Jeff has been involved in aerospace journalism since the mid 1990s. Prior to joining Aviation Week, Jeff served as managing editor of Launchspace magazine and the International Space Industry Report. He has been the editor and chief of Aviation Week's Aerospace Daily & Defense Report since 2007 and has been a regular contributor to Aviation Week magazine. He received his B.A. from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va.
An amendment that would require removing the warheads from 50 Peacekeeper (MX) intercontinental ballistic missiles will likely face an uphill battle in Congress, according to congressional sources. The MX Missile Stand-Down Act, introduced by Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif.), instructs the secretary of defense to remove the warheads, or take other actions necessary to remove the missiles from "high alert," or launch-ready status, during fiscal year 2002.
With aircraft noise regulations becoming increasingly stringent, NASA's three aeronautical research centers are partnering with industry, academia, and FAA to make sure future air travel growth doesn't get shouted down.
With aircraft noise regulations becoming increasingly stringent, NASA's three aeronautical research centers are partnering with industry, academia, and FAA to make sure future air travel growth doesn't get shouted down. Langley Research Center, Ames Research Center, and Glenn Research Center are each working on aircraft noise reduction technologies that could allow airports to grow without impinging upon the quality-of-life for the surrounding communities.
