Forecasts, snapshots and aircraft to watch.

In 2022, commercial aero suppliers will begin a new era facing more costs, pressure and work—and fewer lower tier providers in the end.

Norway has begun a market search for a helicopter provider which would be willing to perform search and rescue missions operating from the country’s coast guard vessels. 

The Helicopter Company (THC) is purchasing H145 light-twins and medium-twin ACH160 models.

The airframers face another year of focus on operational and quality issues, market uncertainties and product development challenges.

A new concept outlined by the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) indicates the potential for a viable airliner design capable of carrying 279 passengers on non-stop flights up to 5,250 nm.

A likely B-21 debut in 2022 could spur a wave of B-2 and B-1 retirements.

Redesigned eVTOL; Swarming cargo glider; UK hydrogen regional; Dornier goes electric; and Drones on Cape Cod.