Boeing Shows Off New 747

Boeing unveiled the latest passenger version of its iconic 747 jumbo jet, hopeful it can win new orders for a model that for now boasts only two airline customers.

Bell Helicopter Expects Invite for India Proposals

Bell Helicopter expects to be asked to submit proposals over the next few months to supply aircraft to the navy and coast guard in India, a country at the center of the company's growth strategy for the Asia-Pacific region.

Finmeccanica Expects India Orders to Double

Italian defense and aerospace group Finmeccanica expects its annual orders from India to double in the next four to five years, as it seeks to capitalize on the south Asian nation's plans to buy more weapons and aircraft.

Pentagon Set Back in Bid to Zap Laser

The saga of the Airborne Laser—a futuristic weapon conceived to shoot down enemy ballistic missiles—shows how hard it will be for Washington to rein in military spending as it searches for ways to reduce the budget deficit.

• Video: The Missile-Killing Laser Aircraft

Boeing Says Pricing Firms, Eyes 737 Replacement

Emerging Markets Boost Rolls-Royce

Northrop Net Falls 9%