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Boeing Searching for New CEO
March 26, 2024
A search for a new chief executive is underway at Boeing.
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David Muller
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March 12, 2024
Materials will be subjected to moon dust, low pressure and rapid temperature swings.
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AE Industrial Partners Affiliate Acquires 2 Million Sq.-Ft. Industrial Facility in Northwest Alabama
February 1, 2024
AEI hopes the manufacturing plant will serve as an aerospace center of excellence and anchor for industry innovation.
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Paso del Norte Engine Receives $15 Million NSF Engines Award
January 29, 2024
The Paso del Norte Engine is one of 10 awardees announced today.
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Missile Defense Agency Intercepts Ballistic Missile in Early Tests
December 11, 2023
The Boeing-led team says the test demonstrates the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system's enhanced capability to defend the nation.
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Teal Group Predicts Worldwide Drone Spending of $150 Billion Over the Next Decade
December 6, 2023
Commercial use will drive the drone market as major corporations are best positioned to take advantage, according to the Teal Group’s latest report.
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Next-Gen Continuous Fiber Tech
October 2, 2023
Northrop Grumman's SCRAM system revolutionizes additive manufacturing with integrated continuous carbon fiber for aerospace and defense. It offers cost-effective build-on-demand capabilities, streamlines certification processes, and enhances agility in responding to evolving customer needs.
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An Oxygen Origin Story
September 29, 2023
Explore the daunting challenges of a future Mars mission, as former astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman sheds light on the technical, health, and resource hurdles. Discover the vital role of MOXIE in producing oxygen on Mars, and learn how lunar expeditions could pave the way for interplanetary travel.
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AI-Enabled Supply Chain Optimization
September 22, 2023
Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing supply chain management by predicting disruptions, optimizing just-in-time inventory, and enhancing supply chain resilience. Explore the power of neural networks and data analytics in mitigating supply chain challenges and ensuring uninterrupted production in complex manufacturing processes.
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