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by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. With its restructuring a resounding success, Spirit AeroSystems is investing in growing its core operations to meet demand. As Spirit …
Spirit AeroSystems Set to Expand Fabrication and Defense Portfolio Read Moreby Matthew Beres, Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Analyst, Forecast International. SR Technics recently announced a partnership with Invert Robotics to implement a robotics solution that will enhance its aircraft maintenance …
MRO Robotics Enhancing Aircraft Inspections Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Airbus had quite the tumultuous year, with corruption investigations, aircraft delivery delays due to engine issues, doubts over the A380’s …
Airbus Navigates through a Challenging Year and Lands with a More Stable Outlook Read MoreU.S. Manufacturers Deliver 529 Aircraft in Fourth Quarter – Up 20 Units from Q4 2016 by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. According to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association …
World General Aviation Aircraft Shipments Up 5% in 2017 – Revenues Slip Read MoreRare Orders for 747-8s and A380s the Highlights of the Month by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent. Boeing and Airbus delivered 49 and 38 commercial jets in February 2018, …
Airbus and Boeing Report February 2018 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read Moreby Douglas Royce, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. Cirrus Aircraft, a subsidiary of China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co since 2011, announced that new customer aircraft deliveries for the company’s …
Deliveries of Cirrus SF Family Aircraft Jump in 2017 Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Orbion Space Technology is developing the Aurora propulsion system to serve the growing small satellite market. Orbion is relying on tried-and-true Hall effect …
Taking Satellite Propulsion from Fabergé Eggs to Mass Production: Interview with Brad King of Orbion Space Technology Read MoreBoth Companies Report Weak Numbers As Expected Following Wild December Surge by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 44 and 27 commercial jets in January …
Airbus, Boeing January Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries & 2018 Forecast Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. America’s preeminent space agency is proposing a major change in focus for FY19. Along with the rest of the federal government, NASA released …
NASA Finally Sets a Direction Under President Trump, But Will Its Plans Make It Through Congress? Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. With much fanfare, SpaceX successfully conducted a test launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket. The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 3:45 …
Falcon Heavy Launches Successfully, but What Does the Future Hold for SpaceX’s Giant Rocket? Read More