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Though highly sensitive to macroeconomic trends, production of narrowbody aircraft such as the 737 MAX and A320neo Family are shaped by more complex factors, including air travel demand, supply chain …
Navigating the Next Downturn: Why 737 MAX and A320neo Family Deliveries May Prove Resilient Read More
While the industry’s attention is often captivated by innovative designs, advanced propulsion technologies, and promised capabilities of eVTOLs, their safe and efficient integration into the National Airspace System (NAS) is …
eVTOLs are taking off—but where will they land? Read More
Supply chain constraints limit A350 production to six aircraft per month and delay A350F deliveries to 2027 /// Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect, raising concerns about production In February, …
Airbus and Boeing Report February 2025 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
WASHINGTON D.C. – Ongoing supply chain challenges at Airbus will delay the launch of its A350 freighter until 2027. Additionally, the company is unlikely to increase the production rate of …
Supply Chain Challenges Limit A350 Production to Six Aircraft Per Month, A350F Deliveries Delayed to 2027 Read More
Airbus and Boeing look to further increase production in 2025 /// Steel and aluminum tariffs raise concerns for production Note: Light red color means the program is temporarily producing at …
Airbus and Boeing Report January 2025 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Ongoing supply chain challenges, labor strikes, and inflationary pressures have severely impacted production capacity, leaving manufacturers struggling to meet the strong demand for both narrowbody and widebody aircraft. This raises …
Boeing and Airbus Face Pressure to Boost Production — Can They Deliver? Read More
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.K.-based eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical announced that it has raised $90 million in additional funding for the production of its VX4 eVTOL aircraft. Vertical previously secured an …
Vertical Aerospace Issues Additional $90 Million in Equity Shares, Strengthening Funding For its VX4 eVTOL Program. Read More