TECT Aerospace

Defense and Space

Vega C | July 14, 2022

The Vega C rocket has completed its inaugural flight, placing the main payload LARES-2 – a scientific mission of the Italian Space Agency ASI – into its planned orbit. Six additional research CubeSats from France, Italy and Slovenia flew as secondary payloads. The launch caps a multi-year effort by ESA, the prime contractor Avio and industrial partners in 13 ESA member states to build on the heritage of its predecessor, Vega. Vega C represents a dramatic capability boo...

Business Aviation

United Airlines | May 11, 2022

United, which has invested in more sustainable fuel production than any other airline in the world, became the first US airline to sign an international purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel. The airline has signed a new purchase agreement with Neste that provides United the right to buy up to 52.5 million gallons over the next three years for United flights at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, and potentially other airports as well. "<...

Aviation Technology

Vance Street Capital LLC | October 21, 2021

Vance Street Capital LLC a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of McFarlane Aviation, Inc. ("McFarlane"), the leading designer and manufacturer of aftermarket PMA parts for the general aviation industry. This proprietary transaction represents the fourth platform investment out of Vance Street Capital III L.P. and leverages the firm's expertise in aerospace and highly engineered components. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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DECK 7 | April 30, 2020

Morgan Gregory, Google Cloud Office of the CTO: Strategy & Programs at Google runs strategy and programs for Google Cloud's CTO Office, working closely with their senior leaders and technical CXOs of strategic customers on co-innovation and thought leadership initiatives. Morgan has a passion for paradigm-shifting technology and has side hustle in AI. She's particularly interested in AI for Good and Responsible AI - topics that marry her technical background and desire to make a diff...