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Valair Aviation, an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, recently extended the service life of a Beech 1900 by pioneering a wing forward and rear lower spar cap replacement for Alaska Central Express (ACE).Read more...

Veracity Technology Solutions (Veracity), an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, has successfully completed another season of non-destructive inspections (NDI) for the gas turbine power generation industry using medical grade technology to identify impending damage before equipment failures occur.Read more...

Aerospace Products S.E., Inc. (APSE), an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, announced the hiring of Mark Hicks as Controller for the company.Read more...

Commuter Air Technology (CAT), an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, dedicated the CAT Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Training Center to the memory of fallen warrior Staff Sergeant Kerry W. Frith, U.S. Army.Read more...

AGC Aerospace & Defense, has named skilled aviation and finance executive, Timothy Wilson, to lead the AGC Finance group.Read more...

Unitech Composites and Structures, Inc. (Unitech), an AGC Aerospace & Defense Company, has been awarded a contract to produce lightweight, insulated ducting components for the V-22 Osprey Environmental Control System (ECS). The company recently completed tooling of the production line and will commence full production next quarter.Read more...

Valair Aviation, an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, recently appointed Jeff Snyder as president of the Oklahoma based company.Read more...

AGC Aerospace & Defense announced the launch of an aircraft engine leasing initiative with the closing of its initial aircraft engine purchase and leaseback transaction with GE Aviation. The program, marketed under the name Aircraft Logistics Group, will be lead by industry veteran Lee Beaumont.Read more...

Commuter Air Technology, an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, reported delivery of a modified Beechcraft 200 aircraft to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) two weeks ahead of the proposed delivery schedule.Read more...

Unitech Composites and Structures, Inc. (Unitech), an AGC Aerospace & Defense Company, has been awarded a development contract to reduce the weight and improve the performance of the Survival Egress Air (SEA) System. The company recently completed the Preliminary Design Review – ahead of schedule – and will complete the design later this year.Read more...

Veracity Technology Solutions (Veracity), an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, has successfully completed a proof of concept demonstration with the U.S. Army for a non-destructive inspection (NDI) process used for testing helicopter rotor blades.Read more...

Acorn Growth Companies, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the aerospace and defense industry, today announced the recipients of the Fourth Annual Seeds of Greatness Award.Read more...

Valair Aviation, an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, was awarded the MC-12 Sensor Operator Initial Qualification Training Program by the Langley AFB Contracting Office. The MC-12 aircraft, fielded as part of Project Liberty, is the Air Force's newest manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform.Read more...

Acorn Growth Companies, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the aerospace and defense industry, is currently accepting nominations for the fourth annual Seeds of Greatness Award.Read more...

Veracity Technology Solutions, an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, received the 2010 MRO of the Year Award for innovative supplier/services provider from Overhaul & Maintenance and Aviation Week. The Aviation Week award is granted to the best MRO and aftermarket providers from around the world for achievements and value-added accomplishments over the past year.Read more...

Valair Aviation, an AGC Aerospace & Defense Company, was awarded certification for the International Organization of Standards (ISO) 9001:2008.Read more...

Commuter Air Technology (CAT) joins Jacobs Technology in providing service to the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).Read more...

Unitech Composites & Structures, an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, successfully passed the recertification efforts to retain its Nadcap accreditation for special processing of honeycomb core and prepreg/adhesive bonding/resin film infusion.Read more...

Integrated Composites, Inc. (ICI), an AGC Aerospace & Defense Company, was awarded certification for the AS9100 International Aerospace Quality System Standard.Read more...

Acorn Growth Companies, along with portfolio company Veracity Technology Solutions, were featured under the "Technology Spotlight" on the Oklahoma Technology Council's website (http://www.oktechcouncil.com/). The posting draws attention to the innovation within Acorn's portfolio of companies operating under the AGC Aerospace & Defense brand and highlights technology currently being used by the U.S. Air Force.Read more...