Recent developments in the aerospace industry have drawn attention to the increasing scrutiny of major corporate deals. The British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has focused on Safran’s proposed measures, which are set to reshape the competitive landscape. Specifically, Safran’s plan to divest a substantial portion of its business – involving the development and production of adjustable horizontal stabilizer drive systems – aims to address long-standing competition concerns related to its acquisition of part of Collins Aerospace.
In today’s competitive aerospace market, mergers and acquisitions continue to reshape the industry landscape, prompting close scrutiny from regulatory authorities. Recent announcements by the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have brought renewed attention to the measures proposed by Safran. By divesting a significant part of its business, specifically in the development and manufacturing of adjustable horizontal stabilizer drive systems, Safran aims to address competition concerns related to its acquisition of a key segment of Collins Aerospace.
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer $ERJhas announced plans to invest a substantial 20 billion Brazilian reais (approximately $3.47 billion) into the country’s economy by 2030. The announcement was made by the company’s CEO, Francisco Gomes Neto, during an event in the nation’s capital, Brasília, alongside Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
For the first time in nearly two years, American aerospace giant Boeing $BA has delivered more aircraft than its European rival Airbus SE $AIR.PA. This milestone marks an encouraging shift for Boeing, a company that has grappled with prolonged strikes, logistical disruptions, and the lingering effects of the pandemic.
The aerospace industry is witnessing a significant delay as Airbus $AIR.PA announced its reschedule of plans to introduce a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft. Initially aimed for 2035, the shift in timeline reflects the slower-than-expected advances in technology, posing a challenge to the company's environmentally-conscious ambitions.
