Manufacturing

Lockheed Martin to upgrade 134 F-16 for the Republic of Korea Air Force

Lockheed Martin was awarded a $1.2 billion contract to upgrade 134 F-16 aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF).

PEMCO Celebrates 100th B737-300 Freighter Conversion

Pemco World Air Services has announced the redelivery of its 100th B737-300 converted aircraft, which was modified for SF Airlines, the air cargo division of S.F. Express. The 100thB737-300 conversion marks the 16th -300/-400 PEMCO-converted aircraft (MSN 29068) for SF Airlines with three more planned in 2016. VP of SF Airlines Liang Xi said: “Since inducting the ... <a title="PEMCO Celebrates 100th B737-300 Freighter Conversion" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/manufacturing/pemco-celebrates-100th-b737-300-freighter-conversion/" aria-label="Read more about PEMCO Celebrates 100th B737-300 Freighter Conversion">Read more</a>

Boeing to Manufacture 777X Components with Composite Material Made in U.A.E.

Boeing announced today that it will source carbon fiber pre-impregnated (prepreg) composite material for the Boeing 777X from a new joint venture formed by Mubadala Development Company and Solvay.  Boeing is the first customer for the Mubadala-Solvay joint venture, which will produce primary structure composite material for use in manufacturing the 777X empennage and floor ... <a title="Boeing to Manufacture 777X Components with Composite Material Made in U.A.E." class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/manufacturing/boeing-manufacture-777x-components-composite-material-made-u-e/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing to Manufacture 777X Components with Composite Material Made in U.A.E.">Read more</a>

Boeing and U.S. Air Force adjust KC-46 Tanker schedule

U.S. Air Force is moving its formal production decision on the KC-46 tanker program, known as Milestone C, from June 2016 to August 2016.

Boeing completes detailed design for the 787-10 Dreamliner

Boeing has completed detailed design for the 787-10 Dreamliner, achieving another major milestone in the development of the newest and longest member of the 787 family. Boeing engineers reached the key milestone nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. The milestone is critical to every development program because it means the information needed to build parts ... <a title="Boeing completes detailed design for the 787-10 Dreamliner" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/manufacturing/boeing-completes-detailed-design-for-the-787-10-dreamliner/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing completes detailed design for the 787-10 Dreamliner">Read more</a>

Boeing begins final assembly of first 737 MAX

Boeing employees in Renton, have started final assembly on schedule of the first 737 MAX 8, the first member of Boeing’s new single-aisle family. “We continue to meet our plan on the 737 MAX program thanks to the dedication of our employee team and our suppliers,” said Keith Leverkuhn, vice president and general manager, 737 ... <a title="Boeing begins final assembly of first 737 MAX" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/manufacturing/boeing-begins-final-assembly-of-first-737-max/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing begins final assembly of first 737 MAX">Read more</a>

NASA tests revolutionary shape changing aircraft flap

NASA’s green aviation project is one step closer to developing technology that could make future airliners quieter and more fuel-efficient with the successful flight test of a wing surface that can change shape in flight. This past summer researchers replaced an airplane’s conventional aluminum flaps with advanced, shape-changing assemblies that form seamless bendable and twistable ... <a title="NASA tests revolutionary shape changing aircraft flap" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/manufacturing/nasa-tests-revolutionary-shape-changing-aircraft-flap/" aria-label="Read more about NASA tests revolutionary shape changing aircraft flap">Read more</a>

Embraer rolls out KC-390 military airlift

Today Embraer rolled out the first prototype of the KC-390 military transport from the production hangar at the industrial plant of Gavião Peixoto, Brazil.

Airbus reduces A330 production rate

Airbus has adjusted the production rate for its A330 Family from the current rate 10 to 9 aircraft a month in Q4 2015 as it transitions towards the A330neo.

Boeing begins production on first 737 MAX parts

Boeing has started production of the first 737 MAX fuselage stringers at Boeing Fabrication Integrated AeroStructures in Auburn, Wash.