Delta Air Lines is drawing a firm line in the sand regarding tariffs imposed on aircraft manufactured by Airbus, refusing to absorb the added costs associated with trade measures targeting European aerospace imports. The move marks a potential flashpoint in global aviation, as airlines across continents face increasing pressure from geopolitical economic policy shifts.
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has approved a share buyback program targeting its own issued shares, with plans to acquire up to 1.0 million shares within a 12-month period ending March 2026.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will maintain its current 38-aircraft-per-month production cap on the Boeing 737 MAX, citing a “breach of trust” as the reason for delaying any increase. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the decision, stating that while Boeing is making progress, the agency will not authorize a production ramp-up at this time.
Fitch Ratings (US) has reported that Boeing is making early progress in resuming production, following recent challenges, while also working to reduce legacy inventory and improve supply chain management. These developments are seen as critical factors in Boeing’s long-term operational and financial recovery.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., a major supplier of aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. The company reported revenues of $1.7 billion, an operating loss of $577 million, and a net loss of $631 million, reflecting continued financial pressures despite an increase in production output.
Airbus is facing significant supply chain challenges, leading to a delay of up to one year for the A350F freighter program. Additionally, the manufacturer is encountering hurdles in increasing A350 production in the coming months due to component shortages and logistical constraints.
United Aircraft (Russia) has announced plans to issue more than 2 trillion shares, aiming to raise approximately $5.5 billion in capital. This move is intended to strengthen the company’s financial position and support ongoing aircraft development and production programs.
Boeing, a global leader in aerospace manufacturing, has announced its projected financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, highlighting revenue of $15.2 billion. Despite significant revenue generation, the company anticipates a GAAP loss per share of ($5.46) and a negative operating cash flow of ($3.5) billion.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has expressed strong confidence in the company’s ability to achieve its ambitious production target of manufacturing 75 single-aisle aircraft per month by 2027. The announcement reflects Airbus’ strategic focus on scaling up its production to meet the growing global demand for commercial aviation.
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has expressed concerns over the potential impact of trade tariffs proposed by US President-elect Donald Trump. Kelly warned that these tariffs could disrupt global supply chains, posing a significant challenge to the aviation industry, particularly to manufacturers like Boeing.
