Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
Southwest Airlines has launched a new subsidiary, dubbed Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), that is focused on creating additional opportunities for the low-cost carrier to obtain scalable sustainable aviation fuel …
Southwest Airlines Launches Renewable Ventures Subsidiary Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration released a new report on Boeing’s safety culture on February 26. The report contains the findings and recommendations of the Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Expert Review …
ODA Review Panel Issues Report on Boeing’s Safety Culture Read More
Boeing has replaced the head of the 737 MAX program, effective immediately, in the first major executive shakeup since the revelation of quality control problems on its 737 production line. …
Boeing Replaces 737 MAX Program Head Read More
Deliveries at ATR increased by 44 percent in 2023, totaling 36 aircraft, amid strengthening demand from regional airlines. ATR’s sales also improved in 2023. It took orders for 40 new …
ATR Deliveries Jump in 2023 Read More
The European Commission (EC) has approved Korean Air’s proposed acquisition of fellow South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines. The approval is in the form of a conditional clearance, which is subject …
Korean Air Gains EC Approval for Asiana Airlines Acquisition Read More
Quiet Month at the Office /// Airbus Sets New Industry Backlog Record – Again January is traditionally the slowest month of the year for commercial aircraft production, and January 2024 …
Airbus and Boeing Report January 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Piper Aircraft has unveiled a new single-engine turboprop, dubbed the M700 Fury. The new aircraft will replace the M600/SLS in the company’s product line. Piper said that the M700 represents …
Piper Unveils M700 Fury Turboprop Read More
Lilium N.V. announced that the future Orlando International Airport (MCO) vertiport will serve as a central Florida hub for its Lilium Jet network. The company also expressed its support for …
Lilium Designates Future Orlando Vertiport as Key Network Hub Read More
Boeing issued a new statement in response to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board’s initial conclusions regarding the cause of an in-flight door plug failure on an Alaska Airlines 737 …
Boeing Responds to Initial NTSB Report on Max-9 Door Plug Blowout Read More
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stan Deal told employees in a message posted February 4th that the 737 program will spend several days in the Renton factory to focus …
Boeing Reports New Problem on 737 Production Line Read More