Aerospace Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Apr 23, 2024
A reckoning in Renton, Washington, and Wichita is triggering jitters over a potential earthquake across the supply chain.
Apr 19, 2024
A Boeing engineer has come forward to challenge claims made by the OEM on the long-term safety of the 787, sparking a new round of scrutiny for the beleaguered manufacturer. Aviation Week editors break it all down.
Apr 19, 2024
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 19, 2024
Progress on 787 quality problems is challenged by whistleblower claims of long-term fleet safety risks.
Apr 17, 2024
Surprise Chinese attack helicopter appearance highlights worldwide trend despite increase in low-altitude threats.
Jul 23, 2024
British Airways has improved the performance of its Airbus A320neo fleet through enhanced use of data and analytics, as it works through a transformation plan.
Jul 23, 2024
Pratt & Whitney has secured an order from Avolon for the PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) to power 80 Airbus A320neos.
Jul 23, 2024
Boeing remains open to potential acquisitions and partnerships as necessary routes to add more capability and capacity to its aftermarket business.
Jul 22, 2024
Pratt says SMBC Aviation Capital—one of the largest lessors for GTF-powered Airbus A320neo-family aircraft—has exercised options for a further 22 firm orders.
Jul 22, 2024
Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer says the OEM is going “far deeper” into the supply chain than in the past to help its suppliers recover.
Jul 22, 2024
Concerns remain about the impact of Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems on the supplier’s defense business, as the key focus of the OEM’s move remains on fixing issues with the commercial side.
Jul 22, 2024
Airbus Helicopters has selected a hybrid-electric propulsion system to be developed by Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace for its H145-based PioneerLab technology demonstrator.
Jul 22, 2024
RTX’s strategic push toward more sustainable hybrid-electric aviation is accelerating with key advances in motor, motor-generator and control technologies.