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CNBC's Tom MacKenzie reports on the appointment of the first ever British astronaut, Major Tim Peake, selected from over 8,000 applicants for a five-month mission in 2015.
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Helicopters, airplanes, precision weapons – Textron makes them all. Find out why a key piece of news Thursday should boost their business.
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The rise of the euro towards $1.60 threatens bankruptcies in Europe's aerospace industry, the head of France's Dassault Aviation, maker of Falcon business jets and Rafale fighters, said on Tuesday.
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European markets closed higher across the board Tuesday, but off session highs, after news of fresh liquidity action from the Federal Reserve and other central banks boosted the major indexes.
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European aerospace group EADS reported a wider than expected 2007 net loss of 446 million euros ($685 million) on Tuesday, but said it had turned the corner on industrial problems recently gripping the company.
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Boeing said on Monday it would formally challenge a decision by the U.S. Air Force to award a $35 billion aerial tanker program to a team led by Northrop Grumman and Europe's EADS .
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Boeing is reassessing the schedule for the new 787, the company said, an aircraft that some analysts believe will be further delayed.
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If the presumtive Republican presidential nominee takes the White House, these contractors stand to the gain the most.
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If it's un-American to send military contracting jobs to France, is it OK to send them to Japan? That's the question Boeing might have to answer if wrestles back a $35 billion Air Force refueling tanker contract.
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Northrop Grumman said its victory over Boeing for a roughly $35 billion Air Force refueling tanker contract will support thousands of US jobs, firing back at opponents of the deal who take exception with Northrop's partnership with France-based aerospace company EADS.
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Cramer makes the call on viewers' favorite stocks.
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Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback, a Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee, on Tuesday vowed to fight funding for a $35 billion aerial refueling tanker deal awarded to Northrop Grumman and its European partner EADS, the parent of Airbus.
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EADS shares rose more than 7 percent Monday after the U.S. Air Force on Friday chose the Airbus A330 over Boeing's 767 for an airborne refuelling contract worth up to $35 billion.
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In a stunning upset decision, the U.S. Air Force on Friday awarded Northrop Grumman and Airbus parent EADS a multibillion dollar contract for 179 refueling aircraft.
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Airbus said on Wednesday it expects orders for new aircraft to halve to around 700 this year after a record order intake in 2007 took its backlog to 3,600 planes.
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Aerobatics are set to blaze the Singapore skies this week as exhibitors, tradesmen and the public gear themselves up for what promises to be an exciting Singapore Airshow 2008.
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Cramer's favorite sectors surged today. Here's why.Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
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Analysts won't recommend a whole sector, it seems, so some stocks get left behind.Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
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In the never-ending battle between Coke and Pepsi, Cramer offers up a new best-of-breed.Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
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Cramer makes the call on viewers' favorite stocks.Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
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Cramer makes the call on viewers' favorite stocks.Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
Defense Contractors
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*Pentagon, Lockheed said nearing deal for more jets. NEW YORK, Nov 29- The U.S. Air Force affirmed on Thursday its plans to buy 1,763 F-35 fighter jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp in coming years, as Lockheed and the government neared agreement on a multi-billion dollar contract for a fifth batch of planes.
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The business world has seen numerous individuals put their marriages, careers and good standing at risk for an extramarital dalliance. CNBC.com presents a list of people who went outside of their marriages for intimate relationships.
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A top U.S. general in Afghanistan is now under investigation, with CNBC's Eamon Javers. Jeremy Kroll, K2 Intelligence, and Julian Sanchez, Cato Institute, also discuss cyber security.