Boeing [NYSE: BA] rexently opened its research and technology center in South Carolina, which is devoted to current and next-generation technology development. Boeing leaders joined local dignitaries and employees for a ribbon cutting and tours of the 104,000-square-foot Boeing Research & Technology-South Carolina center, which leads the…
The annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference was recently held in Columbia, SC. South Carolina Manufacturing’s editors recently caught-up with industry leaders to get their thoughts on the Aerospace Conference. Steve Townes, SC Aerospace Chairman and CEO of Ranger Aerospace “The conference had a larger attendance than expected! (525…
Steve Townes, Chairman of the industry’s SC Aerospace organization, and CEO of Ranger Aerospace, previews the South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo The South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo is designed to bring leaders from the aviation industry, investment community and government together. The event highlights the…
Aerospace continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in South Carolina. The second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo, which will be held on Aug. 26-27, 2015 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Gov. Nikki R. Haley will deliver opening remarks and The Boeing…
South Carolina’s aerospace infrastructure continues to grow as a leading aerospace manufacturer will establish operations in the Lowcountry. Impresa Aerospace has acquired Dynamic Solutions and its existing manufacturing facility, effectively establishing Impresa’s first South Carolina operations in Berkeley County. Through its multi-million dollar investment, Impresa is expected to create…
For the last 15 years, Pete Maes’ morning alarm has started his work day at 5 a.m. During this time, the former Marine and Massachusetts native has served as both a mechanic and Crew Lead at Stevens Aviation’s GSP International Airport location. Working his way from the…
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) and the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission announce that Scott Thompson, U.S. Aerospace and Defense Assurance Leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers, will be the keynote speaker for the fourth annual South Carolina Aerospace Dinner. The dinner will be held in the Columbia Metropolitan Convention…
Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration and the NextGen Air Transportation Program based at North Carolina State University will address the topic of unmanned aerial systems at the second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo, which will be held on Aug. 26-27, 2015. Kyle Snyder, Director…
The second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo announces that Don Myers of Toray Composites Inc. and David Reese of IBM have been added to the speaker lineup for the conference, which will be held on Aug. 26-27, 2015 in Columbia, S.C. Don Myers, a native…
Miller-Valentine recently completed manufacturing facility improvements through a design/build delivery for GKN Aerospace. The manufacturing improvements are related to the Boeing 787 Floor Section 47 Program. These improvements, coupled with the existing assembly work in the building will increase the capacity of the facility to better serve…