AFRL contract funds development of high-power laser to be tested on tactical fighter jets

Air China is first of over 100 Chinese airlines to take delivery of new narrow-body aircraft.

2017 jet-delivery forecast trimmed, but CEO is confident supplier will resolve the issue

The Dept. of Defense halted shipments of the Joint Strike Fighter for 30 days, as Lockheed investigated

$457-million order for E175 aircraft, with deliveries starting in 2018

$43.2-million design-phase contract for XLUUV Orca autonomous undersea vehicle

Total raw steel production for 66 countries was 141.4 million metric tons in September 2017, +5.6% over September 2016.

White House signing ceremony emphasized the importance of global commerce for foreign relations, supply chain commerce, and employment

Supplier agrees to adopt Lean processes, automation to reduce manufacturing and supply-chain costs and improve efficiencies

U.S. centers steel and aluminum shipments down by double digits from August; Canada centers report declines too