Tag: #aerospace

JPL Spins Rotor Tips Beyond Mach 1 in Simulated Martian Air, Boosting Lift Prospects

JPL tested rotor tips at Mach 1.08 in a simulated Mars atmosphere, a milestone that could raise lift for future Mars helicopters by ~30%.

#nasa, #mars, #rotorcraft, #aerospace

Boeing posts near break-even quarter as backlog hits record $695 billion

Boeing posted a small Q1 net loss and negative free cash flow as deliveries, defense revenue and backlog rose to a record $695 billion.

$BA, #boeing, #earnings, #aerospace, #aviation

RTX Raises 2026 Sales and EPS Outlook After 10% Organic Q1 Growth

RTX raised its 2026 adjusted sales and EPS guidance after reporting 10% organic Q1 sales growth, rising backlog and stronger margins across its businesses.

$RTX, #rtx, #aerospace, #defense, #earnings

Howmet Aerospace Finalizes $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Aerospace Fastening Maker CAM

Howmet Aerospace has acquired California-based CAM for $1.8 billion, expanding its aerospace fastener portfolio amid industry growth.

#aerospace, #acquisition, #howmet, #consolidatedaerospacemanufacturing, #fasteners

Senior plc Draws Three-Way U.S. Private-Equity Bidding War as Takeover Deadlines Loom

Tinicum-Blackstone joins Advent and Arcline in pursuing aerospace supplier Senior plc, with U.K. takeover deadlines set for late March and April.

#privateequity, #aerospace, #takeover, #uk, #seniorplc