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HB Aerospace is a pioneering company ... owned by women, somewhat of a rarity in the aerospace business ... The firm, which opened five weeks ago, sells and distributes fasteners, gaskets, cables and other hardware used in the aviation industry.

It is owned by Sue Hammer and Carrie Boyer, who are backed by their husbands, Joe Hammer and Chris Boyer, who are managing partners.

Joe, a former executive for a major aerospace supplier, has worked 30 years in the manufacturing and distribution of aerospace fasteners. Chris has worked in the industry for 19 years.

A year ago, the two friends met with their wives and discussed starting a business with the women as owners, which could provide a competitive advantage with government and defense contracts, which often include preferences for minority- or women-owned companies.

Source: The Arizona Republic

Of course, neither of the wives seems to have experience working in aerospace (although one mentioned that her father worked in that industry).

And now India seems to be debating a requirement that 30% of its legislatures are female