Leonardo Dealing with COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic cast global markets into a period of uncertainty as it moved across the globe in early 2020. The impact of the virus has yet to be fully …
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Bombardier Capping Restructuring with Aerostructures Sale to Spirit AeroSystems
Company now focused solely on business jets and rail transportation. Bombardier’s restructuring program continues to move along with its announcement that it will sell its aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems …
Bombardier Capping Restructuring with Aerostructures Sale to Spirit AeroSystems Read MoreYahsat to Acquire Thuraya, Making Satellite Investment More Likely
by Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Yahsat has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Thuraya. Both companies are based in the United Arab Emirates. …
Yahsat to Acquire Thuraya, Making Satellite Investment More Likely Read MoreQatar Airways Acquires Stake in Cathay Pacific
By Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. Qatar Airways has acquired a 9.6 percent stake in Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways for $661 million. Both carriers are members …
Qatar Airways Acquires Stake in Cathay Pacific Read MoreNorthrop Grumman Acquisition of Orbital ATK Strengthens Diverse Space Offerings
by Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, and Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Behind all the sound and fury surrounding the recent UTC/Rockwell deal, Northrop Grumman quietly …
Northrop Grumman Acquisition of Orbital ATK Strengthens Diverse Space Offerings Read MoreIt’s Official, UTC Buying Rockwell Collins in $30 Billion Deal
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. After a summer of speculation, United Technologies Corp (UTC) and Rockwell Collins announced that they have reached a definitive agreement …
It’s Official, UTC Buying Rockwell Collins in $30 Billion Deal Read MoreUTC Aerospace Systems Even More Formidable With Rockwell Collins
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. While new aircraft orders have slowed lately, the production of commercial aircraft is exceptionally vibrant. Airbus and Boeing are maintaining …
UTC Aerospace Systems Even More Formidable With Rockwell Collins Read MoreSafran Expands with $9.1 Billion Zodiac Aerospace Buy
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Safran has announced that it will acquire seats manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace for approximately EUR8.5 billion ($9.1 billion). The new entity …
Safran Expands with $9.1 Billion Zodiac Aerospace Buy Read MoreGKN Strengthens Its Position in Commercial Aviation
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. With commercial aviation production booming, GKN has successfully positioned itself to capture a significant share of this market. As a …
GKN Strengthens Its Position in Commercial Aviation Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Reportedly Makes $2 Billion Offer for ULA
By Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The Wall Street Journal reports that Aerojet Rocketdyne is discussing an acquisition of United Launch Alliance (ULA) with owners Boeing and Lockheed …
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