The aerospace industry is on edge amongst tension in the ongoing Russian sanctions
Learn how Airbus is responding to Boeing’s ban and how Russia’s valuable titanium is disrupting the trade
Airbus continues to buy Russian titanium despite Boeing’s ban
Russian invasion impacts the aerospace industry and global supply chain
Major disruption in aeroplane supplies pushes planemakers to look for alternative solutions
In response to government sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion in Ukraine, Boeing Co declares a suspension of purchasing Russian titanium, while Airbus continues buying Russian titanium.
“We have suspended purchasing titanium from Russia. Our inventory and diversity of titanium sources provide sufficient supply for aeroplane production,” Boeing said in an emailed statement in response to the global disruption of trade with Russia.
Airbus suspended operations in Moscow and stopped providing parts and maintenance to Russian customers. However, they said they’d continue sourcing titanium from Russia and admitted to obtaining titanium indirectly via its first tier suppliers.
The aerospace industry is preparing for the effects of limited supplies from Russia; the country supplies nearly a quarter of global titanium.
Other aerospace companies like Safran SA and Dassault Aviation SA are also hunting for alternative providers of titanium used in aeroplane parts from engines to fasteners.
“It’s a big concern for us. We are trying to find alternatives, which exist, to cope with this new situation”, said Dassault CEO Eric Trappier.
