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Apr 24, 2017
At Arconic, Winston Wolfe is about to meet Gordon Gecko. And the premiere design-and-manufacturing provider could see its strategy changed, along with its CEO.
Apr 24, 2017
Automation has helped GE Aviation’s compressor-blade manufacturing plant in Quebec to grow from producing parts for five CFM engines a year to five a day.
Apr 21, 2017
Smooth development of the 737-9 is a key part of Boeing’s competitive strategy against the Airbus A320neo family.
Apr 21, 2017
Larger and higher-density MAX variants could help Boeing make further inroads into Asia-Pacific low-cost carrier sector
Apr 21, 2017
Testing on Boeing 787-10, the longest and final stretch derivative of is twinjet family, is a bit ahead of schedule, as the program enters the first phase of stability-and-control evaluation.
Apr 21, 2017
An Australian professor argues that pooling resources for a bounty would get around a classic economic problem.
Apr 21, 2017
In this week’s Washington Outlook: Navy’s trainer pilots report symptoms of hypoxia, outlook for defense budget showdown, ways to scuttle aircraft sales to Iran and appointees to the Ex-Im Bank.
Apr 21, 2017
Rapid advances in electric propulsion—driven by the automotive industry—are fueling visions of aircraft taking over from cars for the daily commute and short-haul trips.