Aerospace Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Apr 07, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 06, 2023
Without production challenges, around 30 aircraft might have been delivered last year—still a low number compared with the previous decade.
Apr 05, 2023
Faulty parts installed during maintenance have grounded multiple military fleets, raising supply chain concerns.
Apr 04, 2023
The unprofitable, classified program at the company’s Missiles and Fire Control division appears set to enter production soon.
Mar 30, 2023
Increasing payment terms will exacerbate supplier distress and ultimately could thwart the ability of OEMs to reach production goals.
Jul 28, 2022
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.
Jul 20, 2022
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Jul 19, 2022
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.
Jul 19, 2022
Archer expects to achieve type certification of its production aircraft in 2024.
Jul 19, 2022
Leonardo says it could be ready to build the AW149 for the UK requirement by year-end if needed.
Jul 19, 2022
Aerospace is far behind industries like automotive when it comes to integrating robotics into factories.
Jul 18, 2022
GE has announced plans to rebrand its three business units into GE Healthcare, GE Vernova and GE Aerospace.
Jul 08, 2022
Thermoplastic composites and ceramics are seen as crucial to aviation’s sustainability efforts.