Tariffs

Editors are joined by consultant Kevin Michaels to break down President Trump’s latest tariffs and where the pain will be felt in the aerospace supply chain.

President Trump is fighting hard again for his tariffs on imported goods and doubling down on trade wars; aerospace and defense should not be surprised when it is used as a bargaining chip again.

The industry has ridden a roller-coaster of uncertainty since Trump first announced across-the-board duties on products from other countries.

Regional stakeholders share perspectives on tariff impacts and suggest strategies to mitigate higher part costs.

Air transport will continue to grow in 2026, but regional differences show the clear effect of economic policies.

MROs must invest in localized supply chains and digital technologies to navigate volatile cost environments.

Industry stakeholders and policymakers must collaborate to mitigate uncertainty in four key areas that threaten aerospace supply chain stability.

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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.

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

Rising protectionism is pushing industry to build up locally globally.

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.

A better picture of how Western aerospace and defense manufacturers are adapting to the accelerating retrenchment in globalization is emerging.

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

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

Are U.S. tariffs having a big impact on the aviation MRO industry?

Daher has started a sales effort in Central and South America, especially Brazil, for its Kodiak utility turboprop single.

The business aviation sector would likely argue that, among its attributes, few are as important as its inherent adaptability and agility.

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.

Manufacturers and passenger-to-freighter conversion specialists are confident about air cargo’s long-term prospects.

While navigating tariff challenges, ST Engineering expands its global facilities and invests in new technologies.

Austrian aerospace supplier FACC welcomes the decision of zero tariffs on aircraft and components between the U.S. and the European Union.

Increased government involvement in airliner sales will shape the industry in three ways—none of them good.

Threats to global trade and geopolitical upheavals are influencing the aftermarket’s dealmaking appetite.

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