Southwest's expected deliveries of Boeing 737-8s in 2024 have plummeted by 59 aircraft as it faces cost pressure from higher labor and maintenance expenses.
American now expects to take delivery of 22 new mainline aircraft in 2024, down from its prior estimates of 29—or four fewer MAXs and three fewer 787s.
Airbus is raising production of its A350 widebody further to 12 aircraft per month despite the current supply chain constraints that show no signs of easing.
The FAA’s final rule mandating SMS for several types of organizations, is slated for publication April 26 and becomes effective 30 days later, on May 26.
Wright Electric has begun building a test cell to characterize the performance of its megawatt-scale electric propulsion systems for large commercial aircraft.
Nearly flawless fuselages and a sufficient supply of heat exchangers are the two key pacing items determining Boeing’s monthly output of 737s and 787s.
The opening of a Boeing Research and Technology center in Nagoya heralds a new push by the OEM to focus on sustainable aviation technologies and innovation in the country.
The aerospace industry is about to face new constraints in raw material supply, due to geopolitical tensions and needs for emerging technologies, GIFAS said.
Volaris' major issues of concern include how fast Pratt is inducting engines into shops, and once inducted, wait times for parts and materials seem uncertain.
AAR Corp. is using lessons learned from a challenging but ultimately beneficial expansion to help avoid similar start-up headaches, its top executive shared.
