Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
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
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
Building on the concerns raised in our earlier analysis of the broader impact of tariffs on commercial aerospace, this follow-up dives deeper into how trade barriers may specifically threaten individual …
Assessing Trade Barrier Effects on the Commercial Aerospace Supply Chain, Aircraft Manufacturing and Cross-Border Deliveries Read More
The recent escalation of U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration—particularly those targeting critical imports from China—has added a new layer of complexity to the global space market. While intended to …
U.S. Tariffs Collide with Commercial Space Growth Read More
By the close of 2024, the aviation industry had begun to breathe a sigh of relief as the long disruptive wake of the COVID-19 pandemic steadily receded and gave way …
MRO Sector Faces Rising Costs and Delayed Growth Plans in Tariff Fallout Read More
Tariffs and the Aerospace Supply Chain The aerospace sector is particularly vulnerable to trade restrictions due to its deep integration of a complex global supply chain. Major manufacturers like Boeing …
Commercial Aerospace in the Crosshairs: Tariffs Threaten Recovery and Growth Read More
Impact of Tariffs on the Commercial Aviation Industry Becomes More Apparent /// Boeing and Airbus Orders Pick Up After a Slow Start to the Year Order activity in March picked …
Airbus and Boeing Report March 2025 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
The Trump Administration’s decision to impose escalating tariffs on both imported raw materials and finished parts and components is likely to cause significant turbulence within the highly interconnected global aviation …
Tariff Turbulence: US Protectionism Will Hurt the Global Aviation Gas Turbine Market Read More
Though highly sensitive to macroeconomic trends, production of narrowbody aircraft such as the 737 MAX and A320neo Family are shaped by more complex factors, including air travel demand, supply chain …
Navigating the Next Downturn: Why 737 MAX and A320neo Family Deliveries May Prove Resilient Read More
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