Archive for February, 2009

Embraer to Cut 20% of Workforce

Friday, February 20th, 2009

We all knew it had to happen. Embraer is laying people off. Their main market is the US, so it was bound to happen.

We’ve heard rumors that there are serious deals to be had on used jet aircraft. I wonder if this is going to effect that market?

Satellites Colidie?

Friday, February 13th, 2009

“US and Russian communications satellites have collided in space in what is thought to be the biggest incident of its kind to date.” See the full story.

Even more interesting is the amount of “space junk” flotaing around up there. Imagine the Coke can you toss out the window of your car foating at 25,000 mph!