Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
On Thursday, President Donald Trump stated on his social media site, Truth Social, that he was “hereby decertifying” the Bombardier Global Express and “all Aircraft made in Canada,” citing a …
Forecasting the Whim: How Analysts Navigate the “Truth Social” Era Read More
The “Golden Dome” initiative, currently championed by President Trump, draws parallels to the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), commonly known as “Star Wars,” from the Reagan administration. There are differences however, …
How LEO, MEO, and GEO Satellites Could Power Trump’s Golden Dome Read More
The delivery of a Juneyao Air Boeing 787-9 is being delayed due to the escalating trade war between the United States and China, which has led to significant tariffs on …
Juneyao Air 787-9 Delivery Delay Highlights Shifting Dynamics in China’s Commercial Aviation Sector Read More
The recent escalation of U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration—particularly those targeting critical imports from China—has added a new layer of complexity to the global space market. While intended to …
U.S. Tariffs Collide with Commercial Space Growth Read More
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
Tariffs and the Aerospace Supply Chain The aerospace sector is particularly vulnerable to trade restrictions due to its deep integration of a complex global supply chain. Major manufacturers like Boeing …
Commercial Aerospace in the Crosshairs: Tariffs Threaten Recovery and Growth Read More
The Trump Administration’s decision to impose escalating tariffs on both imported raw materials and finished parts and components is likely to cause significant turbulence within the highly interconnected global aviation …
Tariff Turbulence: US Protectionism Will Hurt the Global Aviation Gas Turbine Market Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 18 federal budget proposal – released on May 23 – includes a few surprises for NASA. While much …
NASA’s FY18 Budget Allotment Offers a Few Surprises, Though Agency is Largely Unscathed Read More