Records indicate that a significant number are continuing to get through, despite Michelin’s attempts to cut off the trade by monitoring the diversion of their products.

The orders deliver a much-needed boost for Airbus, which has suffered setbacks in recent weeks.

According to multiple academic and think tank studies, neither will bring dramatic improvements, and they may instead harm the economy.

Airbus has reportedly sent inspectors to check on production, which is expected to ramp up in the coming weeks to replace the faulty parts.

China’s recent relaxation of export controls on rare earth metals shouldn’t cause anyone to get complacent about future access to that country’s extensive stores of critical minerals.

Shifts in traditional security alliances and heightened global concern have been driving a new commitment to defense spending across the Asia-Pacific region.

The World Health Organization has highlighted growing evidence that ultrafine particles can cause lung inflammation, blood pressure and heart problems, along with risks to fetal growth.

The additional inspections, which will be required across the A320 family of aircraft as of January 13, were mandated to address potentially unsafe conditions for the parts.

Wide-scale adoption of this technology would be a drastic departure for those who have relied on trial-and-error, but the groundwork is being laid for just such a transition

The acquisition will include all of Spirit's Boeing-related operations, as well as parts of the supplier's operations in Northern Ireland.