2016 Global aerospace and defense sector outlook

whitePaper | March 2, 2022

Managing the technical availability of the aircraft is key in accomplishing your mission, whichever is your stakeholder status vis-à-vis the aircraft asset: Airline Operator, Aircraft OEM, Aircraft MRO or Aircraft Owner/Lessor.

whitePaper | December 15, 2019

Serviceable tire assemblies are considered dangerous since they are typically inflated to high pressure. Essentially, when tire assemblies are shipped by air, the pressure inside the tire increases once the plane reaches altitude. This rise in pressure could cause an over-inflated tire to explode in the cargo hold and compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft. Aircraft tires that are not mounted on the rim are not considered dangerous as they are not under pressure and do not pose a safety hazard.

whitePaper | November 18, 2022

For over a century, aeronautics research and development (R&D) has been a vital part of the foundation of U.S. economic prosperity and is a critical asset for maintaining our national security and defense. The aviation industry could not be more important to our nation’s economic engine and our interconnectedness to the world. Aeronautics-related R&D is the foundation upon which this healthy industry has been built.

whitePaper | August 27, 2022

In the past two years, aviation has been ravaged by the perfect storm. Effectively grounded at one stage, the recovery has been sporadic as travel restrictions, quarantines, and fundamental shifts in strategy hit home.

whitePaper | December 9, 2019

The world is flying more. In the next 20 years, the global fleet is expected to double to 48,000 aircraft, while annual passenger numbers are set to hit 7.2 billion. At the same time, passenger habits are changing quicker than anticipated. Not only are most of us glued to our smartphones and consuming an ever-greater volume of rich digital content, many of us are carrying around more than just one device. Add to this an explosion of Internet of Thing devices, from smartwatches to connected baggage aboard the aircraft, and demand for ‘always-on’ connectivity is becoming the norm

whitePaper | April 14, 2022

This report sets out the findings of a study exploring the forces shaping the future of aviation, and looks at the potential implications for the airline industry