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Thursday, April 18, 2013

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.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

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

Friday, April 5, 2013

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.