Aviation Archives

IAWA Unveils “Soaring Through the Glass Ceiling” Report

April 7, 2020

The International Aviation Women’s Association Commissions Korn Ferry Study to Focus on Gender Parity Given the current health crisis environment, the aviation and aerospace industry again finds itself evolving. This evolution requires diverse perspectives and innovative thinking to not only maintain sustainability but to incite future growth. The International Aviation Women’s…

Supersonic Flight Moves Closer to Reality with Boom’s Overture

February 28, 2020

Supersonic flight has existed for over half of a century, but the technology was lacking and inefficiencies kept it from the mainstream. Finally, the Colorado-based company, Boom Supersonic, began its quest for a solution, combining proven materials and technologies into a revolutionary airplane. Called Overture, this breakthrough airplane design makes…

HPM’s Andi Sims Elected to Board of Directors for International Aviation Women’s Association

August 28, 2019

HPM is in the business of leading. Sometimes our very own business leaders are pursued in leadership roles not just within our company, but also locally in our communities. And as for HPM’s Andi Sims, given leadership opportunities with a global impact. Sims Andi Sims, HPM’s Vice President of Marketing,…

HPM Valuing Clients through Program Development Services

August 26, 2019

Starting strong is how dreams turn into reality and how HPM teams lead clients into successful projects. Our program development services are as established as our company. HPM was founded to build upon our roots of construction and grow more fully into helping clients by managing all the intricacies of…

Key Trends to Watch in the Aviation Industry

August 23, 2019

Happy National Aviation Week! National Aviation Week (August 19-23) celebrates the legacy of aviation and is intended to increase awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the industry. The week commemorates the birthday of Orville Wright – who, alongside his brother Wilbur Wright, is credited for producing the world’s first successful airplane.…

HPM: Leaders in Aviation

August 22, 2019

How Aerospace Companies Benefit from Hiring a Program Manager in the U.S. Top Questions to Ask Yourself

August 20, 2019

By Greg EllisHPM Vice President, Program Development Ellis Do you understand U.S. and local building codes and regulations for permitting? Designed to specify minimum requirements related to health, safety and welfare of building occupants, U.S. and local building codes and regulations for permitting are complex. Navigating these requirements through careful…

Four Alabama Firms To Work On New Airbus 220 Assembly Line

April 5, 2019

HPM has announced the selection of several design-build teams for the construction of the Airbus 220 assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. BL Harbert International of Birmingham teamed with the design firm FSB and have been selected for Package 3 of the project, which consists of design-build services for four additional…

HPM Chosen to Lead Boom Supersonic’s First Manufacturing Facility

March 28, 2019

Collaboration and Partnership HPM was recently selected to lead the site selection process, planning, design and construction of Boom Supersonic’s first manufacturing facility in the US and is currently collaborating with Boom’s internal project team to recruit all project team members and providers. Also in partnership with Site Selection Group…

5 Aviation and Aerospace Trends to Look for in 2019 and Beyond

January 8, 2019

The aerospace industry has always been a source of innovation, whether it’s technical developments that later make it into the hands of consumers or proactive responses to economic trends that will soon be felt by the rest of the world. Here are a few things to look forward to in…