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From the revolutionary Wasp air-cooled radial engine in 1925 to the industry-changing technology of today's PurePower "Geared Turbofan", Powering the Eagle...90 Years and Counting chronicles the contributions of Pratt & Whitney's women professionals and their inspirational workplace journey as aviation pioneers, innovators, and role models.

Organised by themes and complemented by brief commentaries introducing underlying business concepts or additional information, these reader-friendly columns cover a broad enough range of issues to provide a comprehensive, 360-degree view of the key themes relevant to the business of aerospace today.

Offers an overview of various functional areas that support defense acquisition projects as well as their application to those projects. This book also highlights significant issues such as organizational considerations, the defense industrial base, and acquisition workforce issues.

Traces the transformation of the commercial aircraft business from 1990 to the present. This $300bn industry is not only the pinnacle of high technology and advanced manufacturing; it is also amongst the largest export industries for many advanced economies and a key enabler of military aerospace and national defense.