The Supply Chain Matters blog provides a sideline posting relative to the ongoing Boeing 737 MAX global aircraft grounding crisis, specifically an opportunity for the major engine supplier for this aircraft to address aircraft design and operating needs.
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A published report indicates that Boeing is experiencing specific on-time supplier delivery challenges in supporting delivery of newly announced 737 MAX aircraft, resulting in the need for more parking spaces for aircraft.
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Commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus continues to manage the weakest and most visible link in the widely popular A320neo supply chain, that being consistent shipments of the two options of high technology fuel-efficient aircraft engines.
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Airbus reported 2017 full-year financial results indicating the pan-European global aerospace company overachieved on all key performance indicators. Operational performance was especially noted in the final Q4 quarter and the outlook for 2018 implies a very critical dependency on two aircraft engine providers.
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Days before the scheduled first customer delivery of the new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, Boeing had to suspend ongoing flight testing after being notified by supplier CFM of an engine component manufacturing problem.
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Thus far, we have posted deep-dives on the first nine of our 2017 Predictions for Industry and...
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In late May, Supply Chain Matters noted that commercial aircraft producer Airbus, in response to...
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In this Supply Chain Matters posting, we provide some background to our prior commentary noting...
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This week, a significant milestone occurred for the global supply chain ecosystem of the new...
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