Airbus and Boeing Target 100 Jets Per Month with Focus on Advanced Materials

The aerospace giants are ramping up production goals while researching thermoplastics and other innovations to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Airbus and Boeing aim to increase production of next-generation jets to 100 units per month, doubling current rates.
Both companies are exploring thermoplastics, which can be reshaped and welded, to reduce manufacturing time and weight.
Composites, widely used in larger jets, are being adapted for smaller aircraft to improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
Challenges include supply chain constraints, certification hurdles, and the adoption of new production techniques like resin infusion.
Despite production ambitions, neither company plans to launch new aircraft models in the near term, focusing instead on long-term R&D.