Manufacturing & Supply Chain

The German airline group, launch customer for the 737-100 in 1968, is going full circle, hoping to create flexibility in its fleet.

From new fighters to launchers, airline production ramps to air taxi certifications, 2024 will be a busy year.

Rolls-Royce has begun tests of aerospace-rated pumps able to handle hydrogen in its cryogenic liquid state as it aims for future zero-emissions flight.

If 2023 is any indication, 2024 could be a yearlong Festivus in the supply chain.

Airbus announced plans for a new conventional narrowbody in June. Now the French government is making it clear that the project is its top funding priority.

As Archer, Joby and Volocopter inch closer to certification, several obstacles still stand in the way.

Airlines struggle to get the SAF they need.

Despite the conflict in Gaza, the Middle East’s military modernization is continuing.

Heir apparent Chris Calio to take over sprawling aerospace and defense giant.

Paris has announced the creation of Ace Aero Partenaires 2, a follow-on fund to continue supporting the French aerospace supply chain.

The service is adding a new approach to launch contracting, as the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture takes shape.

Chief operating officers are returning to prominence across aerospace and defense companies as the industry labors to recover from the COVID-19 disruption.

Less than three weeks after officially declaring its electric propulsion unit up for sale, Rolls-Royce is reported to have found a buyer.

Dimensional Energy has closed a $20 million Series A funding round that will support construction of a power-to-liquids plant in Richmond, British Columbia.

As Boeing elevates a possible successor to CEO Dave Calhoun, industry guru Richard Aboulafia joins our editors to discuss the company's 2023 and its path forward.

Three sources of U.S. budget indeterminacy will spawn other uncertainties that defense contractors will have to assess.

Chris Calio will become the next CEO of RTX, arguably the world’s largest aerospace and defense company by annual sales, on May 2, 2024.

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.