A former quality inspector for Spirit AeroSystems claims he found many defects on parts due for shipping....
High Operating Costs and Legacy Liabilities Among Bankruptcy Drivers for US Airlines
Bankruptcies for airlines were historically driven by operational costs; however, some bankruptcies...
Bankruptcies for airlines were historically driven by operational costs; however, some bankruptcies...
Article / 3 months ago
Russia–Ukraine Crisis Disrupts European Aerospace Supply Chains
Hedging strategies and high inventory levels will mitigate the impact in the short term, but if disruptions continue beyond 2022, supply availability and elevated prices...
Hedging strategies and high inventory levels will mitigate the impact in the short term, but if disruptions continue beyond 2022, supply availability and elevated prices...
Article / 2 years ago
Fitch Ratings’ Mazzuoli doesn’t rule out Russia-Ukraine conflict as capital event - InsurerTV
The deeper repercussions on financial markets and inflation from the Russia-Ukraine conflict could potentially shift the outcome...
The deeper repercussions on financial markets and inflation from the Russia-Ukraine conflict could potentially shift the outcome...
Article / 2 years ago
Insurers Face Substantial Losses from Planes Grounded in Russia
Insurers and reinsurers could face claims as high as USD10 billion in a worst-case scenario due to the grounding of planes in Russia...
Insurers and reinsurers could face claims as high as USD10 billion in a worst-case scenario due to the grounding of planes in Russia...
Article / 2 years ago
US Airlines Avoided Lockdown Bankruptcies on Liquidity, Manageable Debt, Gov’t Support
While U.S. airlines were able to avoid bankruptcy from the coronavirus lockdown, Latin American airlines were harder hit, leading to three of its largest carriers filing for Chapter 11...
While U.S. airlines were able to avoid bankruptcy from the coronavirus lockdown, Latin American airlines were harder hit, leading to three of its largest carriers filing for Chapter 11...
Article / 2 years ago
US Aerospace Supply Chain Risk May Rise with Prolonged Conflict
A protracted war between Russia and Ukraine could lead to elevated production and supply chain risks that might affect aerospace original equipment manufacturer...
A protracted war between Russia and Ukraine could lead to elevated production and supply chain risks that might affect aerospace original equipment manufacturer...
Article / 2 years ago
Fitch Ratings Withdraws Insurance-Backed Aircraft Finance Criteria
Fitch Ratings has withdrawn its Insurance-Backed Aircraft Finance Rating Criteria because of a lack of demand for this...
Fitch Ratings has withdrawn its Insurance-Backed Aircraft Finance Rating Criteria because of a lack of demand for this...
Article / 3 years ago
Troubles for European Aviation to Mount in No-Deal Brexit
European airlines and airports could come under further pressure if the UK and EU fail to reach an agreement on aviation connectivity post-transition period...
European airlines and airports could come under further pressure if the UK and EU fail to reach an agreement on aviation connectivity post-transition period...
Article / 4 years ago
Outbreaks, Travel Limits to Delay Global Air Traffic Recovery
The recovery in global airline traffic will be further delayed due to ongoing outbreaks associated with the coronavirus pandemic and patchwork travel restrictions, says Fitch Ratings...
The recovery in global airline traffic will be further delayed due to ongoing outbreaks associated with the coronavirus pandemic and patchwork travel restrictions, says Fitch Ratings...
Article / 4 years ago
Airports May Not Fully Recover Until Late 2024
Global airport traffic levels may not fully recover to pre-pandemic levels until 4Q24, says Fitch Ratings in a new report. Fitch expects the traffic level recovery...
Global airport traffic levels may not fully recover to pre-pandemic levels until 4Q24, says Fitch Ratings in a new report. Fitch expects the traffic level recovery...
Article / 4 years ago
