Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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

As the downturn is slashing demand, Airbus plans to adapt workforce by the summer of next year.

Drawing on government funding into hydrogen propulsion, the manufacturer is working to define a commercial airliner to enter service in 2035.

Congressional report questions Boeing and FAA handling of pilot-response assumptions that set stage for two fatal MAX accidents.

The next step in a KC-46 fix; AIA predicts COVID-19 impact on workforce; Testing arsenal plane concept; Poland’s W-3 replacement effort.

Ask the Editors: The A220-500 would be great strategic asset for Airbus in its competition with Boeing and the 737 MAX.

Companies have developed the tools to build new electronics on the first pass, and the government should embrace faster development.

It is not clear yet, but the pandemic could trigger one of the greatest scrambles to relocate and land aero manufacturing.

The company that invented the unmanned hunter-killer mission unveils a concept for the legendary MQ-9’s replacement.

Russia develops hybrid; Aerion tunnel tests; German air mobility; UK copter startup; Offshore drone delivery; Amazon, Walmart and drones.

As industry ranks are decimated, OEMs and top-tier companies already are worried about losing too many talented workers.

Aerospace companies are mapping strategies to meet both employee and business needs in an uncertain future.

The company is offering a family of UAS that includes advanced and inexpensive systems.

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

Multiple industry projects are underway as the U.S. Air Force seeks to redefine design requirements for an attritable propulsion system.

Ask the Editors: Mitsubishi’s inexperience with developing commercial aircraft has led to a series of delays in its regional jet program.

Most observers agree that aircraft manufacturers are still too optimistic with regards to demand for new aircraft.

Europe to fly hybrids; eVTOL cargo UAV; Flying-V takes flight; Lasers for air data; Drag sail deorbiter; High-rate UAM manufacture

Air Lease Corporation chairman Steven Udvar Házy is encouraging Boeing to publicly refer to the 737 MAX by its more formal numerical designations, such as the 737-8 and 737-9, calling the name “MAX” a “clear liability.”

From SpaceX’s recent successes to Palantir’s coming public stock offering, newcomers are making noise in A&D, but looks can be deceiving.

Eight aircraft identified as needing immediate attention due to safety risks.

Aviation Week editors discuss why Airbus and Boeing will need to further trim output to ride out the COVID-19 crisis. Don't miss a single episode

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

After moves toward recovery during the European summer season, airlines are facing up to a much tougher winter.

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