Aerospace Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Aug 03, 2023
The defense relationship between Azerbaijan and Turkey is tightening through cooperation on the Kaan fighter, but Baku’s role in the program remains foggy.
Jul 31, 2023
Thermoplastic fuselage; Diamond flies electric trainer; Russia’s hybrid regional demo plan; and study highlights airport drone risk.
Jul 28, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jul 28, 2023
Industry is concerned about key provisions of the FAA’s proposed operating rules for powered-lift aircraft.
Jul 28, 2023
The airframer is back to generating cash and on the way to meeting key promises to investors, citing growing stability in its commercial aircraft programs
Jun 22, 2023
Spirit AeroSystems union workers may strike, saying the Tier 1 supplier's last offer "is unacceptable," with industry experts warning action could be painful.
Jun 21, 2023
The move to restart supplier shipments could suggest confidence in the 777-9’s certification progress, which has faced several hurdles in the past two years.
Jun 21, 2023
The head of Air France KLM Engineering & Maintenance sees supply chain problems affecting the broader industry lasting until 2025.
Jun 21, 2023
Airbus' Alberto Gutierrez also told Aviation Week at the Paris Air Show that the OEM is considering a consolidated bidding process on behalf of suppliers.
Jun 20, 2023
Boom has agreements with aerostructure companies in Italy and Spain for production of the wing, fuselage and empennage of its supersonic Overture aircraft.
Jun 20, 2023
French startup Dessia Technologies uses artificial intelligence to help engineers evaluate design options and flag mistakes.
Jun 20, 2023
Propulsion developer ZeroAvia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Regional Jet Aviation completed a study that identified an initial CRJ700 retrofit entry point.
Jun 20, 2023
Spirit AeroSystems Chief Procurement Officer Alan Young revealed to ShowNews in Paris that the company is leaving some capacity in its fabrication capabilities.