Top Manufacturers Are Taking More Active Supply Chain Roles

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Production ramp-ups amid strong demand from the in-service fleet mean suppliers face added pressure to keep up.

Credit: Airbus
Top-tier manufacturers accustomed to leveraging largely passive tactics to reap commercial aftermarket benefits are incorporating more active strategies to meet strong demand for older products as they push many of the same suppliers to meet new aircraft commitments. Aircraft- and engine-makers are...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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