West Virginia Executive Fall 2020 | Page 75

AEROSPACE IN WEST VIRGINIA
AERO International , Inc .
KEARNEYSVILLE
AERO International manufactures and distributes aerospace components and is a leading provider of licensed products , aftermarket supply chain solutions , repair and overhaul services and logistics support for military aircraft platforms .
www . aerointl . com
Air Robotics , LLC
CHARLESTON
Air Robotics manufactures small unmanned aircraft systems equipped with cameras and other sensors to collect digital data that is processed into a digital terrain model , photographic overlay or map showing chemicals on the ground and in the water .
American Public University System
CHARLES TOWN
American Public University System is an online school with a main campus in West Virginia that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in space studies . Degree concentrations include astronomy , aerospace science and space policy , and a new concentration in space entrepreneurship is under development .
www . apus . edu
Appalachian Regional Airport
DELBARTON
Appalachian Regional Airport is a general aviation airport constructed from a reclaimed surface mine site to replace the Mingo County Airport in Williamson .
Aurora Flight Sciences
BRIDGEPORT
Aurora Flight Sciences creates advanced aircraft through the development of versatile and intuitive autonomous systems and advanced composite manufacturing to make manned and unmanned flight safer and more efficient .
www . aurora . aero
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
MARTINSBURG
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College ’ s ( CTC ) engineering technology and mechatronics programs lead to aviation technician careers . Engineering technology graduates often work in the design and automation industries , and mechatronics graduates are often maintenance technicians who can install , service , repair and maintain a variety of industrial automation equipment .
www . blueridgectc . edu
Braxton County Airport
SUTTON
Braxton County Airport hosts 14 aircraft and an eight aircraft T-hangar and is frequented as a fuel stop by transit pilots . Medical helicopter crews use it as a waiting hub due to its location in the geographic center of the state . It is home to a fixed-base operator ( FBO ), and U . S . Marines recently used it to train pilots to fly the V-22 Osprey .
Carbon Fiber Composites
ONA
Carbon Fiber Composites manufactures composite airframe parts using vacuum resin infusion and epoxy resin and uses resin infusion to produce high-quality parts and fabricate high-grade epoxy tooling .
www . carbonfiberwv . com
including commercial and defense aviation , manned aircraft and unmanned systems .
www . carpentertechnology . com
CFOAM LLC
TRIADELPHIA
CFOAM manufactures carbon foam panels made from pulverized coal . CFOAM carbon foam is extremely strong , lightweight , fire resistant and easily machined to create custom shapes and is designed to meet growing demand for high-performance engineering materials .
www . cfoam . com
Collins Aerospace
UNION
Collins Aerospace ’ s Union , WV , location produces ice detection and protection systems , potable water systems , specialty composites and heaters and supplemental heating systems design .
www . beaerospace . com
Constellium
RAVENSWOOD
Constellium ’ s Ravenswood , WV , location is an aluminum manufacturing plant that produces plate , sheet and coil products for the aerospace , defense , transportation and marine industries . It is one of the world ’ s largest rolled products production facilities with 62 acres under roof on a 514-acre site , more than 900 employees and some the most powerful plate stretchers .
www . constellium . com
Carpenter Powder Products
BRUCETON MILLS
Carpenter Powder Products ’ expert metallurgists and technical service professionals are making advancements in high-quality iron- , nickel- , cobaltand titanium-based aerospace alloys , which contribute to improvements in aerodynamics , weight reduction , fuel efficiency , heat resistance , strength and functionality . Many aerospace leaders partner with Carpenter to supply specialty alloy , superalloy , stainless steel and titanium material solutions to key sectors ,
Custom Aerospace
MIDWAY
Custom Aerospace received AS9100 and ISO9001 certification in May 2020 , which allows it to specialize in the machining and fabrication of components for the aerospace industry . The company also offers lubricant services to the aerospace industry and produces metal fabricators .
Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport
MARTINSBURG