Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
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
Ferrying astronauts, cosmonauts and cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) has been carried out by a myriad of spacecraft over the life of the station. From Soyuz to the …
Starliner Set to Launch in May 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
Boom Supersonic flew its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft for the first time on March 22 at the Mojave Air & Space Port. Flight testing the new demonstrator is another step …
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Demonstrator Makes Maiden Flight Read More