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Much has been said about the growing industry of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), often described as the next step in aviation. Most of the popular discourse on UAM has focused …
Vertiplaces and Navigating the World of Urban Air Mobility Infrastructure Read More
As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the world, many industries are trying to stay afloat. Governments and businesses involved with space are reacting differently to the new situation. Some launches are …
COVID-19 Impacts on the Space Industry Read More
With Boeing showing a probable near-term loss, plants closing, and the FAA still sitting tight with its order on grounding the 737 MAX, the common belief of many investors is …
Forecast International Sees New Perspective On Boeing and Airbus Competition Read More
Reuters reports that the U.S. government has granted a license to engine maker General Electric to export CFM LEAP-1C engines to China for use in COMAC’s C919 narrowbody airliner. GE …
US Gives Green Light For LEAP Engine Export to China Read More
The Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market reached a turning point in 2020. With the start of a new decade, the prospect of individualized personal flight becomes more of a reality. …
The Year for Urban Air Mobility May Be Delayed by COVID-19 Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. According to Reuters, Airbus is contemplating a large A320 production cut due to the fallout of COVID-19. Airlines are currently scrambling to preserve …
COVID-19 European Status: Airbus Contemplating Large A320 Production Cut Read More
OneWeb has filed for bankruptcy and in turn laid off 85 percent of its workforce. Citing the coronavirus epidemic as the reason for this move, the company is looking for …
OneWeb Looking for a Buyer as Pandemic Forces Bankruptcy Read More
The COVID-19 crisis has had a substantial effect on the space industry. But what of the people currently living in space? The International Space Station (ISS) has been home to …
The International Space Station and COVID-19 Read More Small satellites are playing an increasingly important role in the commercial market. Since 2013, new companies have introduced business models that use large fleets of small satellites to conduct Earth …
Investment Continues To Flow Into Remote Sensing SmallSat Industry Even As Competition Intensifies Read More
Both Companies Report Weak Orders & Deliveries – 737 MAX Technical Review to Release Observations, Findings, and Recommendations Soon. by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus …
Airbus and Boeing Report August 2019 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read MoreSign up for the latest blog posts and products sent straight to your inbox.