Point-of-Use Aerospace Manufacturing and The Sovereign Forge
Executive Summary The U.S. aviation sector currently faces a critical vulnerability due to its reliance on a fragile, globalized supply chain. Approximately 47% of maintenance costs are directed toward more than 900 FAA-certified foreign repair stations, where distance and regulatory hurdles make adequate FAA oversight impossible. This systemic gap results in compromised inspections, counterfeit parts,…
