Supply Chain

44 aviation articles tagged “supply chain

Embraer Secures Full Ownership of EZ Air Interior Facility

Embraer acquired the remaining 50% stake in EZ Air Interior from Safran Cabin, gaining full control of the Mexico-based cabin components manufacturer.

Jul 3, 20263 min
Embraer Secures Full Ownership of EZ Air Interior Facility
Manufacturing

Air New Zealand Defers 787 Deliveries in Strategic Reset

Air New Zealand is deferring two Boeing 787-9 deliveries to the first half of FY27 as part of a plan to achieve NZ$100 million in cost savings.

Jul 1, 20263 min
Air New Zealand Defers 787 Deliveries in Strategic Reset
Business

Airbus Books 379 Orders in May, Faces Production Hurdles

Airbus secured 379 gross orders in May 2026, including 150 A220-300s for AirAsia, but supply chain bottlenecks threaten its 870-aircraft delivery goal.

Jun 25, 20263 min
Airbus Books 379 Orders in May, Faces Production Hurdles
Manufacturing

SeAH A&D Receives Boeing Supplier Award for Material Quality

SeAH Aerospace & Defense earned a Boeing Supplier Production Partner Award for its role in supplying critical aluminum extrusions for global aircraft.

Jun 11, 20264 min
SeAH A&D Receives Boeing Supplier Award for Material Quality
Manufacturing

Blockchain Enhances Aviation Supply Chain Traceability

Aviation stakeholders are adopting decentralized ledgers to improve aircraft parts traceability and combat the rise of counterfeit components.

May 22, 20264 min
Blockchain Enhances Aviation Supply Chain Traceability
Technology

Airbus A350 Delivery Delays Linked to Kinston Plant Issues

Airbus faces A350 delivery delays due to supply chain and labor challenges at its newly acquired Spirit AeroSystems facility in Kinston, North Carolina.

May 22, 20264 min
Airbus A350 Delivery Delays Linked to Kinston Plant Issues
Manufacturing

Airbus Faces A350 Delivery Delays Amid Supply Chain Hurdles

Airbus has notified customers of new A350 delivery delays caused by production bottlenecks at the Kinston, North Carolina, aerostructures facility.

May 20, 20263 min
Airbus Faces A350 Delivery Delays Amid Supply Chain Hurdles
Manufacturing

Record Aircraft Backlogs Stall Boeing, Airbus Deliveries

Record aircraft backlogs at Boeing and Airbus are delaying new plane deliveries, driven by ongoing engine and component supply chain shortages.

May 16, 20265 min
Record Aircraft Backlogs Stall Boeing, Airbus Deliveries
Manufacturing

CFM LEAP Engine Bottleneck Delays A320neo, 737 MAX

CFM's LEAP engine bottleneck caused a 16% drop in Airbus Q1 deliveries, delaying new A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for airlines globally.

May 12, 20266 min
CFM LEAP Engine Bottleneck Delays A320neo, 737 MAX
Manufacturing

Airbus April Deliveries Fall to 67 on Engine Shortage

Airbus delivered 67 aircraft in April, falling behind its annual pace and pressuring its goal of 870 jets for 2026 due to engine supply shortages.

May 7, 20265 min
Airbus April Deliveries Fall to 67 on Engine Shortage
Manufacturing

Global Air Cargo Demand Falls 4.8% Amid Mideast Disruptions

Global air cargo demand fell 4.8% year-over-year in March 2026, driven by major disruptions at Middle East hubs and a 106.6% surge in jet fuel prices.

May 6, 20265 min
Global Air Cargo Demand Falls 4.8% Amid Mideast Disruptions
Business

Airbus A320neo Bottleneck Risks 2026 Delivery Target

Airbus's 2026 delivery target is at risk from a production bottleneck that caused a €5.2 billion inventory surge and a 16% drop in Q1 deliveries.

May 5, 20265 min
Airbus A320neo Bottleneck Risks 2026 Delivery Target
Manufacturing

Boeing Outdelivers Airbus in Q1 2026 Amid Production Pressures

Boeing's Q1 2026 deliveries surpassed Airbus for the first time since 2019, though both OEMs face persistent supply chain and production constraints.

May 4, 20265 min
Boeing Outdelivers Airbus in Q1 2026 Amid Production Pressures
Manufacturing

Airbus Tackles A320neo Delays Amid Surging Aircraft Inventory

Airbus is resolving A320neo delivery delays from engine shortages and defects, which caused a €5.2 billion inventory surge and an 11% revenue drop in...

May 2, 20265 min
Airbus Tackles A320neo Delays Amid Surging Aircraft Inventory
Manufacturing

Boeing Overtakes Airbus in Q1 2026 Deliveries for First Time Since 2018

Boeing delivered more aircraft than Airbus in Q1 2026 for the first time since 2018, driven by a 737 MAX ramp-up and Airbus engine shortages.

May 2, 20265 min
Boeing Overtakes Airbus in Q1 2026 Deliveries for First Time Since 2018
Manufacturing

Europe Faces Jet Fuel Shortage by June Amid Hormuz Closure

Analysts warn of a European aviation fuel shortage by June as the Strait of Hormuz closure threatens peak summer travel and critical supply chains.

May 2, 20265 min
Europe Faces Jet Fuel Shortage by June Amid Hormuz Closure
Business

Airbus Targets June to Realign Production After Q1 Delivery Dip

Airbus aims to resynchronize aircraft production and deliveries by June after quality and administrative issues severely impacted its Q1 2026 financials.

May 1, 20265 min
Airbus Targets June to Realign Production After Q1 Delivery Dip
Manufacturing

FCAH Aerospace Rebrands as First Class Air, Unifies Aftermarket Services

FCAH Aerospace has rebranded as First Class Air, launching an integrated platform that unifies five aftermarket companies to streamline MRO and supply...

Apr 20, 20264 min
FCAH Aerospace Rebrands as First Class Air, Unifies Aftermarket Services
Business

Airbus Delivers 793 Aircraft in 2025, Topping Boeing for 7th Straight Year

Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, securing its market lead over Boeing for the seventh consecutive year despite ongoing supply chain challenges.

Apr 20, 20265 min
Airbus Delivers 793 Aircraft in 2025, Topping Boeing for 7th Straight Year
Manufacturing

Air India Delays Boeing 777 Retrofit Program Completion to 2029

Air India has delayed its $400M legacy widebody fleet retrofit, pushing final completion to 2029 due to persistent supply chain bottlenecks.

Apr 20, 20265 min
Air India Delays Boeing 777 Retrofit Program Completion to 2029
Business
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