval aviation is rebuilding its decks. In a rollicking conversation, former Director of Air Warfare, Nimitz skipper, and current Tailhook Association chairman RAdm Mike “Nasty” Manazir gets into the details on F/A-XX, F-35, MQ-25, and the whole future of Naval aviation. It's fun and deeply informative. Powered by GE!
In the defense industrial base, everyone knows the primes dominate the big programs, but that leaves a huge gap in the middle. Startups don't scale, the primes can't move fast, and decades of consolidation have hollowed out the space in between. For years, everyone has recognized this gap, but no one has really solved it. The primes are getting bigger, the small innovators get attention but struggle to scale, and the middle tier keeps shrinking. Meanwhile, the need for companies that can deliver speed, value, and scale has only grown more urgent. That's starting to change. A new class of “next-gen primes” is emerging, companies that can think like small disruptors but deliver like established contractors. They're leaner, faster, and built for the kind of problems the bigs won't touch. One of the leaders of this movement is John Albers, retired Marine Colonel and now CEO of Albers Aerospace. After diving into entrepreneurship, he became a voracious student of business and started building what he calls a next-gen prime. In less than a decade, he's grown Albers Aerospace into a nine-site operation by combining organic growth, acquisitions, and a relentless focus on lean execution and leadership development. In this episode, John shares how Albers Aerospace is reshaping the defense industrial base, what it really takes to scale in this space, and why leadership culture, not technology alone, drives speed and impact. You'll also learn: How Albers Aerospace scaled from a one-man shop to 9 sites through a mix of organic growth and acquisitions Why humility and getting your “rear end kicked” is often the most important leadership lesson How over-consolidation at the top has created a roll-up opportunity for mid-tier defense companies Why financial literacy and leadership training are as important as operations in a fast-growing business Why speed, lean execution, and value, not allowable costs, win contracts in today's environment How John thinks about building impact for the warfighter and the industrial base, not just chasing dollars Guest Bio John Albers is the founder and CEO of Albers Aerospace, a Dallas-area defense and aerospace company organized into three business units. Since its founding in 2015, Albers Aerospace has grown rapidly through acquisitions and organic expansion, delivering innovative products and services to today's warfighter. A retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel with 24 years of active duty, John served as a fleet pilot, flight instructor, and developmental test pilot. As an entrepreneur and senior executive, John brings more than 35 years of leadership and operational experience across defense acquisition and private industry. He thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at building and aligning teams, and is deeply committed to developing people while driving organizational growth. Visit https://www.albers.aero/ and connect with John on LinkedIn. About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers, and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association. Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!
It's no secret that China is America's national security pacing threat. Join us to learn more about airpower and the Pacific theater with Gen. Kevin Schneider, Commander, Pacific Air Forces; and Air Component Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He and his team are responsible for Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports more than 46,000 Airmen serving principally in Japan, South Korea, Hawaii, Alaska and Guam. The challenges he and his team work every day are hugely consequential.
LtCol Tony Bancroft, USMCR shares 5 reasons why the commercial aerospace and defense sector offers a compelling investment opportunity.
To tackle rising complexity and keep new aircraft and spacecraft safe to fly, systems engineering strategies aerospace and defense needs to evolve. To ensure the successful integration of new software and electronics, they need to enable more cross-domain integration and collaboration between engineering domains. Fortunately, artificial intelligence and SysML v2 are the technologies that can bring this goal to fruition. In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine, is joined again by Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy for Siemens, to continue their discussion of the future of systems engineering in A&D. Together, they hone in on the role of AI and SysML v2 in updating systems engineering and companies' system architectures to meet the challenges facing the industry today. In this episode, you will learn: The importance of systems engineering to ensuring product safety Where AI can improve systems engineering and engineers' workflows How SysML v2 is different from SysML v1 The benefits SysML v2 brings to A&D companies and their system architectures Connect with Todd Tuthill: LinkedIn Connect with Dale Tutt: LinkedIn Connect with Patty Russo: LinkedIn Resources: Siemens Aerospace & Defense website
Authored by J. Michael Dahm, Senior Fellow for Aerospace and China Studies China's informationized warfighting strategies are specifically designed to counter America's networked approach to warfare. This includes breaking long-range kill chains and denying penetrating strikes their highly networked reach-back connectivity. Given these vulnerabilities, it is crucial that the Air Force pursue disaggregated collaborative air operations (DCAO) as an operational concept that sidesteps these adversary strategies to dominate the battlespace information environment. DCAO centers upon combat air forces that operate as locally networked formations, that can operate even when disconnected from broader networks. The concept relies upon a force of fifth- and sixth-generation aircraft, plus collaborative combat aircraft, that can penetrate adversary air defenses, independently sense, coordinate, and execute individual actions at the tactical edge of the battlespace. This builds upon the proven U.S. Air Force employment of effects-based operations (EBO) and parallel warfare. Just as precision weapons and stealth aircraft enabled effects-based operations in numerous conflicts following the Cold War, fifth-generation and beyond aircraft provide battlespace information dominance capabilities to enable new warfighting concepts that can achieve decisive effects forward in highly contested areas.
Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Bean, a pseudonymous defense industry expert, to explore the intellectual crossovers between military and civilian domains. The conversation reveals how the defense industry's fundamental constraint of having only one customer (a monopsony) creates entirely different incentives than tech, leading to conservatism and 30-50 year product lifecycles. Bean argues that drones are largely modern iterations of cruise missiles we've had since the 1950s, and explains why current anti-drone defenses make swarm attacks less threatening than headlines suggest.–Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/defense-with-bean-of-naval-gazing/–Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Mercury, the fintech trusted by 200K+ companies — from first milestones to running complex systems. Mercury offers banking that truly understands startups and scales with them. Start today at Mercury.comMercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. –Recommended in this episode:Naval Gazing: https://www.navalgazing.net/––Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:29) The overlap between tech and defense(01:35) Operations research in World War II(02:55) Mathematical insights and military strategies(05:28) The role of operations research in modern warfare(16:59) Tech and defense (Part 1)(19:48) Sponsor: Mercury(21:00) Tech and defense (Part 2)(26:07) Economics behind the defense industry(32:07) SpaceX's early challenges and achievements(33:00) The Super Hornet development story(34:39) Military procurement lessons(37:42) Aerospace industry retention rates(38:42) Lockheed Martin's dominance and supply chain(40:55) Drone technology and military applications(46:53) Anti-drone defenses and future warfare(48:01) Naval warfare and historical perspectives(01:01:03) Wrap
The Army's MV-75 tiltrotor has been moving fast -- quietly. Design is almost 90% complete, and a second generation is in the works. And how did they get to skip Milestone A? We take a newsy deep dive into that program with the Army program manager, Col. Jeff Poquette, and Bell vice president Ryan Ehinger. Powered by GE!
In aerospace and defense, every breakthrough is built on material science. From the alloys powering jet engines to the composites shielding spacecraft, innovation isn't just about design—it's about what the machines are made of. Yet the way we discover and scale new materials hasn't meaningfully changed in more than a century. Research cycles drag on for decades, costs skyrocket, and supply chains remain fragile. Meanwhile, other nations have poured resources into material science—developing advanced alloys, stockpiling rare earths, and in many ways, weaponizing the periodic table. That leaves the U.S. and its allies with a hard question: how do you compete with adversaries accelerating discovery while you're trapped in outdated cycles? The future of hypersonics, space defense, and even energy security depends on faster, smarter breakthroughs in material science. That's where Joe Krause and Radical AI come in. The New York–based startup is combining AI, autonomy, and materials expertise to compress R&D timelines from years to weeks—and slash costs along the way. In this episode, Joe shares how a cold call to a VC led to the founding of Radical AI, why aerospace innovation is fundamentally a materials problem, and what's at stake in a world where control of supply chains may decide the balance of power. You'll learn: How Radical AI's “materials flywheel” is redefining discovery and deployment Why rare earths and advanced alloys are now a geopolitical flashpoint What it takes to build a deep-tech culture driven by speed and mission Joe's journey from PhD researcher to founder—and how it could reshape the future of defense and space Guest Bio Joe Krause is the co-founder and CEO of Radical AI. Radical AI is reinventing the way materials science is done and designing new materials for the world's needs. Harnessing the most advanced AI discovery engine and full-scale laboratory automation, they're pioneering a bold new era of innovation, accelerating the development of materials that transform human development. Radical AI is made up of a world-class group of materials scientists, physicists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Visit https://www.radical-ai.com/, email joseph@radical-ai.com, or connect with him on LinkedIn. About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association. Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!
Wednesday, July 30th MBN stepped outside it's studio at the Capital Region International Airport, and attended an encouraging event for Mid-Michigan's future. BETA Technologies, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC_, and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) gathered with invitees to see the future of aviation in Michigan. Building on its leadership in transportation, Michigan made a landmark investment to support the development and deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology and infrastructure. Vermont-based Aerospace company. BETA Technologies, a recipient of that funding, has come to Lansing, Michigan in order to showcase its electric aircraft and commission a charger — the first electric aviation charger to be installed in the state of Michigan. This features remarks from LAN, MDOT, MEDC, and BETA about this technology, and the many ways in which it will benefit local residents, businesses, and economies across the state. You'll also see the ribbon cutting, a flight by the electric aircraft and attendees checking out the plane. Wednesday, July 30 | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., attendees were on hand at the Capital Region International Airport. Just west of the terminal building at Avflight Lansing | 3121 W Circle Dr, Lansing, MI 48906. Thank you to: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: BK8LRLDOSFJZTPKG » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
In this episode of The Good Trouble Show, we dive into a groundbreaking development in UFO/UAP research with Dr. Jacques Vallée. For the first time, a peer-reviewed UFO paper has been published in Progress in Aerospace Sciences, addressing a case that has been buried for over 50 years. We explore the implications of this historic breakthrough, including whether the Trump administration will disclose the reality of UFOs/UAP and the upcoming Congressional UFO hearing led by Congresswoman Anna Paulina-Luna.Investigative journalist Matt Ford interviews Dr. Vallée as they discuss the findings of their paper co-authored with Luc Dini and Geoffrey Mestchersky. Their work re-evaluates a long-forgotten 1966 case from the Condon Report, revealing striking evidence of nuclear-level energy output from an unidentified object, challenging the previous narrative that debunked UFOs.Join us as we break down: • The significance of Vallée's peer-reviewed UAP paper in the top aeronautics journal • How the Condon Report overlooked one-third of unexplained cases • Connections to historical projects like Project Blue Book • The future of UFO science and upcoming UAP news in 2025This episode covers essential topics in UFO research and the intersection with politics and national security that you won't want to miss.Please consider supporting us at:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheGoodTroubleShowSegment Producer: Ali Travis Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegoodtroubleshowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheGoodTroubleShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoodTroubleShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/GoodTroubleShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodtroubleshow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodtroubleshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Good-Trouble-Show-With-Matt-Ford-106009712211646Threads: @TheGoodTroubleShowBlueSky: @TheGoodTroubleShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-trouble-show-with-matt-ford-uap-politics--5808897/support.
On April 2, 2011, a Gulfstream Aerospace test flight of the G650 ended in tragedy when the aircraft crashed during takeoff at Roswell International Air Center. What went wrong during this critical test?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On the Monday, Aug. 25 edition of Georgia Today: An executive order targets unions at the Department of Health and Human Services; Georgia aerospace and defense companies form an organization to advance their industries; and two Georgia residents will serve on a new advisory group for Alzheimer's disease.
Today we meet with Dean Cameron, the CEO of TOP shelf Media. He has been an aerospace marketing professional for the past 38 years with experience in engineering and design as well as numerous manufacturing disciplines. In an effort to support both current Manufacturing resources, Dean launched Northwest Aerospace News in 2017. He strongly believes that the future of the aerospace industry depends on exposing youth to Advanced Manufacturing practices—this means as early as middle school! He connects young minds to the industry, exposing them to careers in the industry through his middle school aged focus publication, Let's Go Aerospace Magazine for kids. Dean's view on education completely jibe with our own, and we know you will see how valuable his contributions are after this episode. Don't miss the links to his publications below. Links: www.northwestaerospacenews.com (Industry Trade Magazine)www.letsgoaerospace.com (Middle School Magazine)
After many years out of the public's view, the Rolls-Royce Aerospace Collection has a brand new home at Aerospace Bristol and thanks to the fantastic team at the museum, we got to have a quick look around this historic collection of Bristol and Rolls-Royce aero engines.Visit the Aerospace Bristol website: https://aerospacebristol.org/https://www.facebook.com/aerospacebristol/https://twitter.com/BristolAerohttps://www.instagram.com/aerospacebristol/https://www.youtube.com/c/aerospacebristol-----------------------------------------------------
In a surprise visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister Mark Carney re-affirmed Canada's commitment to help re-arm Ukraine. It was Carney's first visit to the war torn country since becoming Prime Minister. We'll also look ahead to his meetings with allies in Poland, Germany and Latvia in the coming days.Also: Donald Trump is threatening to expand what he calls a crackdown on crime. The U.S. President suggested he could deploy the National Guard to more Democratic-led cities, like Chicago and Baltimore. But local leaders are pushing back, and accusing him of stoking fear.And: This week, Canadian aerospace company NordSpace hopes to be the first to launch a Canadian made rocket into space from Canadian soil. The company is hoping the launch will open the doors to a lucrative industry for this country, and help Canadian engineering talent stay home.Plus: Crackdown on Smithsonian museums, Canada Games comes to an end, and more.
Episode Summary: This week we're talking about what it'll take to project airpower into the heart of the fight in a conflict with China. Most of the time we think about enemy fighter planes, surface-to-air missiles, and AAA, but the biggest challenge might come down to electromagnetic spectrum operations. China has long-studied US warfighting constructs and they know that our forces are highly reliant on networked operations. Whether thinking about command and control, teaming mission assets real-time, or taking advantage of connectivity to space… the American way of war, especially airpower, requires a lot of connectivity. They've focused a tremendous amount of energy to degrade and deny this communication. That has huge implications for our forces. It's exactly what Mike Dahm investigated in his latest report—Disconnected by Design—Fifth and Sixth Generation Aircraft in Disaggregated Collaborative Air Operations. The concept relies upon a force of fifth and sixth-generation aircraft, plus CCA, that can penetrate adversary air defenses, sensing, coordinating, and executing individual actions at the tactical edge of the battlespace. Credits: Host: Douglas Birkey, Executive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: J. Michael "JDAM" Dahm, Senior Fellow for Aerospace and China Studies, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Col. Russell "Big" Badowski, Assistant Professor, Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #China #fifthgenerationaircraft
On this episode, Jamey Embree and Ken Biscorner from L&L Products join us to discuss their work in bringing L&L’s extensive expertise to solutions for the aerospace, construction, sporting goods, and emerging mobility industries. L&L Products is well-known in the automotive space for developing innovative solutions that help OEMs create lighter, stronger, and quieter vehicles, but they also provide high-performance solutions for […] The post Bonding, Reinforcement & Beyond: L&L Products' Role in Advanced Aerospace, Transportation and Construction first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Bonding, Reinforcement & Beyond: L&L Products’ Role in Advanced Aerospace, Transportation and Construction appeared first on Composites Weekly.
As the US Air Force gets ready for a new Chief of Staff, the Mitchell Institute is about to publish what they're calling the Mother of All Reports, laying out ways ahead for the service's readiness, operations, force mix, and more. It's author, retired colonel JV Venable, explains it all. And, yes, airpower headlines. All powered by GE!
In aviation, the most transformative breakthroughs often take place far above the commercial flight lanes, and far below the public radar. But in today's defense and aerospace economy, those breakthroughs are harder than ever for small companies to bring to life. Government budgets overwhelmingly favor the largest primes. Smaller, more agile innovators are forced to bankroll their own R&D while competing against firms with deeper pockets, stronger political clout, and guaranteed contracts. Venture-style “build-to-flip” incentives tempt some to chase quick exits over long-term quality. Even when technology works, commercial adoption can stall as customers demand bespoke designs for each use case. Swift Engineering's record-breaking high-altitude glider is one such breakthrough fighting its way through that gauntlet. Designed to fly at 67,000 feet for days at a time, this ultra-light, solar-powered aircraft can do what satellites can't: hold a fixed position, deliver real-time intelligence, and land on a runway. At just 1% of the cost. For Hamed Khalkhali, Swift's president, the innovation story isn't just about engineering excellence. It's about surviving and thriving in a system that often seems built for incumbents. In this conversation, he unpacks the strategic, funding, and talent challenges that determine which companies survive in the next wave of aerospace innovation. You'll also learn: High-altitude, solar UAV that outperforms satellites at 1% of the cost. Why system integration is aerospace's next frontier. The funding squeeze forcing small firms to self-finance R&D. The “moral accuracy” gap shaping U.S. drone strategy. How fresh grads can drive bigger breakthroughs than veterans. Keeping start-up creativity alive in bigger organizations. Guest Bio Hamed Khalkhali is the President of Swift Engineering and an adjunct professor at Cal Poly Pomona, with more than 25 years of experience spanning technical innovation, leadership, and cross-disciplinary communication. He brings over a decade of expertise in system-level design for Fly-by-Wire flight control systems with the highest safety standards (FDAL-A), along with deep knowledge of ARP-4752, DO-160, and DO-178 certification processes. Throughout his career, Hamed has led high-performance engineering organizations, managing teams across mechanical, electrical, verification and validation, manufacturing, AI, machine learning, quality control, supply chain, and R&D. He is known for integrating manufacturing engineering into the earliest stages of design, optimizing products through rigorous processes such as Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, and design-for-manufacturability. His leadership approach blends technical precision with a focus on systems integration, efficiency, and innovation in both aerospace and defense. Connect with Hamed on LinkedIn. About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association. Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!
Rogel Mari Sese is Director at ADDVentures Innovation Center. ADDVentures Innovation Center is the technology business incubator and innovation hub of Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City. ADDVentures Innovation Center incubates startups in the aerospace and robotics technologies, helping them turn ideas into market-ready products. Watch the episode to learn more about the services that ADDVentures Innovation Center provides for startups! This episode is recorded live at ADDVentures Innovation Center, technology business incubator and innovation hub of Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City.In this episode | 01:37 Ano ang ADDVentures Innovation Center? | 06:31 What services are provided by the incubator? | 17:13 What type of startups are supported? | 24:46 How can interested startups join? | 30:07 What is the story behind the incubator? | 37:57 How is the startup ecosystem in Davao? | 46:55 What are future plans for the incubator? | 52:41 How can listeners find more information?ADDVENTURES INNOVATION CENTERFacebook: https://facebook.com/ADDUVenturesTHIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:SPROUT SOLUTIONS: https://sprout.ph, https://bit.ly/SproutPayrollStarterAPEIRON: https://apeirongrp.comTWALA: https://twala.ioSYMPH: https://symph.coSECUNA: https://secuna.ioRED CIRCLE GLOBAL: https://redcircleglobal.comMAROON STUDIOS: https://maroonstudios.comAIMHI: https://aimhi.aiCHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS:Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)PIXEL by Eplayment: https://pixel.eplayment.co/auth/sign-up?r=PIXELXSUP1 (Sign up using Code: PIXELXSUP1)School of Profits: https://schoolofprofits.academyFounders Launchpad: https://founderslaunchpad.vcHier Business Solutions: https://hierpayroll.comAgile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): https://agiledatasolutions.techSmile Checks: https://getsmilechecks.comCloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)Cloverly: https://cloverly.techBuddyBetes: https://buddybetes.comHKB Digital Services: https://contakt-ph.com (10% discount on RFID Business Cards! Code: CONTAKTXSUP)Hyperstacks: https://hyperstacksinc.comOneCFO: https://onecfoph.co (10% discount on CFO services! Code: ONECFOXSUP)UNAWA: https://unawa.asiaSkoolTek: https://skooltek.coBetter Support: https://bettersupport.io (Referral fee for anyone who can bring in new BPO clients!)Britana: https://britanaerp.comWunderbrand: https://wunderbrand.comEastPoint Business Outsourcing Services: https://facebook.com/eastpointoutsourcingDoon: https://doon.phDVCode Technologies Inc: https://dvcode.techLookingFour Buy & Sell Online: https://lookingfour.comNutriCoach: https://nutricoach.comUplift Code Camp: https://upliftcodecamp.com (5% discount on bootcamps and courses! Code: UPLIFTSTARTUPPH)START UP PODCAST PHYouTube: https://youtube.com/startuppodcastphSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394Facebook: https://facebook.com/startuppodcastphPatreon: https://patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPHPIXEL: https://pixel.eplayment.co/dl/startuppodcastphWebsite: https://phstartup.onlineThis episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com
Cut through the clouds with Isabela Sagan, Manager, ETF Business Development, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) and Jose Alancherry, Vice President, Client Portfolio Management, TDAM, to learn what's fueling domestic travel growth in Canada, how aerospace and defense are correlated, and how investors might think about exposure to these industries through ETFs. Buckle up and tune in to find out what's making sectors take flight, and why diversification and quality are first-class considerations.Highlights include:00:01:35 Current travel trends00:05:05 How to invest in travel00:07:30 Why do aerospace and defense share a category?00:11:10 How to invest in defense00:16:00 Risk/reward framework of sector investing For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/podcast Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/
In this special Buddhability episode, we sit down with four science and aerospace professionals, speaking as private citizens, to discuss the relationship between Buddhism and space. They share perspectives on Buddhism humanism in space exploration, Buddhist theory and space science, and the eternity of life. You can watch today's episode on your YouTube channel.Resources:Space and Eternal Life: A dialogue between Chandra Wickramasinghe and Daisaku Ikeda, p. 219The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 113-12
Send us a textDie Airbus A320-Familie (A318–A321neo) hat die Boeing 737 bei den Auslieferungen überholt – mit 12.155 Jets Anfang August 2025. Damit endet die jahrzehntelange Vorherrschaft der 737.•✈️ A320neo-Familie: Treiber des Erfolgs mit über 4.000 Auslieferungen•
Adam visits an old RAF base, now the home of Bristol Aerospace, to fly around their hangars! He sees Concorde up-close and meets an old WWII bomber, now in their restoration wing Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bristol has been a vibrant hub for British aviation since aircraft first took to the United Kingdom's skies. While the skies of the West Country no longer hum to the aircraft and engines produced at Filton, Aerospace Bristol houses that history in an accessible and vibrant way. The Bristol Aero Collection Trust chair, Sir Iain Gray kindly showed us around the collection and talked us through Bristol's contribution to British aerospace.Visit the Aerospace Bristol website: https://aerospacebristol.org/https://www.facebook.com/aerospacebristol/https://twitter.com/BristolAerohttps://www.instagram.com/aerospacebristol/https://www.youtube.com/c/aerospacebristol-----------------------------------------------------
I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...What does it take to build a rock-solid mindset, scale a business you love, and still have time for the life you want? In this inspiring conversation, Julie sits down with Carina Groombridge, engineer turned entrepreneur and coach, to explore how mindset shapes success at every level.Carina shares her journey from the male-dominated aerospace industry to creating her own thriving coaching business. She opens up about the power of setting boundaries, learning to delegate, saying “no” without guilt, and redefining what success really means.If you've ever felt stuck in hustle mode, struggled with people-pleasing, or wondered how to balance ambition with freedom, this episode will give you both the encouragement and practical tools you need.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to develop a “rock-solid mindset” that helps you bounce back when things don't go as planned.Why new levels in business bring familiar challenges—and how to face them differently each time.The biggest mental baggage entrepreneurs carry (and how to unpack it).Practical ways to buy back your time through delegation and boundaries.Carina's quick-win exercise to identify the biggest thing holding you back right now.Links and Resources:Connect with Carina Groombridge: CarinaBroombridge.comFollow Carina on Instagram: @CarinaGroombridgeFree Gift: Failure Recovery – 4 Steps to Get Back to Feeling Powerful (link in show notes)Download Julie's free resources at This is an invitation to join a supportive community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are creating an impact in the world.A mastermind is a community of peers who exchange ideas, provide support, and offer sound advice for running a successful business.Join the Confident YOU Mastermind now at https://goconfidentlyservices.myflodesk.com/confidentyoumastermindSupport the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...
Sift is focused on solving the hardware/software problem in aerospace. Their mission and vision argue that hardware has been left behind. Sift argues that the industry still lacks the runtime observability tools to debug systems in real-time. Sift is filling that gap by providing a full-stack AI SaaS solution to hardware observability. We speak to Sift's CEO Karthik Gollapudi. You can connect with Karthik Gollapudi on LinkedIn and learn more about Sift on their website. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Todd Stankiewicz turns to corners of the market he thinks investors should watch. One of the biggest: energy, specifically the nuclear power space. He sees nuclear companies powering A.I. infrastructure's exponential need for electricity. Todd explains telehealth's role in giving healthcare its next leg higher and his deregulation bull case on aerospace.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Software-defined products have been on the rise across industries, and aerospace and defense is no exception. Aircraft, rockets, and satellites today are integrated with cutting edge electronics and software, introducing a multitude of new functions and considerations. To account for them all, systems engineering in aerospace must become more holistic and allow for more interoperability between domains. In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined again by Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy for Siemens. They continue their conversation from last time, discussing how new software-defined aircraft and spacecraft drive the need for holistic systems engineering, as well as what other industries can learn from the A&D industry's experiences with systems engineering. In this episode, you will learn: Why systems engineering must change to accommodate software-defined aerospace products Other factors in the space sector that necessitate holistic systems engineering The merits of Tang What systems engineering can look like in other industries and how they can learn from aerospace Learn how Siemens technology can help your organization improve cross-domain collaboration, visibility and integration here. Talking Aerospace Today would also like express condolences for the recent passing of Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which is heavily discussed in this series of episodes, and acknowledge his many contributions to manned spaceflight.
Rocket Lab has completed the acquisition of the parent holding company of Geost. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), has selected a consortium led by PixxelSpace to build a commercial sovereign constellation of Earth observation satellites. The European Space Agency (ESA) is deliberating moves to become less dependent on NASA programs, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest is Bryce Kennedy, Space Connectivity Senior Officer, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). You can connect with Bryce on LinkedIn, and learn more about the ITU on their website. Selected Reading Rocket Lab Closes Acquisition of Geost, Expanding Its National Security Capabilities with Launch, Spacecraft, and Now Payloads India's space regulator picks Google-backed PixxelSpace for home-grown satellite constellation- Reuters Europe's space ambitions at risk over dependence on Nasa, agency warns NASA Explores Industry Possibilities to Raise Swift Mission's Orbit European VV27 victory. LeoLabs and NASA Enter Space Act Agreement for Flight Safety Data Integration & Coordination Road to Space - Arianespace ULA Vulcan to launch USSF-106 national security mission Tuesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida AST SpaceMobile Provides Business Update and Second Quarter 2025 Results BlackSky Secures Two-Year Gen-3 Early Access Agreement with New International Gen-2 On-Demand Customer Six Months from Initial Contract Redwire Announces Major Release of Acorn 2.0 Software Product, Expanding its AI-Powered Digital Engineering Tools for Aerospace and Defense Customers Is astronomy safe from organized scientific fraud?- Space The entities enabling scientific fraud at scale are large, resilient, and growing rapidly- PNAS T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we welcome back Michael to explore Vertical's progress with its VX4 eVTOL aircraft and ambitious roadmap toward certification and commercial operations by 2028. Michael shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the VX4 prototype has been exceeding expectations in recent flight tests, showcasing exceptional stability, efficiency, and ultra-low noise performance. He dives into the technical and strategic decisions shaping the final aircraft design, from battery safety innovations to partnering with the UK CAA and EASA for high-standard certification. Listeners will gain insights into the meticulous engineering, operational learnings, and regulatory engagement that are de-risking Vertical's journey to market. Michael also reflects on Vertical's newly signed partnership with Bristow, a move that will enable scalable commercial operations through wet lease models—especially for airport shuttle services.
Time to kick back and review where US airpower stands, especially the US Air Force. And it's air show season, so the perfect guest for both is Doug Birkey, Executive Director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, also a Collings Foundation insider and just back from Oshkosh. Plus headlines in airpower. All powered by GE!
The aerospace and defense industry has a deep relationship with systems engineering. From all the way back to the Apollo program to now, systems engineering has helped deliver numerous complex aircraft and spacecraft, often in the form of model-based systems engineering (MBSE). However, the integration of new electronics, software, autonomous control, and other technologies in today's aerospace products requires levels of cross-domain integration and system interoperability that exceed MBSE's initial promise. In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined by Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy for Siemens. Together, they begin exploring the need for the digital transformation of systems engineering and how to evolve it to meet the demands of A&D companies today. In this episode, you will learn: Recent trends in aerospace and defense,particularly the space sector The history of systems engineering in A&D Why systems engineering approaches in A&D need change The benefits of holistic systems engineering across the product lifecycle Learn how Siemens technology can help your organization improve cross-domain collaboration, visibility and integration here.
Aerospace is undergoing its biggest shift since the Jet Age, with innovations like supersonic jets, eVTOLs, and drones set to redefine travel and delivery. As we enter this new era of aviation, how will these technologies reshape our daily lives? In this Unplugged episode of SAE Tomorrow Today, host Grayson Brulte discusses the transformation of aerospace and the impact these new technologies will have on society. Have your own thoughts on this topic? We'd love to hear from you! Share your comments, questions or ideas for future topics with Grayson on Twitter or send them to podcast@sae.org. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Andy Crocker about what losing to Musk and Bezos taught him about real leadership. Andy Crocker is an aerospace executive with three decades of experience building high-performance teams and leading ambitious projects, including NASA's Human Landing System. He holds degrees in engineering, humanities, management, and leadership and is an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. His multidisciplinary educational background and diverse career shaped his unique perspective that led him to write The Unconditionals in which he reveals the foundational, timeless values that help readers unlock the potential for their greatest personal and professional fulfillment. He recently founded Overview Affection, a company that aims to extend the values contained in The Unconditionals to individuals and organizations. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
In this episode, Clay dives deep into the remarkable story of Heico — a quiet compounder that's delivered over 22% annual returns for more than three decades. While aerospace may seem like a commoditized or slow-moving industry, Heico flips that assumption on its head. Clay breaks down how the Mendelson family transformed a struggling parts supplier into a $38 billion industry leader through exceptional capital allocation, a culture of ownership, and a nearly unbreakable moat built on regulatory mastery and being a partner that customers can trust. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or business strategist, this episode offers timeless lessons on how to build and sustain a truly durable business. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - The story of how the Mendelsons took a tiny parts supplier and turned it into a $38B aerospace powerhouse. 06:47 - How Heico turned strict FAA regulations into its biggest competitive advantage. 10:10 - Why airlines prefer Heico parts over the OEM alternatives. 17:50 - What makes Heico's acquisition playbook similar to Berkshire Hathaway. 27:58 - Why Heico's products and services are extremely sticky and provide predictable, recurring revenue streams. 37:25 - Why economic downturns benefit Heico, creating a countercyclical business model. 47:19 - How Heico's culture is unique and has created hundreds of millionaire factory workers. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here. Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Interview with Eric Mendelson. 50x Podcast with Nick Howley. Book mentioned: Lessons from the Titans. Related Episode: TIP731: Owning Best-In-Class Businesses w/ Joseph Shaposhnik. Related Episode: TIP709: The Art of Long-Term Investing w/ Francois Rochon. Follow Clay on X and LinkedIn. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining Hardblock AnchorWatch Onramp Human Rights Foundation Unchained Intuit Vanta reMarkable Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm