A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. After years of difficulty, Bombardier has made some bold moves under its five-year restructuring plan, begun in 2015. The most …
Bombardier Looks to Future After CSeries Read MoreBoeing Reports Weak Shipments Due to 737 Supply Chain Woes by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 39 and 77 commercial jets in July 2018, …
Airbus and Boeing Report July 2018 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. The market for large commercial transports continues to rise following a brief downtick in 2015-2016. At the 2018 Farnborough Airshow, …
Boeing Increases Production and Insourcing Efforts as Backlog Rises Read MoreBy Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. The recently concluded Farnborough International Airshow generated an impressive number of orders and other purchase commitments (options, letters of intent, Memoranda of Understanding, etc.) …
Biggest Sales Haul in Five Years at 2018 Farnborough Airshow Read MoreBoth Companies Report Solid Order Haul Ahead of Farnborough IAS 2018 by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 82 and 80 commercial jets in June …
Airbus and Boeing Report June 2018 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read MoreBoeing deliveries on track to meet full-year target as Airbus’ struggles continue by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 68 and 51 commercial jets in …
Airbus and Boeing Report May 2018 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read MoreDeliveries slow as Boeing secures major American Airlines Dreamliner order by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 44 and 51 commercial jets in April 2018, …
Airbus and Boeing Report April 2018 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read MoreBoeing Flexes Muscles and Delivers Record 91 Jets in One Month by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 91 and 56 commercial jets in March …
Airbus and Boeing Report March 2018 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. With its restructuring a resounding success, Spirit AeroSystems is investing in growing its core operations to meet demand. As Spirit …
Spirit AeroSystems Set to Expand Fabrication and Defense Portfolio Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Airbus had quite the tumultuous year, with corruption investigations, aircraft delivery delays due to engine issues, doubts over the A380’s …
Airbus Navigates through a Challenging Year and Lands with a More Stable Outlook Read More