Spirit AeroSystems
With China recertification, Boeing pivots to ramp 737 Max output
Internally, Boeing flags engineering need as possible threat to future production increase.
Boeing grapples with a ‘Pandora’s box’ on 787
The manufacturing quality inspection and rework saga for Boeing’s 787 is now nearing the one-year mark.
Out of money, Aerion’s supersonic pursuit is at its end
"We are disappointed Aerion could not secure additional funding to continue their work," said strategic...
Three Points: Airbus supplier reintegration, 737 Max grounding grounding, a swift U.S. refleeting
Issue No. 41
Electric, supersonic startups lay down their industrial roots
The aerospace newcomers are beginning their transition from ambitious startups to brick and mortar...
Three Points: Composite wing R&D, e-taxi trials, United’s longer-legged 787s
Issue No. 33
Boeing, Spirit disband engineering teams designing Aerion supersonic business jet
The stand-down by the plane maker and its largest supplier underscore the complicated strategic dynamics...
Supply chain built on promise of 737 Max bumper crop braces for shutdown
“It’s like the key assumptions for everybody’s business model are suddenly at risk."
Three Points: More months of Max, Spirit’s Belfast necessity, Embraer & Gulfstream’s 600s
Issue No. 9
Tracking 30 years of falling airline ticket prices
"Ultimately the flying consumer sets the value for this whole chain."