Aerospace & Defense

The Winners and Losers in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

August 3, 2021

A Senate plan to spend $550 billion on U.S. infrastructure stands to benefit industries heavily dependent on transportation, with companies including Amazon.com Inc., FedEx Corp. and Comcast Corp. among the biggest winners.

Biden Vows to Enforce ‘Buy American’ Rule for Federal Agencies

July 29, 2021

Bloomberg

Federal agencies and their contractors “have got a new sheriff in town," President Biden said Wednesday. "We’re going to be checking.”

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Watch: Is the 17-Year Battle Between the U.S. and EU on Aerospace Over?

July 29, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Laura Fraedrich, global trade and policy attorney with Lowenstein Sandler LLP, explains why the United States and European Union set aside their bitter and longstanding dispute over aerospace subsidies.

What Constitutes ‘Critical’ Software in Biden’s Executive Order on Cybersecurity?

July 26, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

At the direction of President Biden, the National Institute of Standards and Technology recently issued an updated definition of what constitutes “critical” software components that are commonly found within supply chains. But according to one cybersecurity expert, the language reveals a curious omission.

Why Biden Must Invest in Advanced Material Technology

July 20, 2021

Adam Khan, SCB Contributor

As the U.S. government works to address the semiconductor shortage and reestablish itself as a global leader in the space, it must focus on incentivizing fabricators to bring about revolutionary changes that will ensure access to the most advanced microelectronics.

Here's When EU’s Carbon Rules Would Hit Oil Guzzling Industries, Like Shipping

July 19, 2021

Bloomberg

The EU’s sweeping proposals to curb greenhouse emissions are likely to upend the continent’s oil demand over the years and decades to come. Here’s a run through the plans — and key timings — for aviation, shipping and makers of road-fuel.

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Watch: Pandemic Exposes Weak Points in Manufacturing Supply Chains

July 16, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Debbie Altham, senior director of the technology team with Sikich LLP, reveals the findings of a new survey of manufacturers and their supply chains, conducted by the firm in partnership with Industry Week.

Ten Ways Renewable Energy’s Boom Year Will Shape 2021

EU’s Bold Climate Plan Targets Cars, Planes and Trade

July 14, 2021

Bloomberg

The European Union rolled out a climate plan that will transform every corner of its economy — from how people heat their home to the cars they drive — as the bloc uses a massive overhaul of rules to position itself as a global leader on the environment.

Alphabet's Drone Delivery Business Has Been Cleared for Takeoff

Alphabet Jumps Into Drone Air-Traffic Control With Flight App

June 30, 2021

Bloomberg

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery venture, Wing, is releasing free software for U.S. drone users to get permission to fly near sensitive areas such as airports.

Electric Plane Pioneer Pivots to Cargo Drones

June 18, 2021

Bloomberg

While the coronavirus crisis has delayed completion of a plant, the 65-year-old entrepreneur still expects unmanned cargo craft to comfortably beat autonomous passenger planes into the skies.

Aerospace & Defense

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