During his tenure at the helm of Airbus, Tom Enders was a vocal advocate for close transatlantic relations. As he accepted the Wings Club Foundation’s Distinguished Achievement Award in New York on Oct. 18, Enders warned that trade and political tensions now threaten to crack up the vaunted Western alliance. Excerpts from his address follow.
Listen in as Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Steve Trimble, and Graham Warwick discuss the details of the existence of the stealthy RQ-180, along with some of the implications the reporting poses for the acquisition and operational communities.
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MHI preparing for captive firing tests, Virgin Galactic to trade stock publicly, JAXA working on detail design for HTV-X cargo spacecraft, NASA, Boeing set for Starliner flight and more. A roundup of space, aerospace and defense news.
Aimed at toppling the Bombardier Global 7500 as the reigning large-cabin jet, the $75 million G700 is the heaviest, roomiest and likely longest-range business aircraft yet built.
How do commercial and defense companies compare in terms of growth outlook, sustainability, portfolio construction, and balancing? What are the areas for expected growth versus softness within each segment?
This year's Conference will provide analyses and insights from senior corporate and private equity decision makers and thought leaders regarding the current mergers and acquisitions environment and its outlook.