 November 13, 2009 | News for the aerospace industry |
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- Feds appear split on subsidies for NextGen avionics
Some of the president's top advisers are pushing federal subsidies to help cash-strapped airlines install the advanced avionics needed to make the NextGen air-traffic control system a reality. But White House budget hawks are opposing the plan, which could cost $10 billion over five years, according to The Wall Street Journal. Many industry groups have joined forces to support the push for avionics upgrades, and they have found support among transportation officials and Lawrence Summers, the senior White House economic adviser. "We have a terrific window of opportunity here, and we shouldn't squander it," says Marion Blakey, CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association. The Wall Street Journal
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- GAO denies conflict of interest in aerial tanker competition
Noting that employees of the Government Accountability Office belong to a union that includes some Boeing workers, a defense analyst suggested that the GAO could have a conflict of interest if asked to rule again on the Air Force's aerial tanker competition. But the GAO denied the suggestion, and final bidding terms are expected to be released soon. Boeing, Northrop Grumman Corp. and Airbus parent EADS are competing on the project in a deal worth up to $35 billion. Reuters
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- Israel ties F-35 orders to jobs for Israeli firms
Israeli defense officials said Thursday they may be willing to place an immediate order for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter if Israeli defense companies are allowed to participate in production of the aircraft. Israel's defense minister met earlier this week with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and officials expect the Pentagon to present its offer letter within weeks. The Jerusalem Post (free registration)
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- Chile: U.S. missile purchases won't be as high as Pentagon reports
Figures presented to Congress this week on the possible sale of U.S. missiles to Chile represented only the maximum figures, and any eventual purchase will be "infinitely lower" than the $665 million that Pentagon officials described, according to Chilean government officials. Chilean Defense Minister Francisco Vidal said his country's needs don't correspond with the figures. Reuters
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- Airlines say government should not intervene in industry
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood led a conference with the airline industry this week to discuss the competitiveness of the industry as it struggles with the economic downturn, volatile oil prices and other challenges. The airlines said the Obama administration should not intervene in their operations nor attempt to re-regulate the industry. LaHood said DOT would study the industry and its challenges and develop recommendations. Reuters
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- Amid criticism, engineers consider alternative NASA rockets
NASA engineers are considering alternative designs for a heavy-lift rocket to send into space affordably amid criticism that the Constellation Program is taking too long and costing too much. Options being looked at include a rocket made from the space shuttle's external fuel tank, engines and solid-fuel rocket boosters. The engineers' findings are to be finished by Thanksgiving. Orlando Sentinel (Fla.)
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- International authorities reassessing airport security needs
The leading trade group representing the world's airlines is questioning security measures said to cost the industry some $5.9 billion a year. With airline losses expected to reach $11 billion this year, the International Air Transport Association argues that security risks "must be prioritized to allocate resources where they are most needed." Speaking at an aviation security conference in South Africa this week, Denmark's civil aviation chief agreed that reforms are needed. "We are spending too much time on screening low-risk passengers instead of identifying high-risk passengers," Kurt Larsen told attendees, arguing that U.S. measures implemented in the wake of 9/11 were intended mainly to reassure the traveling public. Business Day (South Africa)
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