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June 23, 2025
The lack of clarity on tariff negotiations has “stagnated” key manufacturing markets, according to one expert, pushing expectations for recovery or growth into Q3 2025.
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace dual-mode ramjet.
June 6, 2025
Three testing centers for aerospace propulsion technologies will be expanded to accommodate GE’s developments in the growing field of hypersonic aircraft and weapons systems.
Boeing
Start of assembly for first 737 MAX at Renton, Wash. September 2024.
June 5, 2025
Federal monitors will continue to oversee production of the narrow-body jet series, keeping output steady despite Boeing’s confidence that an increase is imminent.
GE Aerospace
The GEK800 is a compact, low-cost turbofan engine designed to power cruise missiles, UAS, and possibly CCAs. It is scalable, with a thrust range initially targeted at 800 pounds, scaling up to 3,000 pounds.
June 4, 2025
GE Aerospace is formalizing its teaming agreement with Kratos Defense & Security, focused on a new small turbofan and other propulsion systems to power UAS, collaborative combat...
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Conventional Prompt Strike concept illustration.
June 3, 2025
The Pentagon gave a three-year extension to its order for the defense giant to develop conventional missile strike capability at speeds of Mach 5 or greater.
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Emirates Global Aluminium
Emirates Global Aluminium smelter.
May 19, 2025
Emirates Global Aluminium has a site in Oklahoma and intends to install 600,000 metric tons of primary aluminum capacity – nearly double the current domestic output.
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace completed 3,000 test cycles for new, high-pressure turbine blades and nozzles.
May 16, 2025
Research into “compact engine core” designs have focused on the durability of high-pressure turbine airfoils, toward more robust and fuel-efficient commercial jet engines.
Boeing
Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777-9 widebody jets, illustrated in Qatar Airways livery.
May 15, 2025
Qatar Airways committed to acquiring as many as 210 widebody jets in a deal projected to be worth $96 billion, supporting over 150,000 jobs.
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May 14, 2025
An $11-billion plan to manufacture 240,000 EVs/year, plus batteries, in Ontario is on a two-year hold as the Japanese automaker considers the effects of U.S. tariffs on its production...