Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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.

Recaro Aircraft Seating and Airbus leadership are discussing how to collaborate on ideas to manage the effects on the interiors industry as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

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

Futurists talk of electric aircraft, hybrid power systems and hydrogen as a fuel source, but there are decades of life yet in jet propulsion.

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

Ask the Editors: Embraer will continue to develop the E175-E2, although its planned entry-into-service timeline has been delayed to 2023.

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

One major provider is exiting the business, but leading flight simulator makers and pilot training companies do see bluer skies.

Highly regarded as an "engineer’s engineer," David Joyce has led transformational changes during his 12-year tenure as GE Aviation CEO.

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.

AMAG Austria Metall said it is acquiring a 70% share of the German company Aircraft Philipp Gruppe (ACP)—more vertically aligning expertise in the