Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
Increased deliveries and ordering activity ahead of Farnborough /// Boeing 737 MAX deliveries picking up pace Ahead of this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, orders and deliveries picked up pace in …
Airbus and Boeing Report June 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries 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
Airbus has downgraded its production and financial goals for 2024. This comes amid ongoing supply chain disruptions and concerns about the feasibility of previous targets. The company is reducing its …
Airbus Scales Back Production Targets Due to Supply Chain Issues 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
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
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has significantly enhanced its aerial capabilities by placing an order for three more Airbus H225 helicopters. This latest acquisition brings the total number of H225s …
Japan Coast Guard Bolsters Helicopter Fleet with Additional H225 Order Read More
Boeing and Airbus are reportedly nearing a deal to divide troubled supplier Spirit AeroSystems. According to an exclusive Reuters report, sources familiar with the situation claim both giants are exploring …
Boeing and Airbus Edge Closer to Split Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Read More
February was another quiet month for commercial aircraft production and orders. Boeing delivered 27 commercial jets compared to Airbus with 49 units. This compares to 28 deliveries for Boeing and …
Airbus and Boeing Report February 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
In the emerging race to capture the burgeoning Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market, small startups and aviation industry titans are competing side by side to develop and offer innovative flight …
UAM Snapshot – CityAirbus NextGen Read More