Air New Zealand has introduced its first Airbus A321neo, with Virgin Australia and the Qantas Group due to follow with their own new-generation narrowbodies.
Despite good salaries and working conditions, French companies have yet to attract enough sheet metal workers, fitters and cutters for its production lines.
Relatively stable labor rates, intellectual property protection, manufacturing expertise and growing maintenance services could attract more U.S. aerospace work to Mexico.
A new regulation for upset recovery and prevention training is creating a market for companies operating aerobatic aircraft and targeting commercial pilots.
Foreign sale package includes Japanese request for SM-3 missiles; Israeli Air Force plans F-15 purchase; U.S.’ air power demo; and Northrop to sustain J-Stars.
