Valence Surface Technologies, the largest independent aerospace surface finishing platform in North America, has acquired C.I.L. Metal Finishing and C.I.L. Electroplating. The Massachusetts-based company brings decades of experience in high-precision metal treatment for defense, space, and commercial aerospace applications, further…
AstroNova, a provider of data visualization and airborne printing technologies, has named Jorik E. Ittmann as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 15. The appointment follows a period of leadership transition and signals a renewed focus on…
TAO Digital Solutions has acquired Prague-based DigitalSoftMinds S.R.O., a product engineering firm known for its precision work in highly regulated industries. While the deal centers on medtech and life sciences, the underlying capabilities have clear relevance for aerospace stakeholders navigating…
In a move that reflects the evolving landscape of American aerospace and defense priorities, Special Aerospace Services (SAS) has rebranded as Aurex. The transition marks more than a name change, it signals a strategic consolidation of capabilities aimed at supporting…
In a milestone that underscores both legacy and longevity, US Air Tool Co. (USATCO) is celebrating its 75th anniversary as a cornerstone of aerospace tooling and manufacturing. Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York, the company has evolved…
In a striking demonstration of electric aviation’s potential, Swiss-based H55 recently flew its Bristell B23 Energic aircraft over Centennial Airport in Colorado, so quietly that half of the airport’s official noise-monitoring sensors failed to register its presence. The test, conducted…
V2X, Inc. has been awarded a $4.3 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the U.S. Air Force to provide Contractor Operated and Maintained Base Supply (COMBS) services for the T-6 Texan II aircraft. The multi-service agreement spans support for the Air Force,…
SiMa.ai has raised $85 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Maverick Capital, with new investor StepStone Group joining existing backers. The latest infusion brings the company’s total funding to $355 million and positions it to scale its Physical…
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) has officially named Mike T. Fitzgerald as Chief Financial Officer, following his interim tenure since May 2025. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the company, which continues to expand its footprint across nuclear energy,…
PHINIA Inc., a global supplier of fuel and electrical systems, has completed its acquisition of Swedish Electromagnet Invest AB (SEM), a century-old innovator in ignition systems for alternative fuels. The move signals PHINIA’s intent to deepen its investment in sustainable…