Aerospace & Defense

With Maiden Jet Flight, China Enters Dogfight With Boeing, Airbus

May 12, 2017

China's home-grown C919 passenger jet completed its long-delayed maiden flight last week, a major first step for Beijing as it looks to raise its profile in the global aviation market and boost high-tech manufacturing at home.

China Launches Its First Domestically Made Aircraft Carrier

May 3, 2017

Los Angeles Times

China launched its first aircraft carrier built entirely on its own last week, in a demonstration of the growing technical sophistication of its defense industries and determination to safeguard its maritime territorial claims and crucial trade routes.

How a Border Tax Could Divide Boeing and Its Suppliers

March 31, 2017

The New York Times

A U.S. tax overhaul proposed by Republican leaders in Congress would deepen divisions between big manufacturers like Boeing Co and the thousands of smaller companies that supply them, according to suppliers and tax and trade experts.

Amazon Founder Plans Delivery for 'Future Human Settlement' of the Moon

March 9, 2017

Los Angeles Times

More than four decades after the last man walked on the lunar surface, several upstart space entrepreneurs are looking to capitalize on NASA's renewed interest in returning to the moon, offering a variety of proposals with the ultimate goal of establishing a lasting human presence there.

Boeing to Open First European Factory, to Invest 20M Pounds

March 1, 2017

The New York Times

Boeing Co. said it would invest 20m pounds ($24.98m) to open its first production facility in Europe to make components for certain aircraft.

Edible Drone to Offer Aid in Disaster Zones

February 28, 2017

Supply Management

A U.K. company has developed a lightweight edible drone that could deliver life-saving supplies to remote areas in times of disaster or conflict.

Trump Talk Rattles Aerospace Industry, Up and Down Supply Chain

February 28, 2017

The New York Times

At this small factory south of Seattle, employees make one of the most specialized products in the aerospace industry; the rubber mats that Boeing workers stand on while assembling jets. As long as there are jets and Boeing, business would seem to be steady. But even here workers are bracing for bumps and economic uncertainty over the gritty details of where aviation parts get made and who makes them.

Siemens Completes 'Key Test' of 3D-Printed Gas-Turbine Blades

February 15, 2017

The New York Times

German engineering group Siemens has run a successful test of power generation gas turbine blades produced wholly by metal-based 3D printing by U.K.-based Materials Solutions, which it bought last year.

AI Adoption Linked To Faster Revenue Growth, Research Shows

January 23, 2017

Infosys

Organizations who reported faster growth in revenue over the past three years were also more likely to be further ahead in using artificial intelligence, according to new research by IT consulting company Infosys.

U.S. Machine Tool Orders Declined In Late 2016

January 18, 2017

American Machinist

New orders for machine tools declined in November for the second consecutive month, following the increases in August and September, coinciding with IMTS 2016. U.S. manufacturers ordered $329.61m worth of new manufacturing technology during November, according to the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report issued each month by the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT).

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