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Aerospace Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Mar 06, 2026
In its 12th year, Aviation Week’s program recognizes outstanding students from 13 schools across the U.S.
Mar 05, 2026
No one knows what will happen going forward with aerospace and defense trade.
Mar 04, 2026
With flight tests nearing completion, Leonardo is targeting year-end approval as it eyes strong demand from U.S. single-engine operators.
Mar 03, 2026
Europe’s research on composite materials targets further weight reduction in airframes as well as sovereignty in engine production.
Mar 03, 2026
The new UltraFan demonstrator program is gearing up as Rolls advances plans to challenge CFM and Pratt & Whitney for the next-generation single-aisle market.
Mar 12, 2026
Safran’s Aneto engine has been selected to power new-build and refurbished Bell 214ST Super Transporter helicopters.
Mar 12, 2026
GE Aerospace has said it is moving into a new phase in its joint research with Airbus Helicopters into next-generation rotorcraft engines.
Mar 11, 2026
Future reliance on composites—for their lighter weight and ability to adopt more complex shapes—will require far-reaching adjustments at aerostructures factories.
Mar 11, 2026
MD Helicopters is close to finalizing a sale of the type certificate for the MD Explorer twin-engine light helicopter.
Mar 11, 2026
MD Helicopters has lifted the veil on a new variant of its famed 500 series of single-engine light helicopters.
Mar 10, 2026
The industry has long demurred on major capex or capacity increases in favor of issuing shareholder returns, both public and private.
Mar 10, 2026
Boeing has paused 737 MAX deliveries while it assesses the scope of wiring damage on an undetermined number of aircraft and fixes the ones that have not gone to customers.
Mar 10, 2026
Airbus Helicopters hints at potential local assembly of its H175 super-medium rotorcraft in Canada if the aircraft is selected to meet emerging Canadian needs.