aerospace

Rocket Lab, with $602M projected revenue and $1.85B backlog, offers stronger 10-year investment potential than pre-revenue Joby Aviation, which faces binary FAA certification risk in 2026.

Global fluoropolymers market to grow from $10.32B in 2025 to $14.13B by 2030 at 6.5% CAGR, driven by EV adoption, semiconductor expansion, and renewable energy investments.

Advanced composites market projected to grow from $31.7B (2026) to $56.1B (2033) at 8.5% CAGR, driven by aerospace and EV demand despite manufacturing cost challenges.

Space Force halts all ULA Vulcan rocket launches after two anomalies in four flights due to solid rocket booster nozzle failures. Investigation expected to span months; financial impact on Boeing and Lockheed Martin minimal.

Highway Holdings completes majority stake acquisition of German automotive and aviation parts maker Regent-Feinbau Adermann GmbH for €662,000.

Aerospace and defense stocks surge to record highs as Trump warns of a 'big wave' in Iran, signaling prolonged military operations ahead.

AeroVironment reports March 3 earnings amid sector rally. Defense stocks up 16.2% YTD; company lagging at 5.5% despite 145% revenue growth.

Metalworking fluids market projected to grow from $14.14B (2025) to $21.85B (2033), driven by automation, precision manufacturing, and aerospace demand.

Azul appoints aviation executive John Slattery to Strategy Committee as Brazil's largest airline exits bankruptcy and strengthens governance.

IEH Corporation upgraded to OTCQX trading tier from OTCID Basic Market, enhancing liquidity and investor access for the specialized circuit board connector manufacturer.

TransDigm boasts superior 47.2% operating margins versus GE's 21.4%, yet GE commands higher valuation due to recurring revenue streams and stronger balance sheet offsetting profitability differences.

Intuitive Machines CEO sold $1.4M in stock for tax purposes. Despite new Air Force contracts, the company remains unprofitable with declining revenue.

Air Industries merges with Tenax Aerospace in restructuring deal. Tenax shareholders gain 95% ownership; Air Industries shareholders diluted to 5%, causing stock to fall 6.58%.

ACK Asset Management invests $40M in Rogers Corporation, acquiring 5% stake. Investment targets engineered materials supplier positioned in EV and wireless infrastructure growth.

Honeywell raises quarterly dividend to $1.19 per share, payable March 13, 2026, demonstrating confidence in its financial position and commitment to shareholder returns.

Howmet Aerospace acquires Wisconsin-based Brunner Manufacturing to expand its fastening portfolio with specialized large-size fasteners and bolt manufacturing capabilities.

Howmet Aerospace acquires Brunner Manufacturing to expand fastening capabilities and product offerings, strengthening its competitive position in specialized fastener solutions.

Brightline Capital acquires $19.3M Kaiser Aluminum stake as stock doubles. Investment signals confidence in aluminum producer's profitability improvements and favorable market conditions.