Aerostructure supplier agreements and new engine details bolster Boom’s supersonic airliner plans as construction of assembly site ramps up in North Carolina.

Spirit AeroSystems union workers may strike, saying the Tier 1 supplier's last offer "is unacceptable," with industry experts warning action could be painful.

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.

The head of Air France KLM Engineering & Maintenance sees supply chain problems affecting the broader industry lasting until 2025.

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.

Boom has agreements with aerostructure companies in Italy and Spain for production of the wing, fuselage and empennage of its supersonic Overture aircraft.

French startup Dessia Technologies uses artificial intelligence to help engineers evaluate design options and flag mistakes.

Propulsion developer ZeroAvia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Regional Jet Aviation completed a study that identified an initial CRJ700 retrofit entry point.