March 21, 2025 archive

Oklahoma recorded an increase in its oil and gas rig count

  Oklahoma saw a gain of two to reach 53 oil and gas rigs operating in the state, according to the latest rig count released by Baker Hughes Co. The increase compares to the 44 active rigs reported one year ago. Baker Hughes reported the nation saw a gain of one to reach 593 rigs. …

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$11 million for J-B Hunt’s new CEO

  For leading Arkansas-based J.B. Hunt Trucking, Shelley Simpson received more than $11 million total compensation last year. A proxy filed by the  J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. revealed the payments to Simpson who served as company president since 2022. She was promoted to CEO on July 1 to replace John Roberts. Click here for …

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Drone maker Kratos in development of hypersonic aircraft

    The War Zone reported the development stating the company is aiming for the very-high speed uncrewed aircraft to be “orders of magnitude” less expensive than any other comparable design.   What was not revealed by Kratos CEO ERric DeMarco in a recent interview with Aviation Week exactly where the development is occurring. It is …

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