Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
Boeing is in preliminary talks to buy back Spirit AeroSystems, the company it spun off in 2005. This potential acquisition marks a significant shift in Boeing’s strategy, as it would …
Spirit AeroSystems in Talks with Boeing and Airbus Read More
Quiet Month at the Office /// Airbus Sets New Industry Backlog Record – Again January is traditionally the slowest month of the year for commercial aircraft production, and January 2024 …
Airbus and Boeing Report January 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
As the A330 has matured, the retrofit market for the model has grown considerably. With the series having widely proliferated across both the civil and military sectors and continuing to …
A330 Retrofits Recover in Tandem with Passenger Demand Read More
Both companies finish the year on a high note /// Airbus breaks three industry records Boeing and Airbus reported strong orders and deliveries figures in December 2023 and finished the …
Airbus and Boeing Report December and Full Year 2023 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
A new Airbus Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Toulouse delivered its first A321neo airliner on December 27. Airbus built the new FAL in the former “Jean-Luc Lagardère” building that formerly …
Airbus Delivers First New A321neo From Former A380 Production Site Read More
Looking set to break industry order and backlog records with 523 new firm December orders With several new large orders announced this month, Airbus is finishing the year on a …
Airbus Running Up the Orders Score with Slew of December Bookings Read More
Strong comeback for 737 MAX deliveries /// Boeing 6,000+ aircraft backlog record in sight Boeing and Airbus delivered 56 and 64 commercial jets in November 2023, compared to 48 and …
Airbus and Boeing Report November 2023 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
The Airbus A320 family of jets is the direct competitor to Boeing’s 737 family, and it has enjoyed significant success in recent years. The introduction of the New Engine Option …
Recent Disruptions Belie Long-Term Potential of A320 Retrofit Market Read More
Dubai Airshow well underway with Boeing in the lead in the orders race /// 355-aircraft Turkish Airlines order for Airbus jets agreed to in principal – not yet officially announced …
Airbus and Boeing Report October 2023 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Quiet month for Airbus. Boeing reports very strong orders, weak 737 MAX deliveries. Boeing and Airbus delivered 27 and 55 commercial jets in September 2023, compared to 51 and 53 …
Airbus and Boeing Report September 2023 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More