by Aaron Kreye | Oct 20, 2008 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
IAM strike at Boeing remains at an impasse as machinists stand firm against outsourcing, delaying production of the 787 even further thus leading Delta to consider 777s as replacements for its 787 order.
by Aaron Kreye | Oct 7, 2008 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
We continue to receive aircraft fasteners and aircraft hardware on an earlier than quoted basis as the Boeing strike continues.
by Aaron Kreye | Sep 25, 2008 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
As suggested in our earlier post, the Boeing strike is giving a much needed reprieve to the aircraft fastener manufacturers to catch up on outstanding orders. We have seen recent quoted lead times drop from 64 weeks to 40 weeks. Two years ago a 30 week delay was...
by Aaron Kreye | Sep 6, 2008 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
The strike planned by Boeing machinists may be just the delay the Aircraft Fastener manufacturers need to catch up on current long lead times. As written here previously aircraft fasteners (specifically aircraft nutplates, Hi-Lok pins, and studs) have been on a 52...
by Aaron Kreye | Aug 12, 2008 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
We continue to see increasing demand for aircraft fasteners despite airlines reported canceling of aircraft orders on Boeing aircraft. This month it seems the aerospace nutplates are being replaced by Hi-Loc pins and collars. We understand the lead time on may...
by Aaron Kreye | Jul 13, 2008 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
We are realizing increased delays of aircraft fastener (specifically nutplate) deliveries as a direct result of the Alcoa’s buyout of Republic Fasteners. The fastener industry consolidation endorsed by the prime contractors (Boeing and Lockheed) through their...
