Colin Smith

Four Critical Aircraft Systems: Valcor Fluid Control Solutions for Fuel, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Inerting

Military aircraft rely on integrated fluid systems to manage fuel delivery, flight control power, compressed air distribution, and safety mechanisms. These systems require precision-engineered components manufactured to aerospace standards. Valcor Engineering designs and manufactures fluid control devices supporting fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel inerting systems—four aircraft subsystems where component reliability directly affects safety and mission…

Meeting Mission-Critical Demands: Structural Manufacturing Solutions for Aftermarket Military Aviation

For aircraft overhaul facilities, government agencies, and prime manufacturers maintaining aging military platforms, sourcing precision structural components presents ongoing challenges. Traceability requirements, quality compliance standards, and the need for U.S.-based manufacturing with government source inspection capabilities demand a supplier with comprehensive expertise and certifications. Airborne Technologies, situated in a facility spanning over 50,000 square feet…

AllClear Names Kenneth Burtt Director of Business Development, Engineered Products 

AllClear Aerospace & Defense today announced the appointment of Kenneth Burtt as Director of Business Development for its Engineered Products division. Burtt brings more than three decades of leadership experience in aerospace materials, advanced manufacturing, and strategic growth initiatives supporting commercial and defense aerospace programs worldwide. Engineered Materials and OEM Partnership Leadership Burtt joins AllClear…

10 Critical Military Platforms Supported by AMETEK Rotron Cooling Solutions

Military platforms face demanding thermal and environmental challenges across air, land, sea, and advanced weapons systems. Heat management deeply influences electronic stability, system responsiveness, and platform availability.  AMETEK Rotron has supported these needs for more than six decades with AC and brushless DC fans, blowers, and customizable thermal solutions that are highly reliable and built…

How AI and Global Partnership Are Solving Defense Fleet Sustainment Challenges: Insights from Singapore Airshow 2026

Defense operators worldwide face a mounting challenge: aging aircraft fleets require increasing operational support while budgets continue to shrink. The math simply doesn’t work under traditional sustainment models. At Singapore Airshow 2026, our CEO Bill Boucek sat down with Aviation Week’s Guy Norris to discuss how the industry is evolving to meet these demands. Watch…

AllClear Appoints Yancy Everhart as Vice President of Business Development

AllClear Aerospace & Defense today announced the appointment of Yancy Everhart as Vice President of Business Development. Everhart brings more than two decades of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, with a proven track record of building and scaling strategic OEM partnerships that drive sustained revenue growth and market expansion. Deep OEM Partnership Expertise…

AllClear Aerospace & Defense Appoints Eric Goldwater as Chief Financial Officer

AllClear Aerospace & Defense today announced the appointment of Eric Goldwater as Chief Financial Officer. Goldwater brings over two decades of operational and financial leadership experience across high-growth software as a service (SaaS) provider, technology, and professional services organizations. Proven Track Record in Scaling Operations and Driving Growth Eric Goldwater joins AllClear with extensive expertise…

Mission-Ready Supply Chains: How AllClear’s Compliance Expertise Keeps Operators Operational

In military aerospace operations, readiness isn’t negotiable. When aircraft need parts, when maintenance schedules demand components, when mission requirements call for immediate availability—delays aren’t just inconvenient. They compromise operational capability. Yet behind every component delivery to the US Military and allied forces lies a complex web of export controls, licensing requirements, and regulatory protocols. For…

Supporting Military Aviation’s Frontline: AllClear’s Honeywell Aerospace Authorization Spans Seven Critical Platforms

When mission readiness depends on reliable component maintenance, operators need more than just repair services—they need factory-authorized expertise backed by OEM standards. AllClear Repair Services (ACRS) has earned the prestigious designation as a Honeywell Aerospace Authorized Service Center for military APUs and mechanical components, positioning ACRS to deliver comprehensive maintenance support across seven critical military…

F-15, F-16, and F-18 Military Aerospace Aftermarket Support: Ensuring Fighter Fleet Mission Readiness

When an F-16 squadron needs to maintain 80% mission-capable rates, or an F-15 fleet requires urgent hydraulic system repairs, military operators can’t afford downtime. The difference between successful missions and grounded aircraft often comes down to one thing: reliable aftermarket support. The military aerospace aftermarket isn’t just about parts and repairs; it’s about ensuring operational…