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When shaping an aerospace strategy, it’s critical to see the whole field — and what’s ahead. For more than 50 years, Forecast International has armed industry leaders and primes with intelligence that reduces uncertainty, highlights opportunity, and sharpens competitive edge. Our proprietary forecasting and real-time analysis empower clients to anticipate shifts, pivot with precision, and execute with confidence across global markets. Let us do the same for you. 

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10-year production & procurement forecasts + 15-year historical
Program-level insight across every major A&D domain
Decision-ready analysis trusted for 50+ years
Clear market structure that turns complexity into opportunity
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THE SKY’S NOT THE LIMIT FOR CIVIL AEROSPACE

Whether your industry functions within Earth’s atmosphere or not, Forecast International has the data you need to stay ahead of the competition.

A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR DATA AND INSIGHTS

Each Forecast International report includes a program overview, detailed statistics, recent developments, and a competitive analysis, culminating in production forecasts spanning 10 or 15 years.

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Forecast International has set the commercial production forecasting standard for 50 years. Our talented analysts work tirelessly to bring you only the most accurate information.

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Any of our civil aerospace products can be accessed in our exclusive FI Global Intelligence Platform. With FI Global Intelligence, you can create customized assessments that quickly identify both risk and future opportunities. 

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FI Global Intelligence

FI Global Intelligence is Forecast International’s flagship platform—your secure, all-in-one gateway to the most comprehensive aerospace, defense, and power systems intelligence available.

Built for strategic planners and decision-makers, it delivers continuously updated data, forecasts, and analysis across every major global market.

Deep Forecasting Coverage

Up to 15 years of forward-looking market forecasts and 10 years of historical data.

Advanced Search & Custom Queries

Filter by date range, platform, category, geography, company, and currency.

Continuously Updated Intelligence

Market segment analyses and system-level reports refreshed regularly, with interim updates issued for major developments.

Program, Market & Competitive Insight

Access authoritative profiles spanning systems, platforms, technologies, and modernization priorities.

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Available for individual users, teams, or enterprise-wide access.

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Secure, always-on platform combining Forecast International’s proprietary datasets with intuitive tools for fast, confident decision-making.

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  • Rotorcraft Forecast
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  • Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast
  • Industrial & Marine Turbine Forecast (Gas & Steam)
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weapons systems
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  • Missile Forecast
  • Ordnance & Munitions Forecast
  • Unmanned Vehicles Forecast – Airborne Systems
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defense technologies
  • Airborne Electronics Forecast
  • C5I Forecast
  • Electronic Systems Forecast
  • Electronic Warfare Forecast
  • Electro-Optical Systems Forecast
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  • Defense & Aerospace Companies, Vol I –North America
  • Defense & Aerospace Companies, Vol II – International
  • International Contractors
  • U.S. Defense Budget Forecast Database
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  • The IMM report for each country comprises three segments: Data, Market Overview, and Force Structures. The Data segment provides full coverage of a nation’s national and military budgets and discusses the geopolitical factors that will impact the country’s military market. A key feature is a five-year defense spending forecast. The Market Overview reviews a country’s military programs – from aircraft to warships – and provides details on plans for future procurement. Force Structures provides a detailed listing of all military manpower and hardware in the nation’s inventory, including missiles, UAVs, military vehicles, aircraft, warships, and more.
  • IMM – Asia, Australia & Pacific Rim
  • IMM – Eurasia
  • IMM – Europe
  • IMM – Latin America & Caribbean
  • IMM – Middle East & Africa
  • IMM – North America
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Monthly OEM Trends, Performance, and Outlook

Commercial Aircraft OEM Intelligence Brief

The Commercial Aircraft OEM Intelligence Brief provides a structured, monthly view of how global commercial aircraft programs are actually performing. Each edition translates production, delivery, order, and backlog activity into clear, decision-ready insight focused on near-term execution, delivery momentum, and program stability, This is a standalone, premium monthly brief designed for organizations that require credible visibility into what has changed, why it matters, and what it implies for the months ahead. Relied on by investors, suppliers, lessors, airlines, consultants, and OEM strategy teams that require credible near-term visibility across the commercial aerospace market.

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Each Monthly Brief Includes

Each monthly brief includes program-level production, deliveries, orders, and backlog; comparisons of production targets versus actual output; analysis of production-to-delivery lead-time patterns; variant-level performance tables by aircraft family; analyst interpretation of stability, constraints, and execution pacing; and OEM executive summaries supported by charts and visuals.

What This Brief Tells You

This brief shows where OEM execution is stabilizing or slipping, whether stated production targets appear credible, how delivery pacing is tracking against expectations, and which programs present near-term execution risk or signs of recovery.

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Purpose-Built Data for Serious Analysis

Online Databases

FI’s Online Databases are designed for users who need fast, flexible access to highly structured information. Each database is maintained by FI analysts and delivered with one year of access, enabling you to search, filter, and export the data you need to support market research, planning, and business development.

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FAA Aircraft Registration Database

The FAA Aircraft Registration Database has been rebuilt to provide a more user-friendly research experience. Subscribers can run customized queries and download active U.S. aircraft registrations. Data includes N-numbers, manufacturer/model, serial numbers, year manufactured, registrant details, airworthiness classification, and aircraft/engine categories.

  • N-Number
  • Serial Number
  • Aircraft Manufacturer/Model
  • Engine Manufacturer/Model
  • Year Manufactured
  • Number of Seats
  • Registrant Type (individual, partnership, etc.)
  • Registrant’s Name
  • Address Data (multiple fields)
  • Airworthiness Date & Classification
  • Type Aircraft / Engine Category
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Military Aircraft/Engine Inventories

A comprehensive global listing of ~70,750 fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and ~125,700 major engine designations, fully sortable and compatible with most spreadsheet programs. Includes operator/owner data, engine details, quantities by year, and active/status fields. Updated in real time through FI’s Intelligence Center.

  • Aircraft Manufacturer
  • Aircraft Country
  • Designation & Variant
  • Mission Category
  • Phase (Active, On Order)
  • Tail Number
  • Takeoff Weight (TOW)
  • Seat Quantity
  • Aircraft Age
  • Operator Name
  • Operator Type
  • Owner Name
  • Owner Country/Region
  • Engine Manufacturer
  • Engine Designation
  • Engine Type
  • Engine Age / Quantity by Year
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Market Segments

Forecast International’s Market Segments deliver structured, forward-looking intelligence across the global aerospace and defense landscape. Each segment provides program-level analysis, long-range forecasts, and clear competitive context—organized to help leaders evaluate opportunity, understand modernization and procurement cycles, and anticipate shifts in market demand

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Cost Effective Briefings

Our Market Segment Packages deliver concise, executive-level intelligence designed for strategic planning and formal presentations. Each annual package includes a detailed PDF market analysis, related program reports, and an Excel workbook featuring production and forecast data—giving you immediate access to the most current outlook for your specific segment.

Built for high-level decision-makers, these packages provide the clarity and data-driven insight needed to evaluate long-term market potential and guide confident strategy.

  • Executive Level Market Briefing
  • Long Range Forecasts & Program Level Insight
  • Clear Competitive & Modernization Context
  • Supports Strategic Planning & Opportunity Assessment
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FI White Paper Library

Our white papers offers actionable intelligence across the global aerospace and defense landscape. Whether you’re supporting investment decisions, shaping modernization priorities, or evaluating future market opportunities, you’ll find clear, concise analysis from FI’s team of subject-matter experts.

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FI Aerospace Membership

Stay ahead of global developments with analyst-curated updates delivered throughout the year. Each FI Aersopace Membership Includes:

Weekly FI Market Recap

The World Aerospace & Defense Intelligence Letter summarizing the week’s most important geopolitical, military, and defense industry news.

Two Webinars

Exclusive industry deep-dives on major programs, technologies, and market shifts

Six White Papers

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Insights Across Commercial Aerospace

Latest Coverage From FI Aerospace Analysts

Stay up to date with real-time analysis from Forecast International’s Flight Plan publication. Delivering brief, data-informed updates on global programs, market developments, and emerging trends written by expert FI analysts.

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Safran Revenue Up 15% in 2025, LEAP Deliveries Surge 28%

Safran Revenue Up 15% in 2025, LEAP Deliveries Surge 28%

by Douglas Royce on February 13, 2026 at 2:19 pm

Safran released its results for 2025 on February 13.  The primary drivers of growth during the year were the civil aftermarket, increased LEAP production volume, and original equipment deliveries in …

Forecast International Launches the Commercial Aircraft OEM Intelligence Brief

Forecast International Launches the Commercial Aircraft OEM Intelligence Brief

by Grant Holve on February 11, 2026 at 4:29 pm

  Near-term execution at commercial aircraft OEMs directly affects revenue realization, supply chain stability, delivery planning, and financial exposure across the aerospace value chain, yet short-term performance is often difficult …

Airbus and Boeing Report January 2026 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Airbus and Boeing Report January 2026 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

by Grant Holve on February 10, 2026 at 7:21 pm

Boeing Leads January Deliveries // Boeing Outpaces Airbus on Orders // Narrowbody Activity Dominates Delta Air Lines 787-10. Image – Boeing January 2026 Summary In January 2026, Boeing delivered 46 …

Vertical Selects Evolito as Propulsion Partner

Vertical Selects Evolito as Propulsion Partner

by Thomas Dolzall on February 6, 2026 at 7:26 pm

Fresh off of its advancing efforts to bring final VX4 prototype production to realization and lay the foundations for a coming corporate transition towards serial-manufacture and commercialization, United Kingdom-based UAM …

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