Two of Germany’s large aerospace suppliers seek better access to the U.S. market and Boeing, with very different approaches.

Government-to-government discussions about a potential Saudi Typhoon order are ongoing.

New, more hands-on production surveillance is likely to emerge from Boeing’s supply chain and quality missteps.

Boeing’s leadership team must continue to ask the hard questions and look further to honestly assess company culture that could contribute to future problems.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.