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Hi Lok Fastener Demand growing

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:15:59 +0000

We are seeing an increased demand for Hi-Lok fasteners in the past 90 days. It appears several of the UAV manufacturers are integrating the Hi Lok fasteners into their newest versions of radar absorbent aircraft. In similar news Northrop Grumman management has indicated that US export laws could force NATO allies to begin development of their own UAV technologies. It appears the US government is forcing contractors to withhold UAV development technologies for development despite these same technologies being used in the forward operating areas.

Boeing asking suppliers to halt shipments on 787 aircraft fasteners

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 13:47:18 +0000

Boeing has requested large assembly deliveries associated with the 22nd Boeing 787 aircraft be placed on hold for 24 manufacturing days. Boeing claims the delay originates from its Charleston SC facility. This delay will run down the line changing the demand for aircraft fasteners, hi-lok fasteners, nutplates, barrell nuts, etc. We will keep a close pulse on the changes in market demand

Northrop Grumman’s new BAT

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:57:34 +0000

Nortrhop acquired the 12 ft winspan low acoustic UAV from Swift Engineering in 2009 and completing its test flights in preparation to be deployed in the active arena. The BAT is able to takeoff and land independent of runways and hover over 24hrs on location. These BATS will deployed in irregular warfare situations most likely by Marine personnel. Jet-Tek is excited to be involved in the continuing and R&D and manufacturing stages of this program. We distribute many of the aircraft fasteners and Hi-Lok fasteners involved in the development of these revolutionary vehicles.

Aurora Flight Services completes wing for Vulture Program

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:12:17 +0000

Aurora Flight Services has completed the test wing section for the Vulture Program. The wing spans 22 feet and is made advanced composites and light weight adhesives. The top of the wing is covered in solar cells to help power the prototype Vulture aircraft.

When combined with Boeing’s commitment to carbon fiber structures, Auroras new manufacturing techniques reveals the type of future demand for aircraft fasteners. Hi-Lok fasteners have always delivered a significant tensile strength for their weight but this new revolution may even threaten their market dominance.

Back to the Grind

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:47:06 +0000

With large OEMs reducing their inventory over the past 2 years we are expecting a large demand for aircraft fasteners (particularly nutplates) in the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2010. With Sales of aircraft hardware lagging for the past year industry wide we expect aircraft fasteners manufacturers and distributors to see a strong uptick in earnings revealed in 4th quarter 2010 and 1st quarter 2011.

Increased Boeing Dreamliner orders?

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:44:36 +0000

While other airlines are choosing to cancel orders with Boeing and Airbus, Nippon Airways is talking with banks about financing additional orders of the dreamliner aircraft. It appears to us that someone is taking advantage of price reductions with Boeing. We will know in 5-10 years if this was a shrewd business move or a death blow to the company

Air Show Update

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:18:40 +0000

Paris Air Show Update - What we see as the biggest news coming out of this years Paris Air show is Boeing comments regarding future business prospects. Boeing announced they see a slight upturn in commercial aviation orders in the coming 2-3 years however a significant decline in military purchases.

UPS picks Boeing 747-400’s over Airbus A380’s.

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:31:06 +0000

UPS chose to move forward with 4 used Boeing 747-400’s after Airbus told UPS they could not meet the scheduled delivery. When asked by UPS didn’t go with the Boeing 777 they explained they were surprised with sticker shock. The four 747-400’s will provide a temporary solution to their fleet until they decide to refresh the fleet in 2015.

Demand for Aircraft Fasteners is set to slump

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:06:12 +0000

Reading Aviation Week & Space Technology it appears the demand for aircraft fasteners by contract manufacturers and OEM’s is set to slump as orders are being canceled and previously long lead time deliveries for aircraft are brought in. Publicly traded companies are skirting the public eye by delaying the delivery or all together canceling orders for private jets directly impacting the demand for aircraft fasteners.

Hi-Lok fasteners

admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:52:28 +0000

Hi-Lok and Hi-Tique (HL and HLT part numbers) remain some of the highest demand parts in this environment. We continue to see lead times exceed 80 weeks delivery on these aircraft fasteners.