Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Leonardo is reporting progress in nacelle technology, having performed successful tests in engine noise absorption.

Recovery to pre-pandemic engine production levels is in sight for some, as other manufacturers battle durability and supply chain challenges.

Kenya Airways says passengers may face flight cancellations as it battles with spares shortages for some of its fleet.

Hill Helicopters’ founder says the aircraft could find a role in providing advanced air mobility ahead of eVTOLs.

Boeing is promoting Stephanie Pope to COO in 2024, a move that catapults the veteran Boeing leader on to the short list of potential CEO successors.

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer hope the worst supplier and production problems are behind them, but engine issues continue to hold them back.

The coming year is shaping up to be even better than 2023 for aerospace and defense companies with both cash flow and profitability looking robust.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Safran may take the Italian government to court after Rome blocked its purchase of Collins Aerospace's actuation and flight control systems business from RTX.

With the Ariane 6 seeing progress at last and Avio leaving Arianespace, the European Space Agency takes steps toward a competition for Europe’s future launchers.

Eaton is tapping a veteran Collins Aerospace executive to take over from Nanda Kumar, the longtime president of Eaton Aerospace.

Such hurdles as espionage and supply chain issues stand in the way of a more reliable indigenous defense industry.

Sweeping changes and streamlining plan targets fourfold profit increase by 2027 and exit from electric propulsion sector.

Startup Evolito has received Design Organization Approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, giving it the ability to type-certify its electric engines.

Honeywell Aerospace’s new chief talks to Aviation Week editors about his priorities.

The country’s Vision 2030 set challenging goals for its fledgling defense industry, but SAMI CEO Walid Abukhaled says the efforts are on track.

Rolls-Royce announced this week that a Virgin Atlantic flight flew on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) London Heathrow to New York.

Airbus is building a road map of technologies for automated aerial refueling that will pave the way for a second-generation MRTT.

The U.S. will need to make more spacecraft more quickly and less expensively.

Interest in ADL’s aerodynamic modification kit is growing among Boeing 737-800/-900 operators as future design work pivots to the Airbus A320 family.

AAL Group reaffirmed its dedication to sustaining Mi-type helicopters, fully independently and supported by its outstanding performance as a self-standing internationally recognized MRO and manufacturing organization.

Helped by international players, the UAE has become a regional leader in space.

The UK government is expected to provide £975 million in funding support for the country’s civil aerospace industry over five years starting in 2025.

The new CEO of Spirit AeroSystems is expanding his imprint on the beleaguered aerostructure provider’s operations with the departure of COO Samantha Marnick.

PT Dirgantara Indonesia is considering setting up a final assembly line in China after agreeing on sales of 25 N219 turboprop aircraft to the country.