This Week in Agribusiness – Aug. 4, 2018

Orion Samuelson and Steve Bridge offer reports from China, a look at new dairy technology and share insight on key issues for agriculture Orion Samuelson and Steve Bridge open with a look at China and the way that country has changed over time; including that country's need for commodities. Steve talks with former Secretary of Agriculture John Block about the changes he's seen.

U.S. Air Force fighter jet intercepts aircraft flying near President Trump’s private golf club

A U.S. Air Force fighter jet intercepted a small general aviation aircraft flying near President Donald Trump's private golf club Saturday. The U.S. military is announcing that an F-16 jet intercepted a plane around 12:30 p.m. Saturday flying "without proper clearances or communications" in the temporary flight restriction zone around the president's Bedminster, N.J. golf course, where he is spending the weekend.

Fighter jet intercepts plane near Trump golf course

A U.S. Air Force fighter jet intercepted a small general aviation aircraft flying near President Donald Trump's private golf club in Bedminster on Saturday. The U.S. military is announcing that an F-16 jet intercepted a plane around 12:30 p.m. Saturday flying "without proper clearances or communications" in the temporary flight restriction zone around the president's Bedminster golf course, where he is spending the weekend.

Trump’s Visits Ground Business at Small New Jersey Airports

More than the sound of Cessnas and private jets at Morristown Municipal Airport this week was the buzz over the impending arrival of President Trump, who would be flying in for another weekend stay at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., where he spends time in the summer. Airport regulars - from flight instructors to mechanics to amateur pilots - said they expected the usual lockdown of the runway during the president's arrival and departure, and flying restrictions for the full duration of his stay.

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Astronics (ATRO) and Ducommun (DCO) Head to Head Analysis

Astronics and Ducommun are both small-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and analyst recommendations. 68.5% of Astronics shares are held by institutional investors.

Analyzing Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins and Ducommun are both aerospace companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends and profitability. Rockwell Collins has higher revenue and earnings than Ducommun.

Faa Expands CiES STC Aml For Fuel Senders

The FAA has extended an AML for CiES Inc. fuel quantity to Piper PA 46 Malibu, Mirage, Matrix - Cessna 190/195 Businessliner, 337 Skymaster, TTx/Columbia - Socata TB Series Trinidad, Tobago, Tampico - Rockwell Commander Series 112, 114 - Grumman American AA-5 Series Traveler, Cheetah, Tiger. CiES Inc produces technology for measuring fuel quantity in aircraft.

Carlsbad to work with county on airport plan

Setting aside calls for a special ballot measure, Carlsbad city officials said this week they will continue to work with San Diego County to address residents' concerns about a proposal to lengthen the only runway at McClellan-Palomar Airport. County officials began the four-year process in 2014 to update the airport's master plan, which outlines plans for the runway extension of up to 800 additional feet, new safety systems and other expected improvements.

Head-To-Head Review: AeroVironment

AeroVironment and Bba Aviation are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership. AeroVironment presently has a consensus target price of $39.50, indicating a potential downside of 13.21%.

Abu Dhabi Airports Signs MOU with San Bernardino International Airport Authority

Abu Dhabi Airports today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with San Bernardino International Airport Authority linking Al Bateen Executive Airport with San Bernardino International Airport in San Bernardino, California, USA. The MOU was signed by Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports and Michael Burrows, Executive Director of San Bernardino International Airport Authority, during Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018.

ERAU’s Dami Coker Named AZ Flight Instructor Of The Year By FAA

Embry-Riddle flight instructor Oluwadamilola Coker has been recognized by the FAA as Flight Instructor of the Year for the state of Arizona. Coker received the award at the 44th annual Arizona Safety Awards Banquet on Jan. 20, presented by the Aviation Safety Advisory Group and Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office .