Airbus Looking to Rely Less on Russian Titanium

The video discusses the production goals of reaching a rate of 65 planes by mid-2023, similar to pre-COVID levels, and plans to increase production by 10 points by 2025. It highlights the challenges in the supply chain, particularly the reliance on Russian titanium, which constitutes about 50% of the supply. The company has policies in place to manage short and mid-term risks and is developing secondary sources to potentially become independent from Russian titanium in the future.

What is the target production rate the company aims to achieve by mid-2023?

• 75 planes

• 55 planes

• 85 planes

• 65 planes

What is one of the significant risks to the supply chain mentioned in the video?

• Fluctuating fuel prices

• High transportation costs

• Lack of skilled labor

• Dependence on Russian titanium

How is the company protected in the short and mid-term against supply chain disruptions?

• By increasing production rates

• Through existing inventories and stocks

• By reducing workforce

• Through government subsidies

What strategy is the company implementing to reduce reliance on Russian titanium?

• Negotiating new contracts with Russia

• Developing secondary sources

• Increasing production of alternative materials

• Reducing the number of planes produced

What is the company's long-term plan regarding titanium supply?

• To stop using titanium altogether

• To become independent from Russian titanium

• To continue relying on Russian titanium

• To increase titanium imports from Russia