Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the aerospace giant, Boeing’s Board of Directors has appointed Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer. Effective …
Kelly Ortberg Takes the Helm at Boeing Read More
Currently, NASA is pursuing several key goals encompassing diverse areas like lunar exploration, scientific discovery, and technological advancements. NASA is setting its sights on the Moon and beyond, aiming for …
Top 100 NASA Contractors 2023 Read More
Increased deliveries and ordering activity ahead of Farnborough /// Boeing 737 MAX deliveries picking up pace Ahead of this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, orders and deliveries picked up pace in …
Airbus and Boeing Report June 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
The successful launch of Ariane 6 on 9 July, 2024 from Kourou, French Guiana has effectively brought Europe back to the table as a go-to launch provider. Originally, Arianespace had …
Ariane 6 Soars, Propels Europe Back into the Competitive Space Race Read More
Global air passenger traffic saw a remarkable increase of nearly 37% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) for 2023 reached 94.1% of the pre-pandemic …
The Commercial Jet Market Continues to Recover: Key Insights and Projections Read More
Boeing announced a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems for $8.3 billion in a move that reverses a long-standing trend of outsourcing key manufacturing operations. This all-stock deal comes after …
Boeing Lands Spirit AeroSystems in $8.3 Billion Deal Read More
Weak deliveries /// Significant Airbus orders announced – not yet booked The month of May marked another uneventful month for orders and deliveries. On the deliveries front, Boeing handed over …
Airbus and Boeing Report May 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Weak ordering activity /// Boeing announces temporary Dreamliner rate cut The month of April was a rather uneventful month for orders and deliveries. On the deliveries front, Boeing handed over …
Airbus and Boeing Report April 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
The much-awaited Boeing Starliner (CST-100) mission, Boeing Crew Flight Test (Boe-CFT), was scrubbed on the night of May 6 due to a valve issue on the Lockheed Martin Centaur upper …
Boeing Starliner Launch Delayed by Valve Issue on Centaur Upper Stage Read More
GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, is proud to unveil the founding underwriters for its new space-focused business, The GovExec Space Project, which …
The GovExec Space Project Launched Read More