Aerostructures Business Carve-Ups And Carve-Outs Loom

Leonardo factory floor

Leonardo hopes to restructure aerostructures operations that include Boeing 787 fuselage production.

Credit: Leonardo
The aerostructures industry is about to undergo a new wave of restructuring as producers of these critical airliner parts look to exit the financially challenging business. Leonardo, a key partner on the Boeing 787, has signaled it is tired of losing money and is pursuing strategic options, and...
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