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1. Raytheon exec could take No. 2 Pentagon post

AIA dailyLead | Jan 05, 2009

William Lynn, a Raytheon Co. senior vice president and former Clinton administration official, could soon be named deputy defense secretary. Lynn is "the presumptive nominee for the position," says Defense News, quoting a Washington insider. "I'd say he's more than a frontrunner at this point." Defense News (01/03)


2. Air Force revives competition for satellite contract

AIA dailyLead | Dec 31, 2008

The Air Force earlier this month issued a revised request for proposals for a military satellite system worth as much as $11 billion. The Air Force has changed the program's specifications as part of an effort to lower costs. Lockheed Martin and Boeing are competing for the contract. Bloomberg (12/30)


3. Boeing set to announce $2.1B aircraft sale to India

AIA dailyLead | Jan 05, 2009

India plans to buy eight maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing Co. under a $2.1 billion contract awaiting U.S. government clearance. The P-8I, a variant of the P-8A aircraft built for the Navy, will be used to monitor India's long coastline, though it also is designed for both surface and antisubmarine warfare. CNNMoney.com (01/05)


4. Newspaper breaks down state-by-state flight cuts for March 2009

AIA dailyLead | Jan 02, 2009

After analyzing March 2009 flight schedules from OAG-Official Airline Guide, USA TODAY has published an interactive map showing state-by-state changes. The newspaper found that among large airports, Oakland, Calif., will suffer the biggest loss in available airline seats -- down 28.5% from March 2008. Overall domestic capacity will fall by 8.6%. Only three states -- Maine, Vermont and Wyoming -- will see a net gain in available seats. USA TODAY (01/01)


5. Lockheed to buy simulation training company

AIA dailyLead | Jan 05, 2009

Lockheed Martin Corp. says it will buy Universal Systems & Technology Inc., the fast-growing simulation training company better known as Unitech. "If there is a downturn in defense spending, the simulation industry is a lot less likely to be cut than areas such as missile defense and older weapons systems," defense analyst Paul Nisbet said of the deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Orlando Sentinel (Fla.) (01/05)


6. Top 10 space stories to watch for in 2009

AIA dailyLead | Jan 05, 2009

With President-elect Barack Obama poised to take the oath of office in just two weeks, the future of NASA's human spaceflight program will soon take shape. Obama has pledged to reduce the five-year gap between the retirement of the current shuttle program and the first launch of the shuttle's replacement. "The exact course the new president charts will be the biggest space news story in 2009," says Florida Today, which goes on to list nine more stories to watch in the coming year. Florida Today (Melbourne) (01/04)


7. Group proposes solutions for aerospace work force shortage

AIA dailyLead | Dec 30, 2008

The science, engineering and technology work force shortage continues to pose a serious challenge for the aerospace industry, according to a new survey by the Aerospace Industries Association. The study, titled "Launching the 21st Century American Workshop," noted that the shortage of skilled workers is threatening the dominance of the U.S. aerospace industry. The group recommends a partnership between industry and government that would fund an economic agenda, improve student achievement, boost federal funding for some schools and provide incentives for retirement-age workers to remain on the job, among other things. AviationWeek.com (12/29)


8. Lockheed body armor could include startup's energy storage technology

AIA dailyLead | Dec 30, 2008

Body armor and utility garments eventually developed by Lockheed Martin could include an energy solution developed by startup EEStor, according to a recent patent application. The Lockheed patent refers to an "electrical energy storage unit," which is how EEStor describes its energy storage device. New York Times, The (12/29)


9. Defense firms aim to tap growing market for cybersecurity

AIA dailyLead | Dec 30, 2008

Boeing and Lockheed Martin this year formed new business units with the goal of tapping the potential $11 billion cybersecurity market. Lockheed officials note that the field is growing quickly, and they expect it to continue to expand under President-elect Barack Obama. L-3 Communications and SAIC have also created cybersecurity units. Meanwhile, industry observers predict that security-system spending will grow up to 8% annually. Bloomberg (12/30)


10. Boeing said to eye enhanced 737

AIA dailyLead | Jan 02, 2009

Boeing reportedly is mulling plans for an updated 737 that would boost efficiency by about 10% compared with current models. Boeing and rival Airbus are working toward a 20% reduction in operating costs, but engine manufacturers have yet to come up with innovations that would justify replacing the 737 or A320. A Boeing spokesman refused to specify the 737 upgrades under consideration. "We will share the details of future enhancements when we have decided to implement them," he said. Chicago Tribune (free registration) (01/01)




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