Aircraft Value News [May 5, 2025] -

Issue: May 5, 2025

Upgraded Trent XWB Set to Supercharge A350-900 Efficiency

Airbus is preparing for imminent U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of a newly enhanced Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engine variant, a development that will soon benefit A350-900 operators across the globe. The upgraded powerplant, officially approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in December 2024, introduces a package…

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May 5, 2025

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Trump’s Trade War Fallout: Fueling Avionics M&A Frenzy Across Europe

As geopolitical tremors from Donald Trump’s revived trade war rhetoric ripple across global markets, one industry is poised for major consolidation: European avionics. The U.S. president’s aggressive stance on tariffs and protectionist policies, especially targeting the aerospace sector, has once again put pressure on transatlantic trade. However, amid the uncertainty,…

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May 5, 2025

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China’s Rare Earth Retaliation Threatens the Future of Avionics

When President Donald Trump launched a trade war with China and imposed sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, few anticipated the devastating counterpunch that would come from Beijing. In an aggressive move in mid-April, China—home to more than 80% of the world’s rare earth mineral refining capacity—announced restrictions on the export…

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May 5, 2025

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Avionics Arms Race: How COMAC’s Rise is Forcing a Global Tech Shakeup

The emergence of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) as a serious contender in the global aviation industry is triggering a tectonic shift in the development and procurement of avionics technology. COMAC’s flagship aircraft, the C919, is spearheading Beijing’s goal of self-reliance in aerospace tech. Chinese firms like AVIC…

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May 5, 2025

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Capacity Purchase Agreements Are Rising in Popularity

In an industry where efficiency, flexibility, and cost control often determine survival, Capacity Purchase Agreements (CPAs) are quickly gaining favor among airlines seeking to streamline operations and hedge against financial risk. Once a niche contractual model used by regional carriers and legacy airlines, CPAs are now becoming a cornerstone of…

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May 5, 2025

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BOC Aviation Places Major Orders for A320neo, B737-8 Jets

BOC Aviation, one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors, this spring made major commitments to both Airbus and Boeing. BOC finalized a firm order with Airbus for 70 additional A320neo family aircraft, marking the largest delivery backlog in the company’s nearly three-decade relationship with the European planemaker. This latest deal…

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May 5, 2025

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China’s Rare Earth Export Ban: A Major Blow to Global Aviation

In a development that has sent shockwaves through global supply chains, China has effectively cut off the export of key minerals and magnets critical to the functioning of modern industry, with particularly dire consequences for the aviation sector. The move, announced in April, involves the suspension of overseas shipments of…

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May 5, 2025

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Airbus Gives Suppliers Financial Aid as Production Targets Lag

Aircraft shortages and engine problems across the sector are fueling aviation inflation at the manufacturing and consumer levels. As global air travel demand continues to soar past pre-pandemic levels, the aviation industry is facing a critical bottleneck: the supply of new aircraft. Airbus is stepping in to offer financial assistance…

By: Aircraft Value News

May 5, 2025

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