Aerospace Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Jun 26, 2024
Will Bombardier’s military work help it evolve into a stronger competitor?
Jun 25, 2024
The airframer projects it will reach historic E-Jet peak production in a few years, while studies for a larger narrowbody include wing and fuselage concepts.
Jun 24, 2024
GE’s small hybrid core; on-site hydrogen on demand; 3D-printing magnesium; and very-low-orbit space tracker.
Jun 24, 2024
To produce three or four commercial aircraft per day, Airbus receives 2.2 million parts.
Jun 21, 2024
The airframer hopes the narrowbody A321XLR will make new long-haul routes economically viable.
Sep 19, 2024
Airbus Helicopters UK has formally opened its new headquarters at London Oxford Airport, making what Chairman John Harrison calls a £55 million ($73 million) "investment not only in our infrastructure, but also in a better future."
Sep 19, 2024
Textron Aviation presented its best and final offer of a new four-year labor contract to the machinists union Sept. 18, one which includes a 26% wage increase over the life of the contract. Union leaders recommend acceptance.
Sep 18, 2024
As negotiators enter the final stages of labor contract negotiations, Textron Aviation workers are prepared to strike as union leaders say the sides remain far apart on key issues.
Sep 17, 2024
Intel's funding comes from the Biden administration’s $52.5 billion CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to revitalize American semiconductor manufacturing.
Sep 16, 2024
Chinese state media has hinted that trials have begun of a new carrier-borne fighter, with speculation that Beijing could be referring to the Shenyang J-35.
Sep 13, 2024
As Airbus gears up for the first flight of a high-aspect-ratio, morphing-wing aircraft in 2026, engineers are working on accompanying measurement techniques.
Sep 13, 2024
Boeing's unionized workers at its major manufacturing hub in the Seattle area have overwhelmingly voted to go on strike with immediate effect.
Sep 12, 2024
Heart also plans to fly the X1 within the next six months from a yet-to-be-decided airport in the U.S., which would make it the first new-generation hybrid aircraft to reach that milestone.