GAMA, the General Aviation Manufacturing Association, released its 2024 Shipments and Billings report earlier today, summarizing the results of the general aviation industry for the 4th quarter and full year 2024. The report showed that while the industry delivered more…
These are confusing times for commercial aerospace companies. With the change in administrations in Washington, DC, uncertainty has increased for industry participants amidst discussions of tariffs, new manufacturing facilities, potential certification exemptions, and regulatory policies. Planning is complex when you don’t…
The aviation industry has established some challenging sustainability goals for itself. Hopes for a carbon reduction of 50% by 2035 appear to hinge on sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) and incremental technological improvements rather than a technology revolution. The emerging hydrogen…
Boom Supersonic, which flew its XB-1 proof of concept aircraft past Mach 1 on January 28th, undertook its second successful supersonic flight earlier today. The success of reaching Mach 1 is only a tiny part of the story. The promising…
Daher, which builds the TBM series of high-speed single-engine turboprops in Tarbes, France, and the Kodiak family of utility aircraft in Sand Point, Idaho, is opening a new second final assembly line for each in Stuart, Florida. Strategy The company…
Bombardier reported its 4th quarter and full 2024 results today, with strong financial performance. Revenues grew to $8.7 billion in 2024, including record service performance over $2.04 billion. The company delivered 146 aircraft in 2024, up from 138 in 2023. …