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The article focuses on the competition between jet manufacturers Airbus and Boeing. It makes reference to the performance in terms of single-aisle orders for the Boeing 747 MAX and A320neo family of Airbus during the Farnborough Air Show held in Hampshire, England in 2012. It explores the competitive edge of Airbus and Boeing over the state-run Chinese and Russian single-aisle jet offerings to highlight the difficulty of breaking into the industry.

The article focuses on the single-aisle jetliner industry. Rising demand from emerging markets and increased investments have drawn new players into the industry that is dominated by Airbus and Boeing. These players include Bombardier with its CSeries planes and Embraer's ERJ 190 aircraft. China and Russia are breaking into the market with their C919 and MS-21 aircraft, respectively. An analysis of the challenges and opportunities faced by these market players is also offered.

The article explores industry indicators for jetliner demand in the U.S. It discusses the impact of the economic recession on the jetliner sector. It forecasts false start recoveries and high volatility as a result of the business cycle. It also highlights efforts by Airbus and Boeing to maintain high production rates of jetliners.

The article explores the problems in the U.S. fighter aircraft force. It recounts that in November 2007, the 27-year-old Air Force F-15 was torn in mid-air and in February 2008, another F-15 crashed in Hawaii. Observations show that the F-15 class experiences dysfunction faster than expected and new aircraft procurement is not enough to replace the old planes, but Air Force stated that an F-15 cannot fly for 30 years. Due to the decrease in aircraft forces and declining aircraft readiness, the U.S. is expected to return to air power and naval forces.

The article offers information on military aircrafts initially developed for the U.S. Air Force which are being threatened by budget cuts. It mentions the C-17 military transport aircraft manufactured by Boeing Co. which will be shut down in 2015. It also mentions the Airbus A400M jet transport for which several countries are reducing their commitments. It informs about the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft which is the longest-running aircraft in production.

The article reports on the development in the military rotorcraft industry in the U.S. where the Air Force has signed multiyear procurement contracts covering production of two key programs for the next five years after 2013. It mentions that procurement in the armed forces is obviously trending downward, and alternative sources of demand have little chance of carrying out the activity. It cites that procurement numbers are decreasing swiftly.

The article discusses the developments in the regional jet market. The author notes that although the regional jet market is flat, there are many new entrants into the industry, particularly with new-generation engines. A 13.1 percent decline was posted by the regional sector in 2009, while a 34 percent decline was seen in 2008-2012. According to the author, with the regional jet battle revolving around new engines, there is a risk of aircraft manufacturer Bombardier being left behind.

The article presents an update on financing in the U.S. jetliner market and civil aircraft industry. It discusses the collapse of commercial credit as a characteristic of the post-2007 economic downturn and the challenge it poses to the industry. It looks at the two civil aircraft market segments to prove the assertion that the business jet market reflects changed financing terms. It also explains the consequences of the credit drought for market forecasting.

The article discusses the impact of the proposed reduction in the U.S. defense budget on the country's defense industry. It mentions that the expected cuts addressed anticipated and planned economic growth, not the budget levels of the 2011 fiscal year. It raises questions concerning whether this top-level reduction will take its toll investment accounts, such as research and development, operations and maintenance, or personnel.

The article focuses on strong U.S. growth of military rotorcraft that has outperformed other aero markets from 2008-2010 propelled by major factors including strategic relevance, aging fleet and absence of technological substitutes. It cites key export success of U.S. manufacturers including the Saudi Arabian deal, the Sikorsky deal for Turkish Utility Helicopter Program (TUHP) and the Australian deal. It also notes European opportunities and challenges.

The article examines the growth and expansion plans for the jetliner industry. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the industry grew 5.3 % between 2008 and 2010. Airbus and Boeing will increase production of twin-aisle aircraft to 137% from 2010 output. The expansion is matched by the growth in passenger count at 30% increase for domestic and 75% for national. A key factor to the recovery of airline profit is attributed to capacity discipline and investments from financial entities. The only worry seen is if the economic growth slows down.

The article discusses the resurgence of the fixed-wing maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) market, marked by the availability of new equipment and increasing awareness of its utility in projecting force in contested waters. The P-8 program benefited from the initial order of eight units in December 2008 for delivery by 2016 placed by the Indian Navy, with estimated value of 2.13 billion U.S. dollars. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is planning the procurement of P-1 by Kawasaki.

The article discusses the performance of the aircraft industry in 2010 and its outlook for 2011 and beyond. While the aircraft industry has patches of weakness and risks remain in key market segments, it offers a combination of safety and long-term growth. The prospects for jetliners is positive due to strong emerging market demand and high fuel prices which pushes demand for new equipment. The business jet market is undergoing structural change with top of the market companies remaining profitable and going ahead with new product development.

The article focuses on the growth and risks facing the jetliner industry amid the global economic crisis. The large jetliner market surged by 10.1% despite the decline in regional jet deliveries, civil helicopters and business jets. Governments also provided financial assistance to allow carriers buy the aircraft they want through government-owned banks and low interest rates. Among the risks facing the industry are the decline in travel demand and increased control by politicians.

The article discusses the emerging regional aircraft makers in Indonesia, China and Russia in a flat or even declining market. It mentions that most of the regionals reflect the aspirations of government-directed national industrial policies rather than new business ventures created by private-sector companies. The article also details Indonesia's IPTN, China's ARJ21 and Japan's YS-X regional jet (RJ) programs.

The article reports on the trainer aircraft market, reportedly the smallest segment of the world aviation industry, and the U.S. Air Force's T-X program, which is seen as the one possible catalyst for the market's growth. One given factor that has kept the trainer market from growing along with combat aircraft demand is that combat and surveillance assets always come first, and trainer acquisitions are given the lowest priority. Another is that pilot training increasingly emphasizes information and systems management rather than aerial flight skills.

The article deals with the world air refueling tanker market focusing on the U.S. Air Force (USAF) KC-X program particularly the competition between Boeing and Airbus. Boeing's KC-767 tanker that was signed on by the Italian air force, Airbus' KC-30 which offers robust cargo and tanker capability, and Russia's Ilyushin II-78 are discussed. The author suggests a change in tanker exports if the KC-767 were to win KC-X.

The article discusses the effects of the global recession on the air cargo traffic and business jet utilization. It notes that new aircraft deliveries continued their ascend which has been uninterrupted since 2003. Large jetliners represent around 50% of the 2009 market for aircraft deliveries. It is expected that 2010 and 2011 will see a decline in sales unless the economy recovers strongly.

The article focuses on the impact of recession on the business aircraft market. The business aircraft market has declined because of the financial meltdown in the late 2008 and early 2009 after experiencing growth between 2003 and 2008. The utilization of business jets in the U.S. has been declining by double-digit rates for eight months in a row. Alternative scenarios that will help the market to recover are provided.

The article discusses the implication of the economic downturn in the business aircraft market in the U.S. It states that the business aircraft market drops from 1.7 trillion dollars U.S. corporate profits annualized peak in the third quarter of 2007 to 1.3 trillion dollars in the fourth quarter of 2008. It notes that the business forecast on the industry expects more serious decline in 2009. However, it mentions that the business aircraft market will recover and resume its growth in the future.

The article presents the turn of circumstances on the rivalry of Airbus and Boeing Co. The used-to-be very close competition between the two aircraft manufacturing industries becomes loose after Boeing's 787 failed to cope up with its target launching which gave way to Airbus' sales for A330 to rise and a big marketing for their A350 XWB jet. More comparison including a graph of the two company's sales are presented.

The article reports on the F-35 program by the U.S. government. The F-35 multirole aircraft from Lockheed Martin was designed to be the first fifth-generation multirole combat producer, with an emphasis on low costs. It further states that the F-35 received a key endorsement in September 2008 by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Moreover, the Israeli and Norwegian government have purchased several units of F-35.

The article provides information on the conditions of the aviation markets in the U.S. The author stated that the aircraft industry is the sector that is hardly hit with the credit and liquidity crisis and the subsequent economic downturn. However, the high levels of defense spending will keep most of the aerospace companies insulated, despite the civil market difficulties.

The author reflects on the situation of jetliner market and airline industry in 2008. He states that jetliner marker is bracing for slowdown due to the combination of a weak global economy and high fuel prices which is known as stagflation. He explains that everyone is hoping for renewed strong economic growth in most of the world for the next year or two.

The article reports on the delay of the capitalization of the Air Force's 500-aircraft KC-135 fleet as Boeing and the Northrop Grumman/EADS team continue to improve their position. It mentions that the contract is of significance because of its 179 aircraft worth more than $30 billion. The air-to-air refueling tanker fleet of the USAF is consists of more than 400 KC-135s. The defense budget increased at a remarkable growth rate after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.

The article reports on trends in the business jet industry. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.'s launching of its G650 jet in March 2008 illustrates a key trend in the industry. It will offer the fastest maximum speed of any civil aircraft. The high-end business jet segment did not exist before 1996 when Gulfstream released its first GV. In the future, the entire high-end market will likely be transformed by a supersonic business jet.

The article focuses on the global aircraft industry. It states that several aircraft manufacturers want to build a 70/90-seat regional jet including United Aircraft, AVIC and Mitsubishi. It compares the industry's military side from the civil side in terms of newcomers. It cites new market entrants that show varying degrees of success including the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI), Sino-Swearingen with its SJ30 light business jet, and Eclipse 500 very light jet manufacturer Eclipse Aviation.

The article reports on the options for growth being eyed by Embraer. Embraer has enjoyed remarkable growth since its privatization. Its capabilities and reputation now put it among the top four aircraft builders in the world, an elite group, aside from the fact that its business base had expanded. Embraer, born as a government-owned manufacturer in 1969, had a difficult first few decades. Its initial products served the Brazilian military market and global general aviation markets.

The article reports on the growth of the civil helicopter market which has been boosted by a broad range of market drivers to an all-time market high. One of the beneficiaries of such growth is Eurocopter, the long-established market leader. While Bell is attempting to reclaim its mantle, AugustaWestland and Sikorsky continue to profit from their more modest product range offerings. The factors which contributed to the growth include high energy and resource prices.

The author offers insights on the Power8 program of Airbus Industrie. The program is designed to reduce costs by restructuring the firm and its development of airplanes. It is part of the firm's plan to improve new product development and bring the A350 XWB airplane to the market. The author believes that the firm may face investment challenges in reinventing its midmarket product line. But he expects A350XWB to help maintain the firm as a jet liner manufacturer in all market segments.

This article discusses the problems being experienced by the U.S. Army and Marines. The U.S. Army and Marines are experiencing increase in manpower costs and worn down equipment due to ongoing combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Majority of the Army's reserve and active forces are not ready in terms of manpower and equipment. They are also facing budget crisis.

The article focuses on the implications of the growth of the aircraft industries. The civil markets comprise two-thirds of the industry. The industry's recovery from the market shock brought by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks began between 2003 and 2004. An industry newcomer is the very light jet market while the market for unmanned aerial vehicles intended for military use remains weak. The U.S. aircraft industry beats similar foreign industries due to its knowledge on systems integration, marketing and finance.

The article discusses trends in the regional aircraft industry. The small regional jets market saw deliveries of 116 jets worth $2.4 billion in 2005 while their larger versions comprised 137 deliveries worth $3.4 billion. The turboprop airplane segment is also experiencing an unexpected resurgence mainly because of its traditional, legacy equipment.

This article reports on the decline in the military aviation industry in Japan. To improve military industry revenues and capabilities, the nation used local production of foreign systems, which eventually declined. One of the reason behind the decline is the creation of the Mitsubishi F-2 fighter under the FS-X program for Japan Air Self Defense Force requirements. The Japan Defense Agency plans to develop programs to help revive the industry.

The article focuses on the challenges to be faced by Airbus with regards to the market prospects of its A350 jetliner. After the commercial launch of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, the A350 has undergone several redesigns, and would feature two versions: the 245-passenger 800 and the 285-passenger 900. Several airlines have placed their orders for the A350 including Finnair and Brazil's TAM.

Focuses on the cost of manufacturing aircraft. Plans for low-cost aerospace manufacturing in China; Reasons behind the dominance of high-cost countries in aerospace manufacturing, including their ability to provide risk-sharing capital; Possible stabilization of aerospace production costs in North America.

This article reports on the plan of Bombardier and Embraer to suspend production of their 50-seat regional jets as of February 2006. Only the airliner versions of Bombardier's CRJ- 200 and Embraer's ERJ 135/140/145 are affected. The corporate and military versions of both planes will remain in production. It reflects the story of U.S. legacy airlines and their unsuccessful efforts to rescue themselves from financial ruin.

The article emphasizes the need of the U.S. military for more airlift given the ever-changing strategic environment and a greater need for global mobility. This need however is not being addressed since the Department of Defense does not show signs of prioritizing resources for this requirement and the competition for funding between rival lift manufacturers and users exacerbate the situation. This article discusses the importance of the utility of lift.

Reports on the problems faced by the Canadian government on its effort to launch its CSeries of 110/135-seat jetliners. Assessment of the level of promised aid for the CSeries; Estimate of costs for the launching of the CSeries; Importance of CSeries in the Canadian aviation history.

Reports on the status of the aircraft industry in the United States. Market volatility; Manufacturers' plan for long- and even medium-term production rate increases; Dependency of the market on profitability; Reasons why international carriers outside the country primarily in Europe and Asia are in considerably better health that their United States legacy counterparts; Values of aircraft; Commercial jetliners history and forecast.

Examines the business jet market in the United States from 1990 to 2004. Indicators of market recovery; Role of technology; Microjet controversy.

Looks into the growth in the market for fighter planes. Agreement of Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain to fund the Trance Two procurement contract in December 2004, placing an order for 236 Eurofighters and launching a multirole version of the plane; Success of Lockheed Martin's F/A-22 raptor; Effect of technology change on the market; U.S. Navy goal of purchasing 548 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets; Threat offered by net-centric warfare and unmanned combat aerial vehicles.

Reports on the plans of the United States and Boeing Co. to initiate a World Trade Organization trade action against Airbus Industrie SA. U.S.-European Union (EU) bilateral Large Civil Aircraft agreement in 1992 limiting direct government aid to a jetliner program's development cost; Subsidies provided by European governments to Airbus to expand its market share; Possible impact of the U.S. trade action on U.S.-EU trade and political relationships.

Focuses on the growth of the military transport industry in the U.S. Level of U.S. lift funding; Role of technology in the military transport market growth; Impact of internationalization in Europe.

Presents forecasts on the production of jetliners in 2004. Aircraft production rates; Consideration of business cycles; Impact of fuel prices on profit.

Addresses issues concerning consolidation in the rotocraft industry. Desirability of consolidation in the rotocraft industry; Obstacles to rotocraft industry merger; Implications of the Comanche helicopter development program cancellation toward a consolidated industry.

Reports on the termination of the production of Boeing 757 airplanes due to decreasing sales. History of the creation of Boeing 757; Identification of the reasons for decline in demand for the aircraft; Features of the new aircraft model offered by Boeing Co.

Looks on the status of the military aircraft market in Saudi Arabia. Estimated worth of combat aircraft purchased by the country between 1986 and 2000; U.S. aircraft exports in Saudi Arabia; Buying power of Saudi Arabia; Factors that affect the weapons acquisition programs of Saudi Arabia.

Focuses on market of Airbus A380, a 550 seat superjumbo jetliner. Uncertainties in the North Asian market; Pricing policy of jetliner A380.

Features the A400M military lifter aircraft from Airbus Military Co. Key features and specifications; Firm production launch contract signed for the aircraft in May 2003; International defense-procurement orders for the aircraft.