The Aerospace Industry

Hawker Pacific Aerospace – a North American-based operation has always provided the aviation industry with the most reliable overhauling and repair. Flying ever forward, this “lean” enterprise combines innovation, improved service and increased efficiency.
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Arizona-based MD Helicopters may not be the biggest but it’s certainly ranked among the best. Among its commercial, law enforcement and military customers, this aerospace OEM’s multipurpose single- and twin-engine ‘copters have achieved cult status. Dan Harvey explains the attraction.
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The aerospace and defense industry has been enjoying robust financial health. But the blue-sky picture is darkened as the US government considers sequestration. Like a private thundercloud hovering above the industry’s head, sequestration threatens to wash away recent gains and economic contributions. This compelled the aerospace industries association to make this call to action.
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Helicópteros do Brasil S.A (Helibras) is the only Brazilian manufacturer of helicopters, and with a market share in excess of 50 percent of turbine helicopters in the country and record revenues in 2010, the company is clearly a high flyer. Reuben Ford reports on how Helibras has propelled itself into a prominent position in the aeronautical industry.
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Usually, people hope you ignore their shadow: it’s dark and trails behind them. But Lockheed Martin would like you to pay attention to its own Shadow: it’s positively bright and points toward aviation’s future. The company has come up with the MC-130J Combat Shadow II, a versatile new aircraft reports Dan Harvey.
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Arkansas-based Aviation Repair Technologies (ART) is an independent aircraft maintenance provider for turboprop, regional jet and narrow body commercial aircraft. The company’s flight plan will take it to new altitudes of success, reports David Soyka.
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CIRCOR Aerospace Group designs, manufactures and distributes a range of highly engineered hydraulic controls, electrical controls and subsystems used in aircraft landing gear and other critical aircraft systems. This California-based business soars with a flight plan that combines strategic acquisition, in-house engineering innovation and continuous improvement, David Soyka reports.
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After getting its start in 1998, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V., a company that operates 12 airports in the pacific region of Mexico, has made significant improvements and investments in its airports. Today the company manages five of the 10 busiest airports in the country, Rachel Hartman reports.
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Since its inception in 1969, Embraer spread its wings across the world. Executing a three-point aerial attack targeting commercial, defense and business segments the Brazilian-based enterprise positioned itself as a leading global aviation force. In particular, the company covets ownership of the executive jet market. Dan Harvey’s report represents an air-raid alarm for competitors.
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In business for 35 years, Koss Aerospace prospered by providing precision, machined components for leading aerospace industry customers. But in the past year, the soaring company flew into some turbulence. Vice President of Business Development Alex Cajic describes for Dan Harvey how the company is weathering the global economic storm.
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