EconomyEXCLUSIVE: Airbus, Boeing charter giant Antonov jet to ease supply snags
Airbus and Boeing have recently chartered one of the world’s largest cargo aircraft, according to Reuters. The Antonov jet is being used to accelerate shipments of aerostructures for some civil and military aircraft. The move points to continuing strain in the aerospace supply chain, despite efforts to speed deliveries. Both manufacturers are relying on the unusual airlift to address shipping bottlenecks affecting components.
EXCLUSIVE: Airbus, Boeing charter giant Antonov jet to ease supply snags