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1. The impact of the new pension accounting rules (FAS 158) on financial statement analyses

Author

Paik, Gyung and Lark, Jeff

Subjects
Motors Liquidation Co. -- Company sales and earnings, Motors Liquidation Co. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Company sales and earnings, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Company sales and earnings, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Political activity, Accounting -- Political aspects, Financial disclosure -- Political aspects, Defined benefit plans -- Valuation, Defined benefit plans -- Political aspects, Publicly held corporations -- Political aspects, Transportation equipment industry -- Company sales and earnings, Transportation equipment industry -- Political activity, Transportation equipment industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Company sales and earnings, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Computer industry -- Company sales and earnings, Computer industry -- Political activity, Computer industry -- Political aspects, Employers -- Political activity, Employers -- Political aspects, Financial statements -- Political aspects, Decision-making -- Political aspects, Accounting -- Standards, Company earnings/profit, Computer industry, Microcomputer industry, Business, Business, general, Economics, Government
Abstract

ABSTRACT In this paper we examine the effect of FAS 158 on some key financial ratios that are used for financial statement analyses. FAS 158 changes only the presentation of [...]

Published
2008

2. Trump Trade Action Could Boost Steel And Aluminum Makers, Hurt Other Industries

Author

Zarroli, Jim

Subjects
Aerospace industry -- Political activity, President of the United States -- Trade policy -- Tax policy, Tariffs -- Laws, regulations and rules, Import quotas -- Laws, regulations and rules, Steel industry -- International economic relations -- Taxation -- International trade, Aluminum industry -- International economic relations -- Taxation -- International trade, Government regulation, Business
Abstract

Author(s): Jim Zarroli. President Trump is weighing tariffs or quotas on steel and aluminum imports. But a backlash is brewing by aerospace companies and other manufacturers, who say such moves [...]

Published
2018

3. Elon Musk`s SpaceX is one of the nearly one hundred companies that have joined the legal challenge to President Trump`s immigration and travel

Subjects
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. -- Political activity, Immigration law, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Travel restrictions -- Interpretation and construction, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Elon Musk`s SpaceX is one of the nearly one hundred companies that have joined the legal challenge to President Trump`s immigration and travel ban. Musk, also the CEO of electric [...]

Published
2017

4. High speed hopes soar

Author

Vranich, Joseph

Subjects
High speed trains -- Planning, Railroads -- Planning, Railroad law -- Planning, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of1991, Texas High Speed Rail Corp. -- Planning
Abstract

"America has had some famous fast trains, the Cannonball, the 21st Century Limited, the Orange Blossom Special. Now a new fast train may be heading for our country. " -Dan […]

Published
1992

5. Reaching for change

Author

Dorr, Robert F.

Subjects
United States. Federal Aviation Administration -- Powers and duties, United States. Federal Aviation Administration -- Laws, regulations and rules, Legislators -- Transportation policy, Aircraft maintenance -- Laws, regulations and rules, Airtankers (Military science) -- Contracts, Airtankers (Military science) -- Competitions, Public contracts -- Competitions, Extravehicular space suits -- Contracts, Space suits -- Contracts, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Government regulation, Contract agreement, Government contract, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology
Abstract

Representatives James Oberman and John Mica negotiated a bill that seeks to end the Federal Aviation Administration's 'cozy relationship' with airlines in regards to the FAA's duties in overseeing airline maintenance. The Pentagon is also reopening the competition for a new Air Force air-refueling tanker after a GAO finding of 'significant errors' in the first selection process. Hamilton Sundstrand is also protesting after a contract for a spacesuit was given by NASA to Oceaneering International.

Published
2008

6. The Air Force chooses a tanker

Author

Dorr, Robert F.

Subjects
United States. Air Force -- Contracts, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Flying-machines -- Varieties, Flying-machines -- Contracts, Airtankers (Military science) -- Contracts, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Contract agreement, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology, A330-200 (Aircraft) -- Varieties, A330-200 (Aircraft) -- Contracts
Abstract

The U.S. Air Force picked the Airbus A330-200 over the Boeing 767-200 as their new air refueling tanker sparking a protest by Boeing who says they offered the Air Force a better and more versatile aircraft than the 767-200 models built for Italy and Japan. The new tanker will now be known as the Northrop Grumman KC-45A with the winning team getting a leg up on future tanker competitions.

Published
2008

7. High stakes at the Pentagon poker table

Author

Freedberg, Sydney J., Jr., Jacobson, Louis, and Kitfield, James

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Military policy, United States. Marine Corps -- Political activity, United States. Marine Corps -- Finance, Lockheed Martin Corp. -- Finance, Lockheed Martin Corp. -- Political activity, Northrop Grumman Corp. -- Finance, Northrop Grumman Corp. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Finance, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Defense spending -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Finance, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Finance, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Government, Political science, Association of the United States Army -- Finance, Association of the United States Army -- Political activity
Abstract

This article examines the US government's defense spending policy, focusing on the lobbying efforts of the defense industry and the military. Government contracts with Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman are discussed.

Published
2002

9. Military: On The Horizon

Subjects
United States. Air Force -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. -- Political activity, Helicopter industry -- Political activity, Helicopter industry -- Political aspects, Helicopter industry -- Military aspects, Armies -- Political aspects, Armies -- Military aspects, Defense spending -- Political aspects, Defense spending -- Military aspects, Defense programs -- Political aspects, Defense programs -- Military aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Military aspects, Aerospace and defense industries, Business, AH-1 (Helicopter) -- Political aspects, AH-1 (Helicopter) -- Military aspects, OH-58 (Helicopter) -- Political aspects, OH-58 (Helicopter) -- Military aspects, UH-1 (Helicopter) -- Political aspects, UH-1 (Helicopter) -- Military aspects
Abstract

By Richard Whittle The outlook for U.S. military rotorcraft programs as the Obama administration comes to power might look bleak at first glance. Incoming President Obama's defense team inherits two [...]

Published
2009

10. Defense Dept. Puts Tanker Contest on Hold; Because of the politics and emotions behind the contract to buy new refueling tanker aircraft, neither Northrop nor Boeing gets the prize for now

Subjects
Aircraft industry -- Contracts, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Contracts, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Defense industry -- Contracts, Defense industry -- Political activity, Defense industry -- Political aspects, Flying-machines -- Political aspects, Defense industry, Contract agreement, Northrop Grumman Corp. -- Contracts, Northrop Grumman Corp. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Contracts, Boeing Co. -- Political activity
Published
2008

11. Trade group lobbies to loosen requirements for disadvantaged business status

Author

Newell, Elizabeth

Subjects
Lobbying -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Associations, institutions, etc. -- Political aspects, Societies -- Political aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Members of the Aerospace Industries Association are urging Congress to loosen the economic requirements for participation in the small disadvantaged business program. To be eligible for the Small Business Administration's [...]

Published
2008

12. INTERVIEW: Space ace

Subjects
EADS Astrium -- Political activity, Guided missiles -- Political aspects, Rockets (Ordnance) -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Satellite industry -- Political activity, Satellite industry -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, Engineering and manufacturing industries
Abstract

Colin Paynter, head of EADS Astrium, is helping lead the government- backed push for an increasing share of the global market in space technology. Jon Excell reports It is not [...]

Published
2008

13. Boeing Will Protest Tanker Deal; The aircraft giant's formal protest of the Air Force's choice of Northrop/EADS means the GAO will have to weigh in

Subjects
Aircraft industry -- Contracts, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Military aspects, Aerospace industry -- Contracts, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Military aspects, Flying-machines -- Political aspects, Flying-machines -- Military aspects, Defense contracts -- Political aspects, Defense contracts -- Military aspects, Contract agreement, Government contract, Northrop Grumman Corp. -- Contracts, Northrop Grumman Corp. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Contracts, Boeing Co. -- Political activity
Published
2008

14. EADS' Politically Charged Shakeup; Facing pressures from rival Boeing and a strong euro, the Airbus parent shuffles its Franco-German top tier in hopes of a little stability

Subjects
Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Euro (Currency) -- Political aspects, Euro currency transition, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Airbus S.A.S. -- Political activity
Published
2007

15. Business

Subjects
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hawker Beechcraft Corp. -- Finance, Hawker Beechcraft Corp. -- Subsidiaries, divisions and units, Finmeccanica S.p.A. -- Company sales and earnings, Aircraft industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Aircraft industry -- Finance, Aircraft industry -- Subsidiaries, divisions and units, Turbine industry -- Company sales and earnings, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Government finance, Company earnings/profit, Company acquisition/merger, Company financing, Aerospace and defense industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Raytheon completes RAC sell-off Divestment Raytheon plans to use the proceeds of the sale of its Raytheon Aircraft (RAC) division to fund stock repurchasing and the early repayment of around [...]

Published
2007

16. US industry urges export reform

Subjects
United States -- Trade policy, Export controls -- Laws, regulations and rules, Aerospace industry -- Alliances and partnerships, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Commercial associations -- Alliances and partnerships, Commercial associations -- Political activity, Government export policy and export regulation, Government regulation, Aerospace and defense industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Eight US business associations, led by the aerospace industry, have formed a coalition to push for modernisation of the country's export controls, arguing that the current system harms trade and [...]

Published
2007

17. War on the Hill; Congress and the Air Force are headed for a clash over a huge tanker contract. At stake: the fortunes of Boeing and Northrop Grumman

Subjects
United States. Air Force -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Contracts, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Contracts, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Contract agreement, Airbus S.A.S. -- Contracts, Airbus S.A.S. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Contracts, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Northrop Grumman Corp. -- Contracts, Northrop Grumman Corp. -- Political activity
Published
2007

18. Hello Dems, Good-Bye Star Wars? Defense contractors have the jitters, but the new Dems in Congress are unlikely to do more than clip the wings of the most far-fetched projects

Subjects
Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Defense industry -- Political aspects, Defense industry -- Political activity, Political parties -- United States, Political parties -- Political aspects, Government contractors -- Political aspects, Defense industry, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Lockheed Martin Corp. -- Political activity
Published
2006

19. Stocks Rise as Voters Go to Polls; Investors were looking to see which party will control Congress after today's midterm elections. Also in focus: Toll Brothers, Boeing

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Political activity, Securities industry -- Political aspects, Securities industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Stock price indexes -- Political aspects, Elections -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Stocks -- Prices and rates, Stocks -- Political aspects, Securities industry, Standard & Poor's Corp. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Political activity
Published
2006

20. The A380 Crisis: What Now for Airbus? The planemaker vows to restructure, but job cuts will be politically tough and developing new aircraft while cash is tight won't be easy either

Subjects
Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Finance, Aerospace industry -- Reorganization and restructuring, Aerospace industry -- Downsizing, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Finance, Aircraft industry -- Reorganization and restructuring, Aircraft industry -- Downsizing, Flying-machines -- Political aspects, Layoffs -- Political aspects, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Company organization, Company financing, Layoff, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V. -- Reorganization and restructuring, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V. -- Downsizing, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V. -- Political activity, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V. -- Finance, Boeing Co. -- Reorganization and restructuring, Boeing Co. -- Downsizing, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Finance, Airbus S.A.S. -- Reorganization and restructuring, Airbus S.A.S. -- Downsizing, Airbus S.A.S. -- Political activity, Airbus S.A.S. -- Finance
Published
2006

21. The Battle for China's Lucrative Skies; Airbus' new deal to sell 150 planes to politically savvy Beijing ratchets up the long-running dogfight over market-share with archrival Boeing

Subjects
Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Market share, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Market share, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Flying-machines -- Political aspects, Flying-machines -- Market share, Company market share, Airbus S.A.S. -- Market share, Airbus S.A.S. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Market share, Boeing Co. -- Political activity
Published
2005

22. Boeing gains support for C-17 deal

Subjects
United States. Senate -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Senate -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Contracts, Boeing Co. -- Laws, regulations and rules, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Contracts, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Contracts, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Contract agreement, Government regulation, Aerospace and defense industries, Business, Business, international, C-17 (Aircraft) -- Political aspects
Abstract

The US Senate is supporting Boeing's campaign to preserve its C-17 production line beyond 2008, but has stopped short of allocating new funds. The Senate has passed an amendment to [...]

Published
2005

23. Industry group lobbies to loosen requirements for disadvantaged business status

Author

Newell, Elizabeth

Subjects
Lobbying -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Associations, institutions, etc. -- Political aspects, Societies -- Political aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Members of the Aerospace Industries Association are urging Congress to loosen the economic requirements for participation in the small disadvantaged business program. To be eligible for the Small Business Administration's [...]

Published
2005

24. specification BRENDAN SOBIE / SINGAPORE; Boeing hopes to hold on to AEW&C favour

Subjects
Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace and defense industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Boeing and the US government are lobbying South Korea to drop a proposed downsizing of its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft requirement that would potentially tilt its upcoming [...]

Published
2004

25. Maintenance; US industry fights surprise repair station inspections

Subjects
Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Fixed base operators industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Fixed base operators industry -- International aspects, Government regulation, Aerospace and defense industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

US aerospace manufacturers are warning US Congress not to adopt proposed legislative provisions that would allow unannounced visits by US officials to foreign aircraft repair stations. The US Aerospace Industries [...]

Published
2003

26. exhibitions; US AIA wants fewer shows in Europe

Subjects
Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Air shows, Aerospace and defense industries, Business, Business, international, Aerospace Industries Association of America -- Political activity
Abstract

US aerospace industry lobbying group the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is campaigning against holding an international air show every year in Europe, and predicts that attendance at the Farnborough and [...]

Published
2003

27. Harmonisation Christina Mackenzie / Athens; EU pushes co-ordinated defence procurement; Regulatory framework proposed to preserve competitiveness of European contractors

Author

Doyle, Andrew

Subjects
Defense industry -- Research, Defense industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Research, Defense industry, Company services, Aerospace and defense industries, Business, Business, international, European Union -- Political activity, European Union -- Services
Abstract

The European Union is moving forward with efforts to agree a common armaments policy, with the publication on 11 March of a 17-page document outlining proposals for the establishment of [...]

Published
2003

28. Iran politics: Challenges to the nuclear agreement grow

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Political activity, Iran -- Political aspects, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Iranian foreign relations, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, United Nations. Security Council -- Political activity
Abstract

In the strongest sign to date of continuing hostility in Washington DC to last year's nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers (the so-called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or [...]

Published
2016

29. Bush Builds a Budget

Author

Shank, Chris

Subjects
United States. Executive Office of the President -- Political activity, Satellite communications -- Political activity, Satellite communications services industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Global Positioning System, Satellite communications, Global Positioning System, Government regulation, Business, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Following a style with which Washington Beltway cognoscenti are already becoming familiar in the second Bush administration, the president released a budget blueprint for the first year of his administration [...]

Published
2001

30. AOPA FIGHTS NEW JERSEY RUNWAY RESTRICTION BILLS

Subjects
New Jersey -- Transportation policy, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Airports -- Runways, Aerospace and defense industries, Business, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association -- Political activity
Published
2000

31. NASA explores next Mars orbiter

Author

Dickinson, David

Subjects
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Powers and duties, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Mars probes -- Planning, Company business planning, Astronomy
Abstract

NASA Explores Next Mars Orbiter. On July 18th NASA announced its selection of five U.S. aerospace companies to compete in a four-month concept study to develop its next Mars orbiter. [...]

Published
2016

32. SEN. BARBARA A. MIKULSKI HOLDS A HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Subjects
United States. Department of Commerce -- Government finance, United States. Department of Commerce -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Budget -- Political aspects, Airbus S.A.S. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Political activity
Abstract

Original Source: Political Transcript Wire (CORRECTED COPY) SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, JUSTICE AND SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES HOLDS A HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET FOR […]

Published
2008

33. ACTING UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY JOHN C. ROOD DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE SIXTH ANNUAL MISSILE DEFENSE CONFERENCE

Subjects
Aerospace industry -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Military aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Guided missiles -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Guided missiles -- Political aspects, Guided missiles -- Military aspects, Rockets (Ordnance) -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Rockets (Ordnance) -- Political aspects, Rockets (Ordnance) -- Military aspects, Ballistic missile defenses -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Ballistic missile defenses -- Political aspects, Ballistic missile defenses -- Military aspects, Arms control -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Arms control -- Political aspects, Arms control -- Military aspects, Boeing Co. -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Boeing Co. -- Political activity
Abstract

Original Source: Political Transcript Wire ACTING UNDER SECRETARY ROOD DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE SIXTH ANNUAL MISSILE DEFENSE CONFERENCE, AS RELEASED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT MAY 31, 2008 SPEAKER: ACTING UNDER […]

Published
2008

34. SEN. BARBARA A. MIKULSKI HOLDS A HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Subjects
United States. Department of Commerce -- Government finance, United States. Department of Commerce -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Budget -- Political aspects, Airbus S.A.S. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Political activity
Abstract

Original Source: Political Transcript Wire SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, JUSTICE AND SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES HOLDS A HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET FOR THE DEPARTMENT […]

Published
2008

35. Lobbying's top 50: Boeing, Amazon on the rise: business groups spend big on TPA, Ex-Im Bank fight

Author

Wilson, Megan R.

Subjects
Amazon.com Inc. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Exxon Mobil Corp. -- Political activity, Petroleum industry -- Political activity, Lobbying -- Finance -- Forecasts and trends, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Information services -- Political activity, Company financing, Market trend/market analysis, Information services industry, Political science
Abstract

* An elite group of 50 companies and trade associations spent a combined $714 million to lobby Washington in 2015, according to new disclosure data tallied for The Hill. The [...]

Published
2016

36. Rescue the Raptor

Author

Wilhelm, Steve

Subjects
Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Lockheed Martin Corp. -- Political activity, Fighter planes -- Design and construction, Fighter planes -- Government finance, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Defense industry -- Political activity, Defense industry, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Boeing and Lockheed Martin are campaigning for the continued government funding of the fighter plane program, F-22 Raptor. The $150 million project has been under scrutiny for the budget it required and is facing discontinuation. Details of the campaign are further discussed.

Published
2009

37. Analysis: Defense contractors such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin using congressional lobbying power to try and gain contracts

Subjects
Defense industry, Contract agreement, Boeing Co. -- Contracts, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Lockheed Martin Corp. -- Contracts, Lockheed Martin Corp. -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Contracts, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Defense industry -- Contracts, Defense industry -- Political activity, Defense industry -- Political aspects, Weapons industry -- Contracts, Weapons industry -- Political activity, Weapons industry -- Political aspects, Government contractors -- Political aspects, Fighter planes -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Contracts, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects
Abstract

LINDA WERTHEIMER, host: Last week the Defense Department gave Lockheed Martin the biggest contract in Pentagon history to build the next generation of fighter aircraft. The contract is expected to [...]

Published
2001

38. Profile: Governor George W. Bush gives support to a China trade bill and makes campaign promises while visiting Boeing facility

Subjects
Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Political activity
Abstract

ROBERT SIEGEL, host: It's NPR's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Robert Siegel. NOAH ADAMS. host: And I'm Noah Adams. Today, China moved closer to normal trade status with the US with [...]

Published
2000

39. Browne lines up key business figures

Author

Barker, Alex and Rigby, Elizabeth

Subjects
BAE SYSTEMS PLC -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Statistics, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

King and Cheshire on Whitehall list Justin King and Ian Cheshire are among some of the big business names Lord Browne has approached to inject commercial acumen into government as [...]

Published
2010

40. Deficit panel refuses to shield Pentagon Gates' goals will face a battle with fiscal hawks in new Congress

Subjects
United States. Department of Defense -- Political activity, Lockheed Martin Corp. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, General Dynamics Corp. -- Political activity, BAE SYSTEMS PLC -- Political activity, Defense industry -- Political aspects, Defense industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Military vehicle industry -- Political aspects, Military vehicle industry -- Political activity, Defense industry, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2010

41. NEW COURSE CHARTED FOR NASA House OKs bill that puts moon in rearview, sets agency's sights on Mars, asteroids NASA: Symbolic victory for the White House

Subjects
Mars (Planet) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Mars (Planet) -- Political aspects, Astronomy -- Laws, regulations and rules, Astronomy -- Political aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Laws, regulations and rules, Bills, Legislative -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Outer space -- Discovery and exploration, Outer space -- Laws, regulations and rules, Outer space -- Political aspects, Government regulation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2010

42. BOEING SHAKES UP SPACE TOURISM BIZ Entry of large player boosts effort by Obama to fund commercial flight BOEING: Congress wrangling over funds for projects

Subjects
United States. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center -- Government finance, United States. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Space stations -- Political aspects, Travel industry -- Political aspects, Travel industry -- Political activity, Flying-machines -- Political aspects, Space tourism -- Political aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2010

44. GOP governor: Alley

Subjects
Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Governors -- Political aspects, Governors -- Political activity, Political parties -- United States, Boeing Co. -- Political activity
Abstract

Byline: The Register-Guard Ask any candidate to name the most pressing challenge facing Oregon, and the answer will be the same: Jobs. Given a one-item list of priorities, a candidate […]

Published
2010

45. Congress gives military 3.4% pay hike Measure kills several costly weapons systems

Subjects
Boeing Co. -- Compensation and benefits, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Compensation and benefits, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Fighter planes -- Political aspects, Wages -- Political aspects, Salary, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2009

46. Congress jet-sets further into the red

Author

Saunders, Debra J.

Subjects
Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2009

47. Congress' flights of fancy

Subjects
Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Boeing Co. -- Political activity
Abstract

Unless the airline industry is offering a "buy four, get four free" deal then the taxpayers are about to get fleeced on the latest aircraft spending binge by Congress. Yes, […]

Published
2009

48. State plans two greenfield airports at Solapur and Chandrapur

Subjects
Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Boeing Co. -- Planning, Airbus S.A.S. -- Political activity, Airbus S.A.S. -- Planning, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Planning, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Aircraft industry -- Planning, Airports -- Political aspects, Airports -- Planning, Company business planning, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

MUMBAI: After starting commercial services in Nanded, Latur, Nashik and Solapur through private operators, the Maharashtra government is planning to construct two more greenfield airports in the state. The proposed [...]

Published
2009

49. Boeing risks its clout in Capitol; Strike over outsourcing puts company at odds with D.C. Democrats

Subjects
Boeing Co. -- Outsourcing, Boeing Co. -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Outsourcing, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Outsourcing -- Political aspects, Political parties -- United States, Strikes -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Outsourcing, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Outsourcing, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

WASHINGTON-A showdown over outsourcing, which is at the center of a machinists strike against Boeing Co. now entering its second week, also threatens the planemaker's political support in Congress at [...]

Published
2008

50. Turner prizes US growth in his legacy at BAE

Author

Pfeifer, Sylvia

Subjects
Airbus S.A.S. -- Political activity, BAE SYSTEMS PLC -- Political activity, Aerospace industry -- Political aspects, Aerospace industry -- Political activity, Fighter planes -- Political aspects, Weapons industry -- Political aspects, Weapons industry -- Political activity, Bribery -- Political aspects, Defense contracts -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Political aspects, Aircraft industry -- Political activity, Government contract, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Interview It has been an eventful reign for the UK group's chief executive who retires this week, says Sylvia Pfeifer Mike Turner will go to his Christmas party this weekend. [...]

Published
2008

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