http://www.jet-tek.com/Blog Discussion on direction of Aerospace, focusing on hard to find Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware, Aerospace Fasteners, Aerosapce Hardware and Supply Chain Issues. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:15:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.jet-tek.com/Blog/?p=29 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.  ... http://www.jet-tek.com/Blog/?p=28 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 ... http://www.jet-tek.com/Blog/?p=27 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 ... http://www.jet-tek.com/Blog/?p=26 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 ... http://www.jet-tek.com/Blog/?p=25 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 ... http://www.jet-tek.com/Blog/?p=24 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. http://www.jet-tek.com/Blog/?p=23 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 ... http://www.jet-tek.com/Blog/?p=22 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 ... http://www.jet-tek.com/Blog/?p=21 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. http://www.jet-tek.com/Blog/?p=20