Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Michael Bruno
With final prices in check but input costs rising, tariffs could sap profitability out of commercial aerospace in a slow but steady manner.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren, Jens Flottau
The U.S. has suspended sales of aircraft technologies to China for use by state-owned commercial aircraft manufacturer Comac, industry sources say.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Teasing the long-awaited Strategic Defense Review to be published June 2, UK Defense Secretary John Healey said the UK needs to bolster its defense industrial base.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jens Flottau
Air India’s and IndiGo’s ambitious growth plans have have hit some unexpected roadblocks, and aircraft-makers and suppliers are slowing things down.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
A longer and modernized version of the Dornier 328 carries Deutsche Aircraft’s hopes for a revival of the regional turboprop market.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
A new version of the Dornier 328 turboprop has rolled out of the hangar, as Deutsche Aircraft presents the first prototype of the D328eco.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris, Joe Anselmo
Speaking with Aviation Week in his first extended interview as CEO, Ortberg said that one of Boeing's priorities is improving collaboration with the FAA.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Editors share their impressions of an in-depth conversation with Kelly Ortberg after the Boeing CEO spoke exclusively with Aviation Week.
Check 6

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
The CEO talks about his plans for a turnaround, Boeing’s future in space, when it might launch a new airliner and the huge F-47 fighter win.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau
Airbus is exchanging the leadership of its research and technology functions in a far-reaching move that also puts those activities into its airliner division.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams, Jens Flottau
Even with slower growth, demand for replacement aircraft will enable Europe to contribute its share to sustaining manufacturers’ production plans.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
New-engine durability challenges heighten competition for midlife assets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
VietJet has ordered 20 more Airbus A330neo aircraft, doubling its commitment from the initial 20 aircraft purchased in 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Even before champagne is uncorked at Le Bourget, aerospace, defense and space are suffering a White House-induced hangover.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
Boeing needed extensive sleuthing to find the root cause, but its engineers have identified and corrected the issues that led to cracked 777-9 thrust links.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne, Robert Wall
From helicopters to space, Europe is investing to advance next-generation systems.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Michael Bruno
New data shows that when it comes to the price of doing business, increased volatility will be about the only reliable prediction.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Kim Minseok
South Korea's KAI and DAPA say the first production model of the KF-21 has entered final assembly, a significant milestone for the domestically produced fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
By marshaling its technological and manufacturing acumen, Taiwan hopes to meet rising demand for uncrewed air systems made outside China.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Vivienne Machi
Long known for its storied aviation history, the Los Angeles region remains a force in aerospace manufacturing—now with the “space” element in sharp focus.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Rolls-Royce says it has completed a milestone of 100 test events with its Orpheus engine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Ryanair is taking a more “judicious” approach to network expansion, focusing on frequency growth and improved aircraft utilization as it manages Boeing delays.
Airlines & Lessors

Ethiopian Airlines Group and GE Aerospace have signed an agreement confirming Ethiopian’s choice of the GEnx Engine to power 11 new Boeing 787s.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair says it is increasingly confident about Boeing’s delivery schedule and is forecasting a strong increase in fares amid robust demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
Narrowbody deliveries for Airbus and Boeing came to a total of 79 units in April 2025, representing a 12.8% year-over-year increase.
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