Supply Chain

Since the mid 1980s, aerospace and defense executives have identified the hiring of a diversity of people— gender, age, and ethnicity—as having a corporate value and contribution to success. Over the last five years, there has been measurable, though subtle, improvement.

The return of a downcycle harbors major changes to the commercial aerospace supplier base.

The industry has seen very conservative rates of retirement while hiring an increasing number of young people

Raytheon Technologies is on its way to cutting at least 15,000 employees in response to the company’s recent merger and the fallout from COVID-19, the aerospace and defense giant’s CEO told an investor conference, and likely more will occur.

U.S.-based aftermarket inventory specialist AvAir has acquired surplus Airbus and Boeing parts stock emanating from Argentinian flag carrier

As part of efforts to restructure its business in the wake of COVID-19, SR Technics has confirmed the management buyout of its Armac Systems

Aviation Week’s annual listing of top schools is unlike other university rating programs. See the breakdown.

The pandemic is driving faster adoption of digital supply chain management tools, as MROs and OEMs seek to minimize costs.

How JAL Engineering is adjusting its maintenance operations to the COVID-19 pandemic while upgrading its capabilities.

Many companies miss the chance to reinvent for the future and leapfrog the status quo.

Makro Aero, which has continued to grow its business during the COVID-19 pandemic, believes the GSE market will bounce back by the end of 2022.

If Airbus prioritizes long-term outcomes, it will come out of the COVID-19 downturn stronger than ever.

Ask the Editors: Aviation Week reduced its 10-year forecast for new commercial aircraft by 30%, representing a 34% drop in dollar value.

Sajedah Rustom, CEO AJW Technique, discusses her outlook for the market and the trends she’s seeing at the component MRO in Montreal. What repair

Returning to “normal” production is the wrong target for aircraft OEMs.

The MRO market will be smaller during the virus recovery. Will it also start to get more competitive? Cash-short airlines have maximum incentives to

Engine-makers adjust to changing post-pandemic priorities and consider accelerating efforts on advanced and disruptive technologies.

The General Electric-Safran joint venture has developed a checklist to help customers with aircraft service reentry.

Taking the helm amid the aviation industry’s worst crisis, Slattery is likely to take a fresh look at structures and strategies.

The awards are aimed at strengthening sectors hit hard by the spread of COVID-19.

From swapping delivery positions to equity stakes, lessors are going beyond monthly payment adjustments to keep their customers flying.

The appointment of Mitja Schulz as CEO completes an executive search announced in April.

The pandemic has been a catalyst for change, from accelerated digitalization to new training technologies.

Weaknesses at established suppliers have opened the door to newcomers with innovative products, especially in economy seats.

Ask the Editors: Chinese military aircraft could benefit from Western engine technology, but there is a limit to what can be leveraged.