A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
It has been a wild ride for one of America’s most storied companies. After struggling for years to get its house in order, the company has announced its plan to …
GE Aviation to Stand Alone as GE Splits into Three Read More
It’s been a rough couple of years for General Electric, but in 2020 its turnaround efforts should take solid root. For the past few years, the company has been trying …
GE Wraps Restructuring, Aviation Remains a Cornerstone Read More
Remember 2017, when General Electric did not have a good year? It just had a worse one, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel.
GE Aviation Gives GE Reason for Optimism Read More by Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. The Arleigh Burke class destroyer has three “flights” (variants), the latest being the third and most advanced. Advanced is a key word here, because …
General Electric to Continue Powering the Arleigh Burke Class Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. In the power generation game, gas turbines have long cemented their position. What is the norm now and what might lie in the future? …
A Turbine Close to Home – Part 1 Read Moreby Edward Nebinger, Forecast International. For the past month, Wall Street analysts have been having a feeding frenzy over General Electric, driving the price lower and lower until it reaches …
Not So Fast, Wall Street Analysts! Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International Automotive manufacturers have a long history of dabbling in aviation, and vice versa. The Ford Trimotor quickly jumps to mind; however, it …
HondaJet’s Unique Engine Layout Sets It Apart from the Competition Read Moreby Stuart Slade, I&M Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The startling thing about the marine gas turbine market is that only three companies maintain a significant market presence. Since gas turbines …
GE Leads Marine Gas Turbine Market, But Rivals Challenge Position Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. As production of the Boeing F-18E/F Super Hornet winds down in the coming years, one would assume production of its F404/414 engine …
GE F404/414 Engine Will Prosper in Super Hornet’s Absence Read MoreSign up for the latest blog posts and products sent straight to your inbox.