Our forecasts package looks at some of the biggest themes that will affect aerospace in 2021 – from how we will travel, and the influence of a new US President, to assessing the prospects for commercial and military aircraft producers against the backdrop of an ongoing global pandemic. And we have an Italy special report, covering the activities of Avio, Blackshape, Elettronica and Tecnam.
Also this issue, we report on the return to service of the 737 Max after a lengthy grounding period, and Boeing’s new orders for the re-engined narrowbody from Alaska Airlines and Ryanair. Plus, we have exclusive interviews with the chief executives of Embraer’s commercial and defence units, and Air Lease executive chairman Steven Udvar-Hazy.
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After a nightmare 2020 in which the global pandemic brought years of strong air transport growth to an abrupt halt from which it is still recovering, what are the key issues facing the aviation industry in the year ahead?
Although Arjan Meijer took the helm of the Brazilian airframer’s commercial arm at a particularly difficult time, he believes the strength of its E-Jet line will power it through the pandemic.
Embraer Defense & Security has seen its share of challenges and successes during 2020, and the unit’s chief executive Jackson Schneider is optimistic about growth in the coming decade.
Air Lease chairman Steven Udvar-Hazy thinks demand for new jets will boom post-Covid, thinks Boeing’s next move must leapfrog Airbus
Italian electronic warfare specialist has a long track record of involvement in European defence programmes, but has also been making its own mark in markets beyond the region.
Italian airframer has been stepping up deliveries of its flagship aircraft to launch customer Cape Air during 2020.
An early cosmic pioneer, Italy is determined to continue playing a central role in emerging fields such as reusable space transportation.
Italian aircraft developer sets itself ‘challenging target’ for output of its flagship programme in 2021, with high hopes for ISR and US recreational markets
Teara Fraser, founder and chief executive of the first indigenous-woman-owned airline, tells the story of how earning her wings helped her connect to the land of her ancestors
The lighter side of Flight International
Your views about the aerospace industry and our reporting
The coronavirus pandemic had a devastating impact in the year just gone, and 2021 might not have too much cheer held in store either.
Cirium’s latest long-term market forecast reflects the impact that the coronavirus crisis is having on the industry, but still foresees strong demand for airliners over the next 20 years.
Don’t expect future combat aircraft projects to eject human crew, says Douglas Barrie of the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
