Slipping on the Ramp-Up.

The article reports that supplier delays are negatively affecting new aircraft production and aftermarket programs. Topics covered include the case of the delay in Boeing Co.'s production of its 787 Dreamliner jet airliner, the negative impact of the introduction of new technologies in the aerospace supply chain, priority of suppliers for aircraft manufacturers over maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) companies and the preemptive action taken by Boeing to address supply delay.