A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. From humble beginnings and isolation during the Francoist dictatorship, Spain has become one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of aerospace …
From CASA to FCAS: A Brief Analysis of Airbus and the Spanish Aerospace & Defense Industry Read More
737 MAX Fleet Still Grounded as Company Rolls Out First 737 MAX 10 by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 24 and 78 commercial jets …
Airbus and Boeing Report November 2019 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Triumph Group’s restructuring efforts are coming to completion, with over a dozen operations divested so far. The transformation is part of the company’s “One Triumph” initiative begun some four years …
Triumph’s Restructuring Coming to a Close; Aerospace Structures on the Block Read More
AVIC is the Airbus, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin of China. The firm consolidates all of China’s aviation activities under its aegis in one form or another. The goal behind its …
AVIC Acquisition Growth Slowing; Program Delays Continue Read More Siemens‘ vast turbine portfolio is rivaled only by General Electric in the variety of machines it produces. It seems that with the downturn in the gas turbine market, which began …
Siemens’ Restructuring of Product Line Is a Sign of the Times Read More
After a week of sustained protest actions and violence in the wake of a disputed election cycle, Bolivian President Evo Morales announced his resignation from the presidency under pressure from …
The Era of Evo Comes to a Tumultuous End Read More
The Capstone Turbine Corporation has become a global market leader in micro-turbines. Since Capstone’s formation in 1988, the C200 (200 kW) has been the company’s most successful machine in …
The C200 and Beyond: Capstone’s Most Prolific Machine and Its Future Read More
Airbus Books Impressive 415 Net New Orders Thanks to Large IndiGo Narrowbody Deal by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. In October 2019, Boeing and Airbus delivered 19 and …
Airbus and Boeing Report October 2019 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
With apologies to Steinbeck, the best-laid plans of mice and conglomerates often go awry.
ThyssenKrupp Hits Reset on Restructuring Read More
Company now focused solely on business jets and rail transportation. Bombardier’s restructuring program continues to move along with its announcement that it will sell its aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems …
Bombardier Capping Restructuring with Aerostructures Sale to Spirit AeroSystems Read More