Power Systems

Two Market Intelligence products provide 10- or 15-year unit and value production forecasts. Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast covers the world’s major civil and military aircraft engines, including turbofans, turboshafts, turboprops, turbojets, and auxiliary power units. Industrial & Marine Turbine Forecast covers the global market for mechanical drive engines, microturbines, electrical power generation engines, marine engines, and steam turbines for combined-cycle installation. These products provide complete coverage of the major players and market trends, plus Market Segment Analyses detailing the top programs in each segment. We also offer online database products detailing the worldwide inventories of commercial and military aircraft and engines and a unique online database of installed industrial & marine turbine engines.

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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.

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

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

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

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AVIATION GAS TURBINE FORECAST

Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast, authored by Douglas Royce, covers the world’s major civil and military aircraft engines, including turbofans, turboshafts, and turboprops. It also covers the worldwide markets for auxiliary power units and turbojets. Gain comprehensive insight into the CFM LEAP, Pratt & Whitney PW1000G family, GEnx, GE90, and Rolls-Royce Trent. Our analysis extends to a wide range of turbofans for regional, business, and military aviation, including the Pratt & Whitney F135 and GE Aerospace F404/414 family. Beyond turbofans, we provide detailed coverage of turboprops—including the PW100 family and the ubiquitous PT6A—as well as turboshafts from Safran, Pratt & Whitney Canada, GE Aerospace, and others. The product also features forecasts for major turbojet and auxiliary power unit (APU) programs.

An annual subscription includes 80+ individual reports, most with a 10-year unit production forecast. Product comes complete with five Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for:

Aviation Turbofan Engines
Aviation APU Engines
Aviation Turboprop Engines
Aviation Turboshaft Engines
Aviation Turbojet Engines

Also included are seven appendices providing consolidated production statistics, a table providing 10 years of aviation gas turbine historical production, and other pertinent complementary data.

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INDUSTRIAL & MARINE TURBINE FORECAST (GAS & STEAM)

Industrial & Marine Turbine Forecast (Gas & Steam), authored by Carter Palmer, covers turbines ranging from 100 kW to 750 MW in power. Each report comes complete with tech data, prime and affiliated contractor listings, descriptions of engine variants, and news on notable contracts. Covers leading programs such as the LM2500, the GE Model 9000, the Mitsubishi 501/701, the Rolls-Royce MT30, the Solar Titan, the Rolls-Royce MT7, and the Siemens SGT-8000H/SGT6-8000H, SGT400, and SGT800. Also features reports on Capstone microturbines.

In an energy-hungry world, power generated by industrial and marine gas turbines will continue to increase, yet the demands of reducing pollution and conserving resources make this service an essential source of intelligence on this rapidly evolving technology. This product features detailed coverage of simple- and combined-cycle power generation turbines, mechanical drive equipment used in the oil and gas industry, and marine propulsion units, providing unique insight into the market trends that dominate the I&M sector and the operational requirements that drive those trends.

An annual subscription includes 70 individual reports, most with a 15-year unit production forecast. Includes five Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for:

Gas Turbine Electrical Power Generation
Microturbine Electrical Power Generation
Gas Turbine Mechanical Drive Engines
Gas Turbine Marine Engines
Steam Turbines for Combined-Cycle Installation

Also included are eight appendices, including a breakout of consolidated production statistics, a directory of I&M turbine manufacturers and packagers, and other pertinent complementary data.

Download a pdf sample: Industrial & Marine turbine forecast

POWER SYSTEMS GROUP LIBRARY

An annual subscription to this group library comes complete 150+ individual reports, 10 Market Segment Analyses, 3 Excel spreadsheets containing overall market unit and value production data, and 15 appendices. Group library costs include a pre-discount.

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01. Comprehensive civil & military market intelligence across all major sectors.

Civil & Military Library Products & Services

Our Library Products & Services deliver the deep sector intelligence that powers FI Global Intelligence. With more than 200 continuously updated civil and military market studies, these libraries provide authoritative coverage of global aerospace, defense, space, naval, weapons, power-system, and defense technology markets. Each study includes long-range 10–15-year forecasts, system-level assessments, technical and program data, market segment analyses, and contractor evaluations—offering the rigorous, industry-validated insight organizations rely on for informed strategic planning.

These foundational intelligence resources represent the core of FI’s forecasting capabilities and provide unmatched depth across every major domain of the aerospace and defense industry.

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Market Segment Packages

Market Segment Packages deliver curated intelligence collections tailored to specific mission areas, technology sets, or platform categories. Each package includes market segment analyses, related program reports, and supporting forecast data—offering a focused, cost-effective solution for organizations needing fast, high-level insight without navigating the full library structure.

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03. Specialized datasets supporting global inventory, turbine, and aircraft tracking.

Online Databases

FI’s Online Databases offer detailed, sortable information across multiple technical domains—providing a powerful resource for aftermarket suppliers, program offices, analysts, and operational planners.

Databases Include:
– Military Aircraft & Engine Inventories – 68,000+ aircraft and 121,000+ engine designations
– Industrial & Marine Turbine Installations Database – 14,000+ plants and 37,000+ turbines
– FAA Aircraft Registration Database – Comprehensive U.S. aircraft registry with filterable fields

These datasets enable organizations to understand global fleet composition, age, operator profiles, and modernization opportunities.

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FI Global Intelligence Reports

Forecast International’s Global Intelligence Reports provide targeted, decision-ready insight into the systems, platforms, technologies, and capabilities shaping the global aerospace and defense arena. Delivered in a concise PDF format, each report offers a deep analytical profile of a single program, mission system, technology area, or operational concept—supported by FI’s proven
forecasting methodology.

These reports distill complex technical, industrial, and geopolitical factors into clear, actionable intelligence. Each profile typically includes development and upgrade history, procurement and funding trends, production outlooks, operational employment, competitive systems, and a 10-year market forecast. Topics range from advanced aircraft and missile systems to unmanned platforms, space assets, and emerging capabilities.

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U.S. Defense Budget Forecast

Forecast International’s U.S. Defense Budget Forecast provides a comprehensive, intuitive lens into how the Department of Defense allocates and adjusts funding across major acquisition programs. The platform consolidates historical data, FYDP projections, program quantities, and real-time congressional updates into a single, easy-to-navigate interface, eliminating the need to sort through thousands of pages of budget documents. Powerful filters, program grouping tools, and sortable market-segment views help users quickly interpret funding shifts, track modernization priorities, and uncover emerging opportunities or risks across the defense market. With instant Excel downloads and integrated justification documents, the service streamlines research workflows and equips executives, analysts, and business development teams with the accurate, time-sensitive intelligence needed for confident, data-driven planning.

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White Papers

Forecast International produces in-depth white papers and special research publications that distill complex aerospace and defense issues into clear, actionable insights. These reports deliver deeper analytical context on emerging technologies, modernization priorities, competitive landscapes, and long-term market dynamics—expanding on the intelligence found in FI’s core libraries and platform.

Developed by FI’s senior analysts, each white paper provides a focused exploration of key topics shaping global aerospace and defense markets, helping organizations understand critical trends, anticipate change, and make informed strategic decisions.

Ideal for: Executive planning, market positioning, investment evaluation, strategic forecasting, and technology assessments.

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Military Periscope

Developed by the United States Naval Institute in 1986, Military Periscope, has become the world’s easiest-to-use, most up-to-date, open-source military database. Military Periscope is Forecast International’s sister platform featuring detailed coverage of 7,500+ weapon systems, 165+ armed forces, 150+ defense companies, and a continuously updated Militant Organizations Archive, Military Periscope provides unmatched breadth for defense research and capability assessment.

Military Periscope complements FI Global Intelligence by providing rapid-reference profiles and data ideal for quick-turn research, operational planning, and comparative analysis.

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Each Membership Includes:
1. Weekly FI Market Recap – The World Aerospace & Defense Intelligence Letter summarizing the week’s most important geopolitical, military, and defense industry news.
2. Webinars – Exclusive industry deep-dives on major programs, technologies, and market shifts (4 for Defense, 2 for Aerospace)
3. White Papers – Expert analysis from FI Analysts on emerging technologies, modernization priorities, competitive landscapes, and long-term market dynamics. (12 for defense, 6 for aerospace)

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Consulting Services & Briefings

Forecast International’s Custom Consulting practice provides proprietary research, competitive intelligence, opportunity analysis, and program-level insight designed around your specific goals. Our analysts collaborate directly with clients to deliver deep, mission-aligned assessments and custom forecasting support.
Consulting Capabilities Include:
– Strategic market assessments
– Competitive landscape analysis
– Capture strategy support
– M&A intelligence and teaming insights
– Custom forecast modeling
– Executive briefings and analyst-led workshops

For organizations that require bespoke analysis, deeper insight, or strategic guidance, FI’s analysts provide unmatched clarity and domain expertise.

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Forecast International’s Analysts provide continuous, expert-driven context on the programs, technologies, and global events shaping the aerospace and defense landscape. Through a combination of publications, dedicated web platforms, and curated newsletters, FI delivers timely, authoritative interpretation of emerging trends, market shifts, and competitive developments.
These insight channels complement FI Global Intelligence by transforming long-range data and forecasts into real-time situational awareness and clear narrative understanding.

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