Tariffs Turbulence Hits Aviation

Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Aviation Consultant, Frost & Sullivan

22-Apr-25 08:45

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With the U.S imposing up to 145% tariffs on Chinese imports and China retaliating with 125%, the cost of American-made jets, including the Boeing 737 MAX, has surged, leading to delivery delays and even returns to the U.S. Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Aviation Consultant at Frost & Sullivan shares his analysis on the impact of these developments on the global aviation outlook.

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