Airlines, lessors and manufacturers will all feel the pinch of sanctions against Russia.

GKN Aerospace has tested an advanced turbine rear structure (TRS) design which demonstrated a potential weight reduction of up to 14% compared to current commercial engine configurations.

Beyond removing passenger and routine air cargo links between Russia and the U.S., the ban will have aerospace supply-chain implications.

Honeywell UOP is working with China’s Oriental Energy to build a large sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Maoming, Guangdong province. 

Despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine adding to a panoply of issues facing the aerospace industry, executives from Boeing and Airbus told the Aviation Week Raw Materials and Manufacturers Supply Chain Conference that the OEMs were standing firm on planned airliner production rate ramps.

International Airlines Group (IAG) member Iberia says it has revived its fleet delivery plan as the oneworld alliance member sees a gradual recovery across all of its markets.

Boeing has suspended support of Russian airlines operating its products, including spare parts sales and engineering services, adding to previously announced pauses affecting its Russian and Ukrainian operations.

Lilium is modifying the design of its electric air taxi, building a third demonstrator to accelerate flight testing and partnering with NetJets to offer the vertical takeoff Lilium Jet for private and business aviation.