Aerospace Assembly

Drone Industry Forecast Sees $77 Billion Market by 2035

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

DETROIT — Global drone revenue is expected to reach $77 billion by 2035, more than doubling from current levels as commercial adoption accelerates across manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure inspection, agriculture and public safety, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research.

U.S. Army Invests in New Assembly Technology to Boost Drone Production

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

TOBYHANNA, PA—As part of a new Drone Dominance initiative, the U.S. Army is scaling up parts production at its facility here.

Q5D to Supply Wire Harness Automation Cells to U.S. Army

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

BRISTOL, England — Q5D Technologies has signed a 20-month agreement with Molrix to deliver three automated wire harness manufacturing cells to the U.S. Army.

New UV-Cure Adhesives Do Not Contain TPO

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Adhesive suppliers have begun introducing new versions of their products that do not contain TTrimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO).

GM and Lockheed Martin to Collaborate on Defense Manufacturing

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

DETROIT—General Motors and Lockheed Martin plan to collaborate on a defense manufacturing initiative.

Cobot Automates Avionics Testing Process

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

According to the International Air Transport Association, the global trade association for airlines, the world’s carriers will fly more than 5.2 billion passengers on 40.3 million flights in 2026.

New Chrome Metal Plant Strengthens U.S. Manufacturing Supply Chain

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — AMG Critical Materials is expanding chrome metal production in New Castle by adding aluminothermic manufacturing capacity for a material used in aerospace, defense, energy and other high-performance applications.

GE Aerospace Completes Hybrid Electric Engine Ground Test

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

CINCINNATI – GE Aerospace has completed ground testing of a megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system, marking the company’s first validation of a fully integrated hybrid electric propulsion system and moving the technology closer to future flight demonstrations.

Tariffs, AI and Automation Reshape Global Manufacturing Strategy

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

BOSTON — Artificial intelligence, advanced automation and rising tariff pressure are beginning to reshape where automotive and aerospace manufacturers choose to build products, potentially reducing some of the long-standing cost advantages of lower-wage production regions, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group.

Best Practices to Prevent Outgassing in Adhesive Assemblies

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0400

Adhesive bonding enables engineers to create strong joints. But industrial adhesives have several drawbacks, such as outgassing, which can cause problems in some applications.

Aerospace, Medical Manufacturers Seek to Modernize Compliance Infrastructure

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CHICAGO — Manufacturers in highly regulated industries are increasingly consolidating ERP, quality management and traceability systems into unified digital platforms as companies work to reduce compliance overhead, simplify audits and improve production visibility across complex operations.

GE Aerospace Uses AI to Accelerate Jet Engine Design

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

NISKAYUNA, NY— GE Aerospace researchers have developed a generative AI-powered design tool capable of producing preliminary hypersonic ramjet engine layouts in seconds, significantly reducing early-stage aerospace engineering design cycles.

Unified Legacy Invests $125 Million in Georgia Manufacturing, Adds 500 Jobs

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

MACON, Ga. — Unified Legacy plans to invest $125 million in a new manufacturing facility in Macon, Ga., expanding domestic production capacity for the aerospace, defense and industrial sectors while creating 500 jobs over the next several years.

Collins Aerospace Expands Florida Radar Manufacturing Facility

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

LARGO, Fla. — Collins Aerospace is investing $26.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Largo to increase production capacity for commercial aviation radar systems and defense-related security technologies.

Boeing Plans $1 Billion Wichita Investment, Workforce Training Center

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:17:17 -0400

WICHITA, Kan. — Boeing plans to invest $1 billion in Wichita operations during the next three years following its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, while also launching a new aerospace workforce training center in partnership with WSU Tech.

“Houston, We Have a Hobby”: LEGO ISS Build Lands Boeing Engineer at NASA

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 08 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — A Boeing engineer’s garage-built LEGO model of the International Space Station has drawn attention from NASA, turning a personal project into a showcase at a major industry event.

UAW Members Move Toward Strikes at Multiple Manufacturing Plants

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 07 May 2026 08:01:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — United Auto Workers members at multiple manufacturing facilities are moving toward potential labor actions while others have reached tentative agreements, highlighting ongoing contract pressures across the sector.

Boeing Readies New Everett Assembly Line for 737 MAX Output

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Boeing Co. is preparing to open a new 737 MAX production line this summer in Everett, Wash., expanding single-aisle manufacturing capacity as demand for the aircraft grows.

Additive Manufacturing Enables Mass-Produced Drones

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

To meet unprecedented demand, drone manufacturers are increasingly turning to additive manufacturing.

Humanoid Robot Market Is on the Brink of Explosive Growth

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

MUNICH—A new report by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants claims that recent advances in AI and humanoids wlll enable manufacturers to address the skilled labor shortage.

Assemblers Urge Renewal of the USMCA

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Overall, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has been net positive for all three countries, and it has contributed to a dynamic, robust North American economy. However, the Trump Administration has indicated that without concessions from Mexico and Canada, the U.S. will not renew the agreement.

Boeing Ships Artemis III Core Stage Section to Accelerate Rocket Production

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:27:27 -0400

Boeing has shipped a major section of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage for NASA’s Artemis III mission, marking a shift in how the company is assembling and delivering rocket components to support faster production timelines.

Boeing Goes on Hiring Spree to Boost 737 Production

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

SEATTLE—Boeing is in the process of hiring more than 100 assemblers a day at its local factories here.

NASA Supplier Wins Illinois ‘Makers Madness’ Contest

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, IL—Chemring Energetic Devices Inc. was recently named the “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.”

Boeing To Triple PAC-3 Seeker Production Under Seven-Year Defense Framework

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

HUNTSVILLE, AL—Boeing has entered a seven-year framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to triple production of PAC-3 seekers, expanding manufacturing capacity to meet growing global demand for air and missile defense systems.

GE Aerospace Targets Increased Engine Output With €110 Million European Investment

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

BRUSSELS — GE Aerospace plans to invest more than €110 million across its European manufacturing sites this year to expand production capacity, scale advanced manufacturing and support engine delivery across commercial and defense programs.

Rare Earth Shortages Squeeze Aerospace, Semiconductor Supply Chains

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

WASHINGTON – Suppliers to U.S. aerospace and semiconductor manufacturers are facing tightening supplies of key rare earth materials.

AIAA Calls for Changes to Speed Aerospace Manufacturing

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

RESTON, Va. — The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is urging policymakers and industry leaders to address manufacturing constraints that are slowing technology adoption and production readiness across the U.S. aerospace sector.