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United Kingdom eVTOL startup Vertical Aerospace has announced that its flagship VX4 production platform has received Permit to Fly approval from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), opening the door …
Vertical Receives CAA Permit to Fly Authorization Read More
Textron Aviation received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Cessna Citation Ascend on November 5, clearing the way for the aircraft to enter service later this year. The …
Cessna Citation Ascend Approved by the FAA Read More
Airbus Reports Strong Month of Orders // Deliveries Rise, but A350 Output Remains Weak // Boeing Maintains 2025 Order Lead Vietjet A321neo. Image – Airbus October 2025 Summary In September, …
Airbus and Boeing Report October 2025 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Amidst the release of its Q3 earnings report, U.S eVTOL startup Archer Aviation announced a $126.0 million agreement to acquire Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Los Angeles County, California. The company …
Archer to Acquire Hawthorne Airport for $126 Million Read More
Everyone is talking about Embraer’s recent E2 order boom, and it’s easy to see why. The company has had a standout year in 2025, securing 154 firm orders for the …
Embraer’s E2 Order Boom and What It Means for the Narrowbody Market Read More
Europe is moving forward with a Space-based early warning system to detect incoming ballistic and hypersonic threats. Perhaps not as ambitious as the Golden Dome initiative in the United States …
JEWEL and Odin’s Eye Signal Europe’s Push for Space-Based Strategic Independence Read More
Airbus A320neo Production Remains Strong /// 787 Output Holds Steady as A350 Production Faces Ongoing Challenges Airbus A350 – Image – Airbus For the purposes of this article, Forecast International …
Airbus and Boeing October 2025 Production Rates and Unofficial Deliveries Read More
Overview We have received several inquiries from clients and industry professionals regarding the methodology used in our business jet production forecasts. Specifically, questions have focused on the inclusion of a …
Forecasting Volatility: A Data-Driven Approach to Business Jet Production Cycles Read More
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, in partnership with NASA, has completed the first flight of the X-59, a quiet supersonic jet that could shape the future of faster commercial air travel. …
Lockheed Martin’s X-59 “Quiet” Supersonic Jet Makes First Flight Read More
Three of Europe’s largest aerospace and defense companies are joining forces to reshape the continent’s space industry. Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their …
Airbus, Leonardo, Thales Join Forces to Reshape European Space Landscape Read More