As gender parity goes, 2019 has seen a slow, steady advancement of women in leadership positions. It’s been a slightly different story in the aviation industry.

U.S. aviation regulators assessing Boeing Co.’s 737 Max sometimes didn’t follow their own rules, used out-of-date procedures and lacked the resources and expertise to fully vet the design changes implicated in two fatal crashes, a review panel has concluded.

Europe’s relationship with the U.S. has been stretched to the limit by President Donald Trump’s “America First’’ foreign policy. But disputes about aircraft subsidies and auto tariffs coming to a head over the next two months could put the allies in a trade war.

Airbus SE said it has taken steps to shield itself from cyberattacks targeting the European aerospace and defense company through subcontractors’ computer systems.

A trade war on aviation between the U.S. and EU threatens to damage both sides because the supply chains are so integrated, says Airbus SE CEO Guillaume Faury.

Does your IBP process have rhythm or arrhythmia?

Eric Deutsch and Timm Reiher answer questions they are frequently asked about the schedule and cadence of Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

The topics covered include:

•       The typical review meeting schedule
•       The pre-tasks required to ensure effective reviews
•       Is it okay to skip reviews
•       What happens when reviews are combined
•       The disadvantages of conducting IBP quarterly instead of monthly

After reading this white paper, you will be able to assess the rhythm of your IBP process and whether improvements are needed.

If your company is just starting to operate IBP, you will know the cadence pitfalls to avoid in designing the IBP process.

Unmanned aircraft are still seen as a pillar of the future. But for now, the over-heated market is getting a cold blast of reality.

American Airlines and United Airlines removed Boeing Co.’s grounded 737 Max from their schedules into December, while other carriers are giving up on getting the narrow-body back in time for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Boeing Co. aims to clear its 737 Max for flight as soon as October. But the planemaker also is plotting how it would respond to a far worse scenario: a grounding that stretches months longer.