Aerospace Quality Research and Development, Inc.

AQRD keeps the last four Beechcraft Starships in the world flying! This week AQRD celebrates its engineers, technicians, mechanics, and experts in the field of aviation. Without their tireless pursuit of safety, quality, and excellence in how they approach their craft, we would not be able to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace industry and our customers. As a testament to their skills and excellence we bring together the 4 last flying Beechcraft Starships in the world. AQRD’s team of experts in aircraft repair, engineering, design, and composites keeps these 4 iconic airplanes flying and we are proud to celebrate together. AQRD “Keep EM Flying” always! www.aerospaceqrd.com

At AQRD, we have been privileged to contribute to the advancement of aerospace technology by providing expertise in systems engineering, composite engineering, and thermal structural design for the X-37 Space vehicle. Since the early 2000s, AQRD has been at the forefront of developing NDT standards and innovative high-temperature composite solutions for the flight controls of the X-37. Our pioneering work includes the full spectrum of activities, from qualification and certification to structural testing and flight validation for critical components like the Ruddervators and Flaperons. With a deep understanding of composites, we excel in designing, certifying, and testing unique applications for a wide range of aircraft and space vehicles. At AQRD, our motto is simple yet powerful: "KEEP EM FLYING." This encapsulates our commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of aerospace technologies through our cutting-edge solutions and unwavering dedication to excellence. As the X-37 returns home again we are proud to be a part of this nations Space Force capability and in the record setting space vehicle. The X-37 has flown more days in space continuously than any other space vehicle in history. www.aerospaceqrd.com

National Employee Appreciation Day! On this National Employee Appreciation Day –  I personally want to thank all the hard working folks at AQRD. What you do and your craft is extremely critical and valuable in sustaining our company and our customers. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to aviation safety. I appreciate all that goes into “Keep EM Flying” and realize it takes the entire team to make it happen. 

AQRD has the unique opportunity to support the Department of Homeland Security in the United States Coast Guard. From repairing composite components to engineering and fabricating replacement structures - AQRD provides solutions for the USCG that are not available through conventional means. The Alenia C-27J Spartan is a military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by Leonardo's Aircraft Division (formerly Alenia Aermacchi until 2016).It is an advanced derivative of the former Alenia Aeronautica's earlier G.222, equipped with the engines and various other systems also used on the larger Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules. AQRD is proud to support this unique platform in defense of of the United States. Remember when you have a unique engineering challenge - come see AQRD as we know how to "Keep EM Flying" www.aerospaceqrd.com

AQRD is proud to support the historical significance of American military aviation and warbirds from our heritage and history! Today at the National Warbird Operator’s Conference, engineering, and expertise are on display in force! Thank you to the Commerative AirForce here at Dallas Executive Airport for hosting NWOC and AQRD! As we say at AQRD - “Keep EM Flying” always! Www.aerospaceqrd.com

Hot or Cold - performance matters. Aircraft fly in all types of temperatures and environments. Aerodynamics and an understanding of engineering matters in aerospace and aviation. How materials, material science, and applications matters. Come see AQRD when you are wanting the finest in engineering, maintenance, and certification of your aircraft. "Keep EM Flying" www.aerospaceqrd.com

The US Coast Guard flies some pretty special aircraft. One of many is the HC-144 Sentry. AQRD is a key partner in supporting this aircraft with repairs to the airframe, composite structure and a variety of special mission modifications to this very unique platform. Some of the composite modifications are extensive and critical in nature in supporting the USCG and our joint mission to protect the USA. If you want the finest in engineering design, repairs, and modifications to your aircraft - come see AQRD. we know how to "Keep EM Flying" the right way! www.aerospaceqrd.com

AQRD is keeping the finest flying this Thanksgiving! As always we are blessed to have such loyal customers and enjoy "Keeping EM Flying" all year around! Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving to all those aviators and everyone at the AQRD family!

To commemorate Veterans Day/Week we had a chance to listen 2nd Lt. "Lucky" Luckadoo this week as a part of the Service Air Corps lunch at Old Parkland - Dallas. What a great hero and patriot Lucky is flying the B-17 Flying Fortress over France and Germany as part of the Bloody 100th Bomb Group stationed in Thrope Abbotts, England. If not for Lucky we would have never defeated Nazi Germany. We just got his book and look forward to reading his story. Thank you Lucky for showing us all what it is to be a Great American! In your honor we post a little video thanking you for your service to this great nation.

All, please take a moment to recognize and thank our Veterans that are a large part of the AQRD family. This Veterans Day – let us appreciate them and their service to our great country. Ronald Reagan “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”