Despite the uncertainty related to sequestration, huge defense budget cuts, and cancellation of big-ticket programs, the global aerospace and defense industry has nicely held up so far this year. This is largely attributable to technological innovations, big contracts, acquisitions and growing commercial demand Continue reading
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Global Defense & Aerospace Expert John Niehaus Joins Avascent
WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwired – May 20, 2013) – Defense expert John Niehaus has joined Avascent, bringing over twenty five years of experience in corporate, business level competitive strategy, M&A transaction and investment, commercialization efforts, and deep expertise in defense and national security markets. John’s portfolio includes formulating growth and investment strategies, identifying and exploiting critical market trends and drivers, and developing strategies that enable sustainable competitive advantage in Aerospace & Defense markets. Continue reading
20-30 ETs Working in NASA – Gary McKinnon – Video
20-30 ETs Working in NASA – Gary McKinnon “There was an excel spreadsheet and the title was…… NON-TERRESTRIAL OFFICERS.” First Published: 26-12-2012 Gary McKinnon Hacks Department of Defense … Continue reading
Research and Markets: Analyzing the Russian Aerospace & Defense Industry in 2013
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rrjwph/analyzing_the) has announced the addition of the “Analyzing the Russian Aerospace & Defense Industry” report to their offering. Aruvians Rsearch’s Analyzing the Russian Aerospace and Defense Industry provides a well grounded research analysis of the Russian Aerospace & Defense Industry. This report aims to help investors and analysts understand the emergence of the Russian Aerospace and Defense Industry Continue reading
Blackstone Bolsters Aerospace and Defense Expertise
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Blackstone (BX) today announced that Jim Albaugh has been appointed as a Senior Advisor. Mr. Continue reading
PwC US Reports Aerospace & Defense Industry Set Records for Revenue and Profit in 2012
NEW YORK, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Following the third consecutive year of record revenue and profit in 2012, the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry will likely generate flat results in 2013, according to the PwC US A&D 2012 Year in Review and 2013 Forecast, which provides a comprehensive overview of the industry looking at outlook, key trends and related topics. Continue reading
Research and Markets: The European Aerospace & Defense Industry – 2013 Provides Analysis of 30 Major Players
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7bvtdf/the_european) has announced the addition of the “The European Aerospace & Defense Industry” report to their offering. Continue reading
Ken Braun: Evolution of Libertarian Republicans is a one-way street
I know one of the more visible proponents of dialing back Michigans marijuana prohibitions. A philosophical libertarian and businessman, he greeted the 2010 GOP takeover of state government as a mixed blessing: Good economically – probably a deep freeze for his pet issue. Continue reading
The U.S. Aerospace And Defense Sector Composite Spread Stays Steady Amid Sequester-Related Furloughs – Video
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Research and Markets: Analyzing the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry: 2013 Edition
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Analyzing the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry” report to their offering. Continue reading
Research and Markets: France's Aerospace & Defense Industry 2013
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “France’s Aerospace & Defense Industry” report to their offering. The year 2008 was another outstanding year for the French aerospace industry, characterized by significant growth in revenues and a very high number of orders Continue reading
CEDICE Libertad Directors Receive "Excellence in the Defense of Liberty" Award
ROSARIO, Argentina, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Rafael Alfonzo Hernandez and Oscar Garcia Mendoza, president and vice president of CEDICE Libertad, a leading defender of individual rights and free-market economics in Venezuela, recently received the “Excellence in the Defense of Liberty” award presented by ATLAS Network, a global NGO, in commemoration of Fundacion Libertad (Liberty Foundation)’s 25th anniversary. The award was granted in recognition of the directors’ tireless efforts to promote and defend the principles of free enterprise and individual rights in Venezuela. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130422/CL99033 ) The event, chaired by Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, featured several ex-dignitaries, ministers, economists and journalists in attendance including former Prime Minister of Spain, Jose Maria Aznar; acting President of Spain’s People’s Party, Esperanza Aguirre; former President of Uruguay, Luis Alberto Lacalle; former President of Bolivia, Jorge Quiroga; Colombian author, Plinio Apuleyo Mendoza; Argentine author, Marcos Aguinis; Chile’s minister of Social Development, Joaquin Lavin, former President of Brazilian Central Bank, Carlos Langoni; Director of The Cato Institute, Ian Vasquez; Cuban author, Carlos Alberto Montaner; and Atlas Network Foundation President, Alejandro Chafuen, among others. Continue reading
Orbital Sciences Corporation: Satellites, Rockets and the Space Station
Artist’s rendering of Cygnus spacecraft approaching the International Space Station. CREDIT: Orbital Sciences Corporation Orbital Sciences Corp. is one of two private companies that currently hold a contract with NASA to fly unmanned cargo missions to the International Space Station Continue reading
The Hidden Cost of Health Care for Same-Sex Couples
For same-sex couples, whose marriages aren’t recognized by the federal government, the costs of getting health care add up quickly. Mike Bosia and Steven Obranovich, of Hardwick, Vt., were married three years ago after Vermont legalized same-sex marriage. Continue reading
Financial Assessment of the Global Aerospace & Defense, Airlines and Airport Services Industries
NEW YORK, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Financial Assessment of the Global Aerospace & Defense, Airlines and Airport Services Industries http://www.reportlinker.com/p01056003/Financial-Assessment-of-the-Global-Aerospace–Defense-Airlines-and-Airport-Services-Industries.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Airport This financial assessment study analyses the financial ratios of public companies across the globe in the aerospace and defense, airlines and airport services industries. Continue reading
Aerospace takes sequester hit
Sequestration has begun and the defense industry is beginning to take stock. The Aerospace Industries Association, for one, went all in during the year-and-a-half long battle to stave it off and lost. The leading voice of defense contractors and aircraft manufacturers spent significant time, energy and money making the case that deep cuts to defense and discretionary funding would harm not only the nations economy but also its security. Continue reading
PAE Employee Posthumously Honored with Defense of Freedom Medal
ARLINGTON, Va., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Santa Gracia Ramirez, a PAE employee who was killed in 2007 while deployed to Afghanistan, was honored with the Defense of Freedom medal in a ceremony heldlast weekend in Gilbert, Ariz. Ramirez was killed by a suicide bomber while supporting the U.S. Department of State Corrections System Support Program, through which she mentored, trained and advised prison officials within the Afghan corrections system and advocated for the humane treatment of incarcerated Afghans, with a special focus on the rights of female prisoners. Continue reading
Research and Markets: United States Aerospace & Defense Industry – Porter's Five Forces Strategy Analysis 2013
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qhtzmq/united_states) has announced the addition of the “United States Aerospace & Defense Industry – Porter’s Five Forces Strategy Analysis” report to their offering. Aerospace is the broader term that includes activities related to manmade flight in the earth’s atmosphere and outer space Continue reading
ETF Chart of the Day: Aerospace and Defense
Going into last years U.S. Presidential elections, the domestic defense budget was certainly an area of focus and discussion, and this presents an opportunity today to focus on three ETFs dedicated to the Aerospace and Defense equity sectors. Continue reading
Ball Aerospace Completes Final Phase of $75M Manufacturing Expansion
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. opened the door today on a new era of space programs by celebrating the completion of an advanced satellite manufacturing center that more than doubles current spacecraft production capability. Continue reading