Aviation Week Business Editor Michael Bruno talks to experts about the state of the industry at the 2021 SpeedNews Commercial Aviation Industry Supplier Conference.

Final assembly and a localized supply chain proposed if UK opts for the Leonardo AW149 for its medium helicopter need.

Balance sheet and debt concerns add to launch timing uncertainty as Boeing continues to study potential revisions to next aircraft program

In a wide-ranging interview, Boeing chief David Calhoun says the company won’t be rushed into launching a new airplane.

Diversified portfolios due to consolidation and similar spending on R&D by large contractors may be part of the answer.

Leaders expect a smaller, more streamlined supply chain to emerge as aircraft OEMs struggle to reach or exceed pre-pandemic rates.

The European missile manufacturer sees opportunities for missile development and consolidation as future fighter programs evolve.

Customer order to convert King Air fleet to autonomous flight capability indicated growing maturity of the technology.