Woodward expects its commercial aerospace business to return to growth in the second half of its fiscal 2025 as Boeing ramps up production of the 737 MAX.

The buyout delivers a key portfolio of aerospace and defense parts and engineering into the hands of two private equity (PE) investors familiar to industry.

Pratt & Whitney’s upgraded PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) is on pace to earn FAA approval by mid-year followed quickly by initial deliveries.

Positive trends have Boeing executives optimistic that a ramp-up to 42 aircraft per month is achievable in 2025.

Boeing leaders said they are confident about returning to a monthly production rate of 38 new 737 narrowbodies before the end of 2025.

A shortage of new spare parts will continue to be the main challenge for operators of latest generation engines.

As the Trump administration considers more economic sanctions against Russia, the aerospace industry is advised to brace for difficulties in titanium supply.

Boeing reconfirmed that it still anticipates first delivery of the 777-9 in 2026 amid doubts by key customers that it will be able to meet its latest schedule.