The metal is key to aircraft construction, and Russian suppliers accounted for 30-50% of Europe’s needs before the war in Ukraine.

Boeing may still be at least two years away from launching its next all-new commercial airliner, but the manufacturer is on the hunt for thousands of new engineers and machinists.

They may not be able to get ahead of macroeconomic challenges, but larger suppliers are handling them relatively well.

Engines and cabin interiors top the list of missing components, while airlines and airports struggle to keep up normal operations.

The OEM produced the T-7A in only three years, but challenges remain before the process can green-light its next all-new airliner.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

MTU Aero Engines says it has identified a Flying Fuel Cell (FFC) and Water Enhanced Turbofan (WET) as “favored” concepts for revolutionary reductions in emissions from aircraft propulsion systems.

As Europe’s Clean Sky 2 research and technology project is nearing the end, Airbus and industry partners are expected to complete the construction of their multifunction fuselage demonstrator, aiming at lower cost and weight and fast-paced manufacturing.