Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Aviation Week Staff
As a result of sanctions, Russian airlines must replace their Western fleets with locally produced aircraft, but industry is far behind expectations.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair and CFM have made progress on a multi-year engine services agreement that includes support for the airline's plans to set up two of its own engine shops.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Airbus Helicopters inaugurated a new helicopter logistics center in Singapore that will serve as its primary parts distribution hub for the Asia-Pacific region.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
As India reopens key military helicopter contests, European rotorcraft-makers are betting on local assembly to gain an edge.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Nandina REM has opened its first recycled carbon fiber production facility in Singapore.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
German aerospace lobby BDLI is calling for a dual-fighter strategy under FCAS, effectively urging France and others to go separate ways while maintaining the veneer of cooperation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Biggest eVTOL flies; ducted-fan ultra-STOL; axial-flux motor success; endurance UAS upgraded; and riblet service trial expands.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
Airbus started off 2026 with 19 January deliveries—a lower than expected number that may have been affected by a supplier quality problem unveiled in late 2025.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Thierry Dubois
LATAM Airlines Group has ordered AeroShark riblet films from Lufthansa Technik (LHT) for an additional five Boeing 777s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Canadian startup Horizon Aircraft is simplifying the configuration of its full-scale fan-in-wing Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL prototype, assembly of which is now underway.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Brian Everstine
International competitors see an uptick in interest for military equipment amid uncertain American trade policy.
Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau
The Brazilian airframer wants to take advantage of the huge growth of India’s air transport industry. But regional flying must first become a viable business.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
SpaceX’s purchase of xAI marries Elon Musk’s love of artificial intelligence and space.
Commercial Space

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Boosting widebody production is a key strategic priority for Airbus, which might offer a larger A350 that could enter service in the early 2030s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Pratt & Whitney projects strong MRO growth in 2026, driven by GTF and V2500 demand, despite challenges with older engines and parts supply.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
UK startup Vertical Aerospace has become the latest electric air vehicle developer to select advanced axial flux motors developed by Evolito.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
The U.S. unveils a critical minerals trading bloc plan with allies to counter China, set price floors and boost supply chain resilience for key industries.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
Hutchinson, a Paris-based supplier of multi-material components, has completed its acquisition of U.S.-based anti-icing specialist Cox & Company.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Karen Walker
A pair of agreements between the Singapore Economic Development Board and U.S. aerospace firms will broaden tech investment in the region.
Emerging Technologies

Sponsored by AllClear Aerospace & Defense
At the Singapore Airshow, Guy Norris talks to Bill Boucek, CEO of AllClear Aerospace & Defense.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Karen Walker
The two-year air freight handling contract signed at the Singapore Airshow continues the two companies' long-standing partnership.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
New approaches and technology will help OEMs adjust to supply chain challenges that will emerge with more complex, next-generation aircraft types, experts say.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris
Pratt & Whitney says it is close to an agreement with Airbus over firming up PW1100G GTF deliveries to match the OEM's increasing A320neo production rate.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Michael Bruno, Matthew Fulco, Steve Trimble
Several executives have acknowledged Trump’s pressure on their companies to accelerate delivery of warfighting capabilities.
Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
ATR has secured notable orders in Asia-Pacific over the past year, and the OEM sees major market opportunities for fleet replacement and growth in this region.
Aircraft & Propulsion