06/24/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Aerospace-Defense.

• Asia driving 'explosion' in global arms trade: study _{2013-06-24, 07:50 pm}
  Asian powers are outpacing the United States to become the biggest spenders on defense by 2021 and are fuelling an "explosion" in the global arms trade, a study showed.
• AIG to Decide ILFC's Fate Soon - Analyst Blog _{2013-06-24, 05:00 pm}
  The sale of American International Group Inc. 's aircraft-leasing unit - International Lease Finance Corporation -- missed its latest mid-June deadline, compelling the company to register for an initial public offering of the latter.
• Asian arms race driving global weapons trade _{2013-06-24, 08:39 pm}
  The MBDA Missile Systems on display at the 50th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget airport near Paris Photo: Reuters London: Asian powers are outpacing the United States to become the biggest spenders on defence by 2021 and are fuelling an "explosion" in the global arms trade, a study showed.
• Asia driving "explosion" in global arms trade-study _{2013-06-24, 08:29 pm}
  Asian powers are outpacing the United States to become the biggest spenders on defence by 2021 and are fuelling an "explosion" in the global arms trade, a study showed.
• JAA breaks ground on Flightstar hangar _{2013-06-24, 06:51 pm}
  The Jacksonville Aviation Authority broke ground at Cecil Airport on a new 150,000 square foot hangar for Flightstar.
• Northrop Grumman Begins Sampling New Gallium Nitride Packaged Power Amplifier for Military, Commercial High-Power Amplifier Needs _{2013-06-24, 06:48 pm}
  Northrop Grumman Corporation [ NYSE: NOC ] has developed a new gallium nitride flange packaged power amplifier, APN180FP, targeting military and commercial Ka-band communication applications.
• Boeing details environmental gains _{2013-06-24, 06:10 pm}
  The Boeing Co.' s manufacturing facilities in the past five years have reduced hazardous waste by 33 percent, carbon dioxide emissions by 26 percent and energy use by 21 percent.
• Rockwell Collins to Issue Third Quarter FY 2013 Financial Results on July 19 _{2013-06-24, 05:53 pm}
  An investor conference call and simultaneous webcast to review the financial results will follow at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
• 4 Stocks Making Big Moves _{2013-06-24, 05:46 pm}
  The following video is from Monday's Investor Beat, in which host Chris Hill and analysts Jason Moser and Andy Cross dissect the hardest-hitting investing stories of the day.
• Navistar CFO Andrew Cederoth resigns _{2013-06-24, 05:37 pm}
  Cederoth was the CFO of Navistar since September 2009 and the company said his resignation was part of a planned transition to a new CFO.
• Navistar CFO Andrew Cederoth to resign _{2013-06-24, 05:28 pm}
  Navistar International Corp on Monday said Chief Financial Officer Andrew Cederoth will resign by the end of June, the latest management change at the truck and engine maker that is looking to recover from a disastrous engine redesign.
• GE Capital Provides $89 Million in Medical Office Building Financing to MB Real Estate _{2013-06-24, 05:27 pm}
  June 24, 2013 - GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services announced today that it has provided $89 million in senior secured financing to MB Real Estate.
• IDG's Computerworld Names World Wide Technology to 2013 List of 100... _{2013-06-24, 05:10 pm}
  WWT ranked as number five among the 100 top organizations that challenge their IT staffs while providing great benefits and compensation.
• AIG Falls as ILFC Swaps Widen to Highest of Year: New York Mover _{2013-06-24, 04:58 pm}
  American International Group Inc. headed for a seventh straight decline on speculation the insurer will be unable to raise as much money as planned by selling its plane-leasing unit.
• China Beckons Pratt as Jet-Engine Makers Look Past Boeing-Airbus _{2013-06-24, 04:57 pm}
  Pratt & Whitney said it's working with Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China Ltd. on proposals for a new wide-body jet after Boeing Co.
• Slack and Co. celebrates 25 years _{2013-06-24, 04:35 pm}
  Slack and Co., Chicago, which is marking its 25th anniversary this month, has kept its focus as a pure-play b2b agency while expanding its client roster in a variety of industries.
• AIG Revives Plane Unit IPO After Continued Delay in China Sale _{2013-06-24, 04:21 pm}
  American International Group Inc. revived plans for an initial public offering of its plane- leasing unit after the insurer extended a deadline for a group of Chinese investors to buy the business.
• Northrop Grumman Awarded U.S. Navy Contract for Littoral Combat Ship Mission Package Integration _{2013-06-24, 04:07 pm}
  Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $28 million contract from the U.S. Navy for engineering and production planning services for surface warfare and mine countermeasures mission module components that will deploy from, and integrate with, the littoral combat ship .
• OSI, Boustead Contracted for Royal Malaysian Navy LCS _{2013-06-24, 04:06 pm}
  OSI Maritime Systems is announced the signing of a Letter of Award with Boustead Naval Shipyard , Malaysia.
• BA & GD Win DoD Contracts - Analyst Blog _{2013-06-24, 04:00 pm}
  The Boeing Company and General Dynamics Corporation have won contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense .

04/18/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Aerospace-Defense.

• Boeing Announces Reductions in the Northwest but Fails to Mention... _{2013-04-18, 08:44 pm}
  "We find it extremely disappointing that Boeing Commercial Airplanes is actively outsourcing engineering work to the Moscow Design Center while laying off employees in the Northwest" As The Boeing Company works to assure the FAA and customers the 787 is ready to resume service, the company today announced plans to reduce its workforce by 1,500 to ... (more)
• Boeing Announces Reductions in the Northwest but Fails to Mention... _{2013-04-18, 08:21 pm}
  "We find it extremely disappointing that Boeing Commercial Airplanes is actively outsourcing engineering work to the Moscow Design Center while laying off employees in the Northwest" As The Boeing Company works to assure the FAA and customers the 787 is ready to resume service, the company today announced plans to reduce its workforce by 1,500 to ... (more)
• Former Parsippany resident, ex-Army sergeant shot dead in San Diego _{2013-04-18, 08:08 pm}
  Christopher Black, 28, died of a gunshot wound to the chest in San Diego, reports said.
• Antares Rocket Debut Flight Reset for Saturday _{2013-04-18, 08:06 pm}
  Orbital Sciences Corp., the second of two firms hired by NASA to haul cargo to the International Space Station, will try again Saturday to launch its new Antares rocket, officials said Thursday.
• Alabama Wooed Airbus as Executives Were Skeptical of Deep South _{2013-04-18, 08:04 pm}
  In June 2011, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley traveled to the Paris Air Show , Europe 's largest aerospace industry gathering, in hopes of luring foreign investment to his state.
• Graffiti strikes at Gulfstream _{2013-04-18, 07:54 pm}
  Employees of Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. employees are alarmed after threatening graffiti was found in the bathroom.
• Whisper Number Impact: Earnings Preview For Honeywell _{2013-04-18, 07:52 pm}
  Honeywell Intl is expected to report fiscal first quarter earnings on Friday, April 19th.
• U.S. urges Dutch to stick by F-35 fighter order _{2013-04-18, 07:51 pm}
  The Department of Defense urged the Netherlands on Thursday not to cut its order for advanced F-35 warplanes, saying it could end up paying more per plane if it did.
• Test launch of private rocket scrubbed in US _{2013-04-18, 07:48 pm}
  A private company contracted by the U.S. space agency to make supply runs to the International Space Station scrubbed a Wednesday test launch of an unmanned rocket, saying cables linked to the rocket's second stage apparently detached too early in blustery winds.
• U.S. Stocks Drop as European Shares Erase Early Gains _{2013-04-18, 07:16 pm}
  U.S. stocks fell for a second day amid disappointing earnings reports and data on leading economic indicators and Philadelphia-area manufacturing that trailed estimates.
• Named Official Webby Awards Honoree _{2013-04-18, 06:05 pm}
  SPACE.com, the premier destination for innovation, technology, entertainment, astronomy and space news, announced yesterday that it has been selected as an Official Honoree in the Science category of the 17th Annual Webby Awards.
• CU-Boulder Chancellor Phil DiStefano announces panel to explore funding streams _{2013-04-18, 05:59 pm}
  University of Colorado Chancellor Phil DiStefano has tapped 11 members of the public -- including local entrepreneur Brad Feld and former Lockheed Martin president Norman Augustine -- for a council that will explore new funding streams for the school.
• Boeing sees up to 1,700 engineer job cuts on gap in jet work _{2013-04-18, 03:56 pm}
  Boeing Co. said it will reduce its engineering workforce by as many as 1,700 positions this year, adding to cuts of as many as 2,300 machinists, amid a gap in work on new plane models.
• Gun stocks lag after gun control bill fails _{2013-04-18, 03:02 pm}
  Gun sales have been driven by many new buyers, including women, who feared more gun restrictions.
• Weather pushes Wallops rocket relaunch to Saturday _{2013-04-17, 03:00 am}
  A test launch of an unmanned rocket from Wallops Flight Facility has been tentatively rescheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday.
• SAE 2013 World Congress Reception in Detroit _{2013-04-18, 06:32 pm}
  With an amazing display of diversity, law firm Butzel Long celebrated yesterday, Wednesday, April 17th, its SAE 2013 World Congress reception in its Detroit office.
• Boeing to lay off 700 engineers in 2013 _{2013-04-18, 06:21 pm}
  Boeing will need up to 1,700 fewer engineers this year, partly because design work on the 787-9 is winding down.
• China Luxury Jet Sales Set to Surge Amid Xi's Austerity Drive _{2013-04-18, 06:11 pm}
  Customers may buy about 40 private jets this year in China, compared with 27 ordered in 2012, amid a surge in wealth, said Richard Koe, managing director at Hamburg, Germany-based Wingx Advance Gmbh , a business-aviation data company.
• Boeing has teams ready to make 787 battery fixes _{2013-04-18, 06:06 pm}
  The Boeing Co. has formed field teams that will be responsible for implementing its proposed battery fixes on the 787 Dreamliner, assuming regulators give those plans the final go-ahead. The Boeing Co .
• US Stocks Continue Their Slide _{2013-04-18, 06:00 pm}
  Overnight economic data from China solidified prior news that Chinese homebuyers were aggressively speculating on further home price gains.

United Technologies could climb 18% to $110 'in the next year', Barron's says

United Technologies could climb 18% to $110 'in the next year', Barron's says United Technologies' (UTX) purchase of Goodrich could help propel the company's stock up 18%, to $110 per share over the next year or 18 months, Barron's contends. Reference Link

http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/UTXid1811004/UTX-United-Technologies-could-climb--to--in-the-next-year-Barrons-says

Rocket rolled out at NASA's Vaa

A rocket headed to the International Space Station from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore is one step closer to its inaugural flight.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/virginia/ap_virginia/Rocket-rolled-out-at-NASAs-Va-flight-facility_33098792

Rocket rolled out at NASA's E. Shore flight facility

A rocket headed to the International Space Station from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore is one step closer to its inaugural flight.

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/04/rocket-rolled-out-nasas-e-shore-flight-facility

Barrow crowds welcomed William and Kate to BAE Systems shipyard

CROWDS lined the streets outside Barrow shipyard as members of the public turned out to get a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/barrow-crowds-welcomed-william-and-kate-to-bae-systems-shipyard-1.1047848?referrerPath=/evening-mail-news-round-up-1.118665

Rocket rolled out at NASA's Va flight facility

A rocket headed to the International Space Station from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore is one step closer to its inaugural flight.

http://www.wset.com/story/21897588/rocket-rolled-out-at-nasas-va-flight-facility

Orbitz Keeps On Keeping On and 2 Stocks Reaching 52-Week Highs

On Thursday, Delta Air Lines placed an order for over $60 million with Innovative Solutions & Support for a complete systems integration, dual GPS navigation and cockpit avionics upgrade of Delta's MD88 and MD90 aircraft.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/orbitz-keeps-on-keeping-on-and-2-stocks-reaching-52-week-highs.html/

Toyota to pay out $16 million to settle unintended acceleration suit

California prosecutors have announced a $16 million settlement in a suit against Toyota over the safety recall of over 14 million Toyota vehicles at risk for unintentional acceleration and braking issues in 2009 and 2010.

http://www.examiner.com/article/toyota-to-pay-out-16-million-to-settle-unintended-acceleration-suit?cid=rss

Kate Middleton In Armani On Second Day Of Royal Tour In Scotland [PHOTOS]

Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is a global fashion icon and part of that appeal lies in her willingness to repeat outfits ... something a traditionally fashion-conscious celebrity would be to loathe to do.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/454235/20130406/kate-middleton-pregnant-scotland-tour-coats-photos.htm

United Space Alliance cuts 68 jobs in final shuttle layoffs

United Space Alliance let go 68 local employees in its last round of layoffs tied to retirement of the space shuttle program.

http://www.floridatoday.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floridatoday.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304060030%26nclick_check%3D1

Embraer launches KC-390 critical design review

Embraer is undertaking a critical design review for its KC-390 tactical transport and tanker, a top company official says.

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/embraer-launches-kc-390-critical-design-review-383490/

USAF orders Sierra Nevada and Embraer to continue working on Afghan LAS contract

The US Air Force is ordering Sierra Nevada Corporation and partner Embraer to restart work on a contract to supply Afghanistan with 20 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft.

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usaf-orders-sierra-nevada-and-embraer-to-continue-working-on-afghan-las-contract-383590/

D-Wave sells second-generation quantum computer to aviation firm

When the world's largest defence contractor reportedly paid $10 million for a super-fast quantum computer, the Burnaby company that built it earned a huge vote of confidence.

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=18902cde-7d37-493e-80ad-bcb8653003ac&k=61809&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+canwest%2FF261+%28Vancouver+Sun+-+BusinessBC%29

Washington: Hammack focuses on the Organic Industrial Base, installation resiliency

Gen. Dennis L. Via, commanding general of Army Materiel Command, welcomed Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for Installations Energy and Environment, to Redstone Arsenal, April 3. Hammack visited Redstone Arsenal to discuss Army energy initiatives for Army Materiel Command, known as AMC, the installation, the Corps of Engineers' ... (more)

http://www.utilityproducts.com/news/2013/04/06/washington-hammack-focuses-on-the-organic-industrial-base-installation-resiliency.html

Fuentek President to Participate in Webinar on Open Innovation Best Practices for University TTOs

Laura Schoppe Discusses Best Practices for Open Innovation and A Shared-Risk, Shared-Reward Model for University TTOs on April 19.

http://www.pr.com/press-release/483543

Poised to Achieve Air Supremacy

United Technologies worried investors with its pricey purchase of Goodrich. But now it has a chance to rule the skies.

http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052748703769504578396602087353448.html?mod=BOL_hpp_mag

Outgoing F-35 programme boss shares hard won lessons

After spending 12 years fronting the Lockheed Martin F-35 programme, retiring executive vice-president Tom Burbage is now able to look back in hindsight on a few key lessons that could have spared the programme a costly redesign and a troubled relationship with international partners.

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/outgoing-f-35-programme-boss-shares-hard-won-lessons-383932/

How much do we eat?

The state's estimate for how much fish eat is dramatically different for Washington at 6.5 grams and Oregon at 175 grams per day.

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130405/NEWS01/704059935/0/SPORTS

US reveals details of F-15SE, F-35A bids for South Korea

The US Department of Defense formally notified the US Congress of potential sales of the Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle and Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to South Korea on 29 March.

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-reveals-details-of-f-15se-f-35a-bids-for-south-korea-384180/

F-35B completes first night short take-off and vertical landing

A Lockheed Martin F-35B Joint Strike Fighter completed its first night short take-off and vertical landing during a test sortie at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, on 2 April.

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/f-35b-completes-first-night-short-take-off-and-vertical-landing-384282/

Tamar Manoukian Outdoor Centre officially opens in Scotland

PanARMENIAN.Net - Kate Middleton and Prince William have made two more royal engagements as part of their royal trip, The International Business Times reported.

http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/153068/

Lockheed Martin working on land-based missile defense system

Gray and ominous, topped by radar turrets and satellite dishes, the USS Rancocas looks so like a warship it just might glide one day through the cornfields of Moorestown and out to sea.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130406_Lockheed_Martin_working_on_land-based_missile_defense_system.html

On Native GroundWEALTHY Americans May Preserve Our Democracy

The forces of Nazi Germany had swept through Europe and had come close to conquering England.

http://www.american-reporter.com/4,701W/356.html

Burma Business Roundup

Japan is to increase its support for the Thilawa Special Economic Zone on the Rangoon river estuary by financing the construction of a new harbor facility.

http://www.irrawaddy.org/archives/31600

'Isn't she a beauty?'

A Chinese lion dance, the beat of African drums, a 747-8 cargo jet and a 787 passenger plane all helped set the scene for a the grand opening Wednesday of the Boeing Co.

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130403/BIZ/704039843/0/sports07

Ball Aerospace moving 150 employees from Boulder to Lafayette

Ball Aerospace & Technologies plans to move 150 of its employees from Boulder to a newly established Lafayette office, company officials say.

http://www.dailycamera.com/business/ci_22964853/ball-aerospace-moving-150-employees-from-boulder-lafayette?source=rss

Five Odisha students head to US for aero-design competition

Bhubaneswar, April 6 : At least five students from Odisha's KIIT University are set to participate in an annual aero-design competition to be held in California, USA next week, the university said Saturday.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/5126/five-odisha-students-head-to-us-for-aero-design-competition.html

Five Odisha students head to US for aero-design competition

At least five students from Odisha's KIIT University are set to participate in an annual aero-design competition to be held in California, USA next week, the university said Saturday.

http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/213648538/scat/701ee96610c884a6

Union counters BAE drone protest

If you are interested in this story, you might be interested in others from The Journal Gazette.

http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130405/LOCAL/304059964/1002/LOCAL

If Workers Are Out of Shape, Should Companies Make Them Pay?

As the Journal reports, a growing number of employers are turning to harsher medicine, penalizing workers who don't meet certain wellness requirements .

http://blogs.wsj.com/atwork/2013/04/05/if-workers-are-out-of-shape-should-companies-make-them-pay/?mod=WSJ_Careers_At_Work

Five Odisha students head to US for aero-design competition - Indiatalkies.com

Bhubaneswar, April 6: At least five students from Odisha's KIIT University are set to participate in an annual aero-design competition to be held in California, USA next week, the university said Saturday.

http://www.indiatalkies.com/2013/04/odisha-students-head-aerodesign-competition.html

B.C. firm's superfast quantum computer upgrade attracts Lockheed Martin

When the world's largest defence contractor reportedly paid $10-million for a superfast quantum computer, the Burnaby, B.C., company that built it earned a huge vote of confidence.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-firms-superfast-quantum-computer-upgrade-attracts-lockheed-martin/article10825838/?cmpid=rss1

Northrop Grumman Awarded U.S. Navy Contract to Upgrade, Enhance NGC2P Tactical Data Link Processor

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation an $80 million contract to upgrade and enhance the Next Generation Command and Control Processor .

http://www.freshnews.com/news/781452/northrop-grumman-awarded-u-s-navy-contract-upgrade-enhance-ngc2p-tactical-data-link-pro

B.C. firm's quantum computer soars

When the world's largest defence contractor reportedly paid $10 million for a superfast quantum computer, the Burnaby, B.C., company that built it earned a huge vote of confidence.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/canada/1121874-bc-firm-s-quantum-computer-soars

Metro Vancouver firm's groundbreaking quantum computer wins confidence of U.S. aerospace giant

When the world's largest defence contractor reportedly paid $10 million for a superfast quantum computer, the Burnaby, B.C., company that built it earned a huge vote of confidence.

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/technology/Quantum+computer+developed+Metro+Vancouver+wins+over/8202950/story.html

Lockheed Martin working on new missile defense system

Gray and ominous, topped by radar turrets and satellite dishes, the USS Rancocas looks so like a warship that it just might glide one day through the cornfields of Moorestown and out to sea.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130405_Lockheed_Martin_working_on_new_missile_defense_system.html

GE pushes fracking research with lab as Immelt bets on shale gas

General Electric will spend $110 million on a research lab in Oklahoma City to study ways to improve extraction of hard-to-reach oil and gas deposits, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/GE-pushes-fracking-research-with-lab-as-Immelt-4413727.php

Cyberattacks -- Is North Korea Already At War With Us?

Cyberattacks keep affecting a record number of companies internationally. Yet the 27 largest American companies that have reported cyberattacks also report that they have suffered no severe financial damages.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jesscollen/2013/04/05/cyberattacks-is-north-korea-already-at-war-with-us/

Missing Dock Worker Still Missing; Lunch Box, Bible Found

MOBILE, Ala. John Buster Johnson never walked far from his faith. His wife, Bernadette, will testify to that.

http://www.local15tv.com/news/local/story/Missing-Dock-Worker-Still-Missing-Lunch-Box-Bible/A4wHvmqB1UeEJfmWCpTwcw.cspx?rss=217

Angola Plans to Diversify Mining Investment to Include Manganese

Bloomberg reported that Angola is pursuing manganese investments in order to reduce their dependence on exports of oil and diamonds.

http://resourceinvestingnews.com/53238-angola-plans-to-diversify-mining-investment-to-include-manganese.html

'Princess Catherine' doll for Duchess of Cambridge

ROYAL fans Dayna Miller and her mother Sharon, hold a "Princess Catherine" doll, dressed in a copy of her blue Issa engagement dress, which they presented to Catherine, Countess of Strathearn, during her visit to Dumfries House, Ayrshire, yesterday.

http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/princess-catherine-doll-for-duchess-of-cambridge-1-2880818

Nasa to lasso asteroid, bring it closer: US Senator

The Orion Exploration Flight Test 1crew module is seen in the operations and checkout building during a media tour at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Jan 13, 2013.

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/technology/story/nasa-lasso-asteroid-bring-it-closer-us-senator-20130406

Market Report: Exodus wipes A 24bn off blue-chips' value

Laura Chesters is digital, consumer and luxury goods reporter at The London Evening Standard, i, The Independent and The Independent on Sunday.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/sharewatch/market-report-exodus-wipes-24bn-off-bluechips-value-8562738.html

GenCorp Q1 Sales Rise, but Net Drops

The single, easiest way to keep track of all the stocks that matter... Your own personalized stock watchlist! It's a 100% FREE Motley Fool service... ) results for the company's fiscal Q1 2013 have been unveiled.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/04/05/gencorp-q1-sales-rise-but-net-drops.aspx

Nine Famous Companies That Can’t Get Bigger

After years of flourishing, some of America's largest public corporations have stopped growing.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3004619/posts

University investment club has short-term horizon

Will Van Nest is the current president and CEO of an investment club open to McMaster University students .

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/university-investment-club-has-short-term-horizon/article10814778/?cmpid=rss1

04/05/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Aerospace-Defense.

• Test for 787: Boeing flies the plane for FAA to prove battery system _{2013-04-05, 07:31 pm}
  The Boeing Co. will submit material gathered from Friday's 787 test flight to aviation authorities "within the coming days" in an effort to return the grounded Dreamliner to passenger service, the company said.
• Kate Middleton Covers Baby Bump In Another Chic Coat _{2013-04-05, 07:24 pm}
  The fashionable Duchess took the chic route once again in a bright red coat when she was out attending royal engagements on April 5 in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom! Is her coat bold or a bit too boring? Mom-to-be Kate Middleton , 31, had a couple of royal errands to run on April 5, including a visit to the Astute-class Submarine Building at ... (more)
• B.C. company soars with Lockheed Martin: sells superfast quantum computer _{2013-04-05, 07:23 pm}
  When the world's largest defence contractor reportedly paid $10 million for a superfast quantum computer, the Burnaby, B.C., company that built it earned a huge vote of confidence.
• Bombardier chief executive Pierre Beaudoin takes 27 per cent pay cut _{2013-04-05, 07:23 pm}
  Pierre Beaudoin's total compensation in U.S. dollars was worth nearly US$6 million, compared with $8.2 million in 2011, according to a regulatory filing ahead of the company's annual meeting next month.
• Most actively traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange markets _{2013-04-05, 07:22 pm}
  First Quantum Minerals Ltd. . Miner. Up 68 cents, or 3.65 per cent, at $19.29 on 11.85 million shares.
• Kate meets old friend on dock visit _{2013-04-05, 06:43 pm}
  Kate, accompanied by her husband, the Duke, met Matthew Lidiard, 27, a friend from their younger days growing up in Berkshire, when the future Queen was plain Miss Middleton.
• US stocks pare losses after grim jobs report _{2013-04-05, 06:11 pm}
  US stocks pared back sharp losses Friday as traders digested a surprisingly weak March labor report and watched rising global tensions with North Korea.
• Lockheed Martin s Havoc 8 8 completes swim tests in Marine Personnel Carrier competition _{2013-04-05, 05:48 pm}
  Lockheed MartinA s Havoc 8 8, an eight-wheel-drive Armored Modular Vehicle, successfully completed amphibious testing as part of its evaluation for the Marine Personnel Carrier competition.
• Barrow crowds welcomed William and Kate to BAE Systems shipyard _{2013-04-05, 05:48 pm}
  CROWDS lined the streets outside Barrow shipyard as members of the public turned out to get a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
• Northrop Grumman Awarded U.S. Navy Contract to Upgrade, Enhance NGC2P Tactical Data Link Processor _{2013-04-05, 05:47 pm}
  SAN DIEGO, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation an $80 million contract to upgrade and enhance the Next Generation Command and Control Processor .
• IntelliDyne hires former BAE Systems exec _{2013-04-05, 05:43 pm}
  Brian Mortweet has joined Falls Church-based IntelliDyne LLC as a senior business development director, according to Washington Technology.
• Triumph Group to Webcast Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal 2013 Earnings Conference Call _{2013-04-05, 05:39 pm}
  Triumph Group, Inc. will release fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2013 earnings on May 1, 2013, after the close of the market.
• Willis Lease Finance Price Target Raised to $41.00 at Goldman Sachs _{2013-04-05, 05:29 pm}
  The firm currently has a "neutral" rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Zacks upgraded shares of Willis Lease Finance from an "underperform" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research note to investors on Wednesday, February 13th.
• GALLERY: Duchess of Cambridge bumps into childhood friend while on Barrow tour with Duke _{2013-04-05, 05:26 pm}
  THE bunting, banners, and flags were out in their droves this afternoon as hundreds gathered to catch a glimpse of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Cumbria.
• Kate Middleton bumps into old friend on visit to BAE Systems submarine site _{2013-04-05, 05:26 pm}
  Now living in Windermere, Matthew said later: "My parents knew her parents when I lived down in Berkshire and were at the royal wedding with them." The Duchess asked how long he had worked for BAE and the two discussed "family stuff" before Mr Lidiard passed on good news about his own family.
• Lockheed extends range of unmanned K-Max _{2013-04-05, 05:21 pm}
  Lockheed Martin is extending the range of its optionally unmanned cargo-hauling version of the Kaman K-1200 K-Max helicopter by adding an auxiliary fuel tank.
• GE sets the date for Houston plant closure _{2013-04-05, 05:08 pm}
  General Electric Co. is officially closing its thermal repairs and industrial repairs facility in Houston by January 2014.
• Air Force lifts F-22 flight restrictions _{2013-04-05, 05:02 pm}
  The Air Force lifted flying restrictions on many F-22 fighter jets after upgrading their oxygen system and life-support equipment, the service said in a statement .
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• 'Oh no, does my hair really look like that?': 'Shocked'... _{2013-04-05, 04:54 pm}
  The pregnant Duchess of Cambridge was confronted with a doll version of herself on a Scottish visit Friday.

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• Lockheed managers take buyout _{2013-03-19, 06:13 am}
  Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin Corp. will give voluntary buyout packages to 243 midlevel managers as part of an effort to reduce its workforce by 300-350 employees, Federal Times reported.
• Watch the video. _{2013-03-19, 06:12 am}
  United Technologies Corp. says it has completed the sale of a pump and engine control systems business owned previously by airline parts maker Goodrich Corp.
• Lockheed managers take buyout _{2013-03-19, 05:50 am}
  Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin Corp. will give voluntary buyout packages to 243 midlevel managers as part of an effort to reduce its workforce by 300-350 employees, Federal Times reported.
• Former FCPA Prosecutor Heads to Paul Hastings _{2013-03-19, 05:34 am}
  A former Department of Justice official has joined Paul Hastings as a partner in the firm's global compliance and disputes practice.
• Earnings Scheduled For March 19, 2013 _{2013-03-19, 05:34 am}
  DSW is estimated to report its Q4 earnings at $0.72 per share on revenue of $601.88 million.
• Marco Stefanini Joins Global Business Leaders at Annual US and Brazil CEO Forum _{2013-03-19, 05:10 am}
  Stefanini's founder continues to promote trade relations between his native Brazil and the US through the involvement of government and corporate leaders.
• USAF orders Sierra Nevada and Embraer to continue working on Afghan LAS contract _{2013-03-19, 05:08 am}
  The US Air Force is ordering Sierra Nevada Corporation and partner Embraer to restart work on a contract to supply Afghanistan with 20 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft.
• Are we back to the 1930s again? Here's why we shouldn't panic | Geoff Mulgan _{2013-03-19, 04:00 am}
  The march of the unemployed from the Embankment to County Hall in London during the great depression.
• UPDATE 3-Lockheed Martin names Carvalho to head aeronautics _{2013-03-19, 12:12 am}
  Lockheed Martin Corp , the Pentagon's largest supplier and maker of the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, has named Orlando Carvalho the new head of aeronautics in place of Larry Lawson, the defense contractor said on Monday.
• Nevada Legalizes Gambling _{2013-03-19, 12:00 am}
  With an area of 110,561 sq miles and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state.
• Deeper look into Hudson _{2013-03-18, 03:00 am}
  It's a scenario that General Electric Co. surely doesn't want and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency isn't ready to order.
• Lion Air Orders 234 Airbus Aircraft to Challenge AirAsia _{2013-03-18, 03:00 am}
  PT Lion Mentari Airlines ordered 234 planes from Airbus SAS, its second order of more than 200 aircraft in two years, as Indonesia's biggest budget carrier expands its fleet to meet rising travel demand.
• Boeing tech workers OK contract on re-vote _{2013-03-18, 03:00 am}
  In a re-vote tallied Monday night, Boeing technical workers overwhelmingly approved a new four-year contract that replaces pensions with a 401 retirement plan for new hires.
• Repairs to fire ravaged USS Miami now uncertain _{2013-03-19, 04:42 am}
  The Navy's commitment to repairing a nuclear submarine severely damaged by an arsonist last spring is wavering under the realities of mandatory budget cuts, officials say.
• Academy thanks partners The mission at Golden Isles Career Academy is ... _{2013-03-19, 04:38 am}
  By SARAH LUNDGREN The Brunswick News The mission at Golden Isles Career Academy is to ensure a viable 21st century workforce for Glynn County, a goal that requires a lot of hands.
• $600,000 System to Treat Water Runoff at Santa Susana Field Lab _{2013-03-19, 04:18 am}
  The Boeing Company, a panel of five internationally recognized surface water experts and representatives from conservation organizations will unveil a new biofiltration system Wednesday that harnesses natural processes to treat storm water runoff at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former rocket engine test and energy research site in the Simi ... (more)
• Residents sue Honeywell over dredging of NY lake _{2013-03-19, 04:02 am}
  A group of 52 suburban Syracuse residents is suing Honeywell International over the dumping of contaminated sludge dredged from Onondaga Lake in their community.
• Our Engineers play a major role in aircraft climate mission _{2013-03-19, 02:50 am}
  Over 30 engineers from our Regional Aircraft business at Prestwick have played a key role in preparing a unique atmospheric research aircraft ready for a climate campaign that will help in improving predictions of future Arctic climate.
• Don't panic: Lululemon faces pants shortage after style recalled over see-through material _{2013-03-19, 02:14 am}
  There was a bit of a buzz about the future Monday. The Vancouver Canucks trotted out 6-foot-6 college free agent centre acquisition Kellan Lain and announced the signing of Swedish winger Ludwig Blomstrand... A female colleague came into my office recently and shoved an open tin of something under my nose and told me to take a whiff.
• Boeing Is A High Flyer _{2013-03-19, 02:06 am}
  Battery problems with the Dreamliner and the sequestration of federal funds have not stopped Boeing from moving to new highs.