Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
ST. LOUIS – Boeing reached an agreement with GKN Aerospace St. Louis and its parent company, Melrose Industries, to ensure continued production of critical parts for the U.S. government and …
Boeing Takes Over St. Louis GKN Facility, Securing Parts Production Read More
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp has begun customer deliveries of the new G700 ultra-long-range business jet. The company recently made the first two G700 deliveries, and the aircraft are now in service …
G700 Deliveries Underway Read More
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
Increased Ordering Activity in March /// Yet another backlog record for Airbus After a rather muted start to 2024, ordering activity picked up pace in March. On the deliveries front, …
Airbus and Boeing Report March 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Orders for De Havilland Canada’s new DHC-515 Firefighter amphibian aircraft have begun ramping up. In late March 2024, the Canadian Commercial Corp (CCC), Canada’s government contracting agency, signed a contract …
Orders Ramp Up for New DHC-515 Read More
Caribbean airline St Barth Executive will be the launch customer for a short takeoff and landing (STOL) version of Tecnam’s P2012 twin. The operator will use the aircraft for …
St Barth Executive to Introduce STOL Version of P2012 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
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 flying from Denver to Houston (flight WN3695) encountered an issue with one of its engine nacelles shortly after takeoff and had to return to Denver …
Southwest Airlines 737-800 Loses an Engine Cowl After Takeoff 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