Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
Electra.aero, a developer of hybrid-electric, short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to explore the use of …
Electra Takes Flight with U.S. Navy for Next-Gen eSTOL Logistics Aircraft Read More
Honeywell and ITP Aero have joined forces to establish the first European-authorized service center for Honeywell’s F124-GA-200 engine. Located at ITP Aero’s Ajalvir facility in Madrid, this new center will …
Honeywell and ITP Aero Team Up to Bring Engine Repairs to Europe Read More
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has significantly enhanced its aerial capabilities by placing an order for three more Airbus H225 helicopters. This latest acquisition brings the total number of H225s …
Japan Coast Guard Bolsters Helicopter Fleet with Additional H225 Order Read More
Boeing and Airbus are reportedly nearing a deal to divide troubled supplier Spirit AeroSystems. According to an exclusive Reuters report, sources familiar with the situation claim both giants are exploring …
Boeing and Airbus Edge Closer to Split Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Read More
Honeywell International has agreed to acquire Civitanavi Systems S.p.A., an Italian provider of high-precision inertial navigation and stabilization solutions, for approximately €200 million ($216.8 million). This strategic acquisition strengthens Honeywell’s …
Honeywell Bolsters Autonomous Vehicle Tech with Civitanavi Systems Acquisition Read More
Major changes are afoot at Boeing as the company has announced a shakeup in the company’s leadership as it deals with the fallout of a January 5 incident in which …
Boeing Shakes Up Leadership: Calhoun to Step Down, Pope to Lead Commercial Airplanes Read More
GE Aerospace announced a strategic investment of more than EUR64 million (approximately $70 million) in its European manufacturing facilities. This initiative, which will be implemented throughout 2024, aims to enhance …
GE Aerospace Announces €64 Million Investment in European Manufacturing Read More
The United Kingdom is gearing up for the future of transportation with the announcement of its first vertiport testbed dedicated to electric air taxis. This collaborative project between Skyports, a …
UK Takes Off with First Electric Air Taxi Vertiport Testbed Read More Boeing is in preliminary talks to buy back Spirit AeroSystems, the company it spun off in 2005. This potential acquisition marks a significant shift in Boeing’s strategy, as it would …
Spirit AeroSystems in Talks with Boeing and Airbus Read More
Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky has unveiled its plans to develop a pioneering family of large, next-generation Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. The program spearheads with the Hybrid-Electric eXperimental (HEX) …
Sikorsky Unveils Plans for Next-Generation Hybrid-Electric VTOL Aircraft Family Read More