Aerospace Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Sep 01, 2023
The unit’s general manager confirms to Aviation Week that the company is engaged in low-rate production activities.
Sep 01, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aug 29, 2023
With the launch of the Airbus A350F and Boeing 777-8F, the next widebody battleground is looming—the medium freighter market and 767-300F replacement.
Aug 29, 2023
Startup begins converting 70-seat Dash 8 Q400 to test a 2-megawatt-class hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain.
Aug 29, 2023
Changes to India’s military procurement process would have implications for the broader world combat aircraft market.
Jun 21, 2023
The head of Air France KLM Engineering & Maintenance sees supply chain problems affecting the broader industry lasting until 2025.
Jun 21, 2023
Airbus' Alberto Gutierrez also told Aviation Week at the Paris Air Show that the OEM is considering a consolidated bidding process on behalf of suppliers.
Jun 20, 2023
Boom has agreements with aerostructure companies in Italy and Spain for production of the wing, fuselage and empennage of its supersonic Overture aircraft.
Jun 20, 2023
French startup Dessia Technologies uses artificial intelligence to help engineers evaluate design options and flag mistakes.
Jun 20, 2023
Propulsion developer ZeroAvia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Regional Jet Aviation completed a study that identified an initial CRJ700 retrofit entry point.
Jun 20, 2023
Spirit AeroSystems Chief Procurement Officer Alan Young revealed to ShowNews in Paris that the company is leaving some capacity in its fabrication capabilities.
Jun 19, 2023
In today’s era of supply chain instability, few things are more precious than visibility and control.
Jun 19, 2023
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal revealed at the Paris Air Show that it started meeting with Tier 1 aviation companies to mitigate supply chain risks.