Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Neither Boeing’s nor Air France’s documentation explicitly mentions the effects of simultaneous actions on the controls, investigators note.

Company leader Marc Bell has rebuffed calls for his resignation.

Fast rotorcraft race to flight; Wing’s bigger package-carrier; Airbus tests fuel-cell system; and ZeroAvia develops hydrogen refueler.

General Electric says GE Aerospace is well-positioned for its launch as a separate entity this April.

The startup details the Quarterhorse flight-test plan as concept design work accelerates for the follow-on Darkhorse hypersonic cruiser.

A specialist in experimental rotorcraft, Piasecki eyes the transition from R&D to production.

We may be witnessing the slow demise of what was once the world’s greatest aerospace company, with few identifiable roadblocks to an act of self-immolation.

One of the major topics in aerospace manufacturing since the pandemic struck is when will supply chains get fixed.

Ahead of an expected major award for a new fleet, delays hit prototypes that had been expected to be fielded in January 2024.

Two years into its full-scale war with Ukraine, Russia’s airlines face increasing constraints in operating Western-made aircraft.

Wind tunnel evaluations are giving Safran confidence about meeting the targeted noise levels of the RISE open-fan engine demonstrator, company executives say.

Executives are exploring using the technology to strengthen supply chain resilience, optimize production processes and enhance the customer experience.

Boeing’s newest 737-7 exemption request faces opposition from inside and outside the FAA.

AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has rung the alarm bell on behalf of the Boeing 737 MAX customer base, which 2023 order numbers show is falling further behind Airbus.

Boeing goes back to basics to transform retired MD-90 for future truss-braced wing test role.

The agency and airframer are overcoming atmospheric and technical challenges to see how sustainable aviation fuel affects emissions and contrails.

Regardless of who shot down the A-50 AEW, its loss is a major embarrassment for Russian Air Force commanders.

While adding production workers is the most immediate need, design engineers are in demand for the industry’s decarbonization push.

The self-governed island expects local companies will contribute 75% to the program to replace the Beechcraft T-34C.

Figeac Aero's announcement signals to OEMs that they can count on the critical supplier, the future of which was once at stake during the COVID crisis.

Over 50 years, the capability and complexity of the Lockheed Martin F-16 have evolved from lightweight day fighter to multirole combat aircraft.

The space agency is slowing Artemis missions to address crew safety challenges.

As bad as it is for Boeing, it could have been a lot worse. Listen in as our editors discuss the Alaska Airlines midair blowout.

Problematic Spirit AeroSystems-supplied 737-9 panels evaded Boeing quality checks and may have caused a Jan. 5 Alaska Airlines accident.

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