FLPP (Future Launcher Prepara­tory Program) is Phase 2 of the FESTIP (Future European Space Transportation Investigations Pro­gram) effort to study a next-genera­tion (post-Ariane 5) hypersonic space transportation system (both manned and unmanned) for Europe. The program aims to field a Next Generation Launcher (NGL) by 2025.

ESA moved forward

The only application for the AE1107 currently is the V-22 Osprey built by the Bell-Boeing team. The development program suffered many teething problems, including a spate of accidents and political pressure from certain quarters to kill the program. Nonetheless, there continues garner genuine support for the program, especially within the

Strategy : General Dynamics Corp.'s new management appears intent on a strategy that relies less on risky acquisitions and focuses on improving performance in existing businesses. Previously General Dynamics was active in acquisitions that would reinforce it in its four lines of business—information technology, ground combat systems, shipbuilding and aerospace. The

  The aircraft industry is the healthiest industrial segment of the world economy. After a brief hiatus in 2010, aircraft deliveries have resumed their decade-long growth trend. The first simultaneous civil and military market upturn in decades gave most primes a strong boost. While the outlook for defense is plateauing,