Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
By the close of 2024, the aviation industry had begun to breathe a sigh of relief as the long disruptive wake of the COVID-19 pandemic steadily receded and gave way …
MRO Sector Faces Rising Costs and Delayed Growth Plans in Tariff Fallout Read More
Emirates plans to retrofit an additional 43 Airbus A380s and 28 Boeing 777s, thus expanding the carrier’s nose-to-tail cabin refurbishment program to 191 aircraft. Emirates’ original plan called for a …
Emirates to Retrofit Additional A380s and 777s Read More
Honeywell and ITP Aero have joined forces to establish the first European-authorized service center for Honeywell’s F124-GA-200 engine. Located at ITP Aero’s Ajalvir facility in Madrid, this new center will …
Honeywell and ITP Aero Team Up to Bring Engine Repairs to Europe 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
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
In the immediate aftermath of the Russian Federation’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the United States and European Union quickly moved to impose a far-reaching regime of sanctions on …
Maintenance Pressures Mount for Russian Commercial Operators Read More
In the wake of the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, Western governments and private sector corporations have levied unprecedented sanctions on the country that have foreclosed numerous avenues through …
Sanctions Foretell MRO Crisis for Russian Commercial Aviation Read More
The overall market for civil aircraft retrofit and modernization is, of course, directly tied to capacity. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the airline industry in ways it has never been …
Civil Retrofit & Modernization Recovery Led by Cargo Conversions Read More
The airborne retrofit & modernization (R&M) market is as vast as it is complex. With most aircraft expected to serve their operators for a span of at least 30 years, …
Bring the Global Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Market into View Read More
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, the question of when – and where – to re-open the global economy lingers. As was the case in our previous update on …
COVID-19 Impact on Retrofit & Modernization Market, Mid-April Update Read More