by Aaron Kreye | Aug 2, 2010 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
We are seeing an increased demand for Hi-Lok fasteners in the past 90 days. It appears several of the UAV manufacturers are integrating the Hi Lok fasteners into their newest versions of radar absorbent aircraft. In similar news Northrop Grumman management has...
by Aaron Kreye | May 11, 2010 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
Boeing has requested large assembly deliveries associated with the 22nd Boeing 787 aircraft be placed on hold for 24 manufacturing days. Boeing claims the delay originates from its Charleston SC facility. This delay will run down the line changing the demand for...
by Aaron Kreye | Apr 30, 2010 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
Nortrhop acquired the 12 ft winspan low acoustic UAV from Swift Engineering in 2009 and completing its test flights in preparation to be deployed in the active arena. The BAT is able to takeoff and land independent of runways and hover over 24hrs on location. These...
by Aaron Kreye | Apr 28, 2010 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
Aurora Flight Services has completed the test wing section for the Vulture Program. The wing spans 22 feet and is made advanced composites and light weight adhesives. The top of the wing is covered in solar cells to help power the prototype Vulture aircraft. When...
by Aaron Kreye | Feb 11, 2010 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
With large OEMs reducing their inventory over the past 2 years we are expecting a large demand for aircraft fasteners (particularly nutplates) in the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2010. With Sales of aircraft hardware lagging for the past year industry wide we expect...
by Aaron Kreye | Jul 2, 2009 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
While other airlines are choosing to cancel orders with Boeing and Airbus, Nippon Airways is talking with banks about financing additional orders of the dreamliner aircraft. It appears to us that someone is taking advantage of price reductions with Boeing. We will...
