Hybrid vehicles have been around for more than twenty years, with the first hybrid vehicle debuting in 1997. Originally, hybrid vehicles were launched to reduce emissions and increase the fuel economy.  These vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and an electric battery. Hybrid vehicles have become increasingly popular in recent years, which shifts the hybrid push to a new category, aircraft. Read more >>

Aircraft safety is serious business. From how many hours till the next hot section inspection or engine overhaul to how many cycles till the aircraft’s tires are replaced, every little thing involving the maintenance and repair of an aircraft has to be strictly regulated and monitored. And while it would be cool if all the service and maintenance was done in the sky, it’s usually done on the ground with aircraft ground support equipment. Read more >>

Lisi Aerospace, regarded as a leading manufacturer of fasteners and structural components, holds a core business in metal deformation, which is accompanied by heat-treatment, machining, and coating. The company has the ability to accomplish any kind of assembly requirement, which can range from preliminary project to designing sub-assemblies. The high operating standards, such as on time delivery and quality, supports Lisi Aerospace as a leader in the industry. Read more >>

KLX Inc, a worldwide known part and service provider, has been purchased by the great Boeing aircraft company. The purchase will include several divisions of KLX such as the solution group and a portion of KLX’s Energy Services Group if they are able to successfully integrate with the newly incurred changes. Their net debt is equaling an approximate $1 billion that contributes to the total cost at $4.25 billion. Read more >>

Molex incorporated, an Illinois based electronic company has recently purchased Bittware Inc., through a recent acquisition in the computer industry. Molex incorporated is a leading company that provides connectors parts and electronics with high quality and service. Acquiring Bittware is going to help expand and grow Molex incorporation and assist with field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Essentially, it is going to help expand Molex capabilities and its subsidiary Nallatech. Molex incorporated is constantly seeking ways to help provide better services and connector parts. As computer technology grows at a rapid pace, the need for bigger firms like Molex to absorb smaller companies is important to provide a wider range of products and services to meet clients need and requirements. Read more >>