Aerospace recruiter explains how suppliers, manufacturers can survive Seattle"s ‘talent bubble’

The pandemic is taking its toll on aerospace manufacturing, as Boeing Co announced it would halt production of most widebody jets and Airbus SE restarted only partial output after a four-day shutdown as suppliers cut jobs......»»

Boeing supplier Hexcel Corp. — a Connecticut-based aerospace manufacturer that employs hundreds of workers in Kent and Burlington — said in a statement Sunday it is merging with another supplier, Woodward Inc. The new company, to be named Woo.....»»

It was a busy week for Seattle-area business news, from area basketball legend Lenny Wilkens being ready to slow down at age 81 to Andrew McIntosh's examination of the 777X super jet and means for the future of Boeing and aerospace suppliers through.....»»

WME is partnering with Seattle-based AI and image recogni.....»»

Houston is known for both diversity and aerospace innovation, and the new aerospace accelerator aims to combine those two aspects and spotlight the diverse talent in the city......»»

The aerospace giant is contracted to deliver two converted 747-8 jumbo jets by the end of 2024, but has been forced to switch suppliers for some of the interior work on the planes......»»

Strong talent and relatively cheap real estate compared with other big markets are reasons to be bullish on the Puget Sound region, the real estate firm says......»»

A Boeing 757-size aircraft would be designed to better compete with the Airbus A321 extra-long-range jet, a project Boeing is weighing after delivering nearly 100 of its parked 737 Maxes......»»

The city remains a top draw for tech companies and tech talent, but geographical allegiances are evolving. “It’s a really dangerous time to give people reasons not to want to be here,” says one venture capitalist......»»

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Chip shortages have forced General Motors and Ford to slash production in three states as well as in Canada and Mexico, threatening jobs at the auto companies and their suppliers. The White House has already leaned on big chip producers an.....»»

Though a China-made aircraft, the C919 uses many of the same aerospace suppliers in North America that Boeing does for key components and the jet has several suppliers in the Puget Sound region......»»

General Motors' (NYSE: GM) commitment to zero-emission vehicles by 2035 will influence heavy-duty truck manufacturers and suppliers to follow along. read more.....»»

Boom Supersonic announced Thursday two executives with Seattle ties have joined its ranks. The Denver-based aerospace startup that's valued at more than $1 billion brought on Kathy Savitt as president and chief commercial officer, and Joe Massa.....»»

After weathering years-long undertakings, including the sea wall and Alaskan Way Viaduct projects, and a pandemic, "it's amazing anyone on the waterfront can survive," says a family owner of Pier 57. But for the most part, businesses are hanging on......»»

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Billionaire Mark Cuban thinks bitcoin can 'survive and thrive'.....»»

Amazon says it now has more than 80,000 employees in Washington, making it the state’s biggest employer. Last year, Amazon eclipsed Boeing for that role. The Seattle aerospace manufacturer had held the distinction of being the state’s larges.....»»

The deliveries are welcomed news not only for the Renton factory that produces the jets but also for hundreds of aerospace suppliers in the Puget Sound region that make parts for Boeing's once-bestselling aircraft......»»

AeroSpares, a proprietary aircraft parts maker in Orlando, was acquired by rival Jet Parts Engineering LLC, a leading Seattle-based designer and supplier of commercial aerospace aftermarket parts. Terms of its deal were not disclosed. AeroSp.....»»