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05/22/2013
Pratt & Whitney Employees to be Inducted into Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering
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05/17/2013
United Technologies Completes Divestiture of Pratt & Whitney Power Systems Unit to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
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05/15/2013
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and RD AMROSS Propel Modernized Navigation Satellite into Orbit
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05/07/2013
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Scramjet Powers Record-breaking Flight of X-51A WaveRider
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05/02/2013
Pratt & Whitney Employees Inducted into University of Connecticut's Academy of Distinguished Engineers
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04/24/2013
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Reaches Milestone in Development of Next Rocket Engine for Human Spaceflight
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04/17/2013
Pratt & Whitney's Innovative Repair Capabilities Highlighted on Company Website
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04/16/2013
Pratt & Whitney and TES Aviation Group Sign Material Consumption Agreement
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04/11/2013
Pratt & Whitney to Provide Fuel Efficient PurePower® Engines on Airbus A321neo Aircraft for Hawaiian Airlines
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04/11/2013
Pratt & Whitney PurePower® Engine for Airbus A320neo Successfully Completes Ground Test Program; Prepares for First Flight Tests
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Executive Speeches

05/15/2013
David Hess Speaks at Pratt & Whitney Women's Leadership Forum
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01/31/2013
Bennett Croswell Speaks at Gov. Malloy's Press Briefing
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01/30/2013
David Hess Speaks at Seletar Aerospace Park Groundbreaking
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01/17/2013
Bennett Croswell Speaks at F119 Final Engine Ceremony
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12/03/2012
Appeal to Lawmakers: Step Back from the Fiscal Cliff
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10/26/2012
PurePower PW1100G-JM Last Bolt Ceremony Remarks: Jim Dunn
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10/26/2012
PurePower PW1100G-JM Last Bolt Ceremony Remarks: Graham Webb
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10/26/2012
PurePower PW1100G-JM Last Bolt Ceremony Remarks: Greg Gernhardt
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10/12/2012
"Transatlantic Trends and Opportunities"
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10/09/2012
"The Global Aerospace Trends and the U.S. Perspective on the Role of Japan"
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INDUSTRY TRENDS

COMMERCIAL AVIATION Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Reuters Embraer books 'milestone' SkyWest deal worth up to $8.3 billion SkyWest Inc, the world's largest regional airline group, agreed to buy at least 40 new jets from Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA, in a deal that could climb to 200 aircraft and a total price tag of more than $8 billion. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Aviation International News Engine Maker PWC Laments Tight Financing, Pricing Pressures In Bizjet Market Among the few economic forces behind the rather tepid recovery of the market segment covering small and medium-sized business jets, perhaps the most influential rests with the world's financiers. Friday, May 17, 2013 Puget Sound Business Journal Airbus, Boeing, will battle for PR at Paris Air Show With the Paris Air Show just a month away, Airbus may be preparing to try to take the wind away from Boeing's resurgent 787 Dreamliner. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Aviation International News Study: 2013 World MRO Market Worth $49.2B The world commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market will reach a value of $49.2 billion this year, according to recent market research conducted by Visiongain. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 USA Today Boeing resumes Dreamliner deliveries Boeing says it resumed delivering its Boeing 787 Dreamliners today when Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways took the proverbial keys to a new 787. Thursday, May 9, 2013 Bloomberg Bombardier confirms CSeries test flights in June, reports jump in sales Bombardier Inc. stuck to its goal of first takeoff for the CSeries in June after the delayed jetliner performed well on flight-safety tests that included bending the wings to gauge structural integrity. Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Air Transport World Airbus adds 83 aircraft to order book in April Airbus reported it received 83 new bookings for April, the largest order from Turkish Airlines for 53 A321neos and four A320neos, along with 25 current engine A321s. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Aviation International News Bombardier Upbeat on CSeries Path to First Flight Bombardier has reaffirmed its intention to achieve the first flight of its new CSeries airliner next month, with complete airframe static tests (CAST) on track to establish that flight testing can commence safely. Monday, May 6, 2013 Canadian Press Aerospace analysts eager for confirmation of June Bombardier CSeries test flight Aerospace industry observers are eagerly watching for confirmation this week that Bombardier's CSeries aircraft will make its maiden test flight next month. Monday, May 6, 2013 New York Times Jet Makers Avoid Risk by Redoing Old Models After a decade of pushing hard on the edge of technology, Boeing and Airbus are turning more cautious in building new jetliners.	GOVERNMENT NEWS Sunday, May 19, 2013 Defense News DoD Examines 3 Budget-Cut Scenarios Senior US Defense Department officials are expected to present three budget-cutting scenarios to the defense secretary when they wrap up a wide-ranging review of military strategy at the end of this month, according to sources. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Defense News US House Democrats: Defense Sequester Hurting Economy Pentagon spending reductions are hurting the US economy more than other spending cuts mandated under sequestration, say House Democrats, who appear poised to inject such effects into the 2014 midterm election narrative. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 The Hill Hagel announces Pentagon furloughs The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it will furlough more than three-quarters of its 800,000 civilian employees for 11 days to fulfill the automatic budget cuts under sequestration. Monday, May 13, 2013 Washington Post U.S. automatic cuts send Pentagon contract awards down 52 percent Pentagon contracts tumbled 52 percent in April from a month earlier as across-the-board federal budget cuts took hold. Friday, May 3, 2013 The Hill Sens. want Hagel to detail sequester cuts The heads of the Senate Armed Services Committee are asking Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to spell out how the Pentagon would cut $52 billion from its 2014 budget under sequestration. Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Reuters Pentagon prepares to ask Congress for break from 'sequester' The Pentagon is preparing to ask Congress soon for more authority to shift funds to cope with automatic spending cuts, confronting lawmakers with another exception to the "sequester" just days after they gave a break to the flying public and the airline industry. Friday, April 26, 2013 National Public Radio FAA Expected To Gain Flexibility On Budget Cuts The Senate has passed a bill to give the Department of Transportation more flexibility in how it makes the mandatory cuts of the sequester. Hundreds of flights were delayed this week after the FAA furloughed air traffic controllers, setting off a political storm. Thursday, April 11, 2013 DoD Buzz Air Force seeks budget boost, more F-35s The U.S. Air Force in its 2014 budget request seeks to buy more F-35 fighter jets, restock its inventory of precision munitions and slightly thin the ranks of active-duty airmen. Friday, April 5, 2013 New York Times Obama Budget Reviving Offer of Compromise With Cuts President Obama next week will take the political risk of formally proposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare in his annual budget in an effort to demonstrate his willingness to compromise with Republicans and revive prospects for a long-term deficit-reduction deal, administration officials say. Thursday, April 4, 2013 Washington Post Hagel warns of deep, new cuts to defense budget Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told the Pentagon on Wednesday to brace for further cuts in defense spending and said the military needs to make fundamental changes in the way it operates to cope with new fiscal realities.	MILITARY AVIATION Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Flying Magazine F-35 Makes First Vertical Takeoff Flight test crews at Lockheed Martin have hit some milestones this month as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program slowly progresses. Monday, May 20, 2013 Breaking Defense Marine's F-35B Executes First Vertical Takeoff; Straight Up Cool But ... Watch the F-35B, the Marines' fighter of choice, execute a very cool maneuver in this video, taking off straight up into the sky. Friday, May 17, 2013 Breaking Defense Navy X-47B Drone Makes 1st 'Touch & Go' On Carrier The eagle hasn't exactly landed, but it did the next best thing. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Breaking Defense F-35: Sequester May Cost Air Force 5 More F-35As; Air Guard, Modernization At Risk "I don't have the exact number yet," Air Force Maj. Gen. Edward Bolton said Tuesday, but to pay the bill for sequestration, the service might have to cut its fiscal 2013 procurements by "two, three, four, maybe even five F-35s." Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Reuters Lockheed says furloughs could delay F-35 fighter, other programs The Pentagon's plans to put most of its 800,000 civilian employees on unpaid leave for 11 days could lead to delays on Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and other weapons programs, a top company official said on Tuesday. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Popular Science Autonomous X-47B Jet Fighter Makes Historic First Launch From An Aircraft Carrier All that was left on the carrier deck was a cloud of white steam wafting over a flight crew that was visibly bursting with excitement even with faces concealed behind bulky protective headgear, noise suppressing headsets, and darkly tinted goggles. Monday, May 13, 2013 San Diego Union Tribune Navy to try first carrier launch of X-47B The Navy says it will make its first attempt on Tuesday to launch Northrop Grumman's futuristic X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System drone from an aircraft carrier. Monday, May 13, 2013 Flight International F-35B performs first vertical take-off Sources say that test pilots at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, performed the first Lockheed Martin F-35B Joint Strike Fighter vertical take-off on 10 May. Thursday, May 9, 2013 Aviation International News Navy Readies X-47B for Carrier Trials Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy conducted the first shore-based arrested landing of the X-47B unmanned combat air system (UCAS) demonstrator on May 4 in advance of sea-based trials planned this month. Thursday, May 9, 2013 Flight International Eglin AFB receives its first Block 2A F-35 The US Air Force's 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin AFB, Florida, received its first Block 2A configuration Lockheed Martin F-35A on 6 May.
POWER GENERATION Monday, May 20, 2013 Power Engineering Magazine MHI acquires Pratt & Whitney Power Systems Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) completed the acquisition of Pratt & Whitney Power Systems. The new company will now be known as PW Power Systems. Thursday, April 25, 2013 Reuters Green Energy In Europe Vies Now With Conventional Energy Renewable energy production and infrastructure are gaining investor appeal as they become less dependent on government support in more European markets, the asset management arm of insurer Allianz said on Thursday. Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Center for American Progress Energy from Waste Can Help Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions The United States currently generates 390 million tons of trash per year, or 7 pounds per person per day. Thursday, April 4, 2013 CleanTechnica Salt-Based Solar Thermal Power Plant Takes Shape In Nevada The notorious Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Plant near Tonopah, Nevada passed another milestone this month, as workers finished placing receiver panels on top of a 540-foot tower that forms the centerpiece of the facility. Friday, March 22, 2013 USA Today Renewable energy losing its shine in Europe For many years plasma systems have been recycling precious metals and an inert construction material from a wide range of spent catalysts. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Los Angeles Times California continues to lead nation in green technology The state is No. 1 in areas such as venture capital funding for green technology, green tech patents and the growth in clean power generation, a group says. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Reuters EU Commission wants carbon cuts, more renewables in 2030 goals - draft The European Union needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2030 and increase the share of renewable energy to 30 percent by then, the executive European Commission said in a draft paper on new energy targets. Monday, February 25, 2013 Waste Management World Waste Heat to Energy Firm to Buy Landfill for $9m Largo, Florida based GDT Tek, a specialist in the use of the use of the Organic Rankin Cycle principal to generate electricity has entered into an agreement in principal to purchase 100% of a landfill gas to energy company. Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Bloomberg New Energy Finance Obama steps on green energy pedal: week in review All eyes were on the US last week as President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 AOL Energy Rocket Engine Maker Commissions Fuel Cell In Ongoing Effort to Help Conserve Energy Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, a rocket engine maker based in California, celebrated another milestone in its effort to conserve energy and reduce waste with the commissioning of United Technology Corp.'s first operational large (400kW) fuel cell in the San Fernando Valley.	SPECIAL TOPICS Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Reuters Aviation officials see global emissions deal possible by 2020 The EU created an international storm when it said it would impose its rules from January this year on all flights to and from its territory. Monday, May 20, 2013 Reuters Aviation Industry to Government: Cut the Red Tape Leaders of the multibillion-dollar global business aviation industry see signs of recovery from four years of recession, they said on Monday, but they appealed to governments to ease the way ahead by cutting taxes and red tape. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Waste Management World Airbus, Air Canada Explore Waste Based Aviation Biofuels Air Canada and Airbus have signed an agreement with BioFuelNet to help them find the most promising biofuels for aviation, and will research biofuels made using municipal solid waste and agricultural and forestry waste as feedstocks. Monday, April 29, 2013 Hampton Roads Daily Press NASA Langley helped test plant-based biofuel for jet engines In Hampton Roads, a jet engine may be the sound of freedom, but the contrail it leaves behind is nothing to salute. Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Defense News U.S. Eases Export Rules on Aerospace Parts The United States on Tuesday eased rules on the export of select items in the aerospace industry in an effort to reduce regulations that are thought to be putting American firms at a disadvantage. Sunday, April 14, 2013 Aviation International News General Aviation Policy High On China's Agenda With the rapid development of China's economy, business aviation is viewed by many in the country as a so-called "Blue Ocean industry" with vast potential. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 American Recycler Sustainability importance expands Since the 1950s, the old-fashion notion of "conservation" has expanded to be called "sustainability" and has become the buzzword synonymous with grand visions of environmental responsibility and lifestyle. Thursday, March 28, 2013 Aviation International News New Survey Examines Chinese Bizjet Market With this year's Asian Business Association Conference & Exhibition now less than three weeks away, aircraft brokerage firm Asian Sky Group has released a comprehensive survey of the number and types of business jets operating in China. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Aviation Week IATA Calls On India To Create Aviation Policy As Foundation For Growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has asked India to formulate a national aviation policy and improve infrastructure to facilitate growth in the sector. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Aviation International News NBAA Lauds ICAO Proposals for Aircraft Emissions, Noise NBAA is welcoming International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) committee proposals to limit aircraft emissions and reduce noise levels in the near term.	TOP STORIES Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Popular Science Autonomous X-47B Jet Fighter Makes Historic First Launch From An Aircraft Carrier All that was left on the carrier deck was a cloud of white steam wafting over a flight crew that was visibly bursting with excitement even with faces concealed behind bulky protective headgear, noise suppressing headsets, and darkly tinted goggles. Saturday, April 27, 2013 The Globe and Mail How loud does a 'whisper jet' sound? It depends. It's 4:30 on a rainy afternoon near the foot of Bathurst Street, and somewhere up above the drone of turboprop engines is getting louder. Monday, April 22, 2013 Aviation International News Hess Readies Pratt for 'Tough Sledding' Pratt & Whitney CEO David Hess doesn't spend time lamenting his company's decision to forgo a bid for a place on Boeing's proposed 777X. Thursday, April 11, 2013 Air Transport World Hawaiian Airlines selects P&W engines for A321neos Hawaiian Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney 1000G geared turbofan engines to power its new fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft. Friday, March 22, 2013 Forbes United Technologies Has Transitioned Itself For Accelerated Growth I believe that United Technologies Corp (UTX) is poised for accelerated growth. Additionally, I am a big proponent of buying businesses rather than stocks. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Penn State News Penn State, Pratt & Whitney inaugurate most advanced turbine testing lab in U.S. Penn State and Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. company, officially unveiled the Steady Thermal Aero Research Turbine (START) facility, the country's most advanced turbine testing laboratory, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 19 at Cato Park. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Aviation Week Pratt & Whitney Readies For A320NEO Engine Flight Tests The first Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) to be flight tested for the Airbus A320NEO is being prepared for installation on the engine maker's Boeing 747SP testbed in Mirabel, Canada. Saturday, March 9, 2013 Airline Reporter Bombardier's CSeries Rocks (and Rolls Out) On Thursday March 7, 2013 Bombardier introduced to the world what it and its customers believe is a game changing line of aircraft, the Bombardier CSeries. Friday, March 1, 2013 Reuters Pentagon says to resume F-35 flights The Pentagon said on Thursday it would resume flights of its F-35 fighter jets following a week-long precautionary grounding imposed after a crack was found on an engine blade on a test plane in California. Monday, February 25, 2013 Defense News JSF Findings Expected This Week A preliminary report on the engine malfunction that grounded the entire F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet is expected by Friday, according to a program spokeswoman.

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