We are seeing an increased demand for Hi-Lok fasteners in the past 90 days. It appears several of the UAV manufacturers are integrating the Hi Lok fasteners into their newest versions of radar absorbent aircraft. In similar news Northrop Grumman management has indicated that US export laws could force NATO allies to begin development of […]
Hi Lok Fastener Demand growing
Published in August 2nd, 2010
Posted by admin in Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
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Boeing asking suppliers to halt shipments on 787 aircraft fasteners
Published in May 11th, 2010
Posted by admin in Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
Boeing has requested large assembly deliveries associated with the 22nd Boeing 787 aircraft be placed on hold for 24 manufacturing days. Boeing claims the delay originates from its Charleston SC facility. This delay will run down the line changing the demand for aircraft fasteners, hi-lok fasteners, nutplates, barrell nuts, etc. We will keep a close […]
Northrop Grumman’s new BAT
Published in April 30th, 2010
Posted by admin in Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
Nortrhop acquired the 12 ft winspan low acoustic UAV from Swift Engineering in 2009 and completing its test flights in preparation to be deployed in the active arena. The BAT is able to takeoff and land independent of runways and hover over 24hrs on location. These BATS will deployed in irregular warfare situations most likely […]
Aurora Flight Services completes wing for Vulture Program
Published in April 28th, 2010
Posted by admin in Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
Aurora Flight Services has completed the test wing section for the Vulture Program. The wing spans 22 feet and is made advanced composites and light weight adhesives. The top of the wing is covered in solar cells to help power the prototype Vulture aircraft.
When combined with Boeing’s commitment to carbon fiber structures, Auroras new manufacturing […]
Back to the Grind
Published in February 11th, 2010
Posted by admin in Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
With large OEMs reducing their inventory over the past 2 years we are expecting a large demand for aircraft fasteners (particularly nutplates) in the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2010. With Sales of aircraft hardware lagging for the past year industry wide we expect aircraft fasteners manufacturers and distributors to see a strong uptick in […]
Increased Boeing Dreamliner orders?
Published in July 2nd, 2009
Posted by admin in Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
While other airlines are choosing to cancel orders with Boeing and Airbus, Nippon Airways is talking with banks about financing additional orders of the dreamliner aircraft. It appears to us that someone is taking advantage of price reductions with Boeing. We will know in 5-10 years if this was a shrewd business move or a […]
Air Show Update
Published in June 19th, 2009
Posted by admin in Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
Paris Air Show Update - What we see as the biggest news coming out of this years Paris Air show is Boeing comments regarding future business prospects. Boeing announced they see a slight upturn in commercial aviation orders in the coming 2-3 years however a significant decline in military purchases.
UPS picks Boeing 747-400’s over Airbus A380’s.
Published in April 30th, 2009
Posted by admin in Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
UPS chose to move forward with 4 used Boeing 747-400’s after Airbus told UPS they could not meet the scheduled delivery. When asked by UPS didn’t go with the Boeing 777 they explained they were surprised with sticker shock. The four 747-400’s will provide a temporary solution to their fleet until they decide to refresh […]
Demand for Aircraft Fasteners is set to slump
Published in March 27th, 2009
Posted by admin in Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
Reading Aviation Week & Space Technology it appears the demand for aircraft fasteners by contract manufacturers and OEM’s is set to slump as orders are being canceled and previously long lead time deliveries for aircraft are brought in. Publicly traded companies are skirting the public eye by delaying the delivery or all together canceling orders […]
Hi-Lok fasteners
Published in January 13th, 2009
Posted by admin in Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
Hi-Lok and Hi-Tique (HL and HLT part numbers) remain some of the highest demand parts in this environment. We continue to see lead times exceed 80 weeks delivery on these aircraft fasteners.
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Recent Entries
- Hi Lok Fastener Demand growing
- Boeing asking suppliers to halt shipments on 787 aircraft fasteners
- Northrop Grumman’s new BAT
- Aurora Flight Services completes wing for Vulture Program
- Back to the Grind
- Increased Boeing Dreamliner orders?
- Air Show Update
- UPS picks Boeing 747-400’s over Airbus A380’s.
- Demand for Aircraft Fasteners is set to slump
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