Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
Woodward expects its commercial aerospace business to return to growth in the second half of its fiscal 2025 as Boeing ramps up production of the 737 MAX.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne, Craig Caffrey
Even if the Middle East is no longer the only game in town for defense exports, it still has ample appetite for advanced equipment, from drones to transports.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
If SAF is to account for the majority of aviation’s decarbonization, the two industries need to improve mutual understanding.
Emerging Technologies

By Michael Bruno
The buyout delivers a key portfolio of aerospace and defense parts and engineering into the hands of two private equity (PE) investors familiar to industry.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sash Tusa
The nature of the military pilot-training market is changing, driven by the exceptionally high cost of the process.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Guy Norris
Lessons learned from the XB-1 form the prelude to Boom’s Overture plan as engine development becomes the key pacing item for the supersonic program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno
If last year was rock bottom, 2025 could be the start of recovery for the airframer and large defense prime. But the flight path is cloudy.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
A crippling lack of key indigenous infrastructure and skills continues to hold back India’s defense industry, despite rising investment.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By William Garvey
Bunce, a general aviation champ “writ large,” welcomed rotorcraft-makers, promoted unleaded avgas and opposed privatizing air traffic control.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Pratt & Whitney’s upgraded PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) is on pace to earn FAA approval by mid-year followed quickly by initial deliveries.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Positive trends have Boeing executives optimistic that a ramp-up to 42 aircraft per month is achievable in 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Boeing leaders said they are confident about returning to a monthly production rate of 38 new 737 narrowbodies before the end of 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
A shortage of new spare parts will continue to be the main challenge for operators of latest generation engines.
Supply Chain

By Thierry Dubois
As the Trump administration considers more economic sanctions against Russia, the aerospace industry is advised to brace for difficulties in titanium supply.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
With fighter recapitalization decisions made, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and others turn their attention to helicopter capacity.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jens Flottau, Robert Wall
Boeing reconfirmed that it still anticipates first delivery of the 777-9 in 2026 amid doubts by key customers that it will be able to meet its latest schedule.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Hexcel posted revenue of $474 million in the December quarter, up 4% year-on-year, while earnings per share of $0.52 just edged out Wall Street’s expectations.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
New readiness levels aim to demystify and delineate progress through the labyrinth of aviation certification.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Jennifer Tisdale
The aerospace industry must ensure security of its “crown jewels” through collaboration, investment in education and a comprehensive cybersecurity game plan.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Ben Goldstein
The sector seems more real than ever as eVTOL-makers ramp up production of full-scale aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Robert Wall
Rolls has completed certification testing of a major Trent 1000 upgrade and is now looking to secure the delayed certification of the Durability Enhancement.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
China’s Sichuan Lingkong Tianxing Technology on Jan. 20 unveiled its Yunxing family of supersonic aircraft, alongside the Jindou-400 supersonic engine.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Hydrogen-fuel turboprop; cargo uncrewed air vehicle flies on liquid hydrogen; riblet paint on Boeing 787; BAE battery for Airbus hybridization.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
Daher is cementing its position on the North American aerostructures market with a long-term lease for its Stuart, Florida, site.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Alex Krutz
A sound operating system is crucial when managing highly volatile environments, enabling connectivity and performance from enterprise strategy to shop floor.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain