Tariffs

Aviation Week Staff
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Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Helen Massy-Beresford
It is clear that while tariffs have had an impact on global cargo carriers, the overall picture has not been as bad as many feared, at least so far.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
In spite of geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty, airlines in the Gulf region are spending big money on large new narrowbody and widebody fleets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
Rising protectionism is pushing industry to build up locally globally.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
The imposition of tariffs by the U.S. represents a significant financial threat to Asia-Pacific airlines due to the added pressure on costs, AAPA says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
A better picture of how Western aerospace and defense manufacturers are adapting to the accelerating retrenchment in globalization is emerging.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Lufthansa Technik has blamed “punitive tariffs” from the U.S. as well as a weaker dollar for a fall in its third-quarter earnings.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
CEO's dismissal contrasts with the aggressive action taken by Howmet in the first quarter in reaction to President Donald Trump’s threatened levies.
Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay
Are U.S. tariffs having a big impact on the aviation MRO industry?
Supply Chain

By Thierry Dubois
Daher has started a sales effort in Central and South America, especially Brazil, for its Kodiak utility turboprop single.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
The business aviation sector would likely argue that, among its attributes, few are as important as its inherent adaptability and agility.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
Steven Udvar-Házy, famous for creating aircraft leasing, has made important moves at the right time twice. In selling ALC, he may have the timing right again.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Guy Norris
Manufacturers and passenger-to-freighter conversion specialists are confident about air cargo’s long-term prospects.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
While navigating tariff challenges, ST Engineering expands its global facilities and invests in new technologies.
Supply Chain

By Kurt Hofmann
Austrian aerospace supplier FACC welcomes the decision of zero tariffs on aircraft and components between the U.S. and the European Union.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Richard Aboulafia
Increased government involvement in airliner sales will shape the industry in three ways—none of them good.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Alex Derber
Threats to global trade and geopolitical upheavals are influencing the aftermarket’s dealmaking appetite.
Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton
Following the EU-U.S. trade deal reached in recent weeks, Cargojet expects to generate new ACMI and charter opportunities in the coming quarters.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jeremy Kariuki, Robert Wall
Pilatus has paused deliveries of its PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft to the U.S. over recently enacted tariffs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Swiss lawmakers are urging the country’s government to reexamine the purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Embraer’s executive jet division posted record-setting second quarter revenue along with strong sales and increased deliveries, the company reports.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Christine Boynton, Sean Broderick
The U.S.-EU zero-tariff aircraft deal is good news, but airlines are assessing whether broader macroeconomic fallout may harm travel demand.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau
Embraer plans to invest $500 million over the next five years into some of its U.S. facilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Zero tariffs on aircraft and components is good news for manufacturers and suppliers that had feared heavy impact on activities.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain