Colorado aerospace: All systems go 
by Amy Gillentine Published: April 19,2012
The aerospace industry is faring much better in Colorado than in other states across the nation — and that holds true in Colorado Springs as well. [...]
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Colorado aerospace: All systems go
ITT Exelis wins $160 million Army contract
by Amy Gillentine Published: February 15,2012
Tags: Aerospace/Defense, Colorado Springs, defense, European contract, information technology, ITT Excelis, U.S. Army
ITT Exelis, in Colorado Springs, received a $160 million U.S. Army contract to provide information technology support and IT services to the U.S. Army in Europe, U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command. The operations, maintenance and supply in Europe was awarded by the U.S. Army contracting Command in Fort Huachuca, Ariz., and includes the [...] [...]
Boeing locks in biggest plane order with Lion Air
by Associated Press Published: February 14,2012
Tags: Aerospace/Defense, airplanes, Boeing
Boeing has locked in its biggest order ever with a little-known airline halfway around the world. The Chicago airplane manufacturer said Tuesday that it has finalized an order from Indonesian carrier Lion Air for 230 planes — worth a combined $22.4 billion. The deal is the largest commercial airplane order ever for Boeing Co. by [...] [...]
Philharmonic to perform at Space Symposium 2012
by Amy Gillentine Published: October 5,2011
Tags: Aerospace/Defense, Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Space Foundation, Space Symposium
The Space Foundation’s 28th annual National Space Symposium will open with a local salute to astrology and astronomy. For only the second time in nearly three decades, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic will perform at the opening ceremony April 16, 2012. The group will perform Mars, the Bringer of War from The Planets Op. 32 by [...] [...]
‘Doomsday’ defense cuts loom large for select 12
by Associated Press Published: August 15,2011
Tags: Aerospace/Defense, Boeing, congress, defense cuts, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, supercommittee
For the dozen lawmakers tasked with producing a deficit-cutting plan, the threatened “doomsday” defense cuts hit close to home. The six Republicans and six Democrats represent states where the biggest military contractors — Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics Corp., Raytheon Co. and Boeing Co. — build missiles, aircraft, jet fighters and tanks while employing tens of [...] [...]
Ho-hum: Springs economy staying the same
by Amy Gillentine Published: July 15,2011
Tags: Aerospace/Defense, economic update, Fred Crowley, Real Estate, sales tax, Technology
What difference does a year make? When it comes to the Colorado Springs economy: very little. At this time last year, the city was optimistic about the path forward. Fred Crowley, professor of economics at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and principal of the Southern Colorado Economic Forum, predicted steady recovery. And he [...] [...]
Obama budget favors rockets, satellites, but not NASA
by Amy Gillentine Published: February 18,2011
Tags: Aerospace/Defense, NASA
Aerospace and defense companies in Colorado Springs received good news from President Obama’s 2012 budget this week, but it wasn’t so kind to NASA. First the good news: Major rocket and satellite programs got a boost. And additional funding for space programs — including maintenance, research and development — means big money for aerospace companies [...] [...]
Aerospace incubator seeks new start-ups
by Amy Gillentine Published: February 2,2011
Tags: Aerospace/Defense, eSpace, incubator, The Center for Space Entrepreneurship
The Center for Space Entrepreneurship is seeking new incubator candidates for its eSpace Incubator program. The center is a nonprofit business incubator and work-force development organization for aerospace start-up companies, located in Boulder. Current participants and alumni of the incubator include creators of the flying hybrid, a Google Lunar X Prize contestant and a business [...] [...]
Aerospace industry posts sales figure of $216 billion
by Amy Gillentine Published: January 7,2011
Tags: Aerospace/Defense
The aerospace industry posted more than $216 billion in sales in 2010, a 20 percent increase above 2009. The figure is still down from the record highs in 2007, but industry experts are hopeful the increase marks the end of recent declines in orders. “Aerospace has produced solid results, leading all manufacturers in trade surplus,” [...] [...]
2011 Forecast: A brighter outlook for space economy in Colo. Springs
by Amy Gillentine Published: December 31,2010
Tags: Aerospace/Defense
The last two years have been tumultuous for the U.S. space industry, but things are expected to calm down a bit in 2011 — even as Congress cuts programs and budgets. Some very large companies are preparing for more austere times by offering early retirement to senior staff members, said Brenden Curry, vice president of [...] [...]
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