Who supplies Boeing with titanium?
Who supplies Boeing with titanium? VSMPO-AVISMA is the largest titanium supplier for Boeing commercial production. Titanium parts from VSMPO-AVISMA are used on Boeing 737, 767, 787, 777 and 777X airplanes.
Is Boeing still buying titanium from Russia?
We have suspended purchasing titanium from Russia. Our inventory and diversity of titanium sources provide sufficient supply for airplane production, Boeing said in an emailed statement.
How much titanium does Boeing get from Russia?
It is estimated that around one third of the titanium used by Boeing came from Russia.
Why does the 787 use titanium?
Titanium can withstand comparable loads better than aluminum, has minimal fatigue concerns, and is highly resistant to corrosion. Titanium use has been expanded on the 787 to roughly 14 percent of the total airframe.