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The Senate Appropriations Committee approved legislation last week that reduces procurement spending by the Pentagon by $6 billion. However, the
bill also shifts $2.9 billion to a supplemental account that goes toward funding the Afghanistan war. AviationWeek.com (9/19)
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Goodrich 社 買 収 の 動 き United Technologies reportedly is in talks to buy Goodrich
United Technologies has discussed the possibility of securing about $15 billion in financing for a possible takeover of Goodrich Corp., sources said.
The acquisition of the aircraft-systems maker would expand UTC's aerospace business as passenger-plane production is booming. The Wall Street
Journal (tiered subscription model) (9/19), Bloomberg (9/17)
国 防 関 連 調 達 に 革 命 的 変 化 もたらすか クラウド コンピューティング
Cloud computing emerges as hot spot in U.S. procurements
Politico (Washington, D.C.) (9/18)
航 空 機 ファイナンス 不 況 下 でも 堅 調 Airplane financiers are optimistic despite fragile economy
The global economy remains weak and financial markets are seeing ongoing volatility, but Boeing and Airbus are ramping up deliveries of aircraft.
Airplane financiers expect that demand for air travel will remain robust and carriers will be prompted to replace older planes with more fuel-efficient
models because of persistently high gas prices. "Demand for new aircraft over the next several years is exceeding supply," said John Plueger,
president of Air Lease Corp. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (9/19)
貨 物 機 747-8 引 渡 中 止 Cargolux calls off plans to take delivery of Boeing 747-8
A spokesman for Boeing confirmed that Cargolux Airlines International has canceled plans to take first delivery of the firm's 747-8. The delivery was
canceled "due to unresolved issues with" Cargolux, said Jim Proulx, a Boeing spokesman. "We are continuing to work with Cargolux and look forward
to delivering its airplanes." The Wall Street Journal (9/17), ABC News/The Associated Press (9/16)
エアフラ-KLM 大 型 発 注 Air France-KLM orders aircraft from Airbus and Boeing
Air France-KLM has announced that it ordered a total of 110 aircraft, including options, from Airbus and Boeing in a deal that could be worth up to
$27 billion at list prices. The Franco-Dutch carrier is planning to replace some of its older jets with more fuel-efficient planes. The Wall Street Journal
(tiered subscription model)/Dow Jones Newswires (9/16), Reuters (9/16)
SmartQuote
"Government is not reason; it is not eloquent -- it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master."
政 府 とは、そこに 通 用 するのは 理 屈 も 理 論 ではなく 力 である。ちょうど 火 のようなもので、 危 険 なサーバントでもあるし 怖 ろしい 主 人 でもある
--George Washington,
first U.S. president
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EADS 超 音 速 機 Zehst 構 想
EADS' supersonic aircraft provides glimpse into future
European Aeronautic Defence & Space raised hopes for the world's economy-class travelers by unveiling its design for a high-supersonic aircraft
earlier this year. But the EADS Zehst, which stands for zero-emissions high-supersonic transport, won't likely revolutionize commercial aviation any
time soon. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (9/15)
ボーイング パイアセッキ 氏 LCC からの 受 注 中 心 に 健 全 なビジネスを 予 想
Boeing has "positive outlook" on aerospace, executive says
Nicole Piasecki, vice president of business development at Boeing, said the company has a "very positive outlook on the commercial aerospace
market" despite uncertainties plaguing the economy. Piasecki said airlines continue to purchase new aircraft, with order growth driven by low-cost
carriers in China, India and other emerging markets. Bloomberg Businessweek/The Associated Press (9/13)
ダッソー・ファルコン ブラジルでの 提 携 事 業 に 楽 観 的
Dassault Falcon optimistic about collaborating in Brazil
United Press International (9/14)
米 国 軍 の 保 有 機 材 の 老 朽 化 が 進 む 中 、 修 理 そして 代 替
Aging military arsenal in U.S. needs to be repaired, replaced
The U.S. military's planes, ships and other equipment are aging quickly, with much of it needing to be repaired and others needing replaced. For
example, the average age of the Air Force's F-15 C and D models is 25 years, according to the service. Strategic bombers are 34 years old, on
average. Replacing the vehicles is expected to come with a hefty price tag at a time when Washington is aiming to make cuts. The Wall Street Journal
(tiered subscription model) (9/15)
国 防 予 算 カット これ 以 上 は 産 業 を 破 壊 すると 業 界 警 告
AIA warns deeper defense cuts would hurt "fragile" industry
The Aerospace Industries Association and leading executives from Boeing, Pratt & Whitney and other defense companies are encouraging lawmakers
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