Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Safran’s CEO sees challenges and opportunities in aerospace manufacturing and space launch in the coming years.

The industry needs to offer more flexibility and financial incentive and find ways to resonate with young people.

As production ramps up, hiring is now a major concern. Improved production techniques should help on-time delivery and quality.

With a piloted, four-passenger air taxi on the way, Vertical Aerospace sits down with Aviation Week to discuss the VX4 and larger advanced air mobility sector.

Clean Aviation structures a large part of the European effort toward future aeronautics, while research and technology are involved in early testing.

Spanish companies are playing leading roles in developing the sixth-gen Future Combat Air System sensor suite, low-observability features and remote carriers.

Circor has agreed to be bought by private-equity investor KKR for $1.6 billion in cash, capping a multiyear corporate drama.

Across France, Germany and Spain, engineers from 15 companies and consortia are working on the sixth-generation Future Combat Air System.

Michael Schoellhorn talks with Aviation Week about the rapidly changing face of Europe’s security requirements.

Aviation Week editors talk with the Boeing Defense, Space and Security president about his focus on regaining stability for major development programs.

Under the memorandum of understanding, the companies are exploring a joint development agreement to advance HT-PEM fuel cells for aviation.

Safran says the partial acquisition of Air Liquide would complement their aerosystems wing.

Boeing’s commercial aircraft development efforts are focused on emerging airframe technologies that could lead to a new aircraft available starting in 2035.

The BWB offers a number of advantages for both commercial and military applications.

With Osprey orders ending and the Chinook awaiting a major U.S. Army decision, Boeing is devising a new future for its Philadelphia campus.

A new Aviation Week and Bank of America market survey shows the state of industry’s relationships to be unexpectedly good.

CEO Dave Calhoun claims Airbus and Comac competitive threats are overplayed, and says OEM will need until at least 2035 to bring a new aircraft to market.

Francisco Gomes Neto expected to run Embraer without a commercial airline unit, but he is making it work.

Targeted growth, strategic mergers and retaining talent can help companies rebound from the unavoidable difficulties of recent years.

High-performing companies, like great sports teams, create visions and execute winning strategies.

Recaro Aircraft Seating, a market leader for economy-class seats, has seen demand return following the pandemic, but parts shortages are an everyday challenge.

The company has a $2.5 billion backlog but also fast-shrinking cash reserves.

Accidents are becoming more survivable, meaning regulators are doing their jobs, but finding additional improvements has become more challenging.

With an eye on China, Tokyo ramps up ambitions for selling military equipment abroad.

For those suppliers who know both the automotive and aerospace sectors, the difference in manufacturing performance is striking.