Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Could the opening to Saudi Eurofighter sales also pave the way for an A400M deal?

“We’re not going to point fingers,” the Boeing CEO said. “Because, yes, it escaped their factory; but then it escaped ours too. So, we’re all in this together.”

The F-16 has long been a stalwart in global fleets, but key advances over the years have proved its ability to serve in a variety of operational roles.

The aircraft has evolved significantly over the decades, a process that looks set to continue far into the future.

The raw materials and labor pain points of recent years have eased, but supply chain issues have metastasized.

Figuring out what happened with four bolts on the Alaska Airlines accident flight 737 MAX is emerging as a key task in NTSB's probe.

Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer lays out his agenda in his first interview since beginning in the new role.

More companies are likely to need a strong focus on operations to execute challenging business initiatives.

With a capital infusion from a stock offering, what are Cirrus’ next moves?

The country’s order for armed H145Ms is the largest order yet for Airbus’ militarized light twin.

A record 223 orbital-class rockets lifted off last year, a 20% hike over 2022.

An Aviation Week/Siemens survey uncovers some disturbing trends as big labor negotiations loom.

Crane has acquired Vian Enterprises, a supplier of aerospace oil lubrication systems including pumps, valves, fluid regulators and gerotors, for $103 million.

Arlington Capital Partners says it is consolidating and rebranding its businesses focused on manufacturing precision aerospace and defense engine components.

Australian startup Stralis Aircraft plans to retrofit a Beechcraft Bonanza with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, aiming for first flight in 2024.

NASA believes it can leverage commercial service industries for deep-space exploration.

Aresia, a French supplier of metallic components, is working on the production of liquid hydrogen tanks for future commercial aircraft.

By streamlining defense collaboration in key emerging technologies, the AUKUS nations aim to develop “integrated deterrence” in the Indo-Pacific.

As the first U.S. hypersonic weapons enter service, defense officials are searching for new ideas for high-speed propulsion and to dramatically reduce prices.

The Defense Department should consider proven, maneuvering reentry vehicle technology.

Major events in aerospace and defense during 2023.

An agency of Italy, Japan and the UK will run the Global Combat Air Program, supported by a yet-to-be formed industrial joint venture.

For the airline and aerospace industries, many questions about pandemic recovery remain unanswered.

AAR Corp. announced on Dec. 21 that it would buy Triumph’s (TGI) Product Support Group for $725 million.

Industry titans will continue to sell off businesses, and private equity will continue to play a central role.