Manufacturing & Supply Chain

FAA okay to re-start deliveries ends a long saga, but now Boeing has a new problem to worry about. Listen in as our specialists break down the situation—and the numbers.

Southwest says it does not expect any 737-7 deliveries until next year, raising questions about the model’s certification progress.

Spirit AeroSystems says it has solved one of the problems limiting the Pentagon’s ability to scale-up hypersonic weapon production.

The F-35 and Typhoon are soaring, while development of Franco-German FCAS and sales of the Swedish Gripen lag.

As industry eyes growth, suppliers are struggling to staff up so they can keep up.

This is the summer of supply chain discontent in aerospace and defense, according to widespread laments by top executives in recent quarterly financial updates.

A look at three models private equity groups could use to refashion aerospace and defense for the next supercycle.

Southwest Airlines does not expect to receive any 737-7s in 2022, the airline says, raising the possibility that the variant may not be certified before a year-end law that affects its flight deck design.

Fundamental challenges below the surface of the engine-makers’ business model could lead to restructuring.

Industry consolidation in space comms heats up, with Eutelsat capturing OneWeb as Viasat closes in on Inmarsat.

The FAA and industry have committed to phasing out leaded aviation fuel by 2030.

Africa has a growing need for modern utility aircraft. And yesterday at the world’s largest general aviation event, the AirVenture show in Oshkosh USA, the latest model has been unveiled.

The mission would be Terran R Launch vehicle’s first flight.

As demand grows for civil and military aircraft, global industry has yet to solve raw material, supply chain and skill shortage issues.

Revised supersonic design reflects pragmatic focus on noise and performance goals as Boom aims to finalize propulsion supplier agreement.

The first major air show since the pandemic began reinforces that restarting the industry is a greater challenge than anticipated.

Airbus adds second A380 to CFM RISE-related flight-test plan, with dedicated aircraft modification set for open-rotor evaluation.

Turkish Aerospace has been awarded contracts that cover the Airbus A350F Barrier Wall, A320 Family – Section 18/19 Joining and A220 Center Mid Lower Fuselage Panels.

The engine-maker is using digital design tools and rapid manufacturing processes to accelerate Orpheus engine development.

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SAMI Composites has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to develop a Composites Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Riyadh.

Airbus has successfully delivered its first full-size wing prototype or ‘demonstrator’ through its Wing of Tomorrow programme to help mature next-generation wing technologies.

UK funds low-carbon and advanced-mobility projects; GKN leads Dutch research; and Defining a heavy-lift airship.

The two companies will cooperate on a series of early concept ground tests of a Rolls AE 2100 engine, followed by a full-scale ground test of a Rolls Pearl 15 jet engine.

Archer expects to achieve type certification of its production aircraft in 2024.