Europe’s Aerospace Makers Set Their Sights on America: The 2026 Entry Guide
The Unites States remains the world’s largest aerospace market, and European manufacturers want a bigger share of it. Airbus has opened a second A320 production line in Mobile, Alabama, and Boeing recorded 1,173 orders in 2025, pulling a deep supply chain into the American market. Trade conditions help, with caveats. The US-EU deal restored zero-for-zero tariffs on aircraft, engines and spare parts, but US duties of 50% on steel and aluminium remain in place. A Section 232 investigation into commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts also keeps long-term pricing uncertain. Where the opportunities are: Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply: machined parts, composites, fasteners and electronics for growing OEM production rates. MRO and aftermarket: spare parts and maintenance services for large US airline and leasing fleets. Defence and space: contracts that favour partners with a local US presence. New technologies: drones, advanced air mobility and sustainable aviation solutions. Local production and joint ventures: a way to reduce tariff exposure and meet buy-American preferences. The hurdles: FAA certification, ITAR and export controls, cybersecurity compliance for defence work, and the need to be approved by prime contractors. Entering the US takes a clear compliance roadmap and the right local partner. That is where Xpylon helps. Our digital platform connects European manufacturers with US buyers, partners and market intelligence, turning interest into real contracts. Ready to take off in the US? Join Xpylon. #Aerospace #AerospaceIndustry #USMarket #MarketEntry #BusinessDevelopment #AviationIndustry #Airbus #SupplyChain #MRO #DefenceIndustry #TransatlanticTrade #MarketIntelligence #Xpylon I made one typo fix: “United States” in the first line. The article has no title, matching what you pasted. If you want one, “Cleared for Take-Off: European Aerospace Manufacturers Eye the US Market” fits well.