Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
Yakovlev, formerly known as Irkut, recently carried out the first flight of a new version of the Superjet 100 regional airliner that features domestically produced systems and components. Redesignated the SJ-100, …
New All-Russian Superjet Model Makes Maiden Flight – Forecast for 2025 Delivery Read More
Two missions were recently destined for a lunar landing: India’s Chandrayaan-3 and Russia’s Luna-25. Both were destined for the vicinity of the lunar south pole, with Chandrayaan-3 successfully landing on …
Lunar Landings: One a Success, the Other Not Read More
Bombardier‘s ongoing recovery is picking up pace as years of restructuring and turmoil are beginning to pay off. As part of its long-term strategy, the company has refocused itself as …
Bombardier Set to Take Off Read More
RENTON, Wa. – The Boeing 737 MAX program faces a new production issue as just as it was planning to move to a higher monthly production rate. A supplier to …
New 737 MAX Production Issue May Cause Boeing to Miss Delivery Forecast Read More
Lift Aircraft accomplished a first on August 22, with the company going live on YouTube to answer questions about and take to the skies with the Hexa aircraft. Chief Pilot …
Lift Aircraft Livestream Boasts Q4 Hexa Launch Read More
EHang Holdings Ltd, developer of the EH216 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, announced that its EHang Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System (UACS) has been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration …
EHang Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System Approved by CAAC Read More
EHang’s two-seat EH216-S electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has completed flight testing and is ready to proceed to type certification from Chinese regulators. The company, based in Guangzhou, …
China’s EHang Completes EH216 eVTOL Flight Testing Read More
Originally planned for a 2023 inaugural launch, Ariane 6 will now likely launch in 2024, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). The delay is reportedly due to some software …
Ariane 6 First Launch Slated for 2024; Europe Without a Rocket Read More
About two months after Ball Corp announced it was shopping its aerospace operation, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp, BAE Systems has swooped in with a $5.55 billion offer. Other interested …
BAE Systems Moves to Buy Ball Aerospace for $5.5 billion Read More
In the years ahead, the market for regional aircraft seating fewer than 50 passengers could see the advent of new propulsion technologies. This market may well become something of a …
Embraer Working on Energia Sustainability Concepts Read More