Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
While the industry’s attention is often captivated by innovative designs, advanced propulsion technologies, and promised capabilities of eVTOLs, their safe and efficient integration into the National Airspace System (NAS) is …
eVTOLs are taking off—but where will they land? Read More
Supply chain constraints limit A350 production to six aircraft per month and delay A350F deliveries to 2027 /// Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect, raising concerns about production In February, …
Airbus and Boeing Report February 2025 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Airbus and Boeing look to further increase production in 2025 /// Steel and aluminum tariffs raise concerns for production Note: Light red color means the program is temporarily producing at …
Airbus and Boeing Report January 2025 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Ongoing supply chain challenges, labor strikes, and inflationary pressures have severely impacted production capacity, leaving manufacturers struggling to meet the strong demand for both narrowbody and widebody aircraft. This raises …
Boeing and Airbus Face Pressure to Boost Production — Can They Deliver? Read More
Honeywell has unveiled a significant restructuring plan to split the industrial giant into three independent, publicly traded entities. This move marks a strategic shift aimed at streamlining operations, sharpening business …
Honeywell to Split Into Three Independent Companies in Major Restructuring Move Read More
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.K.-based eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical announced that it has raised $90 million in additional funding for the production of its VX4 eVTOL aircraft. Vertical previously secured an …
Vertical Aerospace Issues Additional $90 Million in Equity Shares, Strengthening Funding For its VX4 eVTOL Program. Read More
Solid December orders haul /// Airbus narrowly misses target after strong end-of-year surge /// Boeing deliveries on the rise In December, both manufacturers finished the year on a high note …
Airbus and Boeing Report December 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Airbus on track for 770 jets for the year in usual end-of-year surge /// Boeing’s shipments have yet to snap back after strike In November, ordering activity was rather muted, …
Airbus and Boeing Report November 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Airbus delivers first A321XLR and reiterates target for 770 jets for the year In October, deliveries were on the low side for Airbus and very low for Boeing, while orders …
Airbus and Boeing Report October 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Deliveries still sluggish – orders strong with 300 new bookings as Airbus sets another all-time backlog record In September, deliveries were slow but orders were strong – in particular for …
Airbus and Boeing Report September 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More