Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
Airbus started off 2026 with 19 January deliveries—a lower than expected number that may have been affected by a supplier quality problem unveiled in late 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
LATAM Airlines Group has ordered AeroShark riblet films from Lufthansa Technik (LHT) for an additional five Boeing 777s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Canadian startup Horizon Aircraft is simplifying the configuration of its full-scale fan-in-wing Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL prototype, assembly of which is now underway.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Boosting widebody production is a key strategic priority for Airbus, which might offer a larger A350 that could enter service in the early 2030s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
International competitors see an uptick in interest for military equipment amid uncertain American trade policy.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
SpaceX’s purchase of xAI marries Elon Musk’s love of artificial intelligence and space.
Commercial Space

By Jens Flottau
The Brazilian airframer wants to take advantage of the huge growth of India’s air transport industry. But regional flying must first become a viable business.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
Pratt & Whitney projects strong MRO growth in 2026, driven by GTF and V2500 demand, despite challenges with older engines and parts supply.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
UK startup Vertical Aerospace has become the latest electric air vehicle developer to select advanced axial flux motors developed by Evolito.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
The U.S. unveils a critical minerals trading bloc plan with allies to counter China, set price floors and boost supply chain resilience for key industries.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
Hutchinson, a Paris-based supplier of multi-material components, has completed its acquisition of U.S.-based anti-icing specialist Cox & Company.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Karen Walker
A pair of agreements between the Singapore Economic Development Board and U.S. aerospace firms will broaden tech investment in the region.
Emerging Technologies

Sponsored by AllClear Aerospace & Defense
At the Singapore Airshow, Guy Norris talks to Bill Boucek, CEO of AllClear Aerospace & Defense.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Karen Walker
The two-year air freight handling contract signed at the Singapore Airshow continues the two companies' long-standing partnership.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
New approaches and technology will help OEMs adjust to supply chain challenges that will emerge with more complex, next-generation aircraft types, experts say.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris
Pratt & Whitney says it is close to an agreement with Airbus over firming up PW1100G GTF deliveries to match the OEM's increasing A320neo production rate.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Michael Bruno, Matthew Fulco, Steve Trimble
Several executives have acknowledged Trump’s pressure on their companies to accelerate delivery of warfighting capabilities.
Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
ATR has secured notable orders in Asia-Pacific over the past year, and the OEM sees major market opportunities for fleet replacement and growth in this region.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Engine-makers are fighting to match production rates to those of Airbus and Boeing. But as single-aisle delivery rates continue to increase, can they keep up?
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
Boeing is shifting its focus from air shows to certification and production, prioritizing reliable aircraft delivery as demand surges and testing accelerates.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
Allegiant and Sun Country seem to be natural merger mates.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Global air passenger demand as measured in revenue passenger kilometers “moderated” in 2025 as the post-pandemic surge in travel slowed, IATA said.
Airlines & Lessors

Anthony L. Velocci, Jr.
Whether Boeing’s reset endures will depend on its willingness to protect dissent and accept short-term pain in service of long-term credibility.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris
Rolls-Royce has produced the first new-build Trent 1000XE incorporating a second phase of durability improvements.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A weapons and combat aircraft manufacturing complex is rising out of Ohio soybean fields, representing Anduril’s bid to disrupt the defense industrial base.
Supply Chain