aerospace

Dallas Opportunity Partners Acquires New York-Based B&S Aircraft Alloys

by | Sep 3, 2025
"This acquisition fits our portfolio and the mission of Dallas Opportunity Partners to align family office investors in the state of Texas with strategic investments that capitalize on the strategic initiatives of the United States," said Derek Wilson, managing partner of Dallas Opportunity Partners.
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Fort Worth Supply Chain Management Co. Incora Adds Veteran CFO Amid Global Expansion, Financial Reset
by | May 22, 2025
Michael Turner joins the aerospace-focused firm after the company successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January. The restructuring significantly reduced the company’s debt, brought in new institutional ownership, and led to a restructured board of directors—now chaired by former Home Depot and Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli.
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How Ex-Army Helicopter Pilot Kathleen Hildreth Co‑Founded a Billion-Dollar, Denton-Based Defense Contractor
by | Feb 19, 2025
Innovation, competence, and confidence paid dividends for the Michigan native, who helped start and build M1 Support Services en route to becoming one of America’s richest self-made women.
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North Texas’ Coltala Holdings Launches Aerospace Platform via AeroParts Group Acquisition
by | Feb 18, 2025
The new group, Coltala Aerospace, brings together three AeroParts businesses—Evans Composites, APM, and ACD Consulting—serving both commercial and military aerospace.
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Fort Worth’s Novaria Group Acquires Leading Aerospace Hinge & Pin Manufacturer

by | Jan 21, 2025
Novaria is a leading manufacturer of specialty components and hardware for the aerospace and defense industries. Bandy is a leader in the production of "tight tolerance" hinges and pins for both sectors.
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Poland's First F-35 [Photo: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics]
Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth Lands Over $5 Billion in Defense Contracts, Debuts Poland’s First F-35A
by | Aug 29, 2024
It’s been a power week for Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth. The defense giant secured over $5 billion in new and modified F-35 contracts and unveiled Poland’s first F-35A fighter jet, named “Husarz” after the NATO ally’s legendary winged armor cavalry unit.
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The Last Word: TechFW’s Hayden Blackburn On Its NASA-Tied ‘Space Alliance’ Partnership for Small Business Liftoff

“The idea is to scale this and be able to support more small businesses, get more companies involved.”

Hayden Blackburn
Chief Operating Officer
TechFW
…on partnering with the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program, or SATOP, via Fort Worth Report.
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Dallas’ Aldinger Company Acquires North Dakota-Based J&J Calibrations
by | Jul 17, 2024
Aldinger called the move a key milestone in its growth strategy, underscoring its dedication to delivering "top-tier quality calibration" across aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.
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Dallas’ ATI Inc. Names New Vice President of Investor Relations

by | Aug 3, 2023

David Weston has been named vice president of investor relations at Dallas-based ATI Inc., effective July 1.

ATI is a global producer of high-performance materials and solutions for the aerospace and defense industries.

The company said that Weston will work closely with its business leaders and the investor community to support its business and financial strategies and will report to Don Newman, executive vice president and chief financial officer....

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ATI Inc. Taps Company Veteran as President, Chief Operating Officer
by | Jun 9, 2023
As president, Kimberly Fields will take on an enhanced role in developing ATI's strategic direction as the company continues to drive shareholder return through attaining its 2025 targets and beyond.
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Follow the Money: MLTPLY Makes Second Investment Since Launching Last Year, RumbleOn Finalizes $130M Acquisition of Fort Worth Powersport Dealer, and More
by | Feb 23, 2022
What companies are finding funding or having a big exit? From startup investments to grants and acquisitions, Dallas Innovates tracks what’s happening in North Texas money.
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North Texas’ Qarbon Aerospace Will Assemble LIFT’s HEXA Flying Cars
by | Jun 21, 2021
Qarbon will perform the complete system integration and assembly for HEXA eVTOL aircraft, which are designed for both recreational and military use—from flying car "entertainment experiences" over San Francisco Bay to air ambulance rescues by the U.S. Air Force.
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Bell Textron to Open 600-Employee Commercial Business Center at Former American Airlines HQ

by | Dec 1, 2020
The Fort Worth-based Textron Inc. company is expanding its footprint to accommodate for growing operations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth.
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‘The Future of Air Force Training is Here’: L3Harris Tech-Led Team Will Help Transform USAF Flight Simulator Training
by | Sep 24, 2020
L3Harris Technologies, a global aerospace and defense technology innovator based in Arlington, will lead a team to transform the U.S. Air Force’s flight simulator training that's used to develop highly skilled air crews.
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Dallas-Based Manufacturing and Development Company Hires Roger Raley As President
by | Jul 15, 2020
Alpine Advanced Materials is bringing on the international executive who has experience in the defense and commercial aerospace markets.
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Richland College Student Accepted into NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Program
by | Aug 2, 2019
Richland College is part of Dallas Community Colleges—one of the largest community college systems in Texas—and this star student is making it stand out on a national level.
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