The Sovereignty of the Forge: AI-Augmented Manufacturing and the Death of the Paper-Based Supply Chain
1. Introduction: The Invisible Crisis in the Skies The aerospace industry is currently paralyzed by a “Parts Drought” that is no longer a mere logistical inconvenience—it is an existential threat to global flight operations. When a modern jet is grounded due to a missing component—a state known as Aircraft on Ground (AOG)—the financial hemorrhaging is…
