CINCINNATI—The United States Air Force and GE have begun the third phase of their ‘Pacer Edge’ pathfinder research at GE Additive‘s
facility here, which is focused on 3D printing four parts that are currently obsolete.

A common misconception about big equipment is that it can’t be environmentally friendly. The gas turbine engine proves otherwise. It converts natural gas or other liquid fuels into mechanical energy, which is then used to drive a generator that produces electrical energy. 

Supply chain delays continue to plague manufacturing, leaving companies with limited options to overcome the problem. The two most common approaches are to either diversify into multiple markets or improve one’s product quality and service.

MOBILE, AL—Airbus reported that its profit in the first three months of 2022 more than tripled to $1.28 billion, helped by an increase in aircraft deliveries as airlines recover from the worst of the pandemic.

FORT WORTH, TX—Union members at Lockheed Martin’s assembly plant here have voted to ratify a new contract that includes wage hikes and improvements to retirement benefits. The facility produces the F-35 fighter.

GILBERT, AZ—Northrop Grumman has completed expansion of its satellite assembly plant here to help meet growing demand for spacecraft.

RAAMSDONKSVEER, Netherlands—Pal-V says it will begin serial production of the world’s first combined road/air vehicle, called the Liberty, in 2023.

ENDICOTT, NY—BAE Systems has made a multimillion dollar investment in its facility here that develops and makes subsystems for electric aircraft. The products include energy storage, controls and power conversion systems.