by Aaron Kreye | Jan 13, 2009 | 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.
by Aaron Kreye | Dec 11, 2008 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
If you enjoy following the Boeing delays on the Dreamliner here is one explanation put forward by Financial Times ‘LEX’. “On Thursday the Seattle-based group announced the fourth delay to the Dreamliner’s schedule. Its first flight has now been...
by Aaron Kreye | Nov 9, 2008 | Hot Parts - Aircraft Fasteners, Aircraft Hardware
Demand for aircraft fasteners is increasing significantly with Boeing back to work. Boeing is accelerating deliveries for all aircraft fasteners and aircraft hardware.
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 19, 2008 | Aerospace Stock Performance
There is an interesting analysis / conversation on www.centerofcompetenceblog.com discussing the valuation of pinnacle airlines.
by Aaron Kreye | Aug 14, 2008 | Aerospace Stock Performance
The airline strategy of canceling new orders on aircraft seems short sited. How can an airline running 1970’s technology with the associated fuel consumption, repair down time and lack of availability of spares expect to compete against new aircraft? canceling orders...
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...
