Manufacturing & Supply Chain

After a year of trying to fix ailing suppliers, GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO Larry Culp cautions against expectations of near-term relief amid some progress.

Seaglider prototype debuts, fuel-cell flights, Delta backs BWB, and improving fuel cells.

Robinson Helicopter Company has announced the launch of the R88, its much-anticipated new large rotorcraft and the company’s first major product-line refresh since the R66 turbine was revealed in 2007.

Leaders in the sector say business is on an upward trajectory after years of stagnation.

Helicopter manufacturers are beginning to turn their attention to modernizing their bestsellers.

Civilian cellular network technology has many military uses.

Pratt & Whitney is planning further development of rotating detonation engine (RDE) technology following “positive test results” from a series of ground tests.

UK-based Senior is in advanced talks to sell its loss-making aerostructures business so that it can solely focus on fluid conveyance and thermal management.

Airline executives at Routes Americas voiced concerns about the supply chain and high taxes.

In contrast with ATR’s parallel hybrid approach to the EVO, Aura Aero is betting on a series hybrid layout involving two turbogenerators.

AerCap believes it is clear the industry continues to plan for a “lower for longer” supply environment reflected in increased lease rates and extensions.

Financial results for the leading aerospace companies for 2024 reveals RTX led the way for operating revenue with a reported turnover of $80.7 billion.

A key theme emerging from industry events and the latest earnings reports in the first two months of 2025 was how the supply chain is—finally—on the mend.

Heico’s sales and profit rose by double digits in its fiscal 2025 first quarter (Q1) due to strong demand for its commercial aerospace products.

Russian authorities have outlined the conditions needed to complete the certification of the “import-free” Superjet 100 passenger jet variant.

The Airbus A350F freighter is beginning to take shape, as Premium Aerotec delivered the first side shells to Airbus earlier in February.

Pratt & Whitney has received FAA certification for the upgraded Advantage version of its PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) that powers the A320neo.

MTU and Pratt & Whitney want a place on the next narrowbodies developed by Boeing and Airbus. The engine-makers now rule out an open fan.

Embraer is keeping the E175-E2 on hold for another four years, the company confirmed Feb. 25.

Boeing has removed the COO title from Stephanie Pope, seemingly freeing the executive up to focus on running the Boeing Commercial Airplanes division.

The aircraft-maker’s much-anticipated production rate increases on its key programs remain tied to quality improvement targets that appear to be in sight.

OEMs and suppliers in Germany should improve cooperation, as cash-strapped suppliers are having a hard time convincing banks to fund their investments.

The Austrian aerospace supplier FACC does not rule out the possibility of further expanding its presence in the U.S.

The airframer faces challenges on several fronts in leaving stubborn problems in its wake this year.

There are three lessons to take away from Airbus’ admission that it is delaying its hydrogen-fueled aircraft dream.