Northrop Grumman Tanker Team Will Complete All Four Tanker Airframes in 2009, Two Airframes Ready to Begin Military Modification Now Jul 14, 2008
"The Air Force selected the KC-45, the only system that is ready to replace the aging tanker fleet and ensure our Airmen have the very best tanker available -- and we're confident we will be selected again." While other companies continue to move manufacturing offshore, Northrop Grumman's tanker assembly and modification approach reverses that trend, creating 48,000 aerospace jobs in 49 states and bringing a significant amount of work share into the United States. Northrop Grumman's tanker is... (PR Newswire)
Redstone's commander follows big footsteps May 5, 2008
Using Myles' speech as background, local leaders asked lawmakers to seriously look at the region's need for improvements in school, road, water and sewer projects, along with a request for $2 million to help recruit qualified people to fill defense and aerospace jobs coming here. "Those are the same issues Redstone has faced many times over the years," said Ed Buckbee, an Army and NASA spokesman on Redstone in the 1950s and 1960s. (AL.com)
Daily Briefing Feb 29, 2008
MANUFACTURING: Honeywell to cut aerospace jobs. Honeywell International Inc., the world's largest maker of aircraft controls, will eliminate about 620 aerospace jobs in Phoenix and Montreal and move most of those positions overseas to cut costs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Quebec ready to add to Bombardier loans Feb 25, 2008
In an interview with Le Devoir on Saturday, Quebec Premier Jean Charest said he's taking the risk of losing aerospace jobs to the U.S. seriously. But he said the ball is in Ottawa's court. (Montreal Gazette)
Census: Kittitas Co. poverty higher than Yakima's Jan 13, 2008
While much attention is focused on good-paying high-tech and aerospace jobs, the reality is that the biggest job categories in the state tend to be less glamorous work in places like stores, restaurants or the service sector. Most pay less than 13 per hour,'' Lee said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Post Comment Nov 19, 2007
30-day news archives. I understand those concerns and I am here to allay those fears," said Musk, a dot-com billionaire staging a space-industry coup by fielding a new fleet of low-cost American rockets and a new crew and cargo spacecraft.If all goes well, Space Exploration Technologies' Dragon spacecraft could carry cargo to the International Space Station by 2011 and take astronauts there a year or two later -- before NASA's Orion is deemed tested and fully operational in 2015.SpaceX intends... (Florida Today)
NASA chooses KSC as lunar lander assembly site Oct 31, 2007
I am heartened that NASA realizes this and is making a commitment toward new roles and jobs at KSC," said U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon, R-Indialantic.Citing no official source, Weldon's office said the work should translate into "hundreds" of space jobs saved.Funding for the moon program will not reach NASA's 10 field centers until 2011, so space agency officials still worry about losing key personnel before the end of the shuttle program. However, knowing what work will be done here helps KSC managers... (Florida Today)
Northrop Grumman's KC-30 Tanker Team Will Create Aerospace Jobs and Generate Economic Activity Approaching $40 Million Annually in New Mexico Oct 5, 2007
Source: Northrop Grumman Corp.. Oct. 4, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: - ) KC-30 Tanker team will generate economic activity nearing $40 million annually and create 1,800 direct and indirect jobs in New Mexico if the KC-30 Tanker aircraft is selected by the U.S. Air Force. (Primezone Releases)
CNW Daybook for Thursday, August 30, 2007 Aug 30, 2007
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Any good trip to the moon, Mars should always begin in Mississippi Aug 27, 2007
Already, Stennis has attracted private-sector aerospace jobs because of its role with NASA. Scientists and technicians around the world know there are few places in the world that can match Stennis Space Center's capabilities. As NASA administrator Michael D. Griffin said: Stennis is "the last place in the country where we can test large engines or whole rocket stages.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Northrop Grumman's KC-30 Tanker Team Will Support 4,900 Jobs and Generate Economic Activity Exceeding $600 Million in Texas Aug 24, 2007
Aug. 23, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: - ) and its KC-30 Tanker industry team will generate economic activity and support thousands of aerospace jobs throughout Texas if the KC-30 Tanker aircraft is selected by the U.S. Air Force. Northrop Grumman and teammate EADS generate direct economic activity in Texas that exceeds $400 million annually. (Primezone Releases)
Northrop Grumman's KC-30 Tanker Will Create Aerospace Jobs and Generate Economic Activity in Arkansas Aug 24, 2007
Aug. 23, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: - ) and its KC-30 Tanker supply base will generate significant economic activity and support 150 direct aerospace jobs in Arkansas. With a KC-30 win, Northrop Grumman and its KC-30 industry team will support hundreds of indirect jobs throughout the state and generate a combined economic impact of $31 million annually. (Primezone Releases)
Knight Aerospace Joins Northrop Grumman's KC-30 Tanker Team Jul 18, 2007
Knight Aerospace's Roll-On-Roll-Off Palletized Seats Allow Quick Reconfiguration of the KC-30 Tanker Knight Aerospace is a Leading Provider of Palletized Seats, Custom Aircraft Interiors And Ground Support Equipment The KC-30 Program Will Create and Support 40 Aerospace Jobs At Knight's San Antonio, Texas Facility ... The KC-30 Tanker program will create and support 40 aerospace jobs at Knight Aerospace's San Antonio location. (Primezone Releases)
Teen ground control chats up orbiting astronaut Jul 17, 2007
D'Arcy Phillips, CEO of Manitoba Aerospace, told the students there are about 5,000 aerospace jobs in Manitoba, making it the third largest industry centre in Canada. Search the News Search. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Manitoba students connect to orbiting astronauts Jul 14, 2007
Manitoba high-school students Angela Cung and Erin Leinberger appear on Canada AM on July 13, 2007. WINNIPEG -- Forget canoeing and campfires - this is a summer camp that's out of this world. (CTV.ca)
Big-time fanfare for a long-distance Boeing jet Jul 9, 2007
Aerospace remains a major force, but where it once supplied 1 in 10 jobs in the state (in 1990 there were almost 127,000 aerospace jobs), it now makes up less than 3 percent. Over the weekend, Boeing was host to journalists from Vietnam, Japan, New Zealand and France. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Embraer breaks ground on service center at Mesa airport Jul 4, 2007
Officials gathered for the official groundbreaking Monday said drawing aerospace jobs to metropolitan Phoenix is critical for the state's economy. Greater Phoenix Economic Council CEO Barry Broome said Embraer will add to the 300 aerospace-related businesses in the region and attract new foreign investment. (Newsday -- State)
Home sales may be nearing bottom Jun 3, 2007
Several bases were closed and thousands of aerospace jobs axed, triggering a six-year-long recession worse than any other the region has had. In response, home values in the Los Angeles area declined 27 percent, Leamer said. (North County Times)
SpaceX gets OK to fly from Cape Apr 26, 2007
welcome Space X. more aerospace jobs for floridians and Americans in general. Anonymous said. (Florida Today)
Notes On The News: Barclays, Beware Apr 24, 2007
The Germans are happy to outsource more aircraft building to make the company more competitive against Boeing (nyse: - - ), while the French want to preserve aerospace jobs in Europe. The European Commission has waved its antitrust big stick in the face of these high-profile challenges to the single market with mixed effect. (Forbes)
Toyota rolling into Wellspring Feb 28, 2007
This is a partnership between one of the world's best companies, and a state which has already proven itself capable of attracting the world's top defense, automotive and aerospace jobs, Lott said. Cochran called Toyota's decision to locate in Northeast Mississippi a significant milestone for this region. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Buy American Jan 19, 2007
If Airbus is awarded the contract to build the KC-X, American taxpayers will, for the next two decades, be subsidizing a company whose practices and products are questionable at best; Boeing, an essential U.S. exporter will be damaged and thousands of high-tech American aerospace jobs will disappear forever in Toulouse, France and Hamburg, Germany. We ought to increase exports of American products, not American jobs. (Human Events Online)
Bombardier announces more layoffs Jan 12, 2007
After axing more than 1,300 aerospace jobs in late October, Bombardier said Thursday it would have to fire 90 employees who were working on the Challenger 604, which is being phased out. Another 80 employees working on interior finishing for the Global Express jet were let go, even though the popular model is ``selling like hotcakes,'' Bombardier spokesperson Marc Duchesne said. (Canada.com)
Rocket launch set tomorrow from NASA's Shore facility Dec 10, 2006
Economic development officials in both states are hoping a successful launch will attract more commercial launch business to their new seaside pad, and more aerospace jobs to the lower Eastern Shore. Sen. (SunSpot.net)
Valley leaders make trip to Korea to talk automobiles Nov 15, 2006
Economic development officials from across the Rio Grande Valley recently traveled to South Korea and Canada as part of their efforts to lure more automotive and aerospace jobs to the Rio Grande Valley ... Chasing more aerospace jobs also took Campos and representatives from Matamoros and the Mexican states of Tamaulipas, Baja California, Sonora and Queretaro on a trip to the Canadian cities of Montreal and Toronto. (McAllen Monitor, TX)
Hunter announces '08 presidential bid Oct 31, 2006
He also promised to keep jobs in the United States by using American-built products rather than sending 100,000 aerospace jobs to France, one of several remarks that brought loud rounds of applause. Reading from hand-written notes, the Vietnam veteran said part of his motivation for deciding to seek the presidency came from two letters written by two young Marines, 60 years apart. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tuesday's Canadian Briefs Oct 25, 2006
By The Associated Press MONTREAL Bombardier Inc. announced Tuesday it is cutting 1,330 aerospace jobs in Montreal and Belfast, Northern Ireland, as it reduces regional jet production in response to flagging demand. The Montreal-based company will pare 485 jobs at its three Montreal-area plants and 645 in Belfast. (The Ledger)
Bombardier grounding 1,330 jobs Oct 25, 2006
MONTREAL -- Bombardier Inc. will cut 1,330 aerospace jobs in Quebec and Northern Ireland in the coming months, about half of them at the company's three Montreal-area plants. The Montreal-based firm will pare 485 jobs at its three Montreal-area plants and 645 in Belfast. (London Free Press)
Prestwick secures aerospace jobs Oct 18, 2006
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Perry stops by to launch Orion Sep 29, 2006
5 million to bring 1,200 new aerospace jobs to the Bay Area. Lockheed, winner of NASA's $8 billion Orion contract, plans to hire 2,400 new employees to construct America's newest spaceship, half of which will live and work here. (The Citizen - online, TX)
3 vie for Space Florida Aug 11, 2006
Space Florida is a new state agency slated to go into operation Sept. 1, with a mission to retain and draw aerospace jobs in the Sunshine State ... But the Space Coast stands to lose many aerospace jobs as NASA phases out the space shuttle in coming years, while making the transition to a new space vehicle. (Florida Today)
Former GM workers attend job fair Jun 11, 2006
Most aerospace jobs start at about half that wage and progress to about 20-dollars an hour. Information from: The Oklahoman. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Era Ends as Jetliner Takes to the Sky May 25, 2006
"Almost half a million aerospace jobs were lost in the region.". With the loss of airliner production, local aircraft manufacturing employment is now about 40,000, down some three-quarters from its peak. (Los Angeles Times)
U.S. sees Emirates as both ally and, since 9/11, a foe Feb 24, 2006
5 billion for 80 advanced F-16 fighters from Lockheed Martin in 2000, the deal was applauded by members of Congress and local American officials as a milestone that would solidify relations and help preserve thousands of American aerospace jobs. But in the days since the Bush administration approved the purchase by a state-run company from Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates, of rights to manage seaports in six American cities, lawmakers have denounced the port deal as a security threat and... (International Herald Tribune)
