The tightening sanctions on Russia are now starting to work through the economy. Aerospace is now a victim of these sanctions. But not in the way you would think of at first. Sanctions are hurting Russian aerospace sales. UT-Air Express…
About 40% of the titanium for Boeing jets is currently sourced from Russia and VSMPO. VSMPO (???????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ???????????) is the largest titanium producer in the world, and has extensive relationships with Boeing and other aerospace manufacturers, as outlined…
Bombardier announced a series of preliminary agreements in Russia, including a potential order for 100 Q400 turboprops from Rostec, Russia’s state owned Rostechnologii aviation company, as well as a joint venture for final assembly work on Q400 aircraft in Russia.…
Late last week there was a brief news flurry from Russia about Bombardier manufacturing Q400s in Russia. Turns out this was news that came from a Russian source and not from Canada. Indeed, we spoke with Bombardier about this news…