Rockwell Collins reported net income of $174 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008, an increase of $28 million, or 19% over fiscal year 2007 third quarter net income of $146 million. Net income growth exceeded revenue growth due to continued margin expansion across both its commercial and government businesses. Earnings per share improved 21 cents, or 24%, to $1.07 compared to earnings per share of 86 cents last year. Earnings per share growth exceeded the growth rate in net income due to the favorable effect of the company

Boeing set to manufacture 184 AH-64E Apaches for the U.S. Army and overseas users
Boeing has confirmed it is to build 184 AH-64E Apaches for the U.S. Army as well as several international customers. This will include the first Apaches for Australia. This latest award, valued at US$1.9 billion, will bring the total current funded value of the contract to US$2.1 billion. Future obligations have the potential to see