Aerospace & Defense

A Look Inside Airbus's Epic Assembly Line

May 17, 2017

A confluence of political and economic forces has prompted Europe's largest airplane manufacturer to place a factory in Alabama - and to create one of the world's most gargantuan supply chains.

Air Traffic Control for Drones Is Coming - Here's How It Could Work

May 15, 2017

Los Angeles Times

By 2020, an estimated 7 million drones could be zipping around the country delivering packages, taking photos, inspecting infrastructure or conducting search and rescue missions.

EASA Proposes Regulations for Safe Drone Operation in Europe

May 12, 2017

Air Cargo World

The everyday use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for commercial operations has taken a small step forward, as the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a proposal to regulate the operation of small drones.

With Maiden Jet Flight, China Enters Dogfight With Boeing, Airbus

May 12, 2017

The New York Times

China's home-grown C919 passenger jet completed its long-delayed maiden flight last week, a major first step for Beijing as it looks to raise its profile in the global aviation market and boost high-tech manufacturing at home.

China Launches Its First Domestically Made Aircraft Carrier

May 3, 2017

Los Angeles Times

China launched its first aircraft carrier built entirely on its own last week, in a demonstration of the growing technical sophistication of its defense industries and determination to safeguard its maritime territorial claims and crucial trade routes.

How a Border Tax Could Divide Boeing and Its Suppliers

March 31, 2017

The New York Times

A U.S. tax overhaul proposed by Republican leaders in Congress would deepen divisions between big manufacturers like Boeing Co and the thousands of smaller companies that supply them, according to suppliers and tax and trade experts.

Amazon Founder Plans Delivery for 'Future Human Settlement' of the Moon

March 9, 2017

Los Angeles Times

More than four decades after the last man walked on the lunar surface, several upstart space entrepreneurs are looking to capitalize on NASA's renewed interest in returning to the moon, offering a variety of proposals with the ultimate goal of establishing a lasting human presence there.

Boeing to Open First European Factory, to Invest 20M Pounds

March 1, 2017

The New York Times

Boeing Co. said it would invest 20m pounds ($24.98m) to open its first production facility in Europe to make components for certain aircraft.

Edible Drone to Offer Aid in Disaster Zones

February 28, 2017

Supply Management

A U.K. company has developed a lightweight edible drone that could deliver life-saving supplies to remote areas in times of disaster or conflict.

Trump Talk Rattles Aerospace Industry, Up and Down Supply Chain

February 28, 2017

The New York Times

At this small factory south of Seattle, employees make one of the most specialized products in the aerospace industry; the rubber mats that Boeing workers stand on while assembling jets. As long as there are jets and Boeing, business would seem to be steady. But even here workers are bracing for bumps and economic uncertainty over the gritty details of where aviation parts get made and who makes them.

Aerospace & Defense

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the aerospace and defense industry. Learn how aerospace and defense companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.