FEBRUARY | MARCH 2025
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Supply Chain Turbulence :
Industry-wide Reality and Opportunity
By Ihssane Mounir , senior vice president of Global Supply Chain and Fabrication for Boeing Commercial Airplanes .
The aviation industry is on a promising path , bouncing back to pre-pandemic traffic levels . It is heartening to see this recovery , showing how vital air travel is for connecting families , businesses and economies around the world . However , despite progress in certain areas , supply chain challenges remain an industry-wide reality .
Ihssane Mounir
Senior vice president of Global Supply Chain and Fabrication for Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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Yet , these challenges can drive collaboration , pushing us to innovate and strengthen our ecosystem . We have powerful tools — digital technologies , artificial intelligence and advanced engineering — that can help us build a more resilient and efficient industry . Embedded in this is safety and quality . It is not just about following regulations ; it ’ s about doing what ’ s right because people ’ s lives depend on it .
We are blessed to be in a region with a rich aviation history and spirit of collaboration and innovation . The businesses here have the skills and capabilities we need to support our industry now and into the future . And they have the quality and on-time delivery to support this , with 20 percent of Boeing Commercial Airplanes ’ top performing suppliers coming from the region . This is a remarkable achievement considering our business has nearly 1,200 suppliers across more than 34 countries .
This is why events like the upcoming PNAA ADVANCE are critical . They give us a chance to connect , form new partnerships and share ideas to build a brighter future . Because to reach our shared goals , we need to keep the lines of communication open , so we can understand each other ’ s needs and find solutions together .
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