Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
Bell Textron, Inc. has approved the use of the Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System Next Generation (RADS-NG) across Bell’s fleet of commercial helicopters such as the Bell 505, Bell 429, Bell …
Bell Approves GE Aerospace Next-Gen Rotor Analysis Diagnostics for Use Across Fleet 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
Airbus Helicopters is partnering with India’s Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for H125 helicopters in the country. The Indian FAL will produce the light single engine …
Tata Group to Assemble Airbus H125 Helicopters in India Read More
Kaman, a leading aerospace and industrial technologies company, is reaching another milestone in its corporate history. The company has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Arcline Investment Management, …
Aerospace Pioneer Kaman Moves into Private Hands with $1.8 Billion Arcline Acquisition Read More
Leonardo’s AW169 is getting a pair of new options that will increase its operational flexibility. The manufacturer is developing an increased gross weight (IGW) kit and adding an 11-seat configuration …
AW169 Gets New Increased Gross Weight and 11-Passenger Options Read More
Airbus Helicopters revealed its new PioneerLab technology demonstrator at the German National Aviation Conference in Hamburg. The aircraft is based on the company’s twin-engine H145 model and will test rotorcraft …
Airbus Unveils New Flying Lab to Test New Light Helicopter Technologies Read More
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded certification to the Airbus H160 helicopter, allowing the all-new medium helicopter to enter service in the United States. The European Union Aviation …
Airbus Helicopters H160 Adds FAA Certification Read More
Israel has begun test flights of autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This testing will see eVTOLS carrying passengers and heavy cargo as the country prepares to adapt …
Testing of Advanced Air Mobility Begins in Israel Read More
As countless companies race toward urban air mobility (UAM), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken a major step toward enabling this future. On June 7, the FAA proposed a …
FAA Outlines Potential Training and Operational Rules for Powered-Lift Aircraft Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Summary: Revenues, cash flow and liquidity greatly improved in fourth quarter Reported €1.6 billion net profit in Q4 – first quarterly profit since …
Airbus Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Earnings Review and 2021 Outlook Read More