Boeing’s new CEO has been on the job for a year. Melius Research analyst Scott Mikus joins Aviation Week editors to discuss how Kelly Ortberg is doing so far.
Diversified aerospace supplier Woodward posted increased sales and net income growth in its fiscal third quarter, driven by demand for its aftermarket services.
Boeing’s efforts to gradually ramp up production showed further signs of progress in the second quarter, with 737 MAX and 787s reaching higher output, but certification of new versions of the company’s narrowbody have slipped into next year.
The FAA rule removes outdated weight limits on light sport aircraft, increases stall speeds and expands the types of aircraft that qualify as light sport.
The EU and U.S. have agreed to return to zero tariffs on aircraft and components in a move that will come as a relief to a European aerospace industry that had been planning for the worst.
JetZero has selected Maryland-based ST Engineering MRAS to design and manufacture the exhaust nozzle for its full-scale blended wing body demonstrator.
Late component deliveries are still impeding the production of Dassault Aviation’s Falcon business jets, both at the aerostructures manufacturing and final assembly stages, CEO Éric Trappier said July 22.
Embraer has enjoyed its monopoly on providing regional jets for U.S. airlines, but the U.S.-Brazil trade dispute threatens future deliveries to key customers.
The acquired business employs 4,000 people and supplies systems for 180 platforms; it will be consolidated within Safran Electronics & Defense as of Aug. 1.
