Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
Boeing has discovered another production issue with its 787 Dreamliner aircraft, this time involving improperly installed fasteners on some undelivered planes. The company says the issue does not affect the …
Boeing Discovers New Fastener Problem on South Carolina 787 Line Read More
Russia’s latest civil aircraft production plan features a collaborative effort with Belarus: the LMS-192 Osvey. This 19-seat, high-wing twin-turboprop aircraft targets regional commercial air travel and will be powered by …
Russia and Belarus Team Up on New 19-Seat Regional Aircraft Read More
Textron Aviation has announced FAA certification for a new Combi interior configuration for the passenger variant of their Cessna SkyCourier turboprop aircraft. This option allows operators to simultaneously transport nine …
Textron Aviation Receives FAA Certification for Cessna SkyCourier Combi Option Read More
Spirit AeroSystems plans to lay off hundreds of workers at its Wichita, Kan. facility over the next few weeks, according to an internal memo seen by Wichita-based KSN. The company’s …
Spirit AeroSystems Plans Layoffs Amid 737 Production Slow Down Read More
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has awarded €9.3 million to a consortium developing a hydrogen fuel cell system for commercial airplanes. The BALIS 2.0 project, led by …
German Government Funds Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research Read More
After a tense period of negotiation, Canadian Airbus A220 jet assembly workers have finally approved a new five-year contract. This prevents a potential lockout that could have significantly impacted production …
Canadian A220 Plant Workers Agree to New Contract Read More
GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, is proud to unveil the founding underwriters for its new space-focused business, The GovExec Space Project, which …
The GovExec Space Project Launched Read More
At Forecast International, we’re keeping our eyes on the skies – even during eclipses! Our Space Systems expert, Carter Palmer, assures us that while the eclipse might cause a stir …
Space Opera on Hold! Satellites to Take a Power Nap During Eclipse Read More
Joby Aviation has strengthened its USAF ties by delivering two eVTOL aircraft to MacDill AFB in 2025 under AFWERX Agility Prime. MacDill, housing USSOCOM, CENTCOM, and AMC units, offers a …
Joby Expands AFWERX Pact, Delivers eVTOL Aircraft to MacDill AFB Read More
Embraer, the world’s third-largest aircraft maker, is forecasting growth in both aircraft deliveries and revenue for 2024. However, the company acknowledges ongoing challenges within the global supply chain. Embraer anticipates …
Embraer Expects Another Good Year in 2024 Read More