Christopher Harress

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Christopher is the defense reporter for International Business Times, counting on his four years as logistics officer in the British Royal Navy to inform his daily reporting on the nexus of business, politics, international affairs and defense. He came to IBT after graduating from the renowned investigative course at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where he delved into an array of topics, including FIFA corruption and employment discrimination against military veterans.
Once a freelancer, Christopher has reported from Senegal, all across Europe, New Zealand and Australia. His investigations have appeared prominently in the New York Times and FourFourTwo magazine, where he won an Overseas Press Club award for his reporting on the human trafficking of young soccer players from Senegal to France. Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, he currently lives in New York and splits his time between playing Sunday league soccer and frightening people by wearing his kilt.

Washington State Jeopardizes Relationship With Boeing (BA) By Attempting To Bring In Airbus

Washington state officials are meeting with Airbus as Boeing tensions rise, and the plot thickens.

Can Boeing's (BA) C-17 Globemaster Be Saved And What Does Its Demise Mean For The US Air Force?

The U.S. Department of Defense has no long-term plan for a replacement aircraft.

Women Not Part Of US Manufacturing Turnaround As Men Gain 554,000 jobs In Last Three Years, But Women lose 11,000

After decades of declines, the recent U.S. manufacturing job rebound has many rejoicing, though female factory workers are likely not.

10 Most Bizarre Experimental American Aircraft Of The Cold War That Were Never Commissioned Into Military Service

While the Cold War ended more than 20 years ago, it did produce some of the most unusual aircraft never to see service.

Why Did Boeing (BA) Increase Its Dividend By 50 Percent And Buy Back Shares For $10 Billion?

Amid a fierce union battle, Boeing increased its share dividend and said it would to buy back $10 billion in shares.

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U.S. Manufacturing Boom Ongoing But Senators Urge Continued Support For Needed Education And Infrastructure Improvements

As the sector experiences its biggest boom in years, the job share held by females dropped to 27% -- the lowest rate since 1971.

American Aviation Infrastructure Crumbling Under Growing Passenger Numbers, Costing US Economy Tens Of Billions Every Year

American aviation infrastructure is grossly under-performing in 2013 and was rated in a recent report as "poor."

China's Growing Hunger For Air Travel Has Created A Pilot Shortage

The world's fastest-growing air travel market struggles to find enough qualified people to fill pilot seats.

CEO And Three Employees Of Icelandic Bank Jailed As Illegal Activity During Financial Crisis Catches Up With Them

After nearly six years of waiting, a high-profile CEO is brought to justice over illegal activity during the global financial crisis.

American Airlines (AAL) Signs Deal To Buy As Many As 220 New Fuel-Efficient Aircraft From Bombardier (BBB.D), Embraer (ERJ) For $6B

American Airlines says its agreement to spend $6 billion on fuel-efficient commercial planes is the industry's biggest order.

US Military Launches Drone From A Submerged Submarine, Meaning There Is No Where left To Hide

It's official, there are few places left to hide anymore after the U.S. military launches drone from under the sea.

Boeing (BA) 777X: Economic Warfare Between States For Boeing Jobs Is Hurting The Poor, Endangering Public Services And Only Serves Foreign Customers

Boeing's deadlines for the 777X production have passed; now questions are being asked about who really benefits from its huge tax breaks.

7 Of The Best Futuristic Unmanned Military Aircraft

We live in a world of drones, so take a look at the U.S. military's most advanced unmanned aircraft.

Boeing (BA) 777X: What Does Boeing Want In A Plant Site For The New Jet? Find Out Here

Washington state is still the best option for production of the 777X, but Boeing is considering other bids, all due today.

Kuwaiti Airways Signs Tentative Deal To Buy 25 Airbus Aircraft As It Looks To Overhaul Its Fleet And Grow

More than two decades after Iraqi forces destroyed part of the Kuwaiti Airways fleet, the airline has signed a $4.4 billion deal with Airbus for major overhaul.

Scotland Independence: Spanish Prime Minister Tells Scotland That It Will Have To Reapply For Entry Into The EU If It Becomes Independent

Scotland is still in limbo after the Spanish PM said EU membership is anything but certain should independence be wrestled from the U.K.

New York Area's Metro-North Railroad Given Emergency Order By Government To Make Safety Improvements To Bronx 'Death Track'.

Just five days after the New York City commuter rail crash that killed four and injured dozens, the government have ordered Metro-North to make safety changes.