Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
For decades, Boeing’s business model hinged on steady aircraft production tightly aligned with deliveries. But that synchronization has fractured in recent years. A convergence of regulatory groundings, certification delays, and …
Boeing’s Production-Delivery Disconnect: Groundings, Inventory, and the Road Ahead Read More
Charter and services specialist RVL Aviation plans to operate cargo flights using Cessna 208B Caravan aircraft retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric powertrain developed by ZeroAvia. Based at East Midlands Airport, RVL Aviation, …
Hydrogen-Electric Engine to Power UK Cargo Flights Read More
Orders and Deliveries Soften Month-Over-Month to Start Q2 /// OEM Production Ramp-Up Timeline Still In Jeopardy April 2025 Summary Order activity in April slowed down drastically from the increase seen …
Airbus and Boeing Report April 2025 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
OEMs continue to struggle with ramping up production /// Deliveries expected to soften month-over-month to kick off the second quarter. Overview For the purposes of this article, Forecast International considers …
Airbus and Boeing April 2025 Production Rates and Unofficial Deliveries Read More
The year 2024 was a challenging one for A220 orders, with Airbus securing only 17 new commitments for the aircraft. As of March 31, 2025, no new orders have been …
Airbus A220 Production: Short-Term Goals Meet a Long-Term Reality Read More
Honeywell has reported first-quarter revenue and profit figures that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, driven by strong demand within its aerospace division. A shortage of new aircraft has led airlines to …
Aerospace Strength Lifts Honeywell’s Q1, Profit Forecast Up Read More
The U.S. aerospace industry exists within a complex web of global trade, where manufacturers routinely source essential components from various corners of the world. This intricate international supply chain, while …
What is Duty Drawback and How Does it Help Boeing Read More
As Boeing moves forward with its planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, Airbus has announced a parallel agreement to strategically acquire several Spirit assets critical to the company’s aircraft programs. Under …
Airbus to Acquire Key Spirit AeroSystems Assets as Boeing Finalizes Takeover Read More
A hydrogen-powered airliner is an emerging technology that aims to replace conventional fossil fuels with hydrogen as the primary energy source, offering a cleaner, more sustainable future for aviation. The …
Why Airbus Pumped the Brakes on its Hydrogen Plans Read More
Boeing has entered into a definitive agreement to sell significant parts of its Digital Aviation Solutions (DAS) business to Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm specializing in software and …
Boeing Offloads $10.55 billion in Aviation Software Assets to Boost Core Operations, Cut Costs Read More