Supply Chain

Coronavirus relief act to pump much-needed cash to specific industry sectors.

Top executives from a variety of aviation aftermarket companies from around the world share their viewpoints about the industry’s evolution.

The major trends that shaped the aviation aftermarket over the past 25 years also provide clues to where it’s going.

American Airlines plans to invest $550 million in its biggest maintenance base.

Trends in navigation systems lean toward being more satellite-dependent and accuracy-accentuated.

Fewer flights, new security protocols, a smaller labor force and more consolidation likely lie ahead.

After the demise of Monarch Aircraft Engineering, STS Aviation Group acquired the former MRO’s Birmingham hangar and sought to establish a new and altogether leaner operation.

The COVID-19 crisis will have an impact on aircraft production and MRO for years to come.

Marc-André Huard, Air Canada’s operations manager for components, speaks with Aviation Week about the costs of reliability.

These products and services are helping the MRO industry improve sustainability and reduce environmental impacts.

Boeing sold Inventory Locator Service (ILS) to CAMP Systems, which is owned by Hearst, in late 2019. John Herrman, ILS general manager, talks about

MROs, suppliers and startups are adapting to the changing environment while seeking out new opportunities for business.

Key aerospace and defense suppliers Woodward and Hexcel have called off their planned merger due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, ending a three-month saga that always baffled many industry insiders and has since been overtaken by survival necessities.

As airlines conserve cash and compile excess aircraft, MRO providers will feel the financial pain.

Auditors reveal ongoing F-35 problems; Triton funding requested; a new C-17 scheduling app and Libya seeks Airbus helicopters.

Airlines are drastically cutting their passenger flights in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, which could take several months to contain. This will cause a rash of aftermarket order cancellations.

The Airbus subsidiary has partnered with Fast Radius to improve maintenance tool designs and reduce lead times.

LOS ANGELES -- As part of efforts to sustain operations and increase its chances of receiving a state bailout to offset the devastating impact of the

Aerospace manufacturing has awakened to a nightmare. Customer demand could swoon as air travel is crippled, battering a sector already reeling from narrowbody and widebody cuts alike.

Ted Colbert, CEO of Boeing Global Services, spoke with Lee Ann Shay on March 4 at Boeing’s Chicago headquarters about how he’s adjusting to the job that he started in October and how he’s navigating today’s very dynamic business environment.

Aircraft OEMs look to “verticalize” their hold on the UAM market and its supply chain as car manufacturers get into the game.

Aircraft maintenance scheduling is finally moving beyond Excel spreadsheets and waterfall boards.

Why MRO providers and aircraft operators should take a close look at FAA AC 120-17B.

Despite recent events, the outlook for the aviation industry is still mostly positive.

The aerospace parts manufacturer is implementing a variety of robots to address challenges in the Pacific Northwest, including ongoing Boeing woes and a skilled labor shortage.