Philly.comFactory orders rise 3% in FebruaryUSA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Factory orders rose sharply in February from January, helped by a surge in demand for aircraft. That gain offset a drop in orders for those items that signal business investment. The Commerce Department says factory orders rose 3% in ...Factory orders rise, boosted by aircraftChicago TribuneUS factory orders up 3 percent in FebruaryHuffington PostUS factory orders up 3 pct.