Spirit AeroSystems
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."
Boeing’s 747 Dreamlifter may get to haul 767 sections, too
A 20% boost in 767 freighter and KC-46 tanker production may come with some creative maneuvering to...