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SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (November 30, 2021) — Capewell, a global leader in engineering aviation and life support solutions, announced it has named Thomas Weidley Chief Operating Officer. “I could not be more excited to join the team of true professionals at Capewell,” said Weidley. “Their mission is noble and forward thinking, and every day it […]

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (October 26, 2021) — Capewell, a global leader in engineering aviation and life support solutions, announced it has established a board of advisors to better serve its customer base and the innovations necessary in today’s global defense arena. “Capewell has formed this esteemed board of advisors to gain a more thorough comprehension […]

Capewell Cookout Meadows of Dan, VA – July 27, 2021 Capewell celebrated its Meadows of Dan facility employees on July 27th, 2021, with a fun filled cookout. Family of all employees were also welcomed to attend. Those attending were served hotdogs and hamburgers with all the trimmings and were surrounded by games and other fun […]

MEADOWS OF DAN, Va., Jan. 27, 2021 — Capewell Aerial Systems, a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of safety, tactical, parachute, and aerial delivery products for the defense, public safety, and law enforcement communities, today announced that a group of its senior executives, led by CEO/President Gregory Bloom, will be attending IDEX 2021, February 21-25, […]

MEADOWS OF DAN, Va., Jan. 14, 2021  — Capewell Aerial Systems, a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of safety, tactical, parachute, and aerial delivery products for the defense, public safety, and law enforcement communities, today announced that Gregory Bloom will join the company as its President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Bloom will […]

Capewell Aerial Systems is proud to announce that we are among 11 small businesses qualified by the US Air Force for a multiple award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract in the potential amount of $950,000,000 over the next ten years. Component contracts will be awarded and administered through the Air Force’s Life Cycle Management Center’s Try-Decide-Buy (TDB) […]

At this festive time of year, we’d like to take a moment to say thanks to those who stand in harm’s way to ensure that the rest of us live safely in a free society. This includes the military, law enforcement, fire fighters, search and rescue professionals and homeland security. Your sacrifices do not go […]

Happy Birthday Team Capewell! One hundred and thirty five years and going strong! What, you might ask, is the secret to our long life and good health? The key is staying ready to evolve and change with the times. When Capewell was founded in 1881, the company thrived because George Capewell introduced the first machine-made […]

A tragic crash of a C-130J crash in Afghanistan took the lives of patriotic servicemen and civilians. Capewell Aerial Systems would like to acknowledge them and their loved ones.