Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
Embraer is pushing U.S. carriers to embrace its E2 family of regional jets, according to CEO Francisco Gomes Neto. He told Reuters during a recent interview that Embraer has been …
Embraer Touting E2 Jets for U.S. Market Read More
Leonardo’s AW169 is getting a pair of new options that will increase its operational flexibility. The manufacturer is developing an increased gross weight (IGW) kit and adding an 11-seat configuration …
AW169 Gets New Increased Gross Weight and 11-Passenger Options Read More
Boeing has updated its guidance for 2023. The company says it will deliver fewer 737s than planned this year due to a quality issue at supplier Spirit AeroSystems. Until now, …
Boeing Cuts 2023 Delivery Forecast; Keeps Production Plan in Place Read More
Textron Aviation unveiled a new “Gen2” version of the Cessna Citation CJ3 light business jet at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) show in Las Vegas. The company is displaying a …
NBAA: Textron Aviation Unveils Upgraded Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 Read More
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW127XT-L regional turboprop engine has received its type certificate from Transport Canada. The higher thrust PW127XT-L variant will power a new short takeoff and landing (STOL) …
P&WC’s PW127XT-L Engine is Ready for the ATR 42-600S Read More
Pilatus announced a number of upgrades to its popular PC-24 light business jet in the run-up to the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) show next week in Las Vegas. Starting …
Ahead of NBAA 2023, Pilatus Previews PC-24 Improvements Read More
The Air France-KLM Group plans to renew its long-haul fleet with a big new order for 50 Airbus A350 widebodies, including both the A350-900 and A350-1000 models. It will also …
Air France-KLM Group to Renew Long-Haul Fleet with New Order for A350s Read More
China Eastern Airlines has agreed to order another 100 COMAC C919 narrowbody airliners. The airline is the launch customer for the C919 and currently has a handful of aircraft in …
China Eastern Airlines Agrees to Order 100 More C919s Read More
Airbus announced a change to its corporate organization on September 26. The manufacturer’s Executive Committee is creating a dedicated head of its Commercial Aircraft business to oversee sales and production …
Airbus Nominates New Head of Commercial Aircraft Business Read More
Airbus Helicopters revealed its new PioneerLab technology demonstrator at the German National Aviation Conference in Hamburg. The aircraft is based on the company’s twin-engine H145 model and will test rotorcraft …
Airbus Unveils New Flying Lab to Test New Light Helicopter Technologies Read More