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.
Aug 18, 2022
The aerospace technology and component provider has begun ramping-up its 787 production lines; “[It’s] a factor that will increase FACC’s revenue stream as we speak,” the CEO says.
Aug 09, 2022
Boeing entered August having delivered 204 737 MAXs in 2022 so far and now aims to deliver 400 by year's end.
Aug 01, 2022
This is the summer of supply chain discontent in aerospace and defense, according to widespread laments by top executives in recent quarterly financial updates.
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.