Two icing test campaigns on a section of a transonic truss-braced wing, like that in development for the X-66 demonstrator, reveal ice-protection concerns.

The manufacturer is building its supply chain and aftermarket plans to reduce bottlenecks and improve customer support.

While some nagging issues persist, Airbus' Christian Scherer reports “encouraging signs of overall performance improvement” in its supply chains.

Comac has told suppliers to its C919 narrowbody program to prepare for a rate increase from the initial 50 aircraft target to 75, as it works to fulfill its current backlog.

Lisi Group CEO Emmanuel Viellard reportedly says his aerospace fastener company is ready and able to backfill supply of the critical parts after the SPS fire.

Collins’ new Engineering Development and Test Center is aimed at reducing turnaround times and improving product design.

As Airbus and Boeing production finally ramps up post-pandemic, industry may find some supplier plants where insufficient attention and investment have been made.

The UK supply chain is stymied in financing the investments needed for the short-term production ramp-up and the longer-term push for decarbonization, ADS says.