WestJet announced its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2009. The airline reported fourth quarter net earnings of $20.2 million and full-year net earnings of $98.2 million. The airline’s results were impacted by a non-recurring net future income tax reduction during 2009. Excluding this gain, WestJet reported adjusted fourth quarter net earnings of $15.1 million and adjusted full-year net earnings of $93.1 million.

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