The two companies dominate aircraft manufacturing and their recent production issues provide opportunities for others. Here are two stocks in the sector that can gain.
German engine manufacturer MTU Aero Engines reported higher first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, boosted by orders from the joint European Eurofighter jet project while its turbofan engines recall campaign remained on track. The Airbus and Boeing supplier's results beat expectations even as it continues to suffer from the consequences of an expensive recall campaign. Last year, it had to recall up to 3,000 geared turbofan engines from its partner Pratt & Whitney for an inspection due to a potentially defective turbine disc, costing the German firm about 1 billion euros.
Here is how Curtiss-Wright (CW) and MTU Aero Engines AG (MTUAY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.