Tag: Aerospace and defense industry
Haiti leader’s slaying exposes role of ex-Colombian soldiers
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — As the coronavirus pandemic squeezed Colombia, the Romero family was in need of money to pay the mortgage. Mauricio Romero Medina's...
Biden urged to act on outsourcing of West Virginia jobs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dozens of labor and advocacy groups on Wednesday called on President Joe Biden to save nearly 1,500 jobs at a pharmaceutical...
Bezos riding own rocket on company’s 1st flight with people
VAN HORN, Texas — Jeff Bezos is about to soar on his space travel company’s first flight with people on board.
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Russia unveils new fighter, Putin hails country’s air power
MOSCOW — With much fanfare, Russian aircraft makers on Tuesday unveiled a prototype of a new fighter jet that features stealth capabilities and other...
Blue Origin brings space tourism to tiny Texas town
VAN HORN, Texas — For years, the official letterhead for the small town of Van Horn, tucked neatly among the foothills of the Guadalupe...
EXPLAINER: How Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos will soar into space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — When Blue Origin launches people into space for the first time, founder Jeff Bezos will be on board. No test...
Russia to unveil new fighter jet at Moscow’s air show
MOSCOW — Russian aircraft makers say they will present a prospective new fighter jet at a Moscow air show that opens next week.
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Hubble Space Telescope fixed after month of no science
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Hubble Space Telescope should be back in action soon, following a tricky, remote repair job by NASA.
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Miami security firm faces questions in Haiti assassination
MIAMI — For the owner of a small private security company with a history of avoiding paying debts and declaring bankruptcy, it looked like...
18-year-old joining Blue Origin’s 1st passenger spaceflight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — An 18-year-old is about to become the youngest person in space, rocketing away with an aviation pioneer who will become...