Japan to subsidize aircraft parts investments as war imperils supply

Components made of titanium alloys crucial to reducing plane weight

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An aircraft receives servicing at Osaka International Airport. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara) 

KO FUJIOKA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan will help expand domestic manufacturing of aircraft components by subsidizing up to 50% of capacity investments, as the war in Ukraine threatens the supply of Russian parts made of titanium alloys.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry earmarked 41.7 billion yen ($315 million) for the program in a fiscal 2022 supplementary budget. Screening will begin as soon as companies submit applications.

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