All major engine makers use Montreal company's robotic technologies in manufacturing and inspection.

Two of the Philippines' largest business conglomerates are about to do battle in the country's airline industry, and those that get caught in between could be crushed. The domestic market is largely controlled by JG Summit's Cebu Pacific Air and San Miguel Corp.'s Philippine Airlines (PAL). That leaves very little room for Zest Air, AirAsia Philippines and Tiger Airways' Seair Inc.

Single parts are built in layers, allowing complex shapes and saving weight.

Multibillion-dollar prime contractors will not be the source of innovations critical to future aerospace and defense systems.

Both Lufthansa and Air Berlin—Germany's two most important airlines, are preparing massive changes for their Berlin bases

European Union emission allowance (EUA) prices rose in August, taking support from broad strength in the underlying energy complex. EUAs for December 2012 delivery under the EU Emissions Trading System climbed to €8.20/metric ton ($10.30/mt) Aug. 24, up from €6.97 Aug. 1—a rise of €1.23 or 17.6%.

Activation of a third Boeing 787 final assembly line is intended to help ensure a smooth startup of production of the 787-9 as manufacturing rates increase to five aircraft per month by year-end. The 80th 787-8, destined for LAN Airlines, on Aug. 24 became the first fuselage to enter a “surge line” in the 40:24 bay at Boeing's main widebody campus in Everett, Wash. The main 787 assembly hall is the nearby 40:26 bay. The primary alternate line is 88:30 at Boeing's 787 factory in North Charleston, S.C.

Australia’s Virgin thrives as Qantas struggles.