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Lockheed Martin preps to mount laser weapon on a fighter jet
The world’s largest weapons maker has a $26 million Air Force contract to develop the technology.
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US Navy to begin rare 3-carrier military exercise in Pacific
The Bremerton-based USS Nimitz is among the aircraft carriers to take part in the naval maneuvers.
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Crashed Russian helicopter raised from its Arctic seabed
None of the eight missing people were found inside the helicopter that went down Oct. 26.
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Understaffed Weather Service scales back balloon launches
“They are critical especially in areas where we don’t have other observations.”
Business
Bombardier wins new C Series deal, ending jet sales drought
The larger of the models overlap with the smallest commercial jets sold by Boeing and Airbus.
Business
Northrop Grumman drones to take over Navy ocean surveillance
The first operational MQ-4C Triton drone will be delivered to the Navy in the next week.
Business
No runway? No problem, fast growing Indian airline says
“Airports are in short supply in India,” SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh says.
Business
Fat years for US airlines come to an end as costs increase
Airlines are facing higher bills from labor contracts, airport renovations, technology and fleet upgrades.
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Space rock from another star is spotted in our solar system
The asteroid is about 400 yards across and moving at a clip of nearly 27 miles a second.
Business
Alaska Airlines struggles to bring Virgin America on board
Meanwhile, the company’s regional carrier, Horizon Air, is still trying to recruit enough pilots.
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US official: 3 Navy carriers plan exercise in Asia Pacific
The last time three carriers operated together was in 2007, for a naval exercise off Guam.
Business
Boeing’s tanker problems mar a record quarter for deliveries
The company delivered airplanes last quarter, but the cost of the KC-46 tanker program rose.
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New screenings for US-bound passengers on some airlines
Air France, Cathay Pacific, EgyptAir, Emirates and Lufthansa will interview passengers.
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NAACP cautions African-Americans about American Airlines
The group warned of “disrespectful, discriminatory or unsafe conditions.”
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Pilot in helicopter crash has died; 2nd man expected to live
Federal investigators are examining the site at a lake near Arlington.
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US has 3 carriers in West Pacific for 1st time since ’07
It’s a rare occurrence to have so many battle groups in there at once. The reason: North Korea.
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Man rows to the rescue after helicopter slams into lake
He used a dinghy to help two seriously injured men get to shore at remote King Lake near…
Business
Fact check: Trump cites 70,000 jobs affected by Boeing order
Boeing says the order will “sustain” more than 70,000 jobs, including suppliers.
Business
Lockheed falls most in 9 months as sales outlook disappoints
A new rule was adopted that changes the timing of when the firm’s revenue is booked.
Business
Boeing marks the start of 777X production at Paine Field
The new jetliner combines “the best of the 777 and the best of the 787.” Test flights begin…