 INDUSTRY TRENDSMay 2013Wednesday, May 15, 2013Military AviationBreaking 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." See more Wednesday, May 15, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Study: 2013 World MRO Market Worth $49.2BThe 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. See more Wednesday, May 15, 2013Government NewsDefense News US House Democrats: Defense Sequester Hurting EconomyPentagon 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. See more Tuesday, May 14, 2013Military AviationReuters Lockheed says furloughs could delay F-35 fighter, other programsThe 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. See more Tuesday, May 14, 2013Military Aviation, Top StoriesPopular Science Autonomous X-47B Jet Fighter Makes Historic First Launch From An Aircraft CarrierAll 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. See more Tuesday, May 14, 2013Commercial AviationUSA Today Boeing resumes Dreamliner deliveriesBoeing says it resumed delivering its Boeing 787 Dreamliners today when Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways took the proverbial keys to a new 787. See more Tuesday, May 14, 2013Special TopicsWaste Management World Airbus, Air Canada Explore Waste Based Aviation BiofuelsAir 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. See more Tuesday, May 14, 2013Government NewsThe Hill Hagel announces Pentagon furloughsThe 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. See more Monday, May 13, 2013Military AviationSan Diego Union Tribune Navy to try first carrier launch of X-47BThe 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. See more Monday, May 13, 2013Government NewsWashington Post U.S. automatic cuts send Pentagon contract awards down 52 percentPentagon contracts tumbled 52 percent in April from a month earlier as across-the-board federal budget cuts took hold. See more Monday, May 13, 2013Military AviationFlight International F-35B performs first vertical take-offSources 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. See more Thursday, May 9, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Bombardier confirms CSeries test flights in June, reports jump in salesBombardier 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. See more Thursday, May 9, 2013Military AviationAviation International News Navy Readies X-47B for Carrier TrialsNorthrop 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. See more Thursday, May 9, 2013Military AviationFlight International Eglin AFB receives its first Block 2A F-35The US Air Force's 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin AFB, Florida, received its first Block 2A configuration Lockheed Martin F-35A on 6 May. See more Wednesday, May 8, 2013Commercial AviationAir Transport World Airbus adds 83 aircraft to order book in AprilAirbus 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. See more Tuesday, May 7, 2013Military AviationLexington Institute British Test Pilot On Vertical Takeoff F-35: 'A Joy To Fly'After years of skeptical media coverage, the turbulence surrounding the Pentagon's F-35 fighter program seems to be dissipating. See more Tuesday, May 7, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Bombardier Upbeat on CSeries Path to First FlightBombardier 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. See more Monday, May 6, 2013Commercial AviationCanadian Press Aerospace analysts eager for confirmation of June Bombardier CSeries test flightAerospace industry observers are eagerly watching for confirmation this week that Bombardier's CSeries aircraft will make its maiden test flight next month. See more Monday, May 6, 2013Commercial AviationNew York Times Jet Makers Avoid Risk by Redoing Old ModelsAfter a decade of pushing hard on the edge of technology, Boeing and Airbus are turning more cautious in building new jetliners. See more Sunday, May 5, 2013Commercial AviationToronto Globe and Mail CSeries expectations mountIt's very close to showtime for Bombardier Inc.'s new 100-seat-plus C Series commercial jet. See more Friday, May 3, 2013Military AviationDefense News Australia Sticks With JSF, Will Buy Growlers, New SubsAustralia reaffirmed on Thursday its plans to buy 100 F-35 aircraft — good news for Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin Corp., which has faced some heat lately for cost and schedule overruns associated with delivery of the Pentagon's fleet of fighter jets. See more Friday, May 3, 2013Government NewsThe Hill Sens. want Hagel to detail sequester cutsThe 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. See more Wednesday, May 1, 2013Government NewsReuters 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. See more April 2013Monday, April 29, 2013Special TopicsHampton Roads Daily Press NASA Langley helped test plant-based biofuel for jet enginesIn Hampton Roads, a jet engine may be the sound of freedom, but the contrail it leaves behind is nothing to salute. See more Saturday, April 27, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesThe 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. See more Friday, April 26, 2013Military AviationFlight International Norway seeks green light for operational F-35 buyThe Norwegian government has confirmed plans to acquire up to 52 Lockheed Martin F-35A combat aircraft, and submitted a formal request to the nation's parliament for its first six operational examples. See more Friday, April 26, 2013Government NewsNational Public Radio FAA Expected To Gain Flexibility On Budget CutsThe 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. See more Thursday, April 25, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Airbus Wins Chinese Approval for 60-Plane Order Worth $8 BillionAirbus SAS won approval from China for orders of 60 planes valued at $8 billion, including 18 A330 wide-bodies that had been on hold amid Chinese opposition to a European Union proposal for tax carbon emissions. See more Thursday, April 25, 2013Power GenerationReuters Green Energy In Europe Vies Now With Conventional EnergyRenewable 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. See more Wednesday, April 24, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Lockheed Poised to Win Orders for Up to 71 F-35 Jets by JuneLockheed Martin may receive a U.S. order in June for as many as 60 F-35 jets, consolidating the sixth and seven production contracts for the costliest weapons system, according to the Pentagon's program manager. See more Monday, April 22, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesAviation 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. See more Monday, April 22, 2013Military AviationLexington Institute F-35 Fighter Gets Strong Endorsement From Joint Chiefs ChairmanAs issues delaying the Pentagon's F-35 fighter program are gradually resolved, it seems to be securing broad support in the political system. See more Wednesday, April 17, 2013Commercial AviationAviation Week Fleet Retirements Heavily Influence $56 Billion MRO MarketThe civil aviation MRO market will be worth about $56 billion this year, with engine maintenance expenditures representing about 40%, according to analysts who presented forecasts at Aviation Week's MRO Americas Conference. See more Wednesday, April 17, 2013Military AviationAviation Week Military MRO World Facing Unprecedented UncertaintyThe worldwide military maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector will experience an additional business decline of almost 3% from 2013 to 2014, according to Hal Chrisman, a leading analyst and vice president at aviation consultant company ICF SH&E. See more Wednesday, April 17, 2013Special TopicsDefense News U.S. Eases Export Rules on Aerospace PartsThe 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. See more Wednesday, April 17, 2013Power GenerationCenter for American Progress Energy from Waste Can Help Curb Greenhouse Gas EmissionsThe United States currently generates 390 million tons of trash per year, or 7 pounds per person per day. See more Sunday, April 14, 2013Special TopicsAviation International News General Aviation Policy High On China's AgendaWith 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. See more Sunday, April 14, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Gulfstream And Bombardier Dominate China's Business Jet FleetThe People's Republic of China (PRC) holds 57 percent of the 336-strong business jet fleet of the Greater China area, while Hong Kong holds 33 percent; Macau is in third place, with 5 percent; and the Republic of China (Taiwan) has 3 percent of the fleet. See more Friday, April 12, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Pentagon Preserves Development Priorities But Slashes Current OperationsThe Obama administration has proposed a $526.6 billion defense budget for Fiscal Year 2014 that continues funding for developmental priorities, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the KC-46A tanker and a future long-range bomber. See more Thursday, April 11, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesAir Transport World Hawaiian Airlines selects P&W engines for A321neosHawaiian Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney 1000G geared turbofan engines to power its new fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft. See more Thursday, April 11, 2013Government NewsDoD Buzz Air Force seeks budget boost, more F-35sThe 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. See more Friday, April 5, 2013Government NewsNew York Times Obama Budget Reviving Offer of Compromise With CutsPresident 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. See more Thursday, April 4, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Airbus beats Boeing in 'world's largest' fight in 1QAirbus recaptured the aircraft industry's top spot in the first quarter as U.S. rival Boeing fell behind on orders and grappled with the grounding of its newest jet, the 787 Dreamliner, data from both companies showed on Thursday. See more Thursday, April 4, 2013Military AviationAOL Defense F-35B Completes First Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing At NightThe F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has had more than its share of ups and downs, but this week the jump-jet variant of the JSF had an up and down of historic significance: On April 2, a Marine Corps F-35B conducted the first ever short take-off and vertical landing that aircraft has ever done at night. See more Thursday, April 4, 2013Power GenerationCleanTechnica Salt-Based Solar Thermal Power Plant Takes Shape In NevadaThe 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. See more Thursday, April 4, 2013Government NewsWashington Post Hagel warns of deep, new cuts to defense budgetDefense 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. See more Wednesday, April 3, 2013Commercial AviationCanadian Press Quebec giving $1 billion in financial support to buyers of Bombardier CSeriesThe Quebec government has agreed to provide $1 billion in financing help to buyers of Bombardier's new CSeries commercial aircraft, joining a similar practice by the federal government. See more Wednesday, April 3, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International China Eastern to add 56 new aircraft in 2013China Eastern Airlines will be inducting 56 new aircraft into its fleet this year, the majority of which will be narrowbodies. See more Wednesday, April 3, 2013Military AviationReuters Pentagon OKs Lockheed or Boeing fighters sale to South KoreaThe U.S. Defense Department said on Wednesday it has approved the sale of either the Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 stealth fighter or Boeing Co's F-15 Silent Eagle fighter to South Korea, which is expected to announce the winner of a 60-jet competition later this year. See more Tuesday, April 2, 2013Military AviationDefense News KC-46 Tanker Eyes Summer MilestonesThe top official for the U.S. Air Force's new tanker says the program is "on track" and should complete its critical design review this summer, despite potential furloughs due to budget cuts. See more Tuesday, April 2, 2013Special TopicsAmerican Recycler Sustainability importance expandsSince 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. See more Monday, April 1, 2013Government NewsAviation International News Sequestration and Aviation: Tower Closures Just the BeginningThe FAA lowered the boom on airports serving mainly GA, business and regional airline traffic, announcing on March 22 that it will close 149 ATC contract towers as part of its effort to slash spending by more than $600 million in the current fiscal year under the federal government's "sequester" mandate. See more March 2013Friday, March 29, 2013Military AviationDefense News Outgoing Lockheed F-35 Chief Reflects on ProgramWith his retirement from Lockheed Martin looming at the end of the month, Tom Burbage, one of the leading figures of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program over the last decade, took some time to reflect on the fifth-generation fighter. See more Thursday, March 28, 2013Special TopicsAviation International News New Survey Examines Chinese Bizjet MarketWith 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. See more Thursday, March 28, 2013Government NewsThe Day Defense manufacturers still nervous about the futureFresh from a Wednesday visit to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Pratt & Whitney, Murphy said EB and Sikorsky are protected a bit by their multi-year contracts. See more Wednesday, March 27, 2013Military AviationReuters Japan's military chief says F-35 is "best fighter"Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighters are the best choice for Japan's future operational needs, the nation's highest-ranking uniformed officer said on Wednesday, in a vote of confidence for the state-of-the-art U.S. warplane. See more Wednesday, March 27, 2013Military AviationBloomberg Lockheed's Troubled F-35 Unscathed in Pentagon's BudgetThe Pentagon wants to spend about $8.4 billion in the next fiscal year to continue developing and purchasing Lockheed Martin Corp.'s F-35, the fighter that is seven years behind schedule and 70 percent over initial cost estimates. See more Wednesday, March 27, 2013Special TopicsAviation Week IATA Calls On India To Create Aviation Policy As Foundation For GrowthThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has asked India to formulate a national aviation policy and improve infrastructure to facilitate growth in the sector. See more Tuesday, March 26, 2013Military AviationAviation Week Manufacturer Lays Out Production Plan For KC-390 EnginesInternational Aero Engines is gearing up to build the first set of V2500-E5 turbofans for Embraer's KC-390 multirole tanker transport as part of eventual plans to deliver around 20 engines per year. See more Tuesday, March 26, 2013Government NewsThe Hill Obama signs funding bill, avoiding shutdownPresident Obama on Tuesday signed the continuing resolution that will keep the government funded through the end of the fiscal year, averting a government shutdown. See more Sunday, March 24, 2013Government NewsWashington Post As Obama signs sequestration cuts, his economic goals are at riskWith his signature this week, President Obama will lock into place deep spending cuts that threaten to undermine his second-term economic vision just four months after he won reelection. See more Friday, March 22, 2013Top StoriesForbes United Technologies Has Transitioned Itself For Accelerated GrowthI believe that United Technologies Corp (UTX) is poised for accelerated growth. Additionally, I am a big proponent of buying businesses rather than stocks. See more Friday, March 22, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International IN FOCUS: Bombardier CSeries faces critical three monthsPerhaps somewhere inside Bombardier headquarters in Montreal is a secret marketing plan that envisions a spectacular three months ahead for the CSeries narrowbody programme. See more Friday, March 22, 2013Military AviationAviation International News U.S. Air Force Begins F-35A Operational TestingOperational testing and evaluation of the F-35A has begun, with the delivery of four aircraft to Nellis AFB. See more Friday, March 22, 2013Power GenerationUSA Today Renewable energy losing its shine in EuropeFor many years plasma systems have been recycling precious metals and an inert construction material from a wide range of spent catalysts. See more Thursday, March 21, 2013Government NewsDefense News Averting Government Shutdown, House Quickly OKs Senate's CRMoving at rocket speed after the U.S. Senate on Wednesday afternoon sent over a $982 billion continuing spending resolution with a full-year Pentagon spending bill, the House passed it Thursday morning. See more Thursday, March 21, 2013Commercial AviationAirline Business IN FOCUS: How to power A320neo is tough choice for airlinesUnlike previous engine competitions, the choice between the CFM International Leap-1A and the Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1100G is no longer a soft bet on a secondary supplier to an already chosen airframe. See more Thursday, March 21, 2013Military AviationSan Diego Union-Tribune F-35B makes first vertical landing at YumaThe first operational squadron of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets passed a milestone Thursday in Yuma when the Marine Corps version of the aircraft made its first vertical landing outside of testing. See more Wednesday, March 20, 2013Top StoriesPenn 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. See more Wednesday, March 20, 2013Government NewsDefense News New WH Plan Would Cut $100B From DefenseThe White House is preparing to submit a fiscal 2014 federal budget that would partially offset across-the-board sequestration cuts by reducing the Pentagon budget by $100 billion, but not until later this decade, according to a senior defense official and budget documents. See more Wednesday, March 20, 2013Power GenerationLos Angeles Times California continues to lead nation in green technologyThe 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. See more Tuesday, March 19, 2013Government NewsDefense News CBO Report: Prepare for Years of Defense CutsThe U.S. Defense Department should be prepared for budget cuts every year through 2021 to remain within the spending caps set by the 2011 Budget Control Act, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warns in a new report. See more Tuesday, March 19, 2013Commercial AviationFortune Boeing vs. Airbus: Can't we all just get along?Airbus beat out Boeing for a $24 billion contract to supply long-time Boeing customer Lion Air. See more Monday, March 18, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Airbus still targeting 700-750 orders in 2013 - LeahyAirbus' record order from Indonesian budget carrier Lion Air on Monday was already incorporated in its 2013 target of 700 to 750 plane orders, its commercial director told Reuters on Monday. See more Monday, March 18, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Embraer Banking On U.S. Regional Jet RevivalEmbraer expects to see substantial sales activity over the next few months involving 70- and 76-seat E-Jets as U.S. major airlines respond to relaxed union limits on regional jets among their regional airline partners, according to the manufacturer's CEO, Frederico Curado. See more Monday, March 18, 2013Government NewsDefense News DoD Reviewing Strategy in Wake of Budget CutsThe Pentagon has launched a new military strategy review that will examine how planned U.S. defense spending reductions will impact future Defense Department operations. See more Wednesday, March 13, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesAviation Week Pratt & Whitney Readies For A320NEO Engine Flight TestsThe 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. See more Tuesday, March 12, 2013Government NewsDefense News Senators: Unclear Whether 'Grand Bargain' Would Undo SequestrationAs President Barack Obama kicked off a three-day Capitol Hill charm offensive lobbying blitz to prod lawmakers to act on budgetary and other matters, some veteran lawmakers say an eventual fiscal grand bargain might not totally undo sequestration. See more Tuesday, March 12, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Airbus sees A320neo orders, sets goal for earlier modelEuropean planemaker Airbus hinted on Monday at imminent orders worth over $10 billion for A320neo passenger jets, saying cumulative orders for the revamped jet would probably hit 2,000 by the end of this month. See more Tuesday, March 12, 2013Military AviationNational Defense Magazine F-35 'Affordable' at $90 Million per AircraftThe manufacturers of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter must bring the price down to $90 million per copy if they hope to sell 3,000 aircraft to the U.S. military and foreign allies by 2035. See more Tuesday, March 12, 2013Power GenerationReuters EU Commission wants carbon cuts, more renewables in 2030 goals - draftThe 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. See more Saturday, March 9, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesAirline 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. See more Thursday, March 7, 2013Government NewsWashington Post House votes to avert shutdown as Obama looks for big dealThe House took its first step to avert a government shutdown as President Obama began a series of rare meetings with Republican lawmakers on Wednesday, reviving chances for a long-term deal to reduce the federal deficit. See more Wednesday, March 6, 2013Military AviationReuters Pratt & Whitney says drive to lower F-35 costs 'burned in our brain'The head of Pratt & Whitney's military engine business said on Wednesday that driving down the cost of the F-35 fighter jet was "burned in our brain," but cuts sparked by U.S. budget woes could slow the effort. See more Friday, March 1, 2013Military AviationBloomberg Lockheed F-35 Flights Permitted to Resume, Pentagon SaysFlights of Lockheed Martin Corp.'s F-35 will be allowed to resume, the U.S. Defense Department said, ending a suspension that grounded the fleet after the discovery of a cracked engine blade in one of the stealth jets. See more Friday, March 1, 2013Military Aviation, Top StoriesReuters Pentagon says to resume F-35 flightsThe 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. See more February 2013Thursday, February 28, 2013Government NewsDefense News Midnight Triggers SequesterA half-trillion-dollar cut to planned Pentagon spending will be triggered the instant Thursday becomes Friday on the East Coast. See more Thursday, February 28, 2013Military AviationDefense News Contractors Push Back on JSF CriticismLockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney are pushing back against criticisms leveled by Gen. Christopher Bogdan, the head of the Pentagon's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program office. See more Thursday, February 28, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International P&WC plots new engine core for super-medium helo, 'evolved' King Air marketOn the eve of the Heli-Expo convention, Pratt & Whitney Canada has revealed plans to launch a new turboshaft engine in the 2,000shp (1,490kW)-range aimed initially at the top end of the new super-medium helicopter segment. See more Wednesday, February 27, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg EADS Forecasts Higher Earnings as Airbus Deliveries RiseEuropean Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. predicted earnings will rise in 2013 after higher output at its Airbus SAS aircraft division and a rebound in commercial helicopter production lifted 2012 profits 68 percent. See more Tuesday, February 26, 2013Military AviationFlight International Pratt & Whitney to test upgraded F135 this yearPratt & Whitney expects to test an upgraded version of its F135 afterburning turbofan later this year, a top company official says. The engine is installed on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. See more Tuesday, February 26, 2013Government NewsPolitico With Republican ally, Obama blasts Congress on sequestrationPresident Barack Obama used a backdrop of a shipbuilding plant, factory workers and the local Republican congressman in his latest attempt to increase pressure on Congress to bend on the sequester cuts. See more Monday, February 25, 2013Power GenerationWaste Management World Waste Heat to Energy Firm to Buy Landfill for $9mLargo, 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. See more Monday, February 25, 2013Military AviationFlight International Pratt & Whitney expects to test AETD adaptive fan in 'about a month'Pratt & Whitney expects to test a new adaptive fan design for its version of the US Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) adaptive engine technology development (AETD) variable cycle engine programme within the next 30 days, a top company official says. See more Monday, February 25, 2013Military Aviation, Top StoriesDefense News JSF Findings Expected This WeekA 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. See more Monday, February 25, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International Airbus: Asia demands 10,000 new aircraft by 2031Airbus has forecast that rising incomes and the explosion of low cost carriers will lead to demand for close to 10,000 new aircraft from airlines in the Asia-Pacific region over the next 20 years. See more Monday, February 25, 2013Government NewsDefense News DoD Unlikely To Get Budget-Cutting AuthorityWith a deadline for avoiding defense spending cuts closing in, there is no effort underway on Capitol Hill to give Pentagon officials the authority to decide what gets trimmed, congressional aides say, despite calls from some quarters to give the Defense Department that authority. See more Wednesday, February 20, 2013Commercial AviationAir Transport World Pratt & Whitney GTF CSeries engine gains Transport Canada certificationPratt & Whitney's PW1500G geared turbofan (GTF) engine, set to power the Bombardier CSeries, has received Transport Canada type certification. See more Wednesday, February 20, 2013Government NewsThe Hill Democrats demand Boehner call the House back to deal with sequesterHouse Democrats on Wednesday amplified their calls for Congress to return to Washington and work to prevent across-the-board sequester cuts poised to hit in nine days. See more Wednesday, February 20, 2013Power GenerationBloomberg New Energy Finance Obama steps on green energy pedal: week in reviewAll eyes were on the US last week as President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address. See more Tuesday, February 19, 2013Special TopicsAviation International News NBAA Lauds ICAO Proposals for Aircraft Emissions, NoiseNBAA is welcoming International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) committee proposals to limit aircraft emissions and reduce noise levels in the near term. See more Tuesday, February 19, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International Lufthansa opens tender for 100 narrowbodies, eight widebodiesBoeing and Airbus are now entering into discussions with Lufthansa to claim newly-authorised orders for eight widebody aircraft and 100 single-aisle aircraft, the German flag carrier says today. See more Tuesday, February 19, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesBloomberg Pratt Stays in Market for Biggest Jet EnginesUnited Technologies Corp.'s Pratt & Whitney unit said it remains committed to developing a version of its newest engine for wide-body jets even after opting not to compete on Boeing Co.'s latest 777 model. See more Tuesday, February 19, 2013Government NewsDefense News Obama Urges Congressional Action To Avoid SequesterPresident Barack Obama on Tuesday said "Congress must act" to avoid pending automatic defense and domestic spending cuts, and slammed congressional Republicans for being too unwilling to compromise. See more Friday, February 15, 2013Government NewsNew York Times Senate Democrats Offer a Proposal to Head Off Automatic CutsSenate Democratic leaders reached agreement Thursday on a $110 billion mix of tax increases and spending cuts to head off automatic spending cuts through the end of the year. See more Tuesday, February 12, 2013Government NewsUS News and World Report Senate Armed Service Committee Grapples With Sequestration RealityTop defense-minded lawmakers on Capitol Hill agree the more than $46 billion in automatic budget cuts scheduled to hit the Pentagon over the next seven months would have "devastating effects" on the military's ability to prepare for future and current conflicts. See more Monday, February 11, 2013Government NewsThe Hill Senate Dems aim to have sequester bill ready by ThursdaySenate Democrats are aiming to produce a bill to replace the sequester by Thursday, according to Democratic aides. See more Monday, February 11, 2013Government NewsRoll Call Unusual Allies Fight Sequester CutsDefense industry insiders joined with advocates for public health, research universities and other sectors that rely on federal funds Monday to issue a combined call to stop the upcoming sequester cuts. See more Monday, February 11, 2013Military AviationCanadian Skies F-35 costs coming downLockheed Martin announced it has managed to reduce the cost of an F-35 in "combat configuration" by 50 per cent, through supply chain and production line streamlining. See more Friday, February 8, 2013Government NewsRoll Call Defense, Other Sectors Band Together To Fight SequesterSignaling new momentum in the defense industry's fight against automatic spending cuts, a broad coalition that includes university, military, public health and science groups will announce its plans to fend off the looming sequester. See more Thursday, February 7, 2013Military AviationToronto Sun Test pilot raves about F-35Back in his native Ottawa, a Lockheed-Martin test pilot, board member and former Canadian air force colonel is talking up the F-35 stealth fighter. See more Wednesday, February 6, 2013Government NewsReuters White House, defense firms discuss automatic spending cutsSenior White House officials met with chief executives from top defense contractors on Wednesday to discuss the impact to their businesses of deep automatic federal spending cuts slated to take effect on March 1, White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters. See more Wednesday, February 6, 2013Military AviationReuters Budget cuts would trim flying hours, F-35 orders: Air ForceThe U.S. Air Force will have to curtail its orders for Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 fighter jet, restructure a $52 billion tanker deal with Boeing Co and reduce its flying hours by 18 percent if lawmakers do not avert impending across-the-board spending cuts, the service told Congress on Wednesday. See more Wednesday, February 6, 2013Military AviationFlight International USAF may be forced to restructure F-35, KC-46 and MQ-9 under sequestrationThe Lockheed Martin F-35, Boeing KC-46 tanker and General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper could be restructured if the current budget impasse is not resolved, according to a US Air Force presentation to Congress. See more Wednesday, February 6, 2013Government NewsNew York Times Obama Urges Congress to Act to Stave Off CutsPresident Obama on Tuesday called on Congress to quickly pass a new package of limited spending cuts and tax increases to head off substantial across-the-board reductions to domestic and military spending set to begin on March 1, but his appeal for more revenue was dismissed by Republicans. See more Tuesday, February 5, 2013Military AviationJane's F-35 concurrency costs not as great as feared, official saysLockheed Martin expects concurrency costs associated with the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) to go "significantly downward" with the release of the Joint Program Office's (JPO's) estimates later in the year, a company official told IHS Jane's on 1 February. See more Monday, February 4, 2013Military AviationDefense News P&W Sends First Engine Shipment to IndiaAs the largest air show in India gets underway, engine maker Pratt & Whitney has delivered its first batch of C-17 engines to the Indian Air Force. See more Monday, February 4, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Airbus Wins $9 Billion Order as Udvar-Hazy Buys A350 JetsAirbus SAS won a $9 billion order from Steven Udvar-Hazy's Air Lease Corp. that includes 25 A350 wide-body jets, a competitor to Boeing Co.'s grounded 787 Dreamliner. See more Monday, February 4, 2013Government NewsRoll Call Defense Industry Braces for Sequester While Publicly Urging Alternatives to CutsThe Aerospace Industries Association, which has waged a two-year campaign to fight automatic defense cuts imposed by Congress, plans to add staff to its lobbying and communications divisions and is ramping up its messaging with fewer than four weeks before the ax is set to fall. See more Monday, February 4, 2013Military AviationAviation Week Indian Defense Market Is The World's BusiestThe growth in the Indian defense sector is surging, and the U.S. is jostling with traditional arms suppliers Russia, Israel and France for a prominent space in the South Asian nation's military modernization plans. See more Saturday, February 2, 2013Government NewsDefense News Military to Send Sequestration Plans to Obama This WeekBy the end of this week, the Pentagon must submit its plans to the White House for how it will deal with automatic defense spending cuts set to kick in March 1, according to defense sources. See more Friday, February 1, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Turkish Airlines Plans March Decision on 100-Plane OrderTurkish Airlines plans to decide next month on an order for about 100 single-aisle planes as the state-controlled carrier links more destinations to win transit passengers and increases short-haul services from Istanbul. See more Friday, February 1, 2013Government NewsReuters Defense industry in late surge to stop spending cutsAn anxious U.S. defense industry has launched a new push to galvanize lawmakers who are doing little to stop the massive federal spending cuts due to kick in on March 1. See more Friday, February 1, 2013Government NewsNew York Times Congress Passes Debt Bill as a $1 Trillion Ax LoomsThe Senate gave final approval on Thursday to legislation suspending the statutory debt ceiling until May, officially turning Congress's attention to the next budget showdown: $1 trillion in across-the-board military and domestic spending cuts set to begin on March 1. See more January 2013Thursday, January 31, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International P&W poised for certification of CSeries enginePratt & Whitney has completed the airworthiness certification programme for the PW1524G engine that will power the Bombardier CSeries. See more Thursday, January 31, 2013Government NewsReuters No sense of crisis in Congress as automatic cuts loom againBig automatic cuts in federal spending are fast approaching again, alarming the defense sector but generating little activity in Congress to avoid them. See more Thursday, January 31, 2013Special TopicsAir Transport World Canadian 100% biofuel flight tests show significant emission reductionsResults from the world's first civil flight powered by 100% biofuel released by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) show that the biofuel used in the flight last October is cleaner than and as efficient as conventional aviation fuel. See more Thursday, January 31, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesCNBC Pratt & Whitney Boosts Presence in AsiaDavid Hess, president, Pratt & Whitney discusses his firm's expansion plans in Singapore. He also expresses confidence that Boeing will be able to sort through the issues with the Dreamliner. See more Thursday, January 31, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Pratt & Whitney to invest $110 mln in Singapore plantsJet engine maker Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp, will invest $110 million to set up two facilities in Singapore and expand existing operations - a boost to the Asian city-state's efforts to grow its manufacturing base. See more Wednesday, January 30, 2013Power GenerationAOL Energy Rocket Engine Maker Commissions Fuel Cell In Ongoing Effort to Help Conserve EnergyPratt & 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. See more Wednesday, January 30, 2013Government NewsWashington Post Deep spending cuts are likely, lawmakers say, with no deal on sequester in sightLess than a month after averting one fiscal crisis, Washington began bracing Tuesday for another, as lawmakers in both parties predicted that deep, across-the-board spending cuts would probably hit the Pentagon and other federal agencies on March 1. See more Tuesday, January 29, 2013Power GenerationBloomberg Japanese Ministry to Double Budget for Clean Energy DevelopmentJapan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will more than double the budget for developing clean energy in the year starting April 1 to boost renewables. See more Sunday, January 27, 2013Government NewsStars and Stripes Debt deal may increase risk of sequestrationThe federal debt limit extension deal passed by House Republicans last week assures that the federal government will not default on its loans through mid-May. But that might not be good news for Pentagon officials gearing up for the next showdown: sequestration. See more Friday, January 25, 2013Power GenerationReuters Obama to push investment in renewable energy projectsObama's first-term clean energy efforts were tarnished by failed loans to companies like Solyndra, the California solar panel maker that went bankrupt in 2011 after receiving more than US$527 million in government backing. See more Friday, January 25, 2013Government NewsNational Defense Magazine Analysts: Washington Will Continue to Punt Big Decisions on Defense SpendingCongress and the president have five weeks to decide how much to cut the defense budget. But pressure on the Defense Department to reduce spending will persist much further into the future, analysts warn. See more Thursday, January 24, 2013Government NewsPolitico Next up: Sequester, budget resolutionNow that the debt ceiling fight has been delayed until May, the next big fiscal drama deadline is March 1, when the spending cuts of the sequester take effect. See more Thursday, January 24, 2013Military AviationFlight International Lockheed hopes to firm up F-35 Lot 6 & 7 contracts before mid-yearLockheed Martin hopes to "definitize" previously awarded F-35 low rate initial production (LRIP) Lot 6 and 7 contracts in the first half of 2013, top company officials told investors on 24 January. See more Thursday, January 24, 2013Power GenerationBloomberg U.K. to Import Electricity From Irish Clean Energy PlantsThe U.K. plans to import gigawatts of wind energy from Ireland to cut costs to consumers of lowering the greenhouse gas output of the nation's power mix. See more Wednesday, January 23, 2013Commercial AviationForbes The Billion-Dollar Bet On Jet Tech That's Making Flying More EfficientUnited Technologies CEO Louis Chnevert took the biggest gamble of his career on something called a geared turbofan. See more Wednesday, January 23, 2013Government NewsDefense News Sequestration Talks Closer To Separation From Debt Ceiling FightThe U.S. House on Jan. 23 easily approved a measure that would separate talks on avoiding pending defense cuts from a likely raucous political debate about raising the nation's borrowing limit. See more Sunday, January 20, 2013Commercial AviationUSA Today China's set to rule the skies of air travelIndustry analysts expect China to eclipse the U.S. in little more than two decades. See more Sunday, January 20, 2013Government NewsDefense News U.S. Services Detail Fiscal Crisis ImpactAs the tentacles of a fiscal calamity tighten, U.S. military leaders last week directed their staffs to begin cutbacks immediately and stand by for deeper cuts should the worst come to pass. See more Wednesday, January 16, 2013Military AviationThe Telegraph Inside the F-35, the world's most futuristic fighter jetA blazing hot December morning. High blue skies. Wide open spaces. This is Fort Worth, Texas, famous for its frontier atmosphere, its stockyards, rodeos, Art Deco downtown – and the vast Lockheed Martin factory. See more Wednesday, January 16, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Boeing 787 Fleet Grounded by U.S. in First Since 1979U.S. regulators' decision to ground Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner, their first move involving an entire model in 34 years, came five days after Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood proclaimed it safe. See more Wednesday, January 16, 2013Military AviationDefense News U.S. Air Force Looks To Trim Budget Ahead of Possible SequestrationDriven by the dual threat of operating under a continuing resolution and a potential sequestration, the U.S. Air Force has issued guidance for immediate actions to cut its budget. See more Tuesday, January 15, 2013Military AviationJane's F-35 officials highlight programme achievements in response to critical reportLockheed Martin has hit back at the findings of a Pentagon report issued to the US Congress criticising continued "immaturity" and uncertainty in the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter by saying the programme is demonstrating greater stability than any legacy aircraft has at a comparative stage of development. See more Tuesday, January 15, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Airbus Narrows Boeing Gap as 2012 Orders Top $27BAirbus SAS is narrowing the order gap to Boeing Co. (BA), with the European aircraft maker announcing a flurry of sales in the final weeks of last year valued at more than $27 billion as it closes the books on 2012. See more Tuesday, January 15, 2013Top Stories, Commercial AviationFlight International P&W eclipses GE's once-dominant lead in 70-120-seat segmentWith its landmark selection by Embraer to power the second-generation E-Jet, Pratt & Whitney has nearly eliminated General Electric's once dominant position as a propulsion supplier in the large regional jet segment. See more Tuesday, January 15, 2013Special TopicsBBC News Plant-powered planes show promise'Green' biofuels are increasingly being used by airline owners to reduce harmful emissions. But are they really a viable solution for powering every craft in the skies? See more Monday, January 14, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International Middle Eastern engine MRO market scales upMaintenance providers in the Middle East are rapidly building up engine overhaul capabilities. See more Monday, January 14, 2013Government NewsReuters White House delays 2014 budget after "fiscal cliff" standoffThe White House will delay submission of its budget proposal to Congress for fiscal year 2014 because of the protracted fight over the "fiscal cliff," according to an official in President Barack Obama's budget office. See more Monday, January 14, 2013Military AviationReuters Pentagon Report Cites 'Lack of Maturity' of Lockheed F-35 JetLockheed Martin's new F-35 fighter jet has completed over a third of its planned flight tests, but it is still facing problems with the helmet needed to fly the plane, software development and weapons integration, according to a report by the Pentagon's chief weapons tester. See more Monday, January 14, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Embraer Shares Beat Bombardier on Regional Jet StrategyEmbraer, Brazil's only aerospace company, is betting the E-jet will win a greater share of the shrinking regional market because airlines prefer revamped versions of current planes to risking delays and malfunctions in new models such as Bombardier Inc.'s CSeries. See more Monday, January 14, 2013Government NewsFederal News Radio Air Force's sequestration hit would mean less of everythingThe Air Force is mapping out ways to cut out everything but the basics as it draws up plans for how it would handle sequestration. See more Friday, January 11, 2013Special TopicsAirInsight 100% Unblended Biofuel TestThe National Research Council Canada recently undertook a test flight with 100% unblended biofuels. See more Friday, January 11, 2013Special TopicsSeattle Post Intelligencer The State of "Green" Aviation TodayThe general public is becoming more and more aware of climate change, and the aviation sector is embracing the "green" trend in a number of ways. See more Thursday, January 10, 2013Government NewsStars and Stripes Panetta to services: 'Prepare for the worst' on budget cutsThe secretary of defense has asked the services to immediately cut spending to offset the impact of possible sequestration in March. See more Thursday, January 10, 2013Military AviationAOL Defense Why Air Force Needs Lots Of F-35s: Gen. Hostage On The 'Combat Cloud'Technology is not enough. What's equally essential is ideas for how to use it. Wielding new weapons in the same old way is a recipe for defeat. See more Wednesday, January 9, 2013Government NewsAOL Defense Why Sequestration May Be The Least Worst CaseA year ago, the automatic budget cuts known as sequestration looked like the nightmare scenario. See more Wednesday, January 9, 2013Government NewsFederal News Radio Congress revises DoD's sequestration starting pointHaving been granted a brief reprieve from automatic budget cuts, Pentagon planners are crunching a new set of numbers. See more Wednesday, January 9, 2013Power GenerationBloomberg China unveils big renewable energy ambitions for 2013China, the world's largest carbon emitter due to its dependence on coal, plans to add 49 gigawatts of renewable-energy capacity this year in an effort to boost power production without increasing its reliance on fossil fuels. See more Tuesday, January 8, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Pratt & Whitney wins contract for Embraer's new E-JetsPratt & Whitney won a contract to supply engines for plane maker Embraer's revamped family of regional E-Jets, the companies said on Tuesday, dealing a blow to General Electric Co, the current supplier. See more Tuesday, January 8, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesAviation Week Commercial Engine Market Heads Into An Unprecedented YearEngine manufacturers will be busy in 2013 as testing accelerates on the latest commercial turbofans and work advances on the next generation of military powerplants. See more Monday, January 7, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Airbus Wingtips Luring $2.8 Billion Order From HawaiianAirbus SAS won a tentative $2.8 billion order from Hawaiian Airlines for A321neos that can fly from the islands to the western U.S. coast, dislodging Boeing Co. as the carrier's only supplier for single-aisle jets. See more Monday, January 7, 2013Power GenerationClean Technica China's Strong Renewable Energy Growth ContinuesChina has again stretched its renewable energy installed capacity, increasing its wind energy capacity up to 56 megawatts at the end of October 2012, and increasing its hydro power capacity to 206 megawatts. See more Monday, January 7, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Emirates Chief: 30 More A380s Needed for New RoutesEmirates, the world's biggest airline by international traffic, may need about 30 more Airbus SAS A380 superjumbos to expand its network, which has been constrained by the lack of landing slots and space at its Dubai base. See more Monday, January 7, 2013Government NewsWashington Post Contractors quietly optimistic following sequestration delayWhile the two-month delay in planned federal spending cuts that Congress approved last week provides short-term relief for government contractors, many companies said the move does little more than maintain the uncertainty that has plagued them for months. See more Sunday, January 6, 2013Government NewsThe Hill Defense industry fears sequester delay won't stop Pentagon cutsThe defense industry is worried last week's budget deal on taxes could damage its negotiating position for the next "fiscal cliff" deadline two months from now, when across-the-board spending cuts would take effect. See more Thursday, January 3, 2013Government News, Top StoriesLexington Institute Did The Defense Industry's Campaign Against Sequestration Work?Over the last two weeks, several reporters have asked me why I thought the defense industry's efforts to head off sequestration had not succeeded. See more Thursday, January 3, 2013Government NewsDefense News President Signs Sequestration Delay, Pentagon Policy BillA vacationing President Obama has signed the controversial measure that delays pending cuts to projected Pentagon spending and the 2013 military policy bill, the White House said. See more Thursday, January 3, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Boeing jet orders surge; on track to be top planemakerBoeing Co appeared to recapture bragging rights as the world's largest planemaker for the first time in a decade. See more Thursday, January 3, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Airbus seen posting 900 orders, 580 deliveries for 2012Airbus looks set to post sales of around 900 aircraft for 2012 and exceed its target of 580 deliveries after a record month in December, a Reuters analysis of industry figures shows. See more Thursday, January 3, 2013Military AviationNPR The F-35 Fighter Jet: The Cost And ControversyThe sleek and efficient F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is scheduled to replace as many as ten planes currently in service. See more Wednesday, January 2, 2013Government NewsReuters Budget deal leaves U.S. defense sector in limboPentagon officials and weapons makers on Wednesday expressed relief after Congress approved a two-month delay in huge budget cuts, but warned that a longer-term fiscal solution is urgently needed to lift the uncertainty hanging over the sector. See more Wednesday, January 2, 2013Government NewsAviation Week Congress Approves Bill to Delay SequestrationU.S. lawmakers at the eleventh hour approved a deal that will delay across-the-board budget cuts until March 1. See more Tuesday, January 1, 2013Government News, Top StoriesDefense News 'Fiscal Cliff' Bill Sets March Sequestration DatesAfter Pentagon and industry officials remove the cellophane from their 2013 calendars, they should circle two dates in red: March 1 and March 27. See more Tuesday, January 1, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Embraer Boosts Outlook for ChinaEmbraer appears ever more bullish on the prospects for its products in China, judging by its most recent market forecast for the country. See more December 2012Monday, December 31, 2012Commercial AviationAviation Week Key Decisions For Airliner Makers In 2013With another hectic year ahead for the commercial aircraft manufacturers, 2013 will see a shift in focus to widebody developments with the first flight of the Airbus A350 and stretched Boeing 787-9. See more Monday, December 31, 2012Commercial AviationUSA Today Boeing becomes world's No. 1 airplane-maker in 2012Boeing is ending 2012 on a high note. See more Friday, December 28, 2012Commercial AviationBloomberg Airbus Reaches A380 Full-Year Delivery Target as New Orders LagAirbus SAS said it has delivered its 30th A380 plane, achieving its 2012 target as production outpaces new orders for the second year in a row. See more Friday, December 28, 2012Military AviationReuters Lockheed gets up to $4.9 billion in further F-35 fundingLockheed Martin Corp on Friday was awarded up to $4.9 billion in additional funding for its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, the Pentagon announced on Friday. See more Monday, December 17, 2012Commercial AviationAviation Week Test Run Underway For First A320NEO EngineA full moon hung over Pratt & Whitney's test site the night its Airbus A320NEO engine ran for the first time. See more Sunday, December 16, 2012Government NewsWashington Post Boehner offers debt-ceiling increase in cliff compromiseHouse Speaker John A. Boehner has offered to push any fight over the federal debt limit off for a year, a concession that would deprive Republicans of leverage in the budget battle but is breathing new life into stalled talks over the year-end "fiscal cliff." See more Friday, December 14, 2012Commercial AviationFlight International 787s and 777s have great potential in India: BoeingBoeing does not expect a widebody order from India in 2013, but stands firm that its 777 and 787 aircraft have great potential in the country. See more Thursday, December 13, 2012Commercial AviationReuters AirAsia unveils $9.4 billion Airbus orderAirAsia confirmed a $9.4 billion order for 100 more Airbus jets on Thursday, making it the European planemaker's largest airline customer by number of planes ordered. See more Thursday, December 13, 2012Military AviationFlight International What will replace the USAF's F-15E Strike Eagle?On 11 December, the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle marked the 26th anniversary of its first flight, but the venerable strike fighter will continue serving with the US Air Force well into the 2030s. See more Thursday, December 13, 2012Government NewsFederal News Radio Sequestration worse than thought, Pentagon fretsWhen it comes to describing the consequences of sequestration on national security, Defense leaders haven't held back on strong adjectives over the past year. See more Thursday, December 13, 2012Commercial AviationReuters Embraer sees sales rebound on U.S. orders, new aircraftBrazilian jet maker Embraer SA aims to rebuild its depleted order backlog next year with two major new offerings. See more Wednesday, December 12, 2012Military AviationReuters Pentagon Says Will Sign F-35 Deal, Price EmergesThe Pentagon will pay about 4 percent less for each new Lockheed Martin Corp F-35A fighter jet when it signs a deal worth $3.8 billion with the No. 1 U.S. defense contractor on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. See more Wednesday, December 12, 2012Power GenerationReuters United Tech to sell P&W power systems unit to Mitsubishi HeavyUnited Technologies Corp, the world's largest maker of elevators and air conditioners, said it will sell the power systems business of its aircraft engine unit, Pratt & Whitney, to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. See more Wednesday, December 12, 2012Government NewsUSA Today Obama, Boehner trade new fiscal cliff offersPresident Obama and House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, have exchanged new proposals to avert the year-end "fiscal cliff," but agreement on a final deal that can pass Congress remains elusive with less than three weeks remaining to reach an accord. See more Tuesday, December 11, 2012Government News, Top StoriesFlying Magazine Groups Warn Fiscal Cliff Could Impact AviationWith the clock ticking to avoid a year-end fiscal cliff, aviation leaders are warning that sharp cuts in the federal budget could have a long-lasting ripple effect through the aviation community. See more Tuesday, December 11, 2012Government NewsDefense News U.S. Senators: 'A Lot' of Progress on Defense Authorization BillLawmakers working on a final version of the 2013 Pentagon policy bill could finish the legislation as soon as Wednesday. See more Tuesday, December 11, 2012Commercial AviationBloomberg Delta buys Singapore's Virgin Atlantic stake for $360MDelta Air Lines Inc. agreed to buy the 49 percent stake in Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. held by Singapore Airlines Ltd. for $360 million to boost its share of the lucrative trans-Atlantic travel market. See more Monday, December 10, 2012Government News, Top StoriesPolitico Cuts looming, no answer in sight for sequestrationThe defense industry tried its hardest to energize voters - and Congress hasn't undone sequestration. See more Monday, December 10, 2012Special TopicsBloomberg Airbus-Backed SG Biofuels Talking to Energy Companies to ExpandSG Biofuels Inc., backed by Airbus SAS, is talking to large energy companies including state oil producers in Africa and Southeast Asia over helping to develop its technology that turns plant material into vehicle fuels. See more Monday, December 10, 2012Commercial AviationAviation International News Chinese Investors to Buy Up To 90 Percent of ILFCAmerican International Group has agreed to sell up to a 90-percent stake in International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) to a group of Chinese investors led by Weng Xianding, the chairman of New China Trust Company, AIG announced today. See more Monday, December 10, 2012Commercial AviationAviation International News Realignment Heralds Critical Period for Boeing CommercialWhile the realignment of Boeing Commercial Airplanes' management structure last week might have marked something less than a revolution in its approach to program development, it certainly signaled a recognition that something fundamental needed to change. See more Monday, December 10, 2012Power GenerationNew York Daily News India to add 30,000 MW of renewable energy by 2017: AbdullahA target of adding about 30,000 MW from various renewable energy sources has been fixed for the 12th Plan period (2012-17), parliament was informed Monday. See more Friday, December 7, 2012Power GenerationForbes Feds Fund Four Projects To Simplify Solar Gear Designs and Predict Power OutputThe U.S. Department of Energy said Friday it will give $29 million to four projects for reducing the costs of installing solar panels and helping utilities figure out how to manage the growing amount of solar electricity that flows into their grids. See more Thursday, December 6, 2012Government NewsBloomberg Defense Industry Cuts Exceed 500,000 Workers Over CliffJohn Lutz is following the debate in Washington over the so-called fiscal cliff with more than academic interest. See more Wednesday, December 5, 2012Commercial Aviation, Military AviationReuters U.S. aerospace industry projects tenth straight growth yearU.S. aerospace and arms companies are poised for sales growth in 2013 for what would be their 10th straight year, even as the Pentagon prepares to cut its purchases as much as 10 percent, the industry's chief trade group said Wednesday. See more Wednesday, December 5, 2012Commercial AviationAviation Week Commercial Aircraft Sales Buoy Aerospace IndustryBuoyed by strong demand for civil aircraft, U.S. aerospace companies added 5,000 jobs this year, a result Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President Marion Blakey says is "surprising." See more Wednesday, December 5, 2012Government NewsDefense News Pentagon Begins Planning for SequestrationThe Pentagon has officially begun planning for how it would carry out the first $50 billion across-the-board spending cut as part of the 10-year, $500 billion sequestration cuts set to take effect Jan. 2. See more Tuesday, December 4, 2012Government NewsAviation Week Defense Industry CEOs Acknowledge Inevitability Of Additional Pentagon CutsIn reiterating their call to White House and congressional leaders to prevent steep budget cuts from taking place in January, defense executives are now publicly acknowledging that additional defense spending reductions and tax increases will have to be part of the solution. See more Tuesday, December 4, 2012Power GenerationFierce Energy Renewable energy 2012: A year of transitionRenewable energy enjoyed substantial progress in 2012, but the market in general is still struggling to balance the potential benefits of green power with the challenges of managing renewable energy regulation, integration and cost. See more Tuesday, December 4, 2012Military AviationAir Force Times F-35 program at big risk for cuts, analysts sayDefense experts recommend scaling back purchases of the F-35 joint strike fighter or canceling the program altogether, according to a recent report from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, a Washington think tank. See more Tuesday, December 4, 2012Commercial AviationAviation International News Boeing Sees Enough Financing for Rising Aircraft DeliveriesBoeing projects the world's airlines should see reasonable liquidity and pricing for new-aircraft delivery financing next year as jet builders accelerate production to meet demand, the manufacturer announced in London on Tuesday while issuing its fifth annual finance market forecast. See more Tuesday, December 4, 2012Government NewsBloomberg Senate Passes $631 Billion U.S. Defense LegislationThe Senate passed unanimously a measure authorizing $631.4 billion for U.S. defense programs this fiscal year that sticks to President Barack Obama's proposed spending total while drawing a veto threat with its policy provisions. See more Tuesday, December 4, 2012Government NewsReuters Senate unanimously passes defense spending billThe Senate voted 98-0 on Tuesday to approve a wide-ranging defense bill that authorizes $631.4 billion in funding for the military, the war in Afghanistan and nuclear weapons. See more Tuesday, December 4, 2012Government News, Top StoriesReuters TV Hundreds of jobs to go if sequester ax falls - Pratt & Whitney's HessEngine maker Pratt & Whitney's president David Hess tells Reuters his firm, a unit of UTC, would see substantial job losses if Congress goes over the ''fiscal cliff'', triggering deep defense cuts on January 1. See more Monday, December 3, 2012Government NewsCNBC Defense Sequestration Is 'Irrational': Pratt & Whitney CEOThe across-the-board defense cuts that are part of the looming "fiscal cliff" of spending cuts and tax increases would unnecessarily jeopardize national security, David Hess, president of United Technologies' Pratt & Whitney, told CNBC's "Street Signs" on Monday. See more Monday, December 3, 2012Government News, Top StoriesBloomberg Defense Industry CEOs on Fiscal Cliff, SecurityDavid Hess, president of United Technologies Corp.'s Pratt & Whitney unit speaks about U.S. defense spending, the potential impact of automatic budget cuts on the economy and national security, and the outlook for the industry. See more Monday, December 3, 2012Government NewsAOL Defense Defense Execs Say Deeper DoD Budget Cuts, Higher Taxes OKTop executives from four major defense and aerospace firms sent a message to Congress and the Obama administration today. See more Monday, December 3, 2012Military AviationSeattle Post Intelligencer Single-Engine Speed RecordFifty-three years ago this month, a USAF/Convair F-106A Delta Dart was clocked at 1,525.695 mph on an 11-mile straight course at Edwards Air Force Base, California. See more Monday, December 3, 2012Commercial AviationReuters Airbus CEO upbeat on EADS revamp, profit growthThe chief executive of Airbus moved to head off any concerns about a dip in profits or political interference at the European planemaker as France and Germany edged towards a shake-up of parent group EADS on Monday. See more Monday, December 3, 2012Commercial AviationReuters Boeing separates airplane production, designBoeing Co. said on Monday it is creating a new division to oversee airplane development See more November 2012Friday, November 30, 2012Military AviationTime This Drone Notion Is Starting to Get SeriousThis looks, and sounds, like the first U.S. military drone to, well, look and sound like a warplane. See more Friday, November 30, 2012Military AviationFlight International US Navy details X-47B catapult launch testThe US Navy has detailed the 29 November ground-based catapult launch of the Northrop Grumman X-47B, a key milestone in the path to carrier-based operations. See more Friday, November 30, 2012Military AviationReuters Pentagon, Lockheed agree deal for 32 more F-35 fightersLockheed Martin Corp and the U.S. Defense Department have reached an agreement in principle on a fifth batch of 32 additional F-35 fighter planes, the Pentagon said on Friday. See more Thursday, November 29, 2012Government NewsThe Hill White House threatens veto of defense billThe veto threat in the Obama administration's Statement of Administration Policy (SAP) released Thursday is not as strong as the one made during last year's bill that led to a drawn-out fight over indefinite detention provisions. See more Thursday, November 29, 2012Military Aviation, Top StoriesReuters U.S. Air Force sticking to plans to buy 1,763 F-35 jetsThe U.S. Air Force affirmed on Thursday its plans to buy 1,763 F-35 fighter jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp in coming years, as Lockheed and the government neared agreement on a multi-billion dollar contract for a fifth batch of planes. See more Wednesday, November 28, 2012Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesFlight International A320neo 'on track' as milestone approachesOnly a few weeks after MSN6000 rolls off the Airbus A320 final assembly line, the airframer aims to pass a more significant milestone by completing the first re-engined version of the single-aisle type. See more Wednesday, November 28, 2012Special TopicsStars and Stripes Senate amendment revives military's biofuel plansThe U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to remove restrictions on U.S. military biofuels spending in the 2013 defense authorization bill, a measure that preserves one of the Navy's long-term priorities. See more Wednesday, November 28, 2012Military AviationFlight International Pentagon to invest in new prototype aircraft designsThe US Department of Defense (DOD) will be investing in new prototype aircraft in order to preserve the country's engineering design talents, the Pentagon's top procurement official says. See more Wednesday, November 28, 2012Government NewsFlight International Top Pentagon official believes sequestration can be avertedThe Pentagon's top procurement official is confident that the Congressional sequestration manoeuvre mandated by the Budget Control Act can be averted before it goes into effect on 2 January, 2013. See more Wednesday, November 28, 2012Government NewsForeign Policy Sequester Shadow Play: The EpilogueStill girded for battle, defense industry chief executives such as Wes Bush, CEO of Northrop Grumman, and David Hess, president of Pratt & Whitney, will make their case against defense cuts on December 3 at the National Press Club. See more Tuesday, November 27, 2012Special TopicsAir Transport World Obama signs bill enabling US airlines to skirt EU ETSUS President Barack Obama signed into law on Tuesday legislation that enables the country's transportation secretary to "prohibit" US airlines from participating in the European Union's (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). See more Tuesday, November 27, 2012Commercial AviationAirInsight Airbus Reports 'Better than Projected' Sharklet Performance for A320This week, Airbus began expanding its testing program for its "Sharklets" to include the A319 in addition to the A320. See more Tuesday, November 27, 2012Commercial AviationReuters Airbus, Boeing launch airliner ad war as rivalry heats upAirbus and Boeing have clashed over the performance of their latest revamped models as the aerospace companies battle for market share by offering fuel savings to cash-starved airlines. See more Monday, November 26, 2012Government NewsAir Force Times Senate still working out plans for defense billThe Senate will not have full-blown floor debate on the 2013 defense authorization bill unless an agreement is reached this week on how to handle amendments, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Monday as Congress returned from a Thanksgiving break. See more Monday, November 26, 2012Government NewsThe Hill Dems, GOP signal room for compromise ahead of 'fiscal cliff' talksAs they return to Washington this week, lawmakers from both parties are talking compromise to avoid the impending "fiscal cliff," showing a willingness to put once inviolable positions on the negotiating table. See more Sunday, November 25, 2012Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesForbes China's Aviation ABCs: Airbus, Boeing, and COMACCommercial Aircraft Corporation of China, better known as COMAC, announced it had received 50 orders for its C919 passenger jet at the recently concluded Zhuhai air show. See more Friday, November 23, 2012Military AviationCrestview News Bulletin First U.K. pilots begin training to fly F-35Last week, the first two United Kingdom pilots started training to fly the F-35. See more Friday, November 23, 2012Commercial AviationReuters China Eastern Airlines seals $5.4 billion deal to buy 60 Airbus A320sChina Eastern Airlines, one of the country's top three carriers, said it has agreed to buy 60 Airbus A320 aircraft for about $5.4 billion, expected to be delivered in stages from 2014 to 2017. See more Thursday, November 22, 2012Military AviationFlight International RAAF's sixth C-17 formally welcomed in AustraliaThe Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) sixth and final Boeing C-17 strategic transport has been formally welcomed at Amberley air base in Queensland. See more Thursday, November 22, 2012Military AviationFlight International RAAF's sixth C-17 formally welcomed in AustraliaThe Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) sixth and final Boeing C-17 strategic transport has been formally welcomed at Amberley air base in Queensland. See more Thursday, November 22, 2012Power GenerationBloomberg China's Clean-Energy Power Output Rises 48% in OctoberElectricity generated from clean energy in China rose 48 percent to 92.7 billion kilowatt hours in October from a year ago as installations grew. See more Wednesday, November 21, 2012Government NewsHartford Courant Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Injecting Uncertainty Into State's Defense IndustryThe state's defense contractors are closely watching negotiations in Washington as the nation approaches the fiscal cliff, but many say the uncertainty about possible cuts have left them unable to plan properly for what might come next. See more Wednesday, November 21, 2012Government NewsThe Atlantic How to Cut the Military Budget Without Touching DefenseThese endeavors are all financed by the Department of Defense's $629 billion annual budget, in what one senator depicts as a spending free-for-all that adds to the federal deficit while diverting resources from genuine military needs. See more Wednesday, November 21, 2012Commercial AviationFlight International Modest rise in third-quarter business and general aviation aircraft shipmentsThe global business and general aircraft delivery tally saw a modest rise for first nine months of 2012, according to the latest statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association as economic uncertainty continues to impede consumer confidence. See more Wednesday, November 21, 2012Power GenerationReuters Scottish independence bets on green energyScotland's bid for independence bets on meeting ambitious renewable energy goals as much as on the dwindling riches of North Sea oil and gas. See more Tuesday, November 20, 2012Government NewsPolitico Defense industry cautiously upbeat on sequesterSo far, this fall's lame-duck congressional session has been stuffed with sensationalism, but defense insiders are confident that a defense authorization bill and sequestration won't fall by the wayside. See more Tuesday, November 20, 2012Military AviationReuters Marines establish first operational squad of F-35 fightersThe Marine Corps on Tuesday established its first operational squadron of F-35 fighter jets at an air station in Yuma, Arizona, a move that officials said showed progress on the Pentagon's biggest and most scrutinized weapons program. See more Tuesday, November 20, 2012Military AviationFlight International USMC stands-up first operational F-35B squadron; operational testing in 2015The US Marine Corps (USMC) has stood-up its first operational Lockheed Martin F-35B Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) squadron at MCAS Yuma, Arizona. See more Monday, November 19, 2012Military AviationAOL Defense The Next Century For Marine Aviation: The F-35B Comes To YumaThe first F-35 Bravos are arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma later this month. See more Monday, November 19, 2012Commercial AviationCNN Jet sale boosts China's rivalry with Airbus, BoeingWith a GE subsidiary and Chinese carriers signing deals for C919 passenger aircraft, China's Comac sharpens its aim on aviation's big players. See more Monday, November 19, 2012Commercial AviationAviation International News Virgin America Rethinks Fleet Growth PlanDecelerating growth at Virgin America has led the airline to reconsider its fleet-expansion strategy. See more Monday, November 19, 2012Military AviationAviation International News Navy, Northrop Grumman Test X-47B Handheld ControllerNorthrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy completed the first shore-based trials in early November of a wireless handheld device that will enable operators to maneuver the X-47B unmanned combat air system (UCAS) on Navy carrier decks. See more Monday, November 19, 2012Commercial AviationAviation Week Boeing Sees No Market For Very Large Aircraft In Latin AmericaBoeing's 20-year Latin America forecast predicts no market for very large aircraft. See more Sunday, November 18, 2012Government NewsFox News Defense cuts now taking backseat in budget negotiationsThe dire warnings that major defense cuts next month will eliminate thousands of U.S. jobs and create other economic problems have practically disappeared from eleventh-hour discussions in Washington on how to avert the cutbacks. See more Sunday, November 18, 2012Power GenerationCNN Solar power when the sun has setThe professor of materials chemistry at MIT is leading an effort to develop a new kind of battery. See more Sunday, November 18, 2012Government NewsDefense News Sequestration Or Not, U.S. Firms, DoD Will Take a HitEven if the U.S. Congress is able to hammer out a debt deal that avoids sequestration in January, the resulting agreement will likely result in billions of dollars in additional cuts to the Defense Department. See more Friday, November 16, 2012Military AviationAir Transport World Boeing, Airbus bullish on Latin AmericaBoeing and Airbus both see strong demand for commercial aircraft in Latin America over the next two decades. See more Friday, November 16, 2012Military AviationFlight International USAF unit completes F-35 OUE activityThe US Air Force's 33rd Fighter Wing has completed flying the Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighter's operational utility evaluation at Eglin AFB, Florida. See more Thursday, November 15, 2012Special TopicsHuntsville Times Airbus partners with Chinese firm to explore algae-based biofuel applicationsAirbus and ENN, one of the world's leading bio-energy companies based in China, have partnered to explore developing technology to derive biofuel from algae oil. See more Thursday, November 15, 2012Government NewsDefense News Report: DoD Could Save Billions With New Military StrategyThe U.S. Defense Department could save hundreds of billions of dollars if it revamps its military strategy and makes its forces more expeditionary, according to a new think tank report. See more Thursday, November 15, 2012Commercial AviationXinhua China's AVIC investing big in engine researchAviation Industry Corp of China, the country's largest State-owned aircraft producer, is to invest 10 billion yuan ($1.58 billion) in engine research and development, according to an announcement on Wednesday. See more Wednesday, November 14, 2012Commercial AviationReuters Bombardier C-Series 'could beat revised flight target'Canada's Bombardier Inc could carry out the maiden flight of its C-Series narrow body jetliner early in 2013 despite having given itself a new target to fly mid-year, its sales chief told Reuters. See more Wednesday, November 14, 2012Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesNews Tribune Boeing likely to win orders, deliveries race this yearWith more than 10 months of 2012 now in the rearview mirror, Boeing has opened up a big lead in the order race with its European rival, Airbus. See more Wednesday, November 14, 2012Military AviationDallas Morning News Pentagon official tells Lockheed to put F-35 success over profitThe military's purchasing chief has told Lockheed Martin Corp. that it must put improving the performance of the F-35 fighter ahead of immediate profit, Bloomberg reported. See more Wednesday, November 14, 2012Power GenerationReuters As U.S. hesitates, California pours billions into green energyCalifornia, long the national leader in clean energy policy, is poised to double down on its investments in the sector, with billions in new subsidies set to flow in over the next few years. See more Wednesday, November 14, 2012Government NewsDOD Buzz Pentagon unveils latest acquisition crusadeThe Pentagon's top acquisition official is fed up with how long it takes the military to develop vehicles, weapons and equipment. See more Tuesday, November 13, 2012Government NewsPolitico Report: Obama considers Kerry to take over DoDIf President Barack Obama asked John Kerry to become secretary of defense for his second term, he would bring a seasoned foreign policy hand into the Cabinet but a major question mark into the Pentagon. See more Tuesday, November 13, 2012Commercial AviationAviation International News Bombardier Sees CSeries Success in ChinaBombardier now sees China as second only to North America in terms of anticipated regional airliner sales. See more Tuesday, November 13, 2012Commercial AviationReuters Embraer sees China buying 15 pct of world regional jets by 2031Brazil's Embraer SA, the world's largest maker of regional jets, expects China to buy 15 percent of new 61- to 120-seat aircraft by 2031 as a growing middle class bolsters travel between second-tier cities. See more Tuesday, November 13, 2012Military AviationReuters Pentagon wants Lockheed to focus more on F-35 executionThe Pentagon wants Lockheed Martin Corp to focus less on short-term business goals and more on successfully delivering the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to the U.S. military, the Defense Department's chief weapons buyer said on Tuesday. See more Tuesday, November 13, 2012Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesChina Daily Civil aviation industry ready to take offAfter 10 years of rapid development, China's civil aviation industry is poised to further increase its clout in the world market, according to China's top civil aviation authority. See more Monday, November 12, 2012Government NewsWashington Post Obama considering John Kerry for job of defense secretaryPresident Obama is considering asking Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) to serve as his next defense secretary, part of an extensive rearrangement of his national security team that will include a permanent replacement for former CIA director David H. Petraeus. See more Monday, November 12, 2012Commercial AviationReuters Airshow: China sells jetliners, may spur Eastern revivalChina announced 50 new orders for its new Comac C919 passenger jet at the opening of the country's main air show on Tuesday and looked set to assist in the rebirth of one of the most famous names in aviation. See more Monday, November 12, 2012Commercial AviationAviation International News Largest Airshow China Yet Set To Open in ZhuhaiThe ninth edition of the biennial Airshow China opens at Zhuhai Airport in the southern province of Guangdong on November 13. See more Monday, November 12, 2012Commercial AviationAgence France-Presse Boeing retakes crown as Airbus reports 403 ordersThe European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said on Monday that it received orders for 403 planes in the 10 months from January to the end of October, half as many as US rival Boeing which has regained the title of world's leading plane maker which it lost in 2006. See more Monday, November 12, 2012Military AviationDefense News Danish Military To Meet Lockheed, Boeing Over Fighter ReplacementDanish military officials will be visiting Washington this week in a major step toward restarting competition for their fighter replacement program. See more Monday, November 12, 2012Military AviationReuters Pentagon's message to Lockheed: Stay focused on F-35Lockheed Martin Corp said on Monday Pentagon officials have voiced support for Marillyn Hewson, and have urged the company to stay focused on its flagship program, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. See more Monday, November 12, 2012Military Aviation, Top StoriesDefense News F-35 Training Takes OffThe F-35 training program took a crucial step forward on Friday when Maj. Joseph Scholtz became the first outside pilot to fully complete his training on the Defense Department’s prize jet. See more Monday, November 12, 2012Power GenerationBloomberg Renewables to Rival Coal for Power Generation in 2035Renewable energy is set to rival coal as the main generator of the world’s electricity by 2035 as the costs of technology fall and subsidies rise, the International Energy Agency said. See more Friday, November 9, 2012Commercial AviationReuters China aviation giant hopeful of aid for engine researchAviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is hopeful the government will back a multi-billion dollar plan to build a high-performance engine, its chief said on Friday. See more Friday, November 9, 2012Commercial AviationPress-Register Airbus Americas chairman: $600 million Mobile facility to become 'epicenter of commercial activity'The final assembly line in Mobile will become the "epicenter of commercial activity" for operations in the United States, Airbus Americas Chairman Allan McArtor said Friday. See more Friday, November 9, 2012Military AviationReuters Lockheed sees increased Singapore interest in F-35 fighterSingapore is showing increased interest in buying Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. See more Friday, November 9, 2012Military Aviation, Top StoriesFlight International USAF hopes to complete flying portion of F-35 OUE next weekThe US Air Force's first Lockheed Martin F-35A training unit expects to complete the flying portion of the jet's operational utility evaluation (OUE) early next week. See more Friday, November 9, 2012Military AviationAviation International News U.S. Air Force Seeks F-22 Cooperation with AlliesA senior U.S. Air Force commander has opened the door to joint coalition operations with the stealthy F-22 Raptor fighter. See more Friday, November 9, 2012Government NewsFederal News Radio Next few weeks critical to defining Defense Department in second Obama termIn some ways, a second Obama term is likely to mean some degree of continuity in the Defense Department. See more Thursday, November 8, 2012Government NewsPolitico DOD wants Congress to face cost squeezeNo matter what happens in the lame-duck session of Congress as a newly reelected Barack Obama begins to negotiate with Republicans about sequestration, the Pentagon has a whole other set of politically difficult hurdles waiting just around the bend. See more Thursday, November 8, 2012Commercial AviationAviation International News Bizjet Deliveries Remain Static in Third QuarterThe business jet delivery landscape remains virtually flat, according to third-quarter industry numbers released yesterday by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. See more Thursday, November 8, 2012Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesFlight International IN FOCUS: Boeing vs Airbus in ChinaFor Boeing and Airbus, China is a market they both know that they cannot afford to lose, or even loosen their grip on. See more Wednesday, November 7, 2012Military Aviationmilitary.com F-35 Celebrates 500th Sortie as Program GrowsThe Air Force's premier fighter, the F-35 Lightning II, surpassed its 500th sortie only 16 days after reaching the 400 mark and only 238 days from the beginning of the program. See more Wednesday, November 7, 2012Military AviationExecutiveGov Col. Andrew Toth: AF Pilots Giving F-35 Positive FeedbackU.S. Air Force pilots and maintainers stationed at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida are giving good feedback on the stability and performance of the Lockheed Martin-made F-35 fighter jet, Flightglobal reports. See more Tuesday, November 6, 2012Military AviationFlight International US Air Force praises early performance of Lockheed Martin F-35Initial feedback from US Air Force pilots and maintainers operating the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter at Eglin AFB, Florida, suggests the aircraft is performing better than its predecessors did at a similar stage of development. See more Tuesday, November 6, 2012Commercial AviationBloomberg Hawker Sees Strong Growth in Turkish Business-Jet DemandHawker Beechcraft Corp., the private- jet manufacturer partly owned by Goldman Sachs Group Inc., predicts "strong" long-term growth in the Turkish business aviation industry after gains in both flights and jet deliveries. See more Monday, November 5, 2012Commercial AviationUSA Today United Airlines becomes first in U.S. to fly 'awesome' DreamlinerUnited Airlines flew into the aviation history books yesterday, becoming the first U.S. carrier to fly paying passengers on Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner. See more Monday, November 5, 2012Government NewsReuters Pentagon arms buyer sees deal by Congress to delay spending cutsThe Pentagon's top arms buyer on Monday said he expected U.S. lawmakers to agree in coming weeks to delay implementation of an additional $500 billion in automatic defense spending cuts that are due to start taking effect in January. See more Monday, November 5, 2012Government NewsPolitico Report: Sequestration may not come to passThe major shock waves from sequestration are avoidable - at least for the first few weeks. See more Thursday, November 1, 2012Government NewsDefense News Odierno Outlines Combat, Budget StrategiesCritics of tax credits for wind energy projects are intensifying their push to kill the incentive with a study that calls it "rent seeking" by an established industry that doesn't need the subsidy. See more Thursday, November 1, 2012Power GenerationBloomberg India Glut of Renewable Energy Credits Surges to RecordCritics of tax credits for wind energy projects are intensifying their push to kill the incentive with a study that calls it "rent seeking" by an established industry that doesn't need the subsidy. See more Thursday, November 1, 2012Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesAviation International News Enter the Dragon: Chinese aerospace deals setting frenetic paceBetween now and 2030, Bombardier estimates that China will need 2,300 business jets, or roughly 20 percent of the current U.S. market. See more October 2012Wednesday, October 31, 2012Military Aviation, Top StoriesReuters GE, United Tech get funds for new engine technologies - PentagonGeneral Electric Co and United Technologies Corp on Wednesday won sizable contracts to continue work on a new engine technology development program, the Pentagon said. See more Wednesday, October 31, 2012Power GenerationReuters EU energy chief backs new renewable goal post 2020The European Union needs new binding goals on renewable energy and on cutting carbon emissions to succeed green policy targets that expire in 2020, the EU's energy chief said. See more Monday, October 29, 2012Commercial AviationAviation International News Shanghai Hawker Pacific Sees China Business Aviation Trending UpShanghai Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Service Centre General Manager Carey Matthews is upbeat about business aviation trends in mainland China. See more Monday, October 29, 2012Power GenerationBloomberg South Africa Seeks New Bids for 3,200 Megawatts of Green EnergySouth Africa said it will open a new bidding round for alternative energy projects that should add an additional 3,200 megawatts of power to the national grid in Africa's largest economy by 2020. See more Monday, October 29, 2012Commercial AviationAviation Week Foreign OEM Manufacturing Centers Flourish In U.S.International business jet makers are continuing to set up manufacturing, assembly and completions shops in the U.S. for much the same reason. See more Friday, October 26, 2012Military AviationVancouver Sun U.S. Air Force chief throws support behind F-35Embattled F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin got a rare endorsement this week as the head of the U.S. Air Force threw his support behind the stealth fighter. See more Thursday, October 25, 2012Government NewsPolitico W.H.: Sequester talks after electionPresident Barack Obama wants to get into negotiations to resolve sequestration and the fiscal cliff "right after the election," a senior White House adviser told reporters on Wednesday. See more Wednesday, October 24, 2012Government News, Top StoriesWashington Post Defense contractors report mixed results as they gird for 'fiscal cliff'The nation's largest defense contractors reported mixed financial results Wednesday as the companies continue to take steps to safeguard against possible federal budget cuts associated with the "fiscal cliff." See more Wednesday, October 24, 2012Military AviationReuters Lockheed sees "great" progress on F-35 fighterLockheed Martin Corp on Wednesday said it was making "great progress" on the F-35 fighter jet program. See more Wednesday, October 24, 2012Power GenerationReuters Green energy would save EU trillions by 2050: reportA green revolution to make EU energy almost totally carbon-free by 2050 would generate 3 trillion euros ($3.9 trillion) in fuel savings, a report commissioned by environmental campaigners said. See more Tuesday, October 23, 2012Military Aviation, Government NewsExecutive Gov Report: Frank Kendall Memo Seeks Industry Help in Shaping Post-F35 EraDefense Acquisition Undersecretary Frank Kendall sent a memo to industry seeking ideas on how to prepare for the next era of military aviation after the retirement of both the F-35 and F-22 fighters, Bloomberg reports. See more Monday, October 22, 2012Power GenerationForbes Three Warning Signs America is Losing the Global Clean Energy RaceMost clean energy advocates today will likely tell you that America's clean energy economy is doing quite well, despite the negative media coverage. See more Monday, October 22, 2012Military Aviation, Government News, Top StoriesReuters Budget fears cast shadow over U.S. Army trade showContinued uncertainty about future U.S. military budgets cast a shadow over this year's big U.S. Army trade show. See more Monday, October 22, 2012Military Aviation, Top StoriesDayton Daily News Jet engine producers awarded Air Force contractsTwo top military jet engine makers will be paid nearly $700 million by the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate at Wright-Patterson to develop the next generation of advanced fighter aircraft, officials said. See more Tuesday, October 16, 2012Special TopicsAOL Defense Air Force Cyber Summit Set To Craft Service Requirements, RolesFor years the Air Force has claimed to be the service most suited to understanding and operating in cyberspace and the service fought hard to be the Pentagon's lead on cyber issues. See more Monday, October 15, 2012Special TopicsFCW Panetta, Alexander address cyber threatDefense Department officials have long tried to call attention to the threats in cyberspace. See more Monday, October 1, 2012Special Topics, Top StoriesNational Defense Magazine The War Over Intellectual Property: Who Owns U.S. Defense Technology?Pratt & Whitney spent 20 years and a billion dollars developing a geared turbofan engine that burns 16 percent less fuel. See more September 2012Sunday, September 16, 2012Military AviationAir Force Times AF to give F-35 training a thorough reviewThe Air Force's variant on the joint strike fighter is reaching a "milestone," when the Air Force will review the training operations at Eglin Air Force Base. See more Friday, September 14, 2012Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesFlight International Airbus 2050: The details are all in the futureAirbus has, for several years now, been promoting a vision of air travel in 2050. See more Friday, September 14, 2012Commercial AviationFinancial Post (Canada) Bombardier CSeries test aircraft assembly going faster than expectedAssembly of the test airframe for Bombardier's new CSeries plane is going better-than-expected, according to the head of the program. See more Friday, September 14, 2012Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesFlight International Bombardier completes assembly of first CSeries fuselageBombardier confirms the final section for the CSeries structural test aircraft will be delivered to the Montreal factory by the end of the month. See more Friday, September 14, 2012Commercial AviationReuters Boeing commercial planes chief speaks to conferenceBoeing ommercial planes chief tells Morgan Stanley investor conference that net orders at 649 for 737 max. See more Thursday, September 13, 2012Power GenerationReuters France seen turning to renewables in policy shake-upFrance's government begins a review of the world's most nuclear-dependent country's energy policy on Friday. See more Thursday, September 13, 2012Government NewsPolitico Industry details losses of looming cutsAmerica's corporate defense giants have wailed for months about the prospect of what they see as devastating across-the-board spending cuts. See more Thursday, September 13, 2012Government NewsGovernment Executive Lawmakers scramble to stop sequestrationLawmakers are busy trying to delay or avoid altogether the threat of across-the-board budget cuts early in 2013. See more Wednesday, September 12, 2012Power GenerationReuters Japan sun subsidy fires electric spending rushJapan's subsidies for renewable power suppliers have sparked more than $2 billion of investment since they were launched two months ago. See more Wednesday, September 12, 2012Power GenerationReuters Ending renewable energy's villainyThe Republican and Democratic National Conventions mark the beginning of the end for the 2012 presidential campaign and—one hopes—the end of a regrettable chapter in American politics. See more Wednesday, September 12, 2012Government NewsDefense News White House Issues Veto Threat Of Sequestration BillThe White House on Sept. 12 issued a sharp veto threat of a bill tailored to avoid Pentagon budget cuts slated to take effect in January. See more Tuesday, September 11, 2012Government NewsDefense News McCain To Obama: Call White House Sequestration SummitThe top Republican on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee wants the president to call lawmakers to the White House for talks on avoiding deep defense and other federal spending cuts. See more Tuesday, September 11, 2012Commercial AviationAviation International News Business Aircraft Flying Climbs in AugustBusiness aircraft flying activity in the U.S. saw a "modest" gain last month, rising 2 percent from a year ago. See more Tuesday, September 11, 2012Commercial AviationAgence France-Presse Airbus says AirAsia will be first operator of low-fuel modelMalaysian no-frills airline AirAsia will be the first operator of Airbus A320 planes equipped with "sharklets." See more Tuesday, September 11, 2012Commercial AviationReuters Airbus sees 20-yr demand for 1,000 aircraft in GermanyAirbus sees demand from Germany for more than 1,000 new passenger aircraft and freighters over the next two decades. See more Tuesday, September 11, 2012Special TopicsFlight International Algae fuel plans start to gel Down UnderAlgae need not be mere pond life See more Monday, September 10, 2012Commercial AviationUSA Today Air India is fifth airline to join Dreamliner ClubAir India's first Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" touched down on the airline's home soil over the weekend. See more Monday, September 10, 2012Commercial AviationAviation International News Airbus: Booming Eastern Markets To Lead Airliner DemandDynamic growth in emerging economies will be the principal factor driving commercial aircraft requirements in the coming 20 years. See more Monday, September 10, 2012Commercial AviationAviation International News Airbus Envisions Cleaner, More Efficient AviationAirbus last week issued the latest installment of its future vision for aviation in 2050 and beyond. See more Monday, September 10, 2012Military AviationFlight International Embraer completes preliminary design review for KC-390The Brazilian air force and Embraer completed a preliminary design review of the KC-390 tanker in August. See more Monday, September 10, 2012Power GenerationCentral Valley Business Times EPA unveils tool for developing renewable energy sourcesAn online mapping tool that enables users to find contaminated and degraded properties in California ideal for renewable energy redevelopment is being unveiled Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. See more Sunday, September 9, 2012Military AviationReuters U.S. budget cuts sharpen battle for fighter jet exportsCompetition is heating up in the global fighter jet market. See more Sunday, September 9, 2012Government NewsThe Hill Defense contractors hesitate over issuing layoff notices before electionThe major defense contractors are keeping their cards close to the vest on whether to issue mass layoff notices prior to the November elections. See more Friday, September 7, 2012Military AviationFlight International USAF to start F-35 operational utility evaluation on 10 SeptemberThe US Air Force is scheduled to start an operational utility evaluation of its Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighter fleet. See more Friday, September 7, 2012Special TopicsWashington Post White House drafting standards to guard U.S. against cyberattack, officials sayThe White House has drafted a preliminary executive order aimed at strengthening the nation's computer systems against attack. See more Thursday, September 6, 2012Power GenerationBloomberg Japan Ministry Presses for More Clean Energy Support, Kyodo SaysJapan's environment ministry has asked for 41.1 billion yen ($521 million) to support clean energy projects for the fiscal year starting April. See more Thursday, September 6, 2012Special TopicsAviation Week Airbus Presents Measures To Reduce Industry's Environmental FootprintAirbus on Sept. 6 will unveil five measures it says will make the aviation industry environmentally sustainable by 2050. See more Thursday, September 6, 2012Special TopicsThe Hill White House circulating draft of executive order on cybersecurityThe White House is circulating a draft of an executive order aimed at protecting the country from cyberattacks, The Hill has learned. See more Saturday, September 1, 2012Military Aviation, Top StoriesPensacola News Journal At Eglin, F-35 fighter shaping the future of the militaryCol. Andrew Toth sees a solid 50-year future for his burgeoning training command. See more June 2012Monday, June 25, 2012Military AviationTradeArabia US group opens new MRO unit in Saudi (Pratt & Whitney)The Middle East Propulsion Company, a joint venture between US-based aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney and a group led by Saudi Arabian Airlines, has opened its new aircraft-engine maintenance unit in Riyadh. See more Monday, June 25, 2012Commercial AviationAviation Week Bombardier Races To Keep CSeries On ScheduleBombardier has long kept silent about the progress made in its CSeries development program. See more Monday, June 25, 2012Power GenerationThe Republican Pratt & Whitney power system operation could be on the block as United Technologies looks to raise cash for Goodrich buyoutEast Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney's electric-power generation business may be up for sale as part of parent United Technologies Corp.'s plan to fund its buyout of the Goodrich Corp., a news service reports. See more Monday, June 25, 2012Special TopicsReuters METALS-London copper rebounds from 6-month lowCopper prices rose on Monday after European leaders calmed the markets with promises of reform to combat the euro zone debt crisis, and after Germany, France, Spain and Italy agreed on a 130 billion euro ($156 billion) package to revive growth. See more Sunday, June 24, 2012Commercial AviationDow Jones NewsPlus: North American Equities Airbus Says A350 Won't See Dreamliner-Like DelaysThe chief executive of Airbus, Fabrice Bregier, said its new A350 commercial plane won't be held back three years like Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner, the FT said late Sunday. See more Sunday, June 24, 2012Commercial AviationFinancial Times Airbus shrugs off doubts over A350The new chief executive of Airbus says he is ready to "bet" that the European aircraft maker's planned new A350 widebody passenger jet will not suffer the same three-year delay that Boeing had with its 787 Dreamliner. See more Sunday, June 24, 2012Special TopicsBloomberg China Plant Gives Embraer Asia Jet-Sales Boost: Corporate BrazilEmbraer SA's bid to sell more business aircraft in Asia is taking off after the Chinese government gave the world's fourth-biggest plane maker approval to manufacture the jets there. See more Sunday, June 24, 2012Commercial AviationReuters Airbus confident A350 will overcome doubts-FTAirbus's revised target to deliver its new widebody A350 passenger jet during the first half of 2014 is "challenging" but "achievable", the company's CEO Fabrice Bregier told the Financial Times on Monday. See more Sunday, June 24, 2012Special TopicsBusiness Standard Kingfisher Airlines may further curtail flightsKingfisher Airlines, which is seeing turbulent times due to a fund crunch, may further curtail or club flights, as it struggles to source spares for its aircraft. See more Sunday, June 24, 2012Special TopicsThe New York Times Chinese Astronauts Make Their First Manual Docking With Orbiting ModuleA Chinese spacecraft with three astronauts on board docked manually with an orbiting module on Sunday, an important step toward China's goal of building a space station by 2020. See more Sunday, June 24, 2012Military AviationThe New York Times Machinists at Lockheed to Vote On Agreement to End a StrikeLockheed Martin said it had reached a tentative agreement Saturday night with the machinists union to end a nine-week strike at its fighter jet plant in Fort Worth and two other sites. See more Sunday, June 24, 2012Military AviationYahoo! News Lockheed, machinists reach tentative agreementAfter more than two months on strike, Lockheed Martin machinists are expected to vote this week on a new labor contract after a tentative deal was reached with the company. See more Sunday, June 24, 2012Military AviationPolitico Defense industry sounds alarm on sequestrationAIA will have at least two other August events, including a roundtable discussion with North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue in Cary, N.C., at LORD Corp. and another employee rally in West Palm Beach, Fla., at Pratt & Whitney. See more Sunday, June 24, 2012Special TopicsSpace.com Chinese Astronauts Manually Dock Spacecraft at Orbiting Module in National FirstThree Chinese astronauts manually docked their space capsule at an orbiting module Sunday, a major first for China's space program and the country's plans to build a large space station. See more Saturday, June 23, 2012Government NewsDefenseNews Pentagon Tests New Way Of Estimating Program CostsThe Pentagon is putting its new weapons cost-cutting strategy to its first big test as it negotiates with Lockheed Martin over the price of the next batch of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters (JSF). See more Saturday, June 23, 2012Power GenerationBloomberg Businessweek UN Reaps Sustainability Pledges Worth $513 Billion in RioThe United Nations obtained pledges worth $513 billion from governments and companies for projects aimed at reducing the strain on the planet's resources, the biggest accomplishment at a meeting that world leaders and environmentalists assailed for not setting strong enough goals. See more Saturday, June 23, 2012Commercial AviationAMEinfo.com - The ultimates Middle East business resource Emirates to launch first A380 service at GatwickEmirates Airline is set to launch London Gatwick's first Airbus A380 service on July 6, marking 25 years of its service to the UK airport. See more Saturday, June 23, 2012Commercial AviationThe Sydney Morning Herald Qantas restricted as it flies into stormy skiesAlan Joyce has asked the federal government to either control Abu Dhabi-owned Etihad's march onto Virgin Australia's share register or get rid of the ownership restrictions on Qantas, and let's hope the message gets through. Qantas is in a fight for its survival, and it's boxing with one arm tied behind its back at the moment. See more Saturday, June 23, 2012Special TopicsThe Economic Times Cheques by Kingfisher Airlines bounce, GVK moves courtConcerned by a slew of cheques issued by Kingfisher Airlines getting dishonoured, a consortium led by GVK - India's second-largest airport operator - has launched legal proceedings against the beleaguered airline. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Commercial AviationReuters Delta seals deal to buy Pennsylvania refineryDelta Air Lines took the keys to the Trainer, Pennsylvania, refinery from Phillips 66 on Friday, becoming the first air carrier to wade into fuel production in a bid to bring down costs. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Military AviationAINonline Lockheed Martin Vows To Improve F-35 Program PerformanceLockheed Martin CEO-in-waiting Christopher Kubasik says the company is committed to righting ongoing problems with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which has doubled in unit cost and slipped in schedule by six years until full-rate production, now slated for 2019. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Special TopicsNationalJournal Toomey proposes new data-breach legislationSen. Pat Toomey announced on Friday the latest in a string of bills designed to require companies to protect consumer data. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Government NewsThe Hill FAA chief Michael Huerta makes case for confirmationInterim Federal Aviation Administration chief Michael Huerta is making his case Thursday for a full term atop the national aviation agency. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Special TopicsWichita Business Journal Could the Hawker be cut from Hawker Beechcraft?The aviation industry is watching to see just how Hawker Beechcraft Corp. will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Power GenerationWaste Management World Biogas from Waste to Power 6 MW Fuel Cells at eBay Data CenterSan Jose, California based eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) has set out the next phase of its plans to power its flagship data center using biogas from organic wastes and fuel cell technology to help make renewable energy its primary power source. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Special TopicsSpace News Orion High-altitude Abort Test Faces Budget-driven DelayA high-altitude test of the Orion deep-space capsule's launch abort system could be delayed two years to accommodate the tighter program budgets anticipated by NASA and Orion prime contractor Lockheed Martin. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Power GenerationNorth American Wind Power FERC: Renewable Energy Integration Rule Eliminates Undue BurdensThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a final rule that promotes the more efficient operation of the transmission system amid increasing integration of variable energy resources. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Special TopicsSpace News Boeing Cleared To Begin Design Phase for SLS CoreNASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala., said June 21 that the Space Launch System’s (SLS) cryogenic core stage recently passed its first major technical review, clearing prime contractor Boeing Space Exploration to begin the heavy-lift rocket’s design phase. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Commercial AviationThe Wall Street Journal - Professional with Factiva Merger Reshapes Latin American Air MarketAirline consolidation took another step forward Friday with the stock-swap takeover of Brazilian airline by Chile's LAN Airlines creating South America's largest carrier by traffic, with an estimated market capitalization of $13 billion, the largest of any airline in the world. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Commercial AviationAll Africa Nigeria: Crash - Keep Sealed Lips, Minister Orders Aviation AgenciesThe minister said that in accordance to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 13, government had invited representatives of US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the manufacturers of the aircraft (The Boeing Company, USA), and the engines (Pratt and Whitney USA) have all joined the AIB team investigating the accident. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Commercial AviationAirInsight CSeries UpdateThis week AirInsight visited Montreal and Mirabel along with other media and analysts. The unedited videos below provide readers with some of the briefings. See more Friday, June 22, 2012Commercial AviationBloomberg Jet Fuel Gets Olympic Spur as European Refineries ShutEuropean jet fuel purchases are set to reach the highest levels in more than a year as the London Olympics and Euro 2012 soccer tournament boost travel during the summer months just as refineries in the region are shuttered. See more Thursday, June 21, 2012Government NewsBloomberg McCain Says Revenue Increase Possible to Stop Defense CutSenator John McCain, the senior Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said a revenue increase may be possible to avoid the threat of automatic cuts known as sequestration. See more Thursday, June 21, 2012Government NewsThe Hill McKeon: Time to punt on defense cutsHouse Armed Services Chairman Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) on Thursday said Congress isn't "mature enough" to reach a deal to reverse automatic defense cuts, and suggested Congress should "kick it down the road" to resolve uncertainty. See more Thursday, June 21, 2012Special Topicsinfosecurity Whitelisting is the solution for the national infrastructureThe Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and McAfee have produced a report on securing industrial control systems within the critical infrastructure. It concludes that whitelisting and related technologies are the best solution. See more |
