Aerospace Manufacturing and Design - The FAA Aerospace Forecast predicts that through 2031, the general aviation fleet will increase at an average annual rate of 0.9%, growing from an estimated 224,172 in 2010 to 270,920 aircraft in 2031. Aerospace Manufacturing and Design serves the aerospace industry by providing timely information on manufacturing processes and design parameters involved in the machining and assembly of aerospace components.

Making workholding work for you

Learn how the latest workholding advancements can boost your business at our free webinar.

three men with a green background with an air taxi model

CAE to deliver full flight simulator to Embraer-CAE Training Services

Website helps users quickly search, evaluate, specify machine tool accessories

Light jet instrument panel with Emergency Autoland

HondaJet Elite II Emergency Autoland is FAA certified

PC monitor screen showing measurement software

Software for creating measurement programs updated

View All

Ditch the traditional work holding setups on conventional T-slot tables. Upgrade to today’s modern Zero Point clamping system - modular work holding with the flexibility and diversity to hold any workpiece while maintaining high accuracy.

On-Demand Webinars View All

https://www.defenseandmunitions.com/tag/on-demand-webinars/

Forecast 2026 Webinar

Screenshot of a presentation on additive manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing: Analysis. Trends. Forecasts. webinar with Terry Wohlers

December Lunch + Learn webinar with Fagor Automation

December Lunch + Learn webinar with LANG Technik + Metalcraft Automation Group

https://www.defenseandmunitions.com/tag/webinars/

BlueForge Alliance Webinar Series Part III: Integrate Nationally, Catalyze Locally

Latest Products View All

Website helps users quickly search, evaluate, specify machine tool accessories

Software for creating measurement programs updated

oblique view of a brochure on a white background

Brochure for high-precision motion control, nanopositioning automation, piezo solutions

Jaw force gauges

Latest Issue View All

2026 Forecast

Commercial aircraft demand remains strong, production rates increase – but supply chain headwinds persist for aerospace manufacturers.

Two white jets flying towards each other with long contrails in front of a blue sky

Automation gaining ground

Automated production trends at EMO Hannover 2025 demonstrate how automation and digitalization are transforming modern manufacturing processes.

A representative illustration of a part similar to the one manufactured at GE Aerospace, Wilmington, North Carolina, using Hainbuch workholding equipment.

Using advanced workholding to improve production efficiency

Discover how advanced workholding solutions, like Hainbuch’s centroteX system, help GE Aerospace improve production efficiency, reduce setup times, and maintain precise tolerances for complex aerospace parts.

Current Issue

January/February 2026

25

19

18