Army: 12 die in dual shootings at Fort Hood, Texas AP (November 05, 2009) FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - The U.S. Army says 12 people have been killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage on the Fort Hood Army base in Texas. Lt. Gen Bob Cone said at a news conference that one shooter has been killed and two suspects were apprehended on Thu
AP source: Fort Hood shooting suspect Army major AP (November 05, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Officials say a shooting suspect at Fort Hood has been identified as Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan, who they say was an Army mental health professional.
Lax laws allow US companies to be used for crimes AP (November 05, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Lax state laws allow arms traffickers, drug kingpins and money launderers to use U.S. companies to hide their illicit activities from investigators, government officials said Thursday.
Air New Zealand to replace Boeing jets with Airbus AP (November 03, 2009) PARIS (AP) - Air New Zealand has ordered 14 Airbus single-aisle A320 aircraft worth $1.07 billion at catalog prices to replace Boeing jets, the European plane maker said Tuesday.
United Airlines spent $510K lobbying gov't in 3Q AP (November 03, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - United Airlines spent $510,000 in the third quarter lobbying on legislation including the cap-and-trade bill that was taken up in the Senate this week, according to a recent disclosure form.
Calif. man gets prison for aiming laser at planes AP (November 03, 2009) LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Southern California man who aimed a laser beam at two airliners as they approached an airport has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for disrupting the flights.
2 hurt in chopper crash in Gulf off Galveston AP (November 02, 2009) GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Two people were injured when a helicopter crashed on takeoff from an offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
US spy agencies' spending rises to $49.8 billion AP (October 30, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. spy agencies spent $49.8 billion in fiscal year 2009, $2 billion more than in 2008 and the second such multibillion-dollar increase in as many years.
Alcoa working with China on commercial jetliner AP (October 29, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Alcoa Inc. said Thursday it is working with China on the development of the country's newest and biggest commercial jetliner.
Military notified too late to launch fighter jets AP (October 29, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military would have launched fighter jets to track down an errant Northwest Airlines flight that overshot the Minneapolis airport if officials had been notified sooner, a top commander said Thursday as federal authorities defended the decision to revoke the licenses of the pilots involved.
Lufthansa 3Q net income up 23 pct to euro184 million AP (October 29, 2009) FRANKFURT (AP) - German airline operator Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Thursday net income in the third quarter rose 23 percent because of the addition of new group airlines.
US official: Homemade bombs pose worldwide threat AP (October 29, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The use of homemade bombs extends well beyond Afghanistan and Iraq, making the weapons a global problem that requires an international solution, a senior U.S. military official said Thursday.
General Dynamics 3Q profit falls on low jet demand AP (October 28, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - General Dynamics Corp. said Wednesday its third-quarter earnings sank nearly 10 percent hurt by weak demand for business jets, but sales in all of its defense-related segments experienced sales gains, leading the military contractor to boost its profit outlook for the year.
Sen. Murray asking Boeing, machinists to talk AP (October 28, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Patty Murray's office says she's trying to arrange talks Wednesday in Washington, D.C., between Boeing and the Machinists union.
Gov. Riley announces launch of Aerospace Alliance AP (October 27, 2009) BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) - The governors of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi have announced the launch of an alliance designed to create an aerospace and aviation corridor from Panama City, Fla., to Louisiana.
Textron 3Q profit plunges on weak markets AP (October 27, 2009) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Textron Inc. said Tuesday its third-quarter profit plunged 98 percent as the company continues to face reduced sales at its corporate jet and helicopter businesses.
Feds probe why jet flew 150 miles past airport AP (October 23, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal investigators are scrambling to determine what happened aboard a Northwest Airlines jetliner whose crew flew 150 miles past its destination while air traffic controllers, other pilots and even a flight attend
Raytheon posts 3Q profit rise on missile demand AP (October 22, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Raytheon Co. said Thursday profit rose in the third quarter on increased demand for the defense contractor's Patriot missile by foreign governments, and for its soldier training programs.
Continental loses $18 million in third quarter AP (October 21, 2009) DALLAS (AP) - Continental Airlines Inc. lost money in the third quarter as business travelers stayed home, causing a nosedive in airline revenue.
Boeing posts $1.6B loss in 3Q on plane charges AP (October 21, 2009) (AP) - Boeing Co. lost $1.6 billion in the third quarter as hefty charges from its delayed 787 and revamped 747 dragged down results. Those charges also forced the airplane maker to slash this year's profit forecast.
Northrop Grumman posts 3Q dip but lifts outlook AP (October 21, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Northrop Grumman Corp. said Wednesday earnings for the third quarter were hurt by higher pension costs, but solid revenue pushed results well past analyst estimates. The maker of military aircraft and defense electronics also lifted its profit outlook for the year.
Lockheed Martin's 3Q profit rises on plane sales AP (October 20, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Lockheed Martin Corp. said Tuesday that its third-quarter earnings rose amid a flurry of sales of military aircraft, including the C-130J transport plane and Joint Strike Fighter, and one commercial satellite delivery.
Guantanamo detainees case reaches Supreme Court AP (October 20, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide whether Guantanamo detainees who are considered no threat can be ordered released in the United States - over the objections of the Obama administration and Congress - if the prisoners have nowhere else to go.
UAL reports $57 million 3Q loss AP (October 20, 2009) (AP) - The parent of United Airlines reported a money-losing quarter on Tuesday that doesn't look so bad for an airline.
Gates: Disputed US base likely to stay on Okinawa AP (October 20, 2009) TOKYO (AP) - Despite political pressure among Tokyo's new leaders to shut down a U.S. Marine base on Okinawa, the top American defense official says he expects the base will remain.
Colo. boy feared floating in balloon found safe AP (October 16, 2009) FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Richard Heene and his family have never been afraid of the spotlight as they made a name for themselves
Lockheed picks Kubasik as president, COO AP (October 15, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Lockheed Martin Corp. said Thursday Christopher Kubasik will serve as president and chief operating officer, starting on Jan. 1, in an effort to enhance oversight of its fighter jet, combat ship, and other weapons projects amid government pressure on defense contractors to improve the affordability and performance of programs.
Pratt & Whitney battles Conn. official over jobs AP (October 14, 2009) HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney is fighting the Connecticut attorney general's legal effort to help workers block the move of 1,000 jobs from the state.
Weapons failed US troops during Afghan firefight AP (October 12, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - In the chaos of an early morning assault on a remote U.S. outpost in eastern Afghanistan, Staff Sgt. Erich Phillips' M4 carbine quit firing as militant forces surrounded the base. The machine gun he grabbed after tossing the rifle aside didn't work either.
Key senator says Afghanistan mission in jeopardy AP (October 12, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Saying the U.S. mission in Afghanistan is in "serious jeopardy," the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee says more troops are needed to combat an increasingly potent Taliban.