Regional aircraft manufacturers see opportunities in broadening their aftermarket services portfolios beyond their product lines.

Indigo Partners is warning that aircraft supply chain issues could be prolonged as far out as 2028.

Boeing expects several months of 737 production-line and delivery disruptions while repairs to non-conforming parts on nearly 200 737 MAXs are made.

The move comes after Airbus had missed its 2022 delivery targets for the A320neo program by a significant margin.

GKN Aerospace is gearing up to begin production of its first load-bearing additive-manufactured components.

Engine unit and aftermarket sales have been brisk, particularly to China, where commercial air traffic has grown since Beijing ended its zero-COVID policy.

Boeing’s global search for engineering talent has spawned a lawsuit in Brazil over alleged damage to national security.

While the short-term economic situation is uncertain, conversion specialists say long-term trends justify full orderbooks.