Could Boeing’s Woes Finally Be Behind It?
Boeing‘s annus horribilis has culminated in the worst full-year loss in the company’s 103-year history. Nearly the whole year has been consumed by the two fatal crashes of its 737 …
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Five KC-390 Tanker-Transport Aircraft on Tap for Portugal
The Portuguese government announced on July 11 a firm order for five KC-390 tanker-transport aircraft developed by Brazil’s Embraer. The announcement followed Cabinet approval of the EUR827 million ($932 million) …
Read MoreKC-390 Key to Long-Term V2500 Engine Production
by Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. Along with the orders for new aircraft that poured in at last month’s Farnborough Air Show, selections were also made, where available, …
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Embraer Well Positioned with Broad Product Line as Markets Recover
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. With the Great Recession pretty much over, Embraer now finds itself stronger both financially and product line-wise. The company celebrated …
Read More The Canadian FWSAR Program and Its Diverse Surface-Search Radar Candidates
by C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Although the Canadian Forces’ efforts to replace their aging Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) aircraft were formalized in 2004, advancements …
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