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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
Pilatus enjoyed a banner year in 2024, delivering 153 aircraft and achieving record sales despite ongoing challenges in its supply chain. The Swiss aircraft manufacturer reported total sales of 1.633 …
Pilatus Delivered 153 Aircraft in 2024, Almost $2 Billion in Sales 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
ATR, the turboprop manufacturer co-owned by Airbus and Leonardo, has pushed back its service entry target for its envisioned next-generation, low-emission aircraft, the ATR Evo. Originally slated for a 2030 …
ATR Pushes Back EVO Development Schedule 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
Honeywell has unveiled a significant restructuring plan to split the industrial giant into three independent, publicly traded entities. This move marks a strategic shift aimed at streamlining operations, sharpening business …
Honeywell to Split Into Three Independent Companies in Major Restructuring Move Read More
Triumph Group has announced a significant development in its corporate trajectory. The company has finalized a definitive agreement that will see it transition from a publicly traded entity to private …
Triumph Group Sold to Private Equity Firms in $3 Billion Deal Read More
Spirit AeroSystems shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company’s acquisition by Boeing, paving the way for the deal to finalize in mid-2025, subject to closing conditions including the receipt of regulatory …
Spirit Aerosystems Stockholders Approve Boeing Takeover Read More
Boeing is aiming to ramp up production of its 787 Dreamliner to seven aircraft per month by the end of the year, up from the current rate of five. The …
Boeing Plans Delivery of 75-80 Dreamliners in 2025 Read More
Solid December orders haul /// Airbus narrowly misses target after strong end-of-year surge /// Boeing deliveries on the rise In December, both manufacturers finished the year on a high note …
Airbus and Boeing Report December 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More