The FAA is investigating Boeing and Airbus for the use of falsified titanium documents, crucial for aircraft integrity. This issue, identified after a vendor found corrosion holes in titanium parts, has led to significant scrutiny over material authenticity, impacting the aerospace industry's supply chain.
Boeing is reportedly in talks for a landmark deal with El Al Israel Airlines for 30 of its 737 Max jets, aiming to replace older aircraft and modernize the fleet despite past safety concerns.
Airbus SE is reportedly building a new assembly line for its A320neo-family aircraft in Toulouse to replace an older, less efficient one, enhancing production efficiency. The project will modernize and speed up production to meet increasing demand amid supply constraints.
For Chinese airlines, the deal would offer quicker access to more fuel-efficient jets as orders and supplier constraints accumulate for Airbus's A350 and Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.