QPM Aerospace has signed a contract with EADS to supply structural, control, and systems rods for the Airbus A320, A330 and A340 family of aircraft. The deal is worth $35 million over six years. EADS in the contract designated QPM Aerospace as a strategic supplier and incorporated in it the use of Net-Inspect, a software system to insure zero defects in the manufacturing process. QPM president
Source: Flight Daily News
Longtime aerospace executive and former Collins Aerospace chief Kelly Ortberg will succeed David Calhoun as Boeing’s chief executive on 8 August.
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury says the airframer has been “blindsided” by a sharp drop-off in CFM International Leap engine deliveries, and is waiting to see how soon the powerplant manufacturer can recover. Speaking at a half-year briefing on 30 July, Faury said the Leap delays were “not factored” into ...
JetBlue Airways has delayed to 2030 and beyond deliveries from Airbus of 44 new A321neos, meaning the airline does not anticipate receiving any of the type from Airbus between 2026 and 2029.
